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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive? 1. 1999 GMC Yukon and Volvo 960 2. 2003 GMC Yukon and Volvo or VW Passat 3. Porsche 930 Turbo and BMW 850	939
What time do you wear? I was a Rolex President guy for many years, and as stated above by another poster, began to see way too many of what I owned. Four years ago, I sold the Rolex, and bought an Omega . . .	497
How do you judge your system's neutrality? Can Albert Porter explain the photography thing for us? I'm sure a lot of people spend big money on cameras too in the name of accuracy stuff like depth of field, sharp focus, . . .	396
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope? Girlfriends and wifes, how do I cope? Easy, I never allow them to listen to my system at the same time. Seriously, when my wife and I met for the first time nearly thirty years. . .	318
Where does your user name come from? My parents picked my name when I was born and I just kept using it	294
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty This is my take on the whole CD versus LP question. The sonic benefit of vinyl is due to the fact it is analog. Analog is often described as more liquid, full and involving. Just . . .	188
Albertporter only needs 50 I can get the treatment for the low $20.00 range, depending on how many of you participate. The Hubbell I bought last time were hospital grade in Ivory color, green dot face (. . .	169
Music trivia anyone? This one is really obscure, who are the children seen posing on Led Zeppelins, "Houses of the Holy"? Another Beatles one, what (then) rare automobile was purchased by John and . . .	164
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system? Lenco Turntable, 30 years old. Original Mod Squad Soft Shoes, 21 years old. Soundlab U-1, 11 years old	142
What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock? Laetrile is made from apricots, spread it on your toast in the morning and cure what ails you. Right Pabelson? By the way, have you heard of that new (old fashioned) weight . . .	142
Vinyl or wait for the new stuff?? John_l, pleased to read your comments in defense of vinyl. Carl has expressed his preference, and now, so will I. The general topic is one of High End Audio, and therefore is NOT. . .	122
How international is your system? Amp: American Preamp: American Phono: American Cables: American Turntable: American Speakers: American Stands: American Isolation Devices: American Cartridge: Japan CD player: . . .	119
Disappointing Evening Some people just don't see things the same way. Any of you remember Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin) in "The Jerk" sharing dinner with Bernadette Peters. Navin R. . . .	106
MD Brilliant Pebbles = Pet Rock for Audiophiles? I have a question for all of you. If you have the pebbles sitting on top of an amplifier and remove it and all of a sudden the sound improves, would you call that getting your . . .	103
Amp stands- Do they work? Yes, agree with Mazort and others. My stands are several types of construction, depending on the component. 6061 Aircraft alloy, tig welded (non Magnetic), filled with silica for . . .	98
You can't have too many apostrophe's When I was a child in the 1950s I remember a comic book story of visitors from outer space. The aliens were hovering above Washington, sending strange signals to our government . . .	91
Why aren't the older members still active ? Shubertmaniac, I've wondered the same thing, there was an Audiogon thread on that topic a couple of years ago but I don't remember the title. I think it's a combination of things. . .	90
Cheap tweak from Virtual Dynamics: This thread made me wonder if my Dali Megalines might benefit from torquing the woofer screws. The ribbons are suspended in space, so they are non adjustable. I removed the top . . .	90
Should there only be one company making gear? I nearly choked at the comments from Jax2 and Slappy, literally laughing until I could not type. This is what we need at Audiogon, more fun and entertainment. PS. I hate Krell. . .	89
Damping Vibration - Friend or Foe? Frankly I'm enjoying this. I have no objection to manufactures giving their "slant" on things. I do this all the time for the gear I love :^). Barry, are your sand . . .	88
Why are audiophiles perceived as being wackos? Hey Eldartford, glad you set those silly folks at NASCAR straight on cryo process. Cryogenic processing is now being used by NASCAR and other racing teams. They have taken . . .	87
Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's? How many Senior (true) Audiophiles do we have here since the 70's or prior? What was your favorite decade and why? What . . .	84
How many audiophiles to screw in a light bulb? B.I.zeebub, what the devil are you doing here ? One thing I always wondered about, what amp and preamp do you prefer? One of my friends guessed BAT, because it goes like a BAT . . .	81
THE GREAT AC OUTLET SHOOTOUT. Peter, I don't want to get involved in this, but I don't show any existing order for a Porter Port. Let me know what you need unless a friend is loaning you one. Also, the . . .	77
Farewell my friends John, I'm sincerely sorry that I just now noticed this thread. I'm sad to hear of your plight but understand as my wife worked her job at the airlines and was told to retire or . . .	77
New level of ridiculousness 10-31-12: Viridian Ya know, I was just down at the grocery store buyin' a nice box of Carlo Rossi rose. It gets the missis in the mood, ya know? There was some moron right next . . .	76
Aging and Treble and Income? This is a good forum, pleased to read there are so many members like me. I go to lots of audio shows and have for many, many years. I would say 90% of what I’ve heard is bright . . .	72
Funniest sales pitch Marco, absolutely right. For example, Ellen DeGeneres prefers "Snap-on Tools." Not certain what her significant other thinks	68
How is your power bill? RE: How is your power bill? I saw my neighbor William standing in his yard, cleaning up branches after a recent storm. So I said, "How is your power, Bill?" He . . .	67
The last 5 ????? Just glad your here Jadem6, one of the first to be "approved" on the no censure list, way back in the early days of Audiogon :^). I feel bad I did not press you more . . .	66
Where are the female Audiophiles? Pzuckerman, Perhaps that's as close to a perfect response as we are going to get. My counterpoint question is, Why do women shy away from competition, even when they can win. . .	63
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication Originally I was put on a beta blocker and became so depressed, I threatened the Doctor I would pour all of them down the drain. Next was Vasotec (ACE inhibitor), which worked. . .	62
recommend a good computer and digital camera? As a professional photographer I have much the same opinion as Gunbei. I have a Mac dual processor tower and the new 17" Powerbook. Both are excellent and you have the . . .	62
What kind of outlet wall plate do yo use? Jea48. Yes, I've experimented with each of those and I agree with your findings, metal wall plates do not perform well in my system either. I tried several brands, including . . .	61
Grand Prix versus Stillpoints I knew this was going to be a tough question. I searched Audiogon forums and also pro reviews via Google before asking. It's amazing that as well known as these two are there. . .	61
Cocktail of choice when listening to fav music? This is easy, German Beer, French Wine or Scotch Whiskey. Preferably shared with friends who care about good music. My favorites are Bitburger and Becks Beer, 1986 Château Pichon. . .	61
Musicality" in a system? What IS that ? Everything that is important in describing musicality has been expressed here in one way or another by nearly every poster. I awarded most every post with + votes, admiring how . . .	58
I'm beginning to wonder... Back when British Caledonian was still flying, my wife and I were waiting to depart an afternoon flight on one of their Boeing 707 from DFW (Dallas) to Heathrow. I purchased . . .	57
Is an IPOD hi-fi? Ferrari, Okay, tell you what I'll do, in the near future, will try the I-Pod again and ask them what format the files are in using the knowledge from this thread. Yes I do . . .	57
Who's the Cadillac of Hi-End Audio? I'm leasing a new GMC Yukon and for $326.00 month there was absolutely nothing else I could find that had the ability to carry, tow and drive in it's class for that money. I . . .	56
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon The_smokester, I have heard nothing but rave comments about that amp, wish I had the opportunity to hear one. Physically it's a very interesting design too	55
Has anyone ever cried listening to your system 03-16-09: Rgd not listening but a buddy of mine's eyes welled up when he pinched his finger under my 80 lb. amp. LOL	54
What current China import sounds like a CJ?? Fatparrot, So Mr. Wong is the floor production manager for Beijing Blaster Tube Amps. The daily production quota is 100 amps. You bet your ass that at least 100 amps per day . . .	54
What Would you Trade your System FOR? Being able to travel for four months time with each of the following people: Cameron Diaz Jody Foster Jill Hennessy Nicole Kidman Gwyneth Paltrow Natalie Portman This would . . .	54
