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Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
I have some new babies. I brought home a pair of Dali Helicon 800 speakers yesterday. I will be updating the pictures on my system thread shortly. If anyone is interested in hearing these relatively unknown speakers, shoot me an email or call at 8... 
Choosing a new turntable
drubin, you are absolutely right about listening to them as they are all different. also, different depending on the arm, cartridge, room, phonopre, etc, etc.i hope you like the nott in your listening room and if not, try something else and most i... 
Choosing a new turntable
i haven't heard anyone mention nottingham yet. the absolute stone simplest tables on the market. the only problem is that the founder went through a divorce recently and they may be harder to find now.as for sound, they sound very big with very da... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
thanks for having us marc. i had a great time. good listening. sorry i had to run off like that and miss the dmitri. ed told me it was amazing. that's too bad, one more thing for the list.see you soon. 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
Tim: Lately, the group seems to be doing more small, impromptu get togethers like the one you had. The large ones are nice, but you have the chance to get to know a few folks better in the small setting. I would feel more comfortable calling any o... 
SS Amps that are NOT warm and euphonic ?
I have a acrcam a80 biamped with an arcam p80. they are fast and precise, but not cold. Compared to the Cary tube amp I just replaced them with, they are not warm, but moreso than brystons i just heard recently. these amps are very listenable howe... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
forgive my mistake guys, those were not alexandrias, but sashas i was commenting on. i looked at the website and realized my mistake. 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
nstigator: did you listen to the alexandras or sophias or both. i didn't like the sophias with the naim equipment either. as for vinyl, i have bought 2 turntables from them over the course of the last 4 years. not trying to change your mind, just ... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
i seem to be posting a lot lately. today i learned that local audio seller, lou hamilton has relocated to utah. i learned this because i went to audible elegance to listen to the wilson speakers they now carry. let me tell you, they should definit... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
Report on the gathering at Hanson:To Andreas, Troy and the gang at Hanson, thanks. It is obvious that you all have worked very hard to make it a great experience to visit your store. Too often, I think we lose the "fun factor" with this hobby, but... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
hell yes. name the time. i like all of it. i would very much like to hear some sim.tom collins 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
sure. i always like to see new toys. Tom Collins 
Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham
dg:no, i did not make any comparisons as this was the one the dealer had and i was so blown away with it. i forgot to mention that set up as it is on my system, it has a monster soundstage, several of my friends have remarked about this. also, i d... 
Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham
i own a nott horizon s.e. with a humble rega 250 arm, which is a pretty entry level table from them. i started with a benz silver high output moving coil and now use a clearaudio aurum beta s that i picked up here for a rediculously low price. to ... 
Cincinnati, OH, any audiophiles?
thanks again for part 2. your system is sounding great and the accomodations and company were very enjoyable.tom collins