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The Audio Doctor makes a house call

I would like to contribute  to the discussion about Dave, the “Audio Doctor.”   I live in California but, after many phone conversations and texts where he provided advice about my system with no promise of any return, we decided a trip here from New Jersey would be worthwhile and worked out an arrangement.  Dave brought a lot of accessories for me to audition. First, we repositioned my speakers (KEF Reference 5s), which really improved the sound.  We tried a DAC (Aqua) to compare with my current Auralic Vega (first generation), wireworld interconnects and several other things.  I already had purchased an Innuous Zenith server from Dave and we set that up.  Dave was very enthusiastic about my speakers (which he sells but I already had purchased elsewhere) and my electronics (Audio Research amp, pre amp, phono stage) and never suggested buying new ones.   

At no point did I feel he was pressuring me or trying to sell me something just to make a sale.  My system is definitely sounding better now and I may move ahead with some other improvements he recommended. Of course, Dave is in the audio business and makes his livelihood that way but I think he was genuinely interested in helping me get better sound.  I know that some have objected to him and other dealers posting on this board.  Personally, I have found  his postings very helpful.  Those who don’t can always skip over them—no one is forcing you to read anything.  

Finally, I met Dave for the first time when he came here and have no connection other than as a recent customer.  
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wcfeil
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@stereo5 

Thanks. I would have recalled any issues with our transaction and understand how this thread might trigger a visceral response. In fact, some participants become angry as they are in total denial and choose to deflect rather than address the issues at hand. 

Be well. 
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tomic601
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 @geoffkait congrats on your awesome career, contribution and service to our fine country. My initial and not very esoteric observation about engineers in audio not paying much attention to RF here on earth still holds. Ditto the Faraday cage

but do help me improve my system ? i am all ears....

we can compare resumes over a fine vino sometime, I like domestic and imported...

wcfeil
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@invictus005

He shouldn’t be banned. Threatening, abusive, or off color language warrant banning or censoring IMO. Little else would violate my personal (not speaking for anybody else) standards. There’s nothing improper about spirited and emotional discussions. They’re good for the soul and respiratory system. 

However, I’ve been a proponent here for years about threads used for self promotion under the guise of “providing information”. Read posts from dealer/manufacturers such as Atmasphere, Ramtubes, Audiokinesis (sp) and you’ll find eloquent behavior coupled with outstanding insight sans self promotion. 

The advertising section is here for a reason. The irony is the biggest mouths don’t use it. Instead they strut around like roosters pounding their chests. 

All of course. IMO. 

invictus005
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My post was deleted? Audiogon, are you denying the Doctor pays you real cash money? Deleting my post is admission of guilt, correct? This post is not in violation of any Audiogon rule. 
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