No one cares this is the anniversary? Tomryan, you seem to be a decent, kind and upstanding guy. Your assessment of mankind is chillingly correct. The story about your friend is a perfect slice of reality as to how . . .	53
New Product......Intelligent Box Jax2, are you telling them to take your "The Perch™" and stick it	52
Hurricane Irene Our country has been through a lot in the last few years, I kept hoping for a break, that Irene would blow out into the ocean and do no harm. I watched the news and weather a lot . . .	51
Why am I experiencing listener's fatigue? Strange you have listening fatigue with this set up. I don't see any components that stick out as a problem, although I am not all that familiar with the B&W speakers. The . . .	51
What does listening to a speaker really tell us? So, Marco...........Seize The Day is the speaker for me	51
The best audiophile "gag" gift for X-Mas Teajay, what you needed was the IBC (Intelligent Bovine Chip).......After 10 times on your digital, you spread it around your lawn. I tried it on my CD player, didn't get better. . .	50
What stole your attention from HiFi? Pussy Pussy Pussy Galore that is, began watching all those old James Bond movies again	49
A Tough Question I can’t believe there‘s a thread that has ANYTHING to do with Brad Pitt that has survived for 96 hours at Audiogon. Sort of like a thread here about the quality of Bose going for . . .	48
Audiophile 'Attitude' 08-27-12: Rok2id All of the responses reinforce my reasons for buying at Amazon, J&R, Audio Advisor, Music Direct, Crutchfield, Blue Jeans et al...... All are Snob-Free zones. . . .	47
What would you do about a sleazy buyer?? To me, Lawyer indicated a professional. Typically a financially solid prospect with good intentions. I have several friends who are Lawyers, and feel those attributes apply. My . . .	47
Why Put Up With "Wife Approval Factor"? The Soundlab U-1 speakers in our living room are hardly noticeable, especially after Stanley Kubricks marvel, 2001. Consider the huge black monoliths with space and stars shining. . .	46
What is your OTHER passion? My other dedication is photography. It is my profession and art, and it supports my audio habit. Those that wish to view my site: http://www.albertporterphoto.com My site . . .	46
Buying from Canada a hassle for you too? I've had countless shipments into Canada (Porter Ports), all were sent USPS. Post Office paperwork for Canada is just a post card sized tag if the value is not high. There have . . .	45
Cats and audiophiles These stories are wonderful. I can just picture these cats doing all the things described here. The winning story however, is from Bob Bundus. PET FOX SQUIRREL? I thought I. . .	45
Every make a purchase you truly regret? Hey Kubla, did you ever get that movie deal going with Paul Sorvino from Law & Order	45
Is this when you have "arrived??" I almost cried when my daughter wanted to bake her cookies in my brand new DVD player. DVD survived that assault only because the cookie could not fit in the "oven." . . .	44
How can we settle for digital? I hope digital will make a rebound, only this time by upping the sampling rate to equal what is captured by the master. Perhaps this could be offered via downloads or Blue Ray? . . .	43
Do you care about the LOOK??? There are all kinds of "looks." The Saab 9.3 convertible, Volkswagen Passat Wagon, GMC Yukon, Honda Accord, Lexus coupe, Ford Mustang and Porsche Carrera are all . . .	43
My girlfriend is pissed My disappointment was seeing Angela100 posted to this thread and realizing we never get to hear from her anymore	43
Man Cave or No? My listening room is the family (living) room. I keep everything as tidy as possible so my wife and kid are comfortable there, as well as those that come to listen to music	42
Best Song or AlbumTitles? From the obscure album by Human Fly, "Who Throwed Lye on my Dog ?"	42
New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells At noon today, I responded to email messages that showed interest in being part of this group purchase. If you did not receive my email and want any of the outlets please respond. . .	42
Class Action Suit against UPS? I have not had the problems that Soupcon has had. In the South, where I live, UPS is almost guaranteed to lose or destroy any fragile shipment that they handle. By contrast, I . . .	42
Biggest impact on you? Assume there can be more than one great moment? These come to mind immediately: Snell Type A in mid 1970s. Counterpoint 9, Counterpoint 11, Counterpoint SA4, 1980s Versa Dynamics. . .	41
thoughts while listening If it's a male singer I think about the recording, the space around the microphone, tonal accuracy and bandwidth. Perhaps even the color and dynamics of the music. However, Kate . . .	41
Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? I've posted positive comments on members systems at Audiogon more times than I can count. The amount of money spent has nothing to do with my being impressed. Sometimes it's . . .	41
are any of your friends audiophiles? Actually every one of my friends is an Audiophile, and most of my best friends through life (including my wife) were introduced to me through music in one way or another. I've . . .	41
AXPONA anyone? I wish I were going, I would love to attend. I miss the old CES shows in Chicago, what a blast they were. Did I mention that and I love Chicago food, especially the Italian? . . .	40
What makes up an This has come up time and again in one form or another. High end audio begins with good equipment that does not necessarily cost a lot. In my opinion you're in high end with . . .	40
Anybody stop using power conditioning? I have removed all except one device, It is used to keep the DSS receiver, VPI record cleaner and Dolby Processor from interfering with my two channel. This conditioner has . . .	39
Vinyl Reason There is much on CD that is difficult to find on LP, or was never released on analog. For that reason, I own both formats (as well as open reel tape). However, the reverse is . . .	38
Trelja and friends in New York, 2004 Just got home from the show, brought in my luggage and fixed a snack. I can hardly believe Trelja has had time to write such a through and excellent review. I am still jet . . .	38
Weights on top of equipment to dampen vibration Viridian. What does a person use if they own a CAT amp? A 12 pound dog	37
NPR, Wine Tasteing, & Audiophiles Reminds me that blind testing is not a replacement for long term experience. By the way, my favorite wines are the fine French Bordeaux's but they are too expensive for my budget . . .	37
great musician's audio systems I have been curious if any of my fellow audiophiles might know what the audio systems of other great musicians were like. And if anyone knows of past musican's rigs (Pablo Casals. . .	36
Jeffs Sound Values in CA. PH not working/closed? Here is his Audiogon page: http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/search2.pl?seller&Jsv You might click his email via the link Audiogon provided	35
member system photos??? Well, this thread explains how I am able to afford my sound system. It seems all of you have homes that you could sell and buy mine three or four times over. I have 3100 SF, . . .	35
Why Don't People Search The Forum Archives? I've been posting here since 1999. Most of these questions have been answered several times since then. Like Google, the person looking for information needs to think about . . .	35
I auditioned SACD today I think you should send all those old nasty LP’s to me and replace them with SACD	35
Audio tip for aging male audiophiles Like Cornfed, I have the barber shop trim my ear hair when getting a hair cut. In spite of the fact that I am more Centrum Gold than Flintstone chewables, I have a full head of. . .	35
Before They Were Famous I did photography of Led Zeppelin on their very first US tour. During an interview at their hotel, John Paul was taking his record player apart ( KLH portable ) and holding it by . . .	35
Need a heavy duty receptacle I'll bet if some power cord manufacturer came up with a high end twist lock with matching outlets they would get some attention. Not sure how they would address the female end at. . .	34
Whats your "best of CES 2008" My best experience was at the Venetian, the room with: Hansen, "The King" speakers Turntable with Triplanar arm and Koetsu Coral CAT preamp and amps. We spun a few of . . .	34
Can I ever stand to listen to our system again I am sorry for your loss Karel. I pray the music and your love for her will live on in harmony and provide you and others that loved her some comfort in her absence	34
Audio and Wine? Viridian, I'll bet you put an umbrella in your wine just like Steve Martin did in "The Jerk" By the way, is your dog Lucky the one I saw the photo of? Three legs, torn ear, . . .	34
Priorities, who makes the rules anyway? In other words, the car drives you crazy, the music drives you happy	34
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet? Just try and imagine your favorite person (or persons) from this list, standing next to your "equipment." Sounds much better, right? Natalie Portman Milla Jovovich . . .	33
