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How to value a used CD collection?
jafant, I been been traveling for a while and haven't followed up on the transaction.  The best arrangement that I can see is if he sells 100 CD's off at a time, that I get a chance to match the dealers's offers.  They are all excellent CD's and I... 
What was your favorite speaker at Axpona 2019
As usual, the MBL's were stellar, as were the Rockports.  The new T&A speakers were fine too.  The big Magico's blew me away too.  For much less money, the Salk's were outstanding.   
Is it possible to have vinyl nearly noise free?
I heard the Sugar Cube device on a very fine audio system and disagree with the unfavorable impressions noted about. To my ears, it got rid of 90% of pops and click with no degradation to the music quality.  I think this is the only device that do... 
Audio Doctor goes to Axpona observations so far
I was there two days and saw a lot of very nice rooms. The towering German speakers, Goebel (?)  were stunning as was were the Salk Towers... as always a reliable fine speaker in beautiful cabinets.  The two MBL rooms were simply amazing, particul... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Very impressive response and I look forward to hearing the amp at APXONA later this week.  Two points of contention.   Don's amp is a bespoke amp handcrafted from stem to stern in British Columbia, with components sources worldwide, the best compo... 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
As I said earlier, I have had Don's preamp for several years now, and it is by far the best preamp I have ever had in my system.   It is the last preamp I can ever imagine acquiring.   
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Jim,I am flying in from California to attend the show.  I look forward to meeting you and hearing the Crimson for myself.  
Power strip for sequenced preamp/amp turn on and turn off?
A follow up:   today hooked up a Panamax MR4300 power strip, which has RFI, EMI, and surge protection that the Uberbuss does not, and my music sounds just fine.  I can see on the front of the Panamax that my wall voltage has varied between 121V an... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Great to learn that the bias setting in not much vary over time.   How do you actually do the biasing.... does it entail using a small screwdriver to adjust a potentiometer, confirming the correct mA setting on the meter on the front.  If so, wher... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Thanks for the reference, shown below.  I don't doubt that the Crimson would be a good mate for your JBL speakers!  For me, personally, a tube amp without auto-biasing is non-starter.  Tiny screwdrivers and a power-up amplifier are the not the way... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
A question to Jim Clark. It is not clear how the biasing function on the Crimson unit works.   I am guessing that one would not need a voltmeter for biasing, but it doesn't appear as though it has auto-biasing.  Can you explain the biasing procedu... 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Very impressive, no doubt.  Thanks, Jim. 
Carver Crimson 275 tube amp
Jim,I appreciate your feedback on this thread, and I would suggest that you encourage, if possible, audiophiles to whom you have sold the amp to chime in on the thread with their experiences with their particular systems.  I think this amp might w... 
How to value a used CD collection?
Ladies and gentlemen,This potential purchase is a vexy one for the reasons you have mentioned.  I appreciate the feedback.  Selling CD's on Amazon is a losing proposition with the nick they take out of the sale. I guess I need to investigate other... 
Supratek or Don Sachs - which way to go?
Let me chime in on this thread.  I got one of Don Sachs first preamps and now with his latest upgrade,  I think he has pretty wrung every bit of  sonic goodness out of his derivation design.  It is far and away the finest preamp I have every had, ...