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ebay vs audiogon
I forgot to mention in my last reply, a year or so ago I had listed my pair of Kharma CE 1.0s here on Audiogon. I had numerous pictures and a fairly thorough description included in the listing. I received an email from another Audiogon member tel... 
ebay vs audiogon
Almost every time I'm considering buying something on Ebay, particularly some audio related product or equipment, I'm convinced that the only reason it's listed on Ebay rather than Audiogon is because the seller is hoping to screw soneone. It migh... 
Any Drawbacks to COD
I've done a number of CODs, both as buyer and seller. It really depends on how comfortable the parties feel about doing business. I really don't care for UPS COD because it takes quite a while for the deal to be ultimately finalized. UPS isn't spe... 
Wadia 861 GNSC Reference Upgrade
Hey Philefreak,How bout them Eagles? I have a Wadia 861 with a GNSC statement upgrade and I have changed every piece in my system over the last couple of years with the exception of my Wadia. Yes, I've had it modified, but every time I send it to ... 
How frequently do you check Audiogon listings?
I'm too embarrased to answer. Some days I'm like a junky. Other days I just wish I could be perusing the "for sales". I'm guessing that all of you that are reading or responding to this thread are sitting there waiting to have the cajones to answe... 
MFSL rare disc- what should i ask for it?
I don't know what it's worth, but I'll buy it just because I vaguely remember it was pretty good many years ago. Let me know! 
Denon 3805 can bi-amp itself?
Hey Slappy,I bought an Arcam AVR 300 for just that same reason. It's really a nice feature because many of us are using only a 5.1 setup and not utilizing zone 2 so those other two channels would be going to waste anyway. Arcam's instuctions are r... 
Is it that time of the month?
It might sound a little strange to some of you, but I think half the fun is making the deal. I can't say that I've needed all the stuff I've bought or even negiotiated for, but the sheer pleasure of the deal and the interaction while doing so is e... 
Wadia 861 Owners...
I've owned a few Wadia players and I'm currently using an 861 with a GNSC Statement upgrade. I've used Spectral amps and preamps and ran the 861 straight into a 150 II and through a DMC 20 II and I preferred it without the preamp. I also used a Ro... 
Best Redbood CD Player Used/New under $7K
Get yourself a Wadia 861 and have it modified by Steve Huntley of Great Northern Sound. You'll start out with a great unit that's built like a tank and reliable as any in the market today that not only sounds terrific in stock form, but you have t... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
"Do you feel like I do" Peter Frampton 
Speaker warranties
Most well built speakers coming from respected manufacturers should last a long time. With a pair of speakers in this price range one would assume that the previous owner would have used comparable electronics and cabling so the chance of abuse or... 
Why was Audiogon started?
I can only speak for myself as someone who moved from a very large midwest city full of audio dealers to a very small southern with no dealers anywhere within reasonable distance. I don't know how I originally got started with Audiogon, but it was... 
That's what it's all about
Slappy,I could have less if he used my photos. The Kharma site has some that look a whole lot better than mine, so I guess I should be flattered that he thought mine were acceptable. But the exact same six pictures along with a carbon copy of my t... 
Favourite Guitar CDs
Proy,There isn't a doubt that "Tin Pan Alley" is one of the finest, if not the finest guitar pieces around! And I have turned it up way too loud, too many times...what was that you said***