What is the most decadent, most self indulgent-- Probably a toss up between $650.00 for a stylus gauge that measures in one hundredth's of a gram, and the Purist Dominus ($1565.00) power cord for the motor of my Walker turntable. . .	33
HiFi is an opinion - nothing more Larryh, I make my living doing commercial and advertising photography, then I come home and attempt to make my stereo sound like live music. Do I succeed in achieving sound that . . .	33
The Irrational But Efficacious CD Tweak Yes it works. I have the CD and the Cardas LP as well. The Purist Audio disc works too and so does the Granite phono break in disc. All these are great tools and the Ayre in. . .	32
Where does the designation of "Audiophile" fit... Marco, escape to Iceland? You mean that place with really normal girls ??? http://www.oscar.com/style/gallery/women/30515.html	32
Damned if I Do and Damed if I Don't I like Kr4's response. The "shell" of an old piece, covering the modern high performance stand that you like. Both husband and wife get what they want	32
Have You Ever Put Your Golden Ears to the Test?? All this discussion reminds me of a situation that occurred at a conference in Chicago. There was a group of chess enthusiasts who were checked into my hotel and were all . . .	32
Inactive audio members that you miss Sufentanil, good call. Lugnut and Sean were incredibly likeable members, I sure miss them. Both these guys were friends, names I had on my speed dial. The kind of guys I would . . .	31
Anyone else experiencing the rude highend retailer If you go to a fine restaurant, jeweller, clothing store or car dealership then you will often meet this same behavior. The fancy restaurant remark reminds me of the movie, &. . .	31
Tell us compliments received on your system... My plumber said, "Wow those sound better than my Bose."	31
Best and Worst Websites in Audio'dom Spencer, just admit that the image of the Furby with the big pasted on ears is what set you off. No harm in thinking that's funny. Here's some more images of the critter: http. . .	31
System for a teenager I may have to do exactly as you suggest. Robert and his father had hoped for remote control. A player with volume was the only economical way I could think of to achieve that . . .	31
How would you rate your listening room? I would rate my room a B plus or A minus at best. The dimensions are 19.8' wide, 33' long and 12' high. It is presently treated with 4 tube traps, 6 RPG panels and has 15 . . .	31
What credit cards do you use? I wrote a lengthy rave about AX late last night and then decided it was too much. My feelings have not changed, AX and Visa are my only credit cards. Visa is used only if I . . .	30
How long do you wait for a check to clear If it's a USA bank, search for a local branch, go to the manager and have it cleared on the spot via computer. Walk out with cash or bank certified check, either way you can . . .	30
How to reply to questions about stereo cost? Reply to how much my stereo costs? Same data I give my wife: $1439.00. Still she thinks that's too much	30
This should be controversial....hearing tests... By that logic I should not have been in the commercial photography business for the last 30 years, I'm color blind. (No, that's not a joke). My hearing is excellent. http://. . .	30
Agon Members at CES I'm all for the green dot but wonder if instead it should be "Audiogon Yellow?" Remember, I will be taking photo's of EVERYTHING. If I catch any of you at the porn show. . .	30
Marble or Granite shelfs in a hifi rack? At one time I had four slabs of 3 inch machined Granite and used them under amps, preamp and turntable. After experimenting with them (damping) in every possible way, I sold them. . .	30
Going SACD or analog? Pbb it's a shame that you never had a decent record playing rig. Either that or you have a personal problem about analog. I don't think there has ever been a thread at Audiogon . . .	30
Best "New" Acoustical Treatment Science Advance Any hidden costs on the Horse Trap or does it come with all the mane parts? I ask because not everyone can pony up. What's return policy if the WAF is neigh? Farm animals are . . .	29
Has your gear ever hurt you??? I had the cover off of my Aesthetix Io phono, trying new tubes and listening via turntable for changes. After a long listening session I rested my hand on the turntable base . . .	29
Hey, we don't get no respect When we finally decide to get serious about wanting respect from the general public, we will have to begin with proper naming of these high end products. People don't understand . . .	29
Apple or PC? I have three Apple computers, one of which is a 17" PowerBook. All the comments before mine are valid, but I would like to remind everyone that Microsoft offers ". . .	29
Audiophiles & music-have you got it wrong? Ben, as usual your fighting for the music and doing a good job. Although I don't have as much invested in my music as my hardware, I have a considerable collection. I am open . . .	29
Is 2 channel dead? You're at the wrong forum. This is Audiogon, what you want is 7speakergon, the sister site. (See link). http://osdn.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=408175/ut=. . .	29
How many DVDs/CDs/LPs do you own? I have at least 3, 600 LP's, but only about 250 CD titles. I had well over 2000 CD's when I was trying to make it the reference format for my system. I have until recently, . . .	29
solder-Eutechnic,Wonder,WBT?? Another vote for Wonder Solder or WBT. You're on the right track, hard to go wrong with any of these suggestions	28
What's up with that? I too wish that had not been removed	28
Analog vs. digital segment on PBS No one mentions that Pro Tools (the digital company) set up the test for PBS. Sure, digital can sound great at "master" level, I've been fortunate enough to hear direct . . .	28
What do you think Audiogon does right? or wrong? I love the format ! Of every audio site I've visited, this is the only one simple to navigate. It is deceptively well designed and you only appreciate it if you attempt to post. . .	28
Audiogon Ethics It's a detective that has to be embarrassed about being Clueless, not an attorney	28
Man, am i losing my hearing? I was just on the phone with Nrchy and we were lamenting the fact that you were not posting as frequently at Audiogon. Have fun with all your distractions. The girl, the car . . .	27
Trelja- announcement and disclaimer Excellent Joe!! I am happy for you, please keep us informed on the cool new speakers coming from this venture	27
Are there any absolute truths??? Truth one: The possibility something in your system will break is directly proportional to the length of time before the visitor arrives, their importance, and the distance they . . .	27
Best and Worst Product Names I always liked it when Berning Amps and Fried speakers were in the same hallway at CES. Just saying the names in that order sounds like a catastrophe. Wonder if the combo was . . .	27
dual volume controls? I've had several of each type, I choose equipment for the way it sounds and absolutely would not allow the type of volume control to limit my choices. My Aesthetix Callisto was . . .	26
Whos Going To RMAF 2008 This Year? 10-06-08: Ridgestreetaudio Hey Gents. Stop by and visit our little oasis also. OK, now that that's out of the way......what's the low down? Do we all get a free sample of . . .	26
Clever Lil Clock - What's up with this? Even an UN clever clock (battery removed) gets the time right, once a day	26
HELP - Electrical / Wiring with new build of home This off the web: The Hazard Aluminum wiring, used in some homes from the mid 1960's to the early 1970's, is a potential fire hazard. According to the U.S. Consumer Product . . .	26
Anyone else like to Listen in the Dark? Definitely dark, especially in the Summer months. It is difficult to keep the room cool as is. Solar energy from four skylights, 100% halogen fixtures and 102 tubes (if . . .	26
Original Packaging, you gotta have it. The only comment I have concerning UPS pay scale may be drawn from my delivery person. He had to wait for me to write a check one day and we got into one of our many discussions. . .	26
My Only Question Is......... I agree with the comments about your getting into analog. The advise about the Conrad Johnson ART and the Counterpoint SA9 are both correct. Another option for best choice in a . . .	26
I just had my Audiogon account hacked . . . Phishers have run that and other scams on me at least eight times in the last few months. Most recent appears to be a message from Audiogon telling me a member has started a . . .	25
Autos with stock awsome sound systems; Recomend? I had Bose systems in my last two cars and was not at all impressed with their performance. The sound was always "in your face," including loose bass and punched up EQ. . .	25
How do you ship large items? Help Fly there, rent one way Penske truck and drive back. You also get to meet the seller and view (and listen to?) the speakers before you hit the road. It's a hassle, but . . .	25
Mark Levinson's Guide to Better Sex Cornfed, your close, the entire title is, "The longer they come the bigger the fall." The movie is departing somewhat from the book, with first choice among the . . .	25
