tonykay
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| stereo review magazine Just like my current subscriptions to "Stereophile" and "Absolute Sound", I used to look forward to "Stereo Review" and "Audio" to arrive in my mailbox. I particularly looked forward to the Annual Equipment Directory from "Audio" that arrived ever... | |
| All you vinyl lovers might find this interesting. Heads up it is long! Sorry, but you lost me at "...it is long!" | |
| SACD Warning--"Do not use liquid cleaning..." ? This is the first time that I have read about this issue. I still buy a lot of used CDs and I’m often shocked at the condition. Fingerprints are nothing compared to the ones that look like they have been walked on. I use Novus products to clean th... | |
| Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com I’m with ebm, why would anyone buy direct from a Chinese reseller today? It’s a great cautionary tale for others on this forum. That’s not racist, just realistic. Thank your lucky stars for Paypal! I hope this all works out for calieng, but a $595... | |
| What would be your favorite 3 tracks that demonstrate how great your system sounds? Steely Dan, "Aja"k.d. lang, "Constant Craving" Mark Knopfler and Emmylou Harris, "Beachcombing" | |
| SLP-05 and MC-275 billy,Maybe it will sound better...and maybe it won't. Maybe an upgrade to your speakers will improve the sound. Who knows, until you do it. Sound is very subjective, and if you are happy with your current setup my advice is to relax and enjoy it.... | |
| Quick Question - why does there seem to be a lot of Sonus Faber Sperkaers for sale !!!! It should be obvious, but I'll try to provide the answer for you. Sonus Faber has many different models, and generations of past models going back more than thirty years. They're bought by audiophiles who, as was said above, like to trade up. No s... | |
| Closed back headphones and Focal I have the Audeze LCD-XC, which are great (but yes, they're heavy) and I like them for private listening. They're not as transparent as my Stax 009 phones. The other choice that has been mentioned, and I agree with, are the Fostex 900s. I heard th... | |
| What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads? There is one East Coast company (I won’t name) that sells often here but their prices are so high that I always know it’s them. I remind them occasionally that their prices are double the "average" price on the Audiogon Bluebook. They tell me they... | |
| Should I sell my Oppo 205? This is kind of a silly question but I’ll try to help you answer it. First, you don’t mention the audio portion of this player. If all you do is watch movies, and audio isn’t important to you, then sell your Oppo 205 and buy something else. You ca... | |
| Open House With Audio Components It’s hard to predict what potential buyers and looky loos might do. I wouldn’t take a chance. If you’re contemplating changes to your system in the new home, this is a great time to sell some equipment. If your realtor stages the house, which they... | |
| sonus faber electa amator iii or magico A1 or any other suggestion FWIW, when we bought our (original) Electa Amators we were told that the tweeter was the Dynaudio Esotar, which we believe gives them that smooth Sonus Faber sound. I believe later versions were made by Scanspeak. The walnut and marble stands were... | |
| sonus faber electa amator iii or magico A1 or any other suggestion I have owned the original Sonus Faber Electa Amators for about thirty years, and can recommend them highly. However, all the magazine reviewers just love those Magicos. You say you have heard them and thought the sound was "fantastic". Why wait, j... | |
| Clearaudio Innovation Wood or Oracle delphi You are faced with a great choice. Once you decide, don't look back. You will have great analog system. Keep it for the next 30 years. Personally, I have always wanted an Oracle Delphi. Lucky you! | |
| Worst Concerts You Have Attended ?? Dixie Chicks at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas. That venue may be fine for boxing, but not for concerts. Michelle Branch was the opening act. The sound system was awful. |