tduffy1

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The longest you have owned any gear?
I was a high end dealer back in the early 80s and sold Phiiips CD players. Kept a CD-80 for myself and had it modified by someone in Iowa, I think. I also was a dealer for "Speaker Art" by Bob Gross. I have a pair of his Odessy speakers. I have sp... 
How many of us are truly satisfied with their systems?
It's like speaker wire. I was a high end audio dealer about 30 years ago. I sold speaker wire from $1.00 a ft to infinity. Speaker wire will alter the sound of most systems. Which one sounds best? Some are obviously better then others but many peo... 
Does anyone care to ask an amplifier designer a technical question? My door is open.
I seem to prefer amplifiers that have Toroldal Transformers. Names like Naim, ATC, Belles etc. Is there something about the design of this type of transformer that gives a sound signature? Thanks Terry 
Speaker Art / Soundfield speakers
Hi, I own a pair of Speaker Art "Odessy" speakers. I was a dealer for Bob back in the late 1990s. Heard his speakers at CES and was blown away. I visited him at his home in CA a few years ago.I heard the ribbon speaker and they were good. Not sure... 
Philips CD-80 digital output quality?
I know this is an old thread but I have a Philips CD80 modified by Enlightend Audio back in 1991. I thought the newer units must be better so I bought a Sony 5400. The sound to my old 69 years was very close. The Sony was more detailed but the Phi... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
I know this is an old thread but I just found it. I was a High End Audio dealer ( Audio House) during the 1980's. I sold, Rogers, IMF, Acoustats, Mordant Short, Pro Audio, Speaker Art speakers. I also sold many high end used speakers like Infinity... 
Need $1500 integrated amplification suggestions...
I would recommend either Classe or Naim. Both have excellent int. amps. Used price might be even less than $1500. If you don't like them, you can sell them for close to or maybe even more than you paid. Terry 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
I use to be a high end dealer. Sold all the classic speakers. I always went back to Rogers. I just like the sound. There is no best speaker. It may take you a long time but keep the pair you like the best. I found a pair of speakers made by a fell...