Placebo Effect...a good thing? We may have recently lost some great posters at Audiogon, but if we can attract more like Hueske to contribute, we are well on our way to recovery. I like the fact that his entire. . .	25
What s your latest buy? Happy with it? I just bought 16 of the new small Iso bearings from Audio Prism. This new series incorporates a captive metal ring around the bottom, preventing the adhesive pad from moving off. . .	25
Best 'Gon humor My favorite is the ongoing dialogue by Jax2 on "The Perch™ 07-28-07: Jax2 Funny you should mention God, Newbee. I'm working on a new "Prayer" tweak to go with The. . .	24
Amazing James Randi? The Amazing Randi is Soooooo Randi, he really needs a girl to relieve his condition. Pronunciation ran'di, /Adjective randy Sexually aroused; full of sexual lust. Rude or coarse. . .	24
Help: my neighbor is killing my music.... I don't have an answer but wonder why this guy would allow his truck to idle for so long with fuel prices what they are today. Is this a refrigerated rig with frozen or perishable. . .	24
Washington Post Article Metaphysics. No, she will not be invited to my party. The biases of this reporter must be revealed, so in an effort to shine the brilliant white light of truth on this subject. . .	24
Smallest room dimensions for good bass to 20hz 20 HZ is 56.6 feet long, so I guess the perfect room would be that long or longer. I doubt there are many homes with a stereo room that length, so maybe all of us are compromised. . .	23
Tweak your AC mains for better performance, free I assume Eldartford is talking about the breaker on the transformer. The utility provider may or may not respond to that request, particularly if you share that transformer with. . .	23
Tuner Information Center...gospel? Everything in listening is done with the reviewers personality, listening bias and associated equipment, all thrown into the mix. The guy that owns that site is a friend. I see . . .	23
No posting from me for awhile When I cover shows in the USA the exhibitor has a chance to read the description of the room and product and make changes. That will be more difficult this time. Thanks for the . . .	23
A scary thought from Ellery911 You never see fake Mercedes, oh wait, yes you do, they're called Lexus. How true! Good one Nrchy	23
Audio Quiz OK, I cheated and opened one eye. (1) B (2) A (3) E (4) C (5) A (6) B (7) F (8) D (9) E (10) C Bonus A	23
Regrets My 1955 Chevy Nomad station wagon. I know the sound system was not all that great, but the container has become a classic	23
How many of us have worked in audio stores? I worked for or managed four audio stores all together, sold many of the brands mentioned here. Also served as factory representative and tech rep. for a number of high end . . .	23
Non Audiophiles are funny people I get the same reaction each time a non audiophile visitor enters my home and sees my Soundlab U-1 speakers. They are over seven feet tall and more than three feet wide. First . . .	23
AudiogoN introduces ''The Hub'' 10-05-09: Audiogon_bill Thanks, Rob, but you're just not Winnie Cooper. Audiogon_bill (Threads | Answers) First it's about a group called Urge Overkill, now it's about Winnie. . .	22
Selling to someone in another country Macrojack, Regarding: I've had a couple of offers from Asia where all goes well with the arrangements until time to pay ....... then the downward negotiation begins. I, for one. . .	22
I love this hobby- Good Grief! What do we have here, a music lover? Ban him from this site! We must stay on topic of differences between CD players and various amps. OK, I was kidding. . . .	22
listening to music in the car I used to enjoy music in my car until I traded for a new model with factory installed "high end" Bose radio. I had no option, it was standard equipment on the vehicle. . .	22
The Mechanics of WAF "Honey, I'm going to buy these 7-foot, 300lbs/side speakers and put them in the LR" That's EXACTLY what I did (except mine are 7.5 feet :^), only I didn't tell her . . .	22
Audiophile's New Year Resolutions? My New Year's Resolution is to get my system working again. It should sound wonderful after all the "down" time from construction	22
Any "musicians" in the bunch? I can play the radio	22
What do I do with a FedEx claim denial? If FedEx does not settle, why not ask the manufacturer to have a little compassion and sell you a replacement at their cost. Chances are it would amount to less than half of . . .	22
Best source of lead shot? Why would you want to shave an iron	22
Anything exciting at CES? Home from CES last night at midnight, several things that stuck in my mind: Musical Surroundings room: Clear Audio turntable with Clear Audio Insider cartridge. Ayre Amps Avalon. . .	22
Why are so many albums poorly remastered onto cd 07-09-12: Mrtennis what about the obvious: the master tape ages and when it is used to create a cd, the result is less than pleasant. this would be true for poorly maintained or. . .	21
System Pictures - Should Owner be there too? Would it be OK to substitute my wife and son, as they are the "pretty ones," compared to me	21
Fedex Warning: $100 Limit Insurance on Ground I just telephoned my account representative and was told that Fed Ex accepts responsibility up to $25,000.00 for electronics insured at time of shipment. I had the agent check. . .	21
Audiogoners, I love you........ What's an Audiogon? Just kidding. This community benefits everyone. Audiogoners that were local have become regulars at my Tuesday night music sessions. My best friends, and . . .	21
Need Help Designing a Dream Room First, I basically agree with your room dimensions except that you might change the length to between 32 and 36 feet, to reduce standing waves in the ultra deep frequencies. . . .	21
If you knew then, what you know now... All of the audio equipment that's been in my life, for whatever reason, led me to the knowledge I have today. I would not be happy if I had not explored every opportunity. All . . .	21
Shakti Stone? I would like to state that the Shakti stones do work, at least in the sense that they effect the sound of many, but not all components. I probably should not post my opinion at . . .	21
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest 2008 I just purchased my round trip air, hotel room (on site) and registered for my badge. This show is a must in my opinion, more fun and laid back than CES with lots of time to . . .	20
Why no trading? I'd trade our two cats for Natalie Portman but she doesn't even respond to my email. Guess I need to run an ad here at Audiogon	20
Reused Item Photos. Misleading? Marty, You forgot to include "but I digress" somewhere in the middle of your description. In case you didn't know, that's a sure fire way to show you're a clever writer. . .	20
Links, tips, shortcuts and problem solving Calculating resonance of tonearm and cartridge. This is a commonly discussed topic at Audiogon and I found this site where you can calculate this simply and quickly. Calculator. . .	20
Consumer Electronic Show ? Gosh, I sure hope someone doesn't go to Kinko's or Office Max and purchase "blank," Avery business cards and print them up as "A+ Audio" or something and be . . .	20
Will the ipod be the death of the CD? You ask what an iPod is, you can learn all about it, Here No, I don't believe an iPod sounds as good as CD (even with un- compressed transfers) and I don't think downloaded MP3'. . .	20
Am I missing something? I agree with Nsgarch. I don't believe that battery powered clock could provide any improvement in an audio system other than letting you know how long you've been listening. . . .	20
PayPal Question. I refused PayPal my bank info when I signed up. That's the simplest way to avoid this kind of problem. Then If they refuse payment via credit card, you and the seller can make . . .	20
Out on the tiles...with speaker spikes. The Sound Anchor stainless steel / polyester felt pads are excellent. I am using twenty four of them to protect our new India slate floor in the listening / living room. Link . . .	20
Stereophile Cornfed, at least you did not get a copy of "point source" it is a totally blank sheet of paper with a small dot in the center. The dot cannot be decoded, it is just what it . . .	20
Lead shots for speaker stand. An alternative damping material I would like to mention is Silica sand. The variety I am using is for sand blasting and is distributed by Clemtex of Houston, TX. The damping it . . .	20
Black Diamond Cones ADVICE David, most of what is posted has covered my comments as well. I have a bunch of Black Diamond feet but no longer use them. I had two Black Diamond platforms, and sold them. The. . .	20
What's the best way to clean vacuum tube pins? I use a tool called Fyberglas Rush eraser. Its bristles extend and retract with the twist of the cap, almost like a tube of Chap Stick. The fine fiberglass bristles are self . . .	19
Solid Epoxy Resin Platform - I will try to send pictures, when I figure how to do it on the Forum links. Jejaudio (Threads | Answers | This Thread) Easiest thing is start a system thread here at Audiogon. . .	19
Help w/sale to Ireland, please. Need quick answer Agree with Justlisten and add the following: If you want a bullet proof transaction, accept only wire transfer for the transaction. Better still, set up a second account at your. . .	19
