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How much of your free time is dedicated to listening to your stereo?
I am in the retired category as well. I used to do shift work and was also on callouts so I became a night owl. When everyone is in bed at one end of the house I can go to the other end and listen for as long as I care to. So, for perhaps four to ... 
Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
I think even foreign countries have punctuation.... 
Black ice Audio owners, pet peaves
Whew! I am glad it was not me! I thought I was feeling the effects of the second hand weed smoke that often permeates the Seattle area. I took two Advil Migraine tablets and re-read the ad. Nope. It wasn't me. There are a lot of ads posted and it ... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I am behind on replying so my apologies. When I was referring to the Rolls and the service, I was not responding to the possibility of anything breaking but rather to the service provided by them if something does go wrong. I was under the impress... 
Dead Bluesound Node 2
I have to chime in here as someone who has had a Rolls Royce. If my Rolls had an issue, the dealer and everyone would bend over backwards to get it fixed, give me a loaner, apologize all the time and never, ever told me I was out of luck. So, to c... 
What is a "SHOTGUN" speaker cable??
This is an old thread but a shotgun can have one or two barrels. There is the old term "double barreled shotgun", or also a "side by side". There is also an "over/under" which is also a double barreled shotgun but the barrels sit above and below o... 
Esoteric K-03 / K-01 Leave Power On ?
To each their own I guess. I have an Esoteric UX-3SE and I turn it off after I am done with it.. About an hour before I listen I turn it on. It does not draw a lot of power if you leave it on so again, it is all up to you.  
Any experience with Audio Experience A2 preamp ?
While I do realize that this thread is about 10 years old, I would like to add something should anyone still be interested in one of Nelson's older preamps, and they should be for these preamps are a true high end bargain. Having owned over 20 dif... 
Dreaming of a DIY 8W Class A amp designed by Nelson Pass?
Ah, how I used to enjoy Audiogon, having been a member since 2001. Things used to be shared in a nice, positive manner, threads had meaning and life was merry. Though I usually avoid Audiogon's Forum as it tends to be more negative than positive a... 
Lampizator Amber - I'm dumb and stuck!
Try this.... http://www.lampizator.eu/Fikus/DOWNLOADS_&_LINKS_files/Amber%202%202017%20Datasheet.pdf  
Lampizator Amber - I'm dumb and stuck!
Are you talking about the original Amber? There are three different models that I am aware of.... 
How to listen to music.
Thank you for posting this! It was very informative and taught me that too much of the time I depend on my ears. And as someone who attends large symphony performances I should know better for while I am at the performances I am aware that I feel ... 
Almarro 205 mkll
I did not read this in its entirety but perhaps there is something in here that can help you...https://6moons.com/audioreviews/almarro4/mk2.html 
You've tried other amps and ended with Pass, please discuss
Wow! What a thread! And I thought it was cables that got most of the people all riled up!Is not variety the spice of life? How about we argue about whether blondes make better wives than a brunette, or how come I have owned six Mustangs but won't ... 
Tube Ring on tube preamp
I am not sure what it is you are trying to improve on the 6H30 tube but in my humble opinion, and also based on my experience using / owning tube gear for the past 25 years, there is no fixing this tube. It could be my ears but for me, and this is...