tonykay
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| Want my OPPO UDP-205 to sound as good as my Sony SCD-777ES I’d be surprised if Sony stocks the laser you need. When my Sony SCD-777 failed, I bought a replacement on eBay and had a friend install it. No problem! Be prepared, as some lasers are hard to find and expensive. My Oppo 105D sounds as good to me ... | |
| Does anyone pay the same attention to their car audio? We recently bought a new Honda CR-V. A CD player wasn’t even an available option. Apparently, some car companies believe that everyone has an iPod or MP3 player (they’re wrong). My older car has a CD player, cassette player and even plays DVD Audi... | |
| What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)? I mentioned that Sonus Faber Extremas rarely come up for sale. I dropped in to LMC Stereo in Scottsdale, AZ yesterday and there they were. They were around $10K when introduced in the 90’s. The new version are $70K (new, $65K used). They are gorge... | |
| Do any of your Rolling Stones recordings bring "Satisfaction"? Harvey Mandel, who made "Cristo Redentor" in the 60’s. We remember! | |
| What are the speakers you very rarely find in the Used market(Audiogon or Anywhere)? I almost never see Sonus Faber Extremas for sale here on Audiogon, or anywhere else for that matter. | |
| V. Morrison Moondance reissue vs 2nd press what is the fascination with digital on vinyl? I also have the Direct Disk Labs version and I consider it a treasure. You can really hear the difference. | |
| Lets replace my Klipsch La Scala Speakers Someday, I'll buy those Klipschorns...someday! | |
| Is this the real life, or just death on 2 legs? What’s not to like? Bohemian Rhapsody was a great movie, but clearly Hollywoodized. My wife loved it! The lead actor probably deserved the Oscar. I was never a big Queen fan but I enjoyed the movie. | |
| Do any of your Rolling Stones recordings bring "Satisfaction"? I have always thought of "High Tides, Green Grass" and "Through the Past Darkly" as greatest hits albums, or compilations. But, both contain most of my favorite early Stones songs. I should have included them in my recommendation. | |
| Do any of your Rolling Stones recordings bring "Satisfaction"? For the Stones, my favorite albums are “Between the Buttons,” “Flowers,” and “Exile on Main Street.” I found the UK versions were the best. | |
| Looking to get into Sonus Faber on a budget... Is it worth it? Considering your budget, definitely go used Sonus Faber. Don’t be afraid to look at older models. My Electa Amators were about $5K in the early 90’s (including stands), and go for around half that today. They still look and sound as good as the da... | |
| Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash I bought a Nakamichi ZX-9 cassette player from the original owner and it had an upgraded IEC Kimber Kable power cord. The cord had a short if put in a particular position. I called Kimber and they asked me to send it to them. When I contacted them... | |
| Could-care-less Manufacturers and Authorized Dealers Bash This is a very helpful thread. Although these could be just isolated, one-off experiences, it gives some insight into your future if you purchase from certain manufacturers mentioned. I would not have expected those experiences with well-respected... | |
| Is OPPO worth the inflated price? I own an Oppo 105D, for which I paid around $1500. Seemed like a great deal at that price, but not at three times that price. If you get a good deal on something, you always remember it. Same holds true for a bad deal! | |
| Are manufacturers having discussions removed from Audiogon if they turn negative? The answer to the OP's question is "YES." Just my opinion! |