Has any heard of rawshipping.com? I would ask for documentation. I cannot find any firm named Raw Shipping using several internet search engines. If you meant Re Shipping, there is a scam that ask for money and . . .	19
CES in Las Vegas worth the trip? Sdcampbell is correct about the sound at CES. However, it is a great learning experience to speak to the designers and importers as well as meeting other audiophiles. It's about . . .	19
Stereo or Home Theater? This is a great bunch of responses. Everyone seems to respect the fact that these two types of systems are for two different purposes. As Jdlepera says, my HT setup is not mid fi. . .	19
What are you doing with your tax return? I owed $5600.00 and my wife let me pay it without any objections. I wish I had some stock to sell, the attack on NYC has seriously affected the advertising market, not the least . . .	19
Is Genesis out of business? Mike, I think the that this rock group folded long ago. I am surprised that you had their phone number and it worked. By the way, I have many of their old albums and the . . .	19
The infamous What I consider upper limit at retail. Amps $30,000.00 Preamps $20,000.00 Phono Stage $12,000.00 Turntable $25,000.00 Speakers $35,000.00 Although the prices I have listed are . . .	19
Please help me choose CD isolation I have the Sony 9000 as well, and have tried Black Diamond Racing, Iso bearings, Vibrapods, Walker Valid Points and Sorbothane. Settled on Mod Squad Soft Shoes, by McCormack audio. . .	19
Vintage tubes skyrocketing in price Yioryos, first of all, 6922 Telefunkens are not very good (in my opinion). You should consider 6DJ8 Telefunkens instead. I just clicked over to EBAY and looked at completed . . .	18
Are cryo'd tubes always better? 09-26-12: Br3098 Exposure to extremely low temperatures will almost always cause a weakening of the structural integrity for most metals and alloys. One of the guys I went to . . .	18
An Off Topic Question Re Off Topic Questions Such as a forum for off topic questions	18
The choice of wall receptacles The outlet offered by Take Five audio is not exactly the same model as mine, nor has it been deep cryo treated at NASA, like the Porter Port. Please note this on their web site . . .	18
New home - shoulda woulda coulda's Hey Gunbei ! Don't forget to build a secret spycam porno room with secret entrance accessible and known only to you. Is that where you got those movies of Nicole Kidman and I . . .	18
See it frequently: What exactly is a "troll"? All of you are wrong, here is an accurate description of a Toll: BAY AREA Bay Bridge to expand FasTrak Wednesday, June 8, 2005 Three more lanes at the Bay Bridge toll plaza . . .	18
Congratulations to Marco Marco, now that I've seen the ad I am truly impressed. You did justice to a great visionary-trend setter in audio. His designs set new standards for audio. Looking at them today. . .	18
Mail Boxes Etc. now to be called the UPS Store Maybe paying UPS to pack AND ship will resolve claims issues over broken stuff. You know, where they use the old excuse that the "customer" failed to pack the item . . .	18
How many weeks of income did your sys. cost? Mine only cost a few moments of Bill Gates income	18
OT: History / slang terms and what they all mean I liked it Sean	18
What do you do when the kids come along? I too agree with Hdm's advice. Although my sons bedroom is next to my audio system, I continued to play music as though he never came along. Now that he is 16 (as of 5 days ago) . . .	18
music, colors and psychic abilities I took the test and the conclusion was, "You've had enough for a while." Must have been from choosing the blue blocks early in the test, indicating my need to escape . . .	18
Shipping via UPS. I am in the group that has terrible luck with UPS. I think that it would be safe to say that some level of damage has occurred on about every type of audio product I have ever . . .	18
Best Power Conditioner under $1,000? Generally, unless you live in a place with horrible power problems, you are better off spending the $1000.00 on other things. Most power conditioners hurt as many things as they . . .	18
Maple platform question Kitchen supply stores frequently stock maple butcher block boards. William-Sonoma stocks Boos Block cutting boards here in Dallas. Boos are well made, come in a variety of . . .	17
Low-Fi Experience Slappy, IMO your not wrong. Several times I’ve posted similar comments here at Audiogon. The most important thing in HT is to get something that gets beyond your built in . . .	17
How long do you keep a component? The shortest time was a very expensive D to A converter. Lasted only a few days. Next worse was one of the newest ultra high end preamps, it lasted only three weeks before . . .	17
If your System can Speak "Would you please ask visitors to stop fingering my grill cloth, they could poke out a membrane." "Sure I crackle every so often. If you had over ten thousand volts running across. . .	17
not a charming day with snakes Cornfed, I had similar results in my system. I did not try them with my digital, but did audition over a three week period using the Walker turntable. With Powersnakes on my . . .	17
Who is going to the CES show? I think that the best way is for those interested to meet at a place of interest and decide on goals. I know that last year Audiogon had a room but I had to leave before meeting . . .	17
Dogs who love music For what it is worth, I agree with the Manie Coon cat on the Ramones. The only animal we have is a guinea pig, belongs to my 15 year old son. Mr. Hobbs (the guinea) sits as . . .	17
Why We Need Audiophiles ? I read the story, thank you. A respectful article about Mike Fremer from a writer who is not an audiophile but now understands the passion	16
How popular is Wire Transfer..... Dennis saved me a lot of typing as I was about to enter this discussion and post all the points he's made. One thing I didn't see mentioned, PayPal is frequently requested for . . .	16
Company or Solitude? Much better with company. I love people and I love music. That's probably why I could never tolerate headphones. The only time headphones are appealing is to get away from jet. . .	16
A question of height? Bill, I must be doing it wrong. By your calculations my speakers are supposed to be 42.17" tall. The ones I choose are much taller. Do I get rid of our cats, convert a . . .	16
Will superior earphones matter with my Nano Agree with all above, I went for Ultimate Ears Super Fi5 (2 way driver system). This was my fourth set of ear buds before settling on these. My first were the Apple buds (. . .	16
What receptacle for 240V 20A in the States? Wagzel: Your link leads to some great quality Pass and Seymore outlets but only one model (the 6-20 R) is designed to prevent it being used with a common 120 Volt household plug. . .	16
Best of the AMperex 6DJ8/6922 Tubes Paying through the nose: If you pay through the nose for something, you pay a very high price for it. There are a couple of competing folk derivations of this phrase, but they . . .	16
Deja Vu All Over Again My 1955 Chevy Nomad station wagon. If I had it today I could enjoy driving it or sell it for 100 times what I paid. (Nobody said the answer had to be audio gear	16
How long have you had the SAME GEAR? Lugnut, I love this phrase from your post: " My system isn't as whizbang as most I read about here but it is very musical. I have spent 35 years collecting vinyl and have to . . .	16
Getting mold or mildew off old record jackets OK guys I am going to reveal my secret weapons. Go to Container Store and buy the Plexiglas cleaner called Novus Plastic Polish in the spray bottle. This removes all but glue, . . .	16
New Virus starting to run wild For what it is worth, Cornfed and I are both Mac people. I love mine even though we own a Dell (Windoze) machine as well	16
Compromises (recording quality) Great topic for a thread, I've dealt with this problem all my life. When I bought my first system as a teen, my goal was to build a system that allowed me to hear music at it's . . .	15
Denver Audio Show photos I have about 300 high res. Images I'm working on for Audiogon. Unfortunately, it takes a while to load each file into Photoshop, clean up the color, lighten-darken, sharpen . . .	15
Attention to anyone on Texas Gulf Coast Purist Audio is located only 20 minutes from the ocean in South Texas. I got an email from them a few minutes ago stating part of the family was headed to Dallas. Houston was. . .	15
HE 2004 West Cancelled due the worker lockout I too am sorry about this, I was covering this for Audiogon and had plans to enjoy that beautiful city. Worse still, I will miss out on the invitation to audition a couple of . . .	15
Have you ever collected on insurance???? I had a custom piece of furniture built, when completed the manufacturer suggested Watkins motor freight. Crate arrived at Watkins warehouse, whereupon they phoned me for delivery. . .	15
Wiring a dedicated line This sounds pretty scary. I would have an electrician look at this immediately. Sorry if my comments seem disrespectful, but this could be a health and safety issue. Much . . .	15
