yesiam_a_pirate
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| God, I hate to ask this… Thank you for your sobering and thoughtful post, William. My heart goes out to you. I have legitimately prayed for your peace, and thoughtful examination into your eternal soul's final destination. We will all face death and it's long shadow for... | |
| REL Price Increase REL's last price increase was 2/2024. That was pre-tariff. As a manufacturer I can tell you that input costs in the US have radically increased in almost every area of manufacture. Most of the prices went hyperbolic in early 2022. Most were ener... | |
| Krell, MBL, Levinson, et al... What if 50% off? Here's an interesting fact: Many ultra high priced components won't sell for 50% of retail while still new in box. I have a close relationship with my local dealer who told me his ARC product line which he pays 60% of MSRP for will only sell onl... | |
| Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ Two things got my attention here: 1) I agree that fraud should be called out. Silence is ascent. 2) Many responses here miss the point that the OP made- it's not the price that's a problem it's the scam and presumption that's the problem. I'd... | |
| Is Burmester 232 worth the price? A good measure of value is the resale market. look at the retail vs. actual (not ask) used prices. This is the value net of dealer spiff and sizzle. | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... I’m greatful for the feedback. My goal for my post was to do some research on “price discovery”. I have long held that most sellers hope and pray for the greater fool. My suspicion, confirmed by the overwhelming response in favor of selling to ... | |
| Changing Of The Guard at McIntosh The modern business brand acquisition model is this: "Buy a name brand, raise prices, cut costs" Reducing staff, cutting quality are the easiest savings results. In a world that judges performance on quarters this seems to make sense. In realit... | |
| I'm a little perplexed/surprised by TMR and who sells to them..... My big take away from all the enthusiastic TMR fans is this: Your used gear is worth 30% of retail. | |
| 20 Vintage Amps That Prove They Really Don’t Make Them Like They Used To Nostalgia plays a big part in this. Romanticizing about a past amp or lover elevates it's perceived status. Much like revisiting that gf we were so crazy about as a young man and finding disappointment, revisiting an old piece of gear disappoints. | |
| Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why? Could we substitute "Big value" for "big name"? If so my vote is for any Maggie. WAY more sound quality dollar for dollar. It's hard to think of this venerable name as not a big name (it is) but for what they delver vs. what they cost- just WOW! | |
| Why don’t more members post their systems in their profile? I may be a tech troglodyte. My tech abilities prohibit me updating my upgrades. My virtual (silly me I thought it was actual my system in pics) is as as old as Methuselah. Pretty much none of the components in the pics are in my room any longer. :( | |
| I can't believe I found one Lovely writing and wry wit. Thanks! | |
| Local pickup for speakers - should I let the buyer in the house or use the the garage? I have never had a person in my home that I regretted inviting in. Generally, the kind of people that buy used high end HiFi are not the high risk type. How many crooks even know what an Audio Research Ref 6 SE even is? I NEVER let someone over ... | |
| Magnepan 1.7i vs 2.7i? Because the 3.7 and 2.7 are the same size (24x71) I'd go with the 3.7x. I have had all 3 of the Maggies in this topic and BY FAR the 3.7x is the king. (insert approved audiophile superlatives here). There is a "secret" that the Maggie insiders do... | |
| New electrical wiring specifications Don't forget to use two 9' copper earth ground rods wired in series with #6 solid core ground wire to the panel ground landing. Interestingly, the rods need to be 9' earth covered but not necessarily driven vertically. what you want is grounding... |