tonykay

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Sanders sound systems preamplifier
Bernie Sanders makes a preamp? 
Why a headphone amp
I applaud your inclination to "get some nice headphones." Personally, mine see far more action than my main audio system, as my wife is not an audiophile (imagine that). However, I have a long history of looking (and finding) ideal headphones. You... 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
So, the dcs Elgar is the very definition of an "inexpensive" DAC...really? 
Simple question, best sounding inexpensive DAC.
Define "inexpensive." One man's ceiling is another man's floor. In any case, a used Benchmark DAC1 is a bargain at around $500. 
What vintage speaker might you use today
Probably the large JBLs, Olympus enclosures with an S8R sysyem inside. 
Gene Simmons says the rock business is dead
Gene Simmons...really, who cares? 
Taralabs cables
Audiolabyrinth,You're obviously well-versed on Tara Labs cables. You deserve a bonus when they deliver your paycheck this week. You always deny that you work for Tara Labs, but it's either that or you're actually Matthew Bond using a pseudonym. 
Rock with strings
"Could be worse. Rock + flute..."As a longtime Jethro Tull fan, I'm not offended-just puzzled! Also a fan of some of the Marshall Tucker Band music. As Roxy54 said, "Don't apologize...it's your loss." 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
This thread has gone on long enough-I'm out! 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Audiolabyrinth,Of course you agree with melbguy1, you work for Tara Labs! Iguess you thought no one knew that. 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
To summarize, if you can't clearly discern the differences between cables it is probably that your system isn't at the level of the cables, or your maybe ears aren't sophisticated enough to hear the differences. Really...seriously? 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I recall clearly the first time I replaced the manufacturer-supplied interconnect with an Audioquest Ruby cable. The difference was obvious. I have tried several mid-line cables, like Tara Labs "Pandora" and Kimber "KCAG." Honestly, I can't discer... 
Designer Hall of Fame
Franco Serblin (Posthumously) of Sonus Faber. 
Is this piece worth anything these days?
Yes, it has value...just not very much. 
Tone of Muisc, SF - worst hifi experience. Yours?
Snapon,Now that you're holding your "groin area." How does that make you feel?