Fancy Audio Electrical Outlet Causing Problems? Either the outlets need more time to break in, or you don't like their sound. You will have to wait and see which of these is the case. This assumes that other things are not . . .	15
How Do you hide/camouflage your rats nest? This one is easy. Just buy large enough speakers where the mono amps, interconnect and power cables are hidden behind them. This of course does NOT work if the wife hates the . . .	15
High Quality Outlets Where to get them?? If you look in your local Yellow Pages under Electrical Suppliers, you can make a few phone calls and find who locally stocks Hubbell. I bought mine here in Dallas at a commercial. . .	15
vibrapod residue Sean, How did you get the cat to lick Windex	15
Can the glass on a tube be repaired??? Maybe if it's rare enough might be worth searching for this guy: http://news.cnet.com/8301-13645_3-9843011-47.html What GMC and Narrod posted is correct, the tube is destroyed . . .	14
Pwr. conditioner necessary w/dedicated AC lines? Denf, regarding: I would like to reactivate this thread now that a little time has passed to perhaps get some new feedback. I am still using my P300, but ONLY for my BAT VK3i . . .	14
Anybody still using soft rubber isolation devices? I have 23 McCormack "Mod Squad" feet in my system, mostly under equipment or one support platform. I have another 12 or so Iso-bearings (soft ball design in Delrin cup. . .	14
How to hang rugs. If you view my system thread you will notice there's a brick fireplace between my speakers. That image was made during the short period of time my rug was not hanging in front of . . .	14
Audio Museum...what would you want? I want to live long enough that my current equipment qualifies as museum pieces. Secondly, I want to be healthy and alert enough to still listen to it	14
breaking in audio components It depends on the equipment. Speakers such as Dynaudio Temptations, Dali Megalines, Kharma Exquisite and Sound Lab Ultimates all go through big changes with break in. . . .	14
Importance of wall behind listener? I agree with Sns on this. You may also want to try diffusers behind the speakers. I get a very nice enveloping and palpable soundstage with these treatments! I tried damping . . .	14
Murphy s Laws for Audiophiles Your system will sound flawless until a musician or audiophile has been invited to come listen. Then the system will either: (1) sound worse than it has anytime in the last 12 . . .	14
How many things do you have plugged in? 17 if you count the record cleaning machine, the TV and the surround system. 11 if you count only the two channel system electronics	14
Good Audio System for Living Room How about a used tube receiver such as an old McIntosh or Fisher? These is easy to deal with if in good condition. Very warm sound and easy on the eyes. As for CD player, unless. . .	14
Best Web site for Audio. The most important site for me is All Music Guide. This is a repository of information on all recorded music by every artist in every style of music. Divided into albums and . . .	14
Dedicated line which wire? My thinking is much like Sean. When I chose to do runs for my stereo system, I contracted 14 dedicated 20 amp circuits. This allows a dedicated run, with its own breaker, . . .	14
Sand or shot for speaker stands? All of the comments confirm my personal experience. I do mix sand with the #7 or #9 lead shot for fill. However, the type of sand makes a big difference. I find that silica sand. . .	14
John Barnes...RIP John Barnes was a friend, I was shocked to read of his passing. I got the email from Marjorie earlier today. John was too young, seems the longer we are around the more our . . .	13
Best of luck to Brian Kyle of Xtreme Cables I sincerely hope Brian recovers, and quickly. My thoughts are with you and your family	13
Cheap Tweak..Mass Loading I got great results mass loading the power supplies of my Soundlab U1 speakers with two twenty five pound bags of lead on each. The Aesthetix tube preamp and phono did not respond. . .	13
Acoustic doors? To reduce sound transmission you need one or more air spaces, this reduces the path that sound can travel through. First option is two or three solid core doors where you create . . .	13
Hearing loss and audio reviewers ? READ ON Bigtee When I read reviewers articles, I try to look at what they liked over the years. It shows their biases. I found the bright, sterile sound of some audio equipment horrible. . .	13
HE2004 Pictures - Kudos to Albert Porter In response to "girls" here is the link: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/he04.pl?21&cinepro&ManuList&&&&#OPH	13
No Wires..... Ever Wifey Dearest Audio Riddle If you have pier and beam construction you can run long interconnect under the floor and with mono block amps behind each speaker, the only thing showing is the equipment face . . .	13
Not too early to consider CES Here is the link: http://www.CESweb.org	13
Who would like to see a "Tube" section I like the idea, I look for tubes frequently at EBAY. The bidding is usually furious at their site when something great is up for bid	13
Anyone familiar with ART DI/O...? Mikeam, who did the hundred dollar mod, and what did it consist of. By the way, I know Paul Weitzel very well, I purchased a pair of Tube Research GT400 amps from him. I am . . .	13
Building a listening room in new house; Texas? In this economy you can probably get anything you want built in Texas. I live in Dallas and although we've not been hit with falling home prices like some areas, there is . . .	12
Would a political candidate audiophile be skewered For me, It would come down to, "Tube or Not Tube be, that is the question."	12
How do YOU pronounce... I say S-A-C-D, but fortunately I don't have to use the term often. I have perhaps three in my library. I'm mostly LP, but admit that CD's have gotten much better and so have . . .	12
Thanksgiving to THOMAS EDISON I once lived in Washington and my stereo would not play, then it dawned on me, Washington is DC	12
Calling all electricians for advice on wiring home You have already answered your own question. Tell your electrician to run your new wire on the side of the breaker box NOT shared with your Fridge (or whatever). You may have . . .	12
Shakti Stones - How to arrange them? Here are on line instructions: http://www.hifi-notes.com/shakti1-en.htm No one can tell you what's the perfect place to put these, it's a tweak product like isolation feet, . . .	12
What are your favorite web pages? OK, here is my honest answer. None of these are competitors of Audiogon, as there are none. http://www.google.com/ You already know this one, or should. http://www.allmusic.com. . .	12
CES is almost upon us. I’ll be there Jan 7th, before the show starts. I’m lending a hand with set up in a couple of rooms. My hotel is downtown, away from the noise of the strip. I’ll be there for the. . .	12
Swap Outlet in PS Ultimate Outlet Marty, I would be willing to loan you a Porter Port to try in that position. If it helps you owe me $36.00. Otherwise you return it and owe nothing	12
Audiophile Artwork? Posters? Anything? You might call Antique Electronic Supply in Arizona. They don't list posters in their catalog, but they buy huge lots of discontinued tube stocks, perhaps there are catalog covers. . .	12
Recording Industry Dirt Yes, but only because the spirit of a dead person jumped into his body as their car passed by a terrible accident in the road	12
Kudos to the USPS I agree that the postal system is capable of excellence. Most of my LP's are purchased from HMV in Canada and shipped via post (handled by both countries). I have yet to have . . .	12
What do your kids see? I always let my son sit and listen with me, even when he was a baby. He learned to operate the equipment not long after he could walk. I never told him "no," instead I . . .	12
How many levels are there? Bishopwill, we already had Lev's, just call Mark and ask him. He will probably tell you that Lev's are the ultimate measurement in audio	12
babys and your components Every child is different, you will have to watch yours and see how he reacts to your equipment and your discipline. By the time my son was walking, I allowed him (holding him up. . .	12
Another Cryogenic Freeze Article HFNRR The Purist Audio Design line of interconnect, speaker and power cables are currently, and have been cryogenically treated since 1989. Jim Aud was an early pioneer in applying . . .	12
Dream System. Spectral or Levinson. It is difficult to add to this posting, as the suggestions are superb. I especially agree with the comments on avoiding giving your audio dealer full control over this 80K system. . .	12
Live equipment chassis That does it, I'm getting a squirrel to keep in my pocket as an equipment tester. He can jump on the stereo and If he falls dead on the floor, I'm leaving without listening	11
What are the best tubes for a VTL TL 2.5 Preamp? There are major differences in tubes, both in 12AU7 and 12AX7 types. In both cases my favorite is Telefunken, especially in the 12AX7 type. I think they build the best 12AX7 . . .	11
TIps for photographing gear for ads? Both suggestions already offered are good. As a professional photographer, the other great tweak for an image is "fill light." This is achieved by placing a large white. . .	11
