bluorion

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Burning smell
Totally agree with contacting McIntosh--they may recommend that you send it to them to have it checked out.   
Totem Towers
Hopefully one of the big Youtube reviewers will get these in soon---I'm very curious. They do look quite a bit like the Hawks.  
Stupid class A question
@gs5556 Thank you so much!  
Luxman L-509Z Integrated Amplifier
Wow! That's a $5000 difference! I wonder how much Accuphase is in Japan?  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Pet Shop Boys - Smash (greatest hits on white vinyl)  
Stereophile review of Millercarbon system featuring Tektron speakers
I'm happy for him, too. But why isn't he on Audiogon anymore?? I enjoyed reading his comments.  
When are speakers considered Hi-Fi and not Mid-Fi???
I've seen some folks on here refer to Emotiva as mid-fi but I don't think that's true at all. Honestly, I don't think there's a price line that separates HiFi from mid-fi. IMO, I would probably consider something like a mass produced stereo system... 
Give 'Ambrosia' another listen
'Holding on to yesterday' is one of my fav Ambrosia songs.   
Is D-Sonics audio still in business
Another vote for Bel Canto.   
Stoned ice coffee?
How many times have you heard Yello's 'Oh Yeah' in ads over the years? They have made millions with that song.  
Surge protector/conditioner for vintage system
Thanks so much for the suggestion---I'll check it out!  
Surge protector/conditioner for vintage system
Great article--thank you!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
OMD - Liberator   
Speaker impedance and sensitivity
Hi---I had the same question a couple of weeks ago. Here's the link to my post with some excellent explanations. I hope this helps. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/sensitivity-question-2  
How rare is an audiophile
My experience is very similar to @dean_palmer. Gen X'er here---my friends and I spent much of the 80s experimenting with new gear, buying vinyl and CDs. There were several high-end stores we frequented and I still have some of my old gear (now vin...