jnovak
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| Klipsch Cornwall IV audioman58 is right. Loose the Oppo! I owned a 105. It's good bang for the buck but high end it ain't. It surprises me constantly to see and hear systems with multi thousand dollar turntables and a sub $1000.00 CD player. No wonder people claim to... | |
| stereo review magazine A good question is: Who among us still has a system they put together from the old Stereo Review days that they still like and listen to? Joe | |
| Looking for my "last" CD transport Hi fred60. Not a typo. Most Esoteric players need to go to Japan as that's where the "alignment jig" is kept. They did start a service whereas you can send your player to TAP Electronics in Ca. and they will remove the transport and send it alone ... | |
| Looking for my "last" CD transport Unless you're only planning on living for another 10 years, there is no such thing as a final CD transport. It's the most mechanical component you can buy for your rig. I can't think of one company who will have you covered for repairs 20 years do... | |
| Warning: China-Hifi-Audio.com Another Chinese scenario: Typically, shipping from China is dirt cheap on many items because the Chinese government provides free or next to free shipping for their exports. ( How would you like that perk here!) I don't know the specifics on all i... | |
| A strange business model for audio THEE most important criteria for me is; Are the people at the company passionate about their products? Will one of them answer the phone if I call? I've had great electronics but dumped them for this very reason. Classe was one of them. Actually, ... | |
| Band of an instrumental piece played in march 1971 on a FM station from Muncie, IN? I'm glad I'm not the only one who's driven myself crazy trying to find an obscure song. I would take the search right to Muncie. I'm sure you'll have an answer within a day or two. Please keep us posted. Joe | |
| The Lifespan of an LP? When we were kids and the record would skip, someone told me to put a penny on the head shell. I'm sure that helped wear out the record! | |
| Are warm or colored speakers disrespectful of musicians/producer/engineers? I've known a few musicians, producers and engineers in my life. I've never heard any of them discuss the merits of the listeners speakers or environment. I think the only thing that is insulting to them are bootlegs.One friend of mine who passed w... | |
| Worst Concerts You Have Attended ?? More than I can remember. One show was Mason Williams at the Valley Forge Music Fair. I hung out with the band after the show and shared a joint with Mason. Pretty cool. Stan Rogers at The Cherry Tree in Philadelphia. The line to get in was crazy.... | |
| Does Anyone Think CD is Better Than Vinyl/Analog? I have one huge problem with LP's. It turns out that I'm allergic to the sleeves! Yes, I've had sinus issues for years. Once I traveled to London to hang out with a fellow collector, see London and hit every record store I could in 10 days time. I... | |
| I love sad music Many of Stan Rogers songs are considered mini operas. Some really sad stuff like "First Christmas" can leave one feeling melancholy. For a while in the early eighties, I was over listening to this type of music. I had to remind myself that a balan... | |
| Opening Record Store Spend the money on as good accountant. They will tell you exactly what it's worth. (or not) If the guys business records are iffy, RUN, don't walk! Joe | |
| High Eng Audio Auctions on Ebay does not honor their deals I bought two items from them. Both transactions were "wonky". I bought a pair of Snell speakers. I picked them up. They were advertised as in excellent working condition. When I hooked them up something was off. I then noticed that all mid woofers... | |
| Negotiate good price I'm on the salesman side of the equation. Not audio gear. Vented heating systems. I get the same thing. Tire kickers. That's okay but; I do have a strategy to employ when the customer doesn't seem to be moving forward. I insist that they buy SOMET... |