Great Plains Audio Fest I would be there but this is in conflict with the Stereophile show in NYC. I wonder why they did not think of that? Otherwise, I would gladly drive there and provide photo . . .	11
What is a good polish for black acrylic? I agree with the suggestion for Novis. The only other cleaner-polish that I feel is equal is ROR. ROR stands for residual oil remover and is designed for cameras and high . . .	11
3 Audio Deities at 6moons Unbelievable Trelja, thank you for calling this to our attention. Lloyd is a close friend of mine and I completely understand your admiration of Vinh Vu and Bill LeGall. This is . . .	11
Mapleshade Records Tweaks-Silclear & Micro-Smooth Nrchy is in for another treat when he receives the Purists I have ordered for him. After the initial break in period you will hear additional "black" and lack of noise. . .	11
Pipe music to kitchen Vandersteen's on wall speaker, the VSM-1 requires little space and although designed for HT use, would be great for your purpose. I have a Vandersteen dialogue channel between . . .	11
Condition this baby Perhaps upgrading the line means dedicated lines. That would make the amp seem to have more power, especially if it is on a circuit that is shared with several other hungry . . .	11
Like it or not..... Sean, if it makes you feel better, I purchased my son the new Microshaft X box for Christmas and true to all of Mr. Gates systems, it freezes up and the game must be restarted. . . .	11
Triphazers - Use them? I just visited Triphazer.com out of curiosity. I was surprised at the appearance and price of this product but cannot say it is not worth the $900.00, having not heard them. I'm. . .	11
Calling all Recording Engineers While I am certainly no recording engineer, I think the answer is "simpler is better." The recordings that you refer to are among the best that I have too. Fantasy, which . . .	11
Granite instead of an amp stand? I posted the comment about the butcher block solid Maple, it was on the thread originated by Redkiwi, and the subject was shelf material. This type of Maple can be ordered from . . .	11
Dallas Texas High End? Jonathan, if you are willing to listen with our group, we usually meet on Tuesday night. Depending on who is offering to host, there are several high end systems. Unfortunately, . . .	10
Audiogon members-Larry Burt Strings04 has died Some of those songs are very connected to happy times in my youth, I think Larry must have done what he loved most in life. My wish is for you and your family to find peace in . . .	10
Al Stiefel of RMAF Has Passed Away I received an email from Brian Ackerman and one of the reviewers at Dagogo telling me this news. This crushes me, I loved Al and Margie, great people in every way. Al was one . . .	10
Best way to convert adjustable shelves? What type of mounting system holds the shelves? I ask because my components are all on adjustable shelves using KV brackets and 2.5" maple butcher block shelves	10
RIP Dad Elgordo What has been expressed here exceeds anything I can add. I will only say I had great respect for Elgordo and thank you for allowing us to share your memories	10
NOS Tubes: Store 'em or use 'em Plug them in so you can enjoy your music to the maximum. Invest in spares NOW, so when these die you wont' be frustrated. Later on, should you decide you don't want them, say . . .	10
Outputs, Technics 1520 Reel to Reel. I know that is true, however it is difficult to find a machine that will play 3.75, 7.5 And 15 IPS in quarter and half track with single ended and balanced in and out. Other . . .	10
And now for something completely different.... I've seen those for sale at record shows, there are several versions other than the "mini bus" shown in the video. While I would not play my good records with it, I . . .	10
Anyone going to CES/THE? I'm going, reservations at a downtown hotel, away from the madness. I arrive the day before the show to help with rooms of a few friends in the business before the crowds hit	10
use of treatments and sound consultant This is a view looking over my sofa and into the acoustically treated walls. People standing in the room are seldom aware the entire space has been professionally treated. http. . .	10
Absolute must see at CES this year? I will definitely be visiting the Convention Center to pick up a CES flier, handed out by the beautiful young females in white shorts. This is ONLY for the flyers mind you........ . .	10
Electro-Magnetic storm to hit Earth today. My system was fine until about 3:25 PM Central time. I was playing my new amps, listening for improvements when a voice came through my speakers........ “People of Earth, you must. . .	10
5 things I will not do agian, what about you? 1. Lift a Tube Research GT400 without help. 2. Test the high voltage points inside an Aesthetix Io without rubber gloves. 3. Attend CES expecting to hear wonderful sound. 4. . . .	10
Has The Maker ever seen yours? Over the years several manufacturers have visited my home. Richard Vandersteen (Vandersteen Audio) Steve McCormack (McCormack Audio) Jim Aud (Purist Audio) Rich Riccio (. . .	10
When it's to good to be true? For Sale: The Brooklyn Bridge in good condition for only $5,000.00. Please wire money to Spain before taking it home	10
Ear Plug/Hearing Protection Poll I wear them in airplanes, around construction and power tools, shooting my handguns (plus Peltor head set ), public places where amplification is too loud or too bright, and movie . . .	10
Pleasant surprises, what have you run across? I was given first row tickets to Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance! IT WAS GREAT ! I got damn near retail for them at the front entrance. I do regret not seeing Jean Butler . . .	10
Who 'won' the show at CES Audio Research had an "off campus" showing at the Gold Nugget, using their gear, SME turntable and Vandersteen model 5 speakers. I thought it and the Soundlab, Purist Audio . . .	10
Blu-Tack where to Buy? I think the product you need is Fun*Tak. This is manufactured by DAP, the people who make all the drywall and caulk products. Fun*Tak comes in a see through blister pack, with . . .	10
Henry Kloss Model 1 Radio by Tivoli I sold the original Kloss radio in the late 60's, the walnut case and what we sales people called the "fried egg" dial was endearing. The sound, although not the Hi Fi rage, was . . .	10
Walker High Definition Links I use them, and would not take them from my system for twice what I paid for them. If you get a chance to try them, I think you will be shocked at what they do	10
Audiophiles and music lovers Nonoise, I've been to enough (but not many) listening sessions with others at shows and exhibits to notice how many simply don't listen, but analyze, squirm in their seats, try . . .	9
Are you in a MUSIC CLUB yet? I've had a weekly meeting in Dallas, TX for over thirty two years. We are not selective as to a persons musical taste nor is it based on the value (or perceived performance) of . . .	9
Tips for a First-Time Show Attendee? Aggielaw, There's an airport shuttle to and from the RMAF hotel. Use it and save the time, gas and expense of a rent car. I would also suggest you book a room at the Marriott (. . .	9
Tubes? It's also possible the tubes you've found are not worth the trouble even if they test perfect. Of the thousands built, only a double handful remain popular in high end audio. If . . .	9
Anyone on Tungstram 6DJ8s? Do you mean Tungsram? If yes, they are from Eastern Europe, probably Hungary	9
Tube experts ---Chime In Do BK testers Lie? In my experience with B&K and Hickok testers, the B&K will fail a tube that the Hickok passes as good. My B&K was the 747, the Hickok was the 752A I have no idea what was going . . .	9
Mood lighting Cdc, my lighting is adjustable according to need. Low voltage halogen lamps are controlled by 8 separate switches, each providing a different look. My fixtures are Lightolier . . .	9
Problems with Siemens CCa 6922 tubes? You did not mention what the amplifier is. A few years ago I owned a prominent name brand amplifier that used 6922 tubes and after destroying several NOS Telefunkens and Amperex. . .	9
How should I set up my system? Yours don't have strings	9
Witch DVD I should use as a transport Hey Cornfed, he really meant Witch. After all, were talking pionner here	9
Expensive tweaks-are they worth it? I cannot speak for the Argent Room Lens, but the Walker HDI is a very worthwhile high level tweak. It should probably be added after everything else in the system is mostly . . .	9
New Listener Mag Tweak Issue I heard the Mpingo wood discs at the CES in the Shun Mook room. Removing and replacing them while I stood there was the only way I could convince myself that I was not imagining . . .	9
Dealer Price "Wiggle" Room I love your name. If I were a dealer I would try to accommodate anyone who would pick out Jenniethecat for a posting name. The other posts are correct about discounts. Most . . .	9
Has anyone ever experienced the "Taos Hum" Audiofeil, Here is a recording of the hum. Sorry, I don't have the whole song... Taos Hum	8
Amp Stands, Butcher Blocks Etc. I've had my amps on the floor or short stands since about 1979. This is a natural and tidy place for them when using long interconnects and short speaker wire. In my experience. . .	8
Can 5AR4 be replaced by 5U4G or 274B? Oddly enough, the Prompt tube substation handbook says 5AR4 is sub for 5U4G, but not the other way around. For 5AR4, subs listed are GZ34, 52KU, 54KU, GZ30, GZ32, GZ33, GZ34, GZ37. . .	8
Repairing MDF shelf finish Putting your question into Google, this is what I found. Repair Any help with your situation	8
The Show vs. C.E.S. vs Home Entertainment Audiofile9 has answered your question, and in case you don't understand his suggestion, ANYONE can sign up for CES. Do it now and avoid the late registration fees. Once you . . .	8
Egads - Changing rooms for the worse... Why not have the pretty one move in with you? Your life improves without compromising the system	8
Would your system be different if ............? TWL, your question: "Would your system be any different if nobody but you ever saw or heard it?" The real questions: (1) If a Soundlab falls in the living room and . . .	8
Junked audio components - hazardous waste... All of the hi fi owned by everyone you know would not represent a fraction of what our Military discards in a year, much less what that have dumped into the oceans from the decks . . .	8
Best cheap NOS tubes:GE, Phillips and Sylvania I would do as Frogman suggests, the Mullards are light years ahead of the GE, and Sylvania. I can hardly tolerate the Phillips, so the comparison there is difficult to even . . .	8
Your next state-of-the art speaker s ??? :- For those who's residence shares a wall with a neighbor, this device is going to have the police at your door before the first cut finishes. Guess you could attach it to the glass. . .	8
Going to Munich, what should I not miss seeing? I still have fond memories of this when my wife and I visted Munich https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_Museum That trip we visited museums in London and Paris and the BMW museum. . .	7
Changing the flavor of gear I decided the unit had enough soaking, so went directly to the power supply. I started by coating it with molasses and got a very sweet presentation. Your comment at the end of. . .	7
Victor Kalilec Vpk member name on Audiogon passes I did not know Victor, but when people pass they leave a huge void the hearts of those who loved them. My condolences to those who grieve this loss	7
any recommendations for a rich 6922 tube ? Agree with Tvad	7
Electrician in DC area Dennis the menace, (Steve) I'm sending you an email with contact info for an audiophile / Audiogon member who lives near you. He recently rebuilt the electric for his high end . . .	7
Reasonable Hotel for CES Call a travel agent and have them book the hotel as a gambling junket (or other specials offered). Sometimes there are airfare and hotel combos at an even better price. I have. . .	7
CES and thank you, Albert Porter What would be excellent is for someone at Audiogon who needs photography for a large company to use me for Annual Report or advertising. Southwest Airlines and GAP have both cut. . .	7
SAR and equiptments from infected countries? Anyone purchasing ANY new piece of equipment should send it to me for quarantine. With an incubation period of 14 days and for concern of your health, I will keep the item for at . . .	7
Drawbacks from selling overseas ? The last three items I advertised and sold through Audiogon, went to Switzerland, Germany and Korea. In each case the price was agreed upon and funds were wired as US dollars to . . .	7
How long do you hold an item? I ask my brokers advice on this topic, I had utility stocks that I had held for a very long time. He suggested I hold my water and let my gas go	7
What's 10 Volts between friends? I second those emotions stated above. My belief is so strong that I ran fourteen dedicated 120 volt runs and four dedicated 240 volt runs. This is exclusively to my two channel. . .	7
Tube Testing The tester that can "listen" to tubes is manufactured by New Sensor (The Sovtek and Electro Harmonix people). It is called the Otto-1. I have provided a link to the tech . . .	7
The first "audiophile"? I looked this up, and the word "audiophile" originated in 1951. The date coincides with the general publics awareness of the high fi revolution. The term ". . .	7
Tube v. Solid State / Analog v. Digital I agree with Dekay. The best uses for a manufacturers specification sheet is to see the pictures and read the physical dimensions to know if it will fit in your space. After that. . .	7
Paypal Article of Interest Sugarbrie, I do what you are describing, but do it with only one click. How is this possible? Hint, mine is not a Windows machine, and it spell checks all my posts . . .	7
CD,DVD,Vinal storage?? If you own your own home (you did not say) consider built in bookshelves with KD brackets. You can (then) put shelves in at any height, and with a quarter round fastened on the . . .	7
Tube Dampers - what's the story? Mikeam is correct in my opinion, also try 3M (yes, the Scotch Tape people) their tube dampers are great, also Tube Socks. All of these dampers improve the sound to a different . . .	7
Earl Root, the Root of All Evil, RIP Ralph, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your long time friend Earl. You no doubt remember, I always walked into your room at CES and yelled, "Root of All Evil" at . . .	6
How to get rid of Bondini residual glue ? I would try polishing the plastic window since you have nothing to loose. My guess is the plastic is not coated by the glue, but partially dissolved by it. Cleaning won't work. . .	6
100 Polyurethane from Walmart ? Etran, you're better off with high density fiberglass as sound absorber than most foam products. Both Owens Corning and John Mansfield make these panels in 4X8 feet and 1' to 6&. . .	6
cryod tube vs non-cryod tube There seems to be pretty good evidence that cryo treating tubes change their sound. I've heard tubes that were improved and some that were absolutely made worse. Cryo treating . . .	6
Made me laugh.... Almost missed "BEER." Must have been looking at that the diagram with the rock and roll center of my brain	6
Archiving VHS to DVD The device I am using is branded as "Data Video model DAC 100". I am feeding it from tapes played on a Sony SLV-R1000 SVHS machine. So far I have transferred 8 full . . .	6
Rocky Mountain Audio Fest. Sorry I missed you Slappy. I covered the show completely and should have the images to Audiogon in a couple of days. I have to do a lot of editing and Photoshop work, . . .	6
Problems with Lutron Light Dimmers causing a Buzz I have an idea that may or may not help. The big change in electrical here is the Soundlab A3’s power supply which plugs into the wall, providing an additional ground plane. . . .	6
Absorbtion or Diffusion with dipolar speakers??? Denf, I have my electrostatics pulled out about 6 feet from the back wall and still prefer diffusion treatment even at that distance. I use a knock off of the original RPG. . . .	6
CES Rookie Jeff, I have gone to CES almost every year for the last 20 years. I go for 4 days and usually upon returning home, am told I missed something important. If you are primarily . . .	6
Weights for Tuning Enclosure Vibrations Have not tried the Mapleshade heavyhats, but use the Walker damping discs on several components. What I find is the Walker is a tweak, and I suspect the other items listed here . . .	6
Best Audio AND Video stores in Dallas/FW? Stereo East, just North of LBJ (635 Freeway) on Preston Road. Two salesman and the owner are friends of mine, and they have a very nice set up, especially for video	6
Therapy: Mechanical & Audio For the solder station, I use a Hakko 926. This unit is adjustable from about 325 to 900 degrees, and is equally comfortable in either hand. The wand is lightweight, consumer . . .	6
Best way to ship to Korea ?? You should check on air cargo from Korean Air lines. Usually air cargo is loaded in with passenger luggage and gets treated very well. Air cargo is more economical than DHL or . . .	6
Isolation Tweak Confusion... Sutts, I have almost every one of the isolation devices you name, and a few you did not mention. I use McCormack (Mod Squad) Soft Shoes under the majority of electronic device I . . .	6
Amp Stands Have Sound Anchors build you a pair of stands to your specifications. Sound Anchors may already have drawings on hand for your specific amp. They do for most of the popular ones. . . .	6
Audiophile Liquidator....OK?? There is a lawsuit filed against them for what they are doing. I am told their physical address is an abandoned property and they seek reputable high end audio manufacturers . . .	5
Audiophiling With the Stars Wonder if I could land the job of shooting still images while this is in production	5
What CD cleaner to use? Most popular audiophile solutions are: (alphabetically) Auric Illuminator - CD/DVD Cleaner Disc Doctor CD Cleaning System Shine Ola (Record Research) Vivid (Walker Audio) . . .	5
Alon is now Nola... Nola is also Alon spelled backward. Wonder which explanation applies	5
tube tester compatibility I agree, the B&K is a great tester, very simple to use and difficult to kill. If you select the wrong knobs on a big Hickok you can blow the transformer or damage a switch. I . . .	5
Dedicated circuits and