tony1954

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Selling collection directly in the pacific northwest?
Look up individual components on HifiShark.com and determine the approximate resale values on each piece, then get a quote from TMR, Echo and Hawthorne. If you value your time and can live with a reduced return, then go that route. If you don't ... 
reliable DDC
@magon  "Regarding reliability with ChiFi, I have a Gustard x20 pro. The display has paritally failed. I also read some threads online about similar display failures in their headphone amps or preamps, and in the case of a headphone amp, a failur... 
DAC 'Scam' Vid
@smodtactical  Sorry. Should have done my research before starting to type.    
DAC 'Scam' Vid
@smodtactical  If you believe that video, then why are you even here? (If your post was facetious then please disregard my previous comment.)  
Roy Thomas Baker has passed away
Definitely one of the greats. So much good music benefited from his "decorating of the cake". Rest in peace Roy. The world will listen to you forever.  
You can't hear dialogue because it doesn't matter
Dealing with centre channel speaker issues and muddy dialog is bad enough, but add in foreign accents and I am reduced to needing subtitles, even when everyone is speaking English.  
Weird crackling from speakers when preamp connected
+1 @soix  I would contact VTL and also try to talk to the person that actually worked on your preamp.  If there were new parts involved, perhaps find out if the replacement parts were the same specifications, the same manufacturer and that they ... 
Focal Diva Utopia active speakers less than impressive.
@onhwy61   "Did you listen to the Focal Diva Utopia speakers at Axpona?"  " Yes I did, and I wasn't impressed."    
KOESTSU IS BACK
https://youtu.be/rEmQh3oJ5DM?feature=shared    
2 Channel & Home Theater
The home theatre bypass option is the only real solution. Here's a current list of amps and preamps that have the functionality. https://www.audiophile.no/en/articles-tests-reviews/item/426-amplifiers-with-processor-input Good luck.      
Favorite Song Lyrics of All Time. What Say You?
Sorry about the length of this post, but Frank had a lot to say back in 1966, with regards to the world and it is sad that so little has changed in that regard. If you haven't heard it. Do. Trouble Every Day Song by Frank Zappa and The Mothers ... 
B&W High Pass Filter Pro Model
+1 Huh?  
Chronos tweak at Axpona
"Nobody ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of the American people" P.T. Barnum  
Power Cords/ Conditioner/Surge Protectors
 
What artists can you not get enough of?
Linda Ronstadt Van Morrison Eagles The Rolling Stones (before 1974) Steely Dan Annie Lennox Joni Mitchell The Beatles Pink Floyd