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Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
Whew! I am glad it was not me! I thought I was feeling the effects of the second hand weed smoke that often permeates the Seattle area. I took two Advil Migraine tablets and re-read the ad. Nope. It wasn't me. There are a lot of ads posted and it ... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I am behind on replying so my apologies. When I was referring to the Rolls and the service, I was not responding to the possibility of anything breaking but rather to the service provided by them if something does go wrong. I was under the impress... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I have to chime in here as someone who has had a Rolls Royce. If my Rolls had an issue, the dealer and everyone would bend over backwards to get it fixed, give me a loaner, apologize all the time and never, ever told me I was out of luck. So, to c... 
What is a "SHOTGUN" speaker cable??
This is an old thread but a shotgun can have one or two barrels. There is the old term "double barreled shotgun", or also a "side by side". There is also an "over/under" which is also a double barreled shotgun but the barrels sit above and below o... 
Esoteric K-03 / K-01 Leave Power On ?
To each their own I guess. I have an Esoteric UX-3SE and I turn it off after I am done with it.. About an hour before I listen I turn it on. It does not draw a lot of power if you leave it on so again, it is all up to you.  
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
While I do realize that this thread is about 10 years old, I would like to add something should anyone still be interested in one of Nelson's older preamps, and they should be for these preamps are a true high end bargain. Having owned over 20 dif... 
Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?
Ah, how I used to enjoy Audiogon, having been a member since 2001. Things used to be shared in a nice, positive manner, threads had meaning and life was merry. Though I usually avoid Audiogon's Forum as it tends to be more negative than positive a... 
Lampizator Amber - I'm dumb and stuck!
Try this.... http://www.lampizator.eu/Fikus/DOWNLOADS_&_LINKS_files/Amber%202%202017%20Datasheet.pdf  
Lampizator Amber - I'm dumb and stuck!
Are you talking about the original Amber? There are three different models that I am aware of.... 
How to listen to music.
Thank you for posting this! It was very informative and taught me that too much of the time I depend on my ears. And as someone who attends large symphony performances I should know better for while I am at the performances I am aware that I feel ... 
Almarro 205 mkll
I did not read this in its entirety but perhaps there is something in here that can help you...https://6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro4/mk2.html 
You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss
Wow! What a thread! And I thought it was cables that got most of the people all riled up!Is not variety the spice of life? How about we argue about whether blondes make better wives than a brunette, or how come I have owned six Mustangs but won't ... 
Tube Ring on tube preamp
I am not sure what it is you are trying to improve on the 6H30 tube but in my humble opinion, and also based on my experience using / owning tube gear for the past 25 years, there is no fixing this tube. It could be my ears but for me, and this is... 
Integrated amp
Did you get your Maggies from the same dealer who is selling the SimAudio gear? If so would he let you borrow the unit to try at home? That way you could be sure that all is a good fit. In my experience there are almost too many variables from sys... 
Cary 306 Professional vs. Marantz SA11S3
And I realize this thread / post is old, but if anyone is looking to buy a used Cary and came across this thread as I did,  be advised that Cary no longer services this product (the 306); no parts they say. So if your laser is defunct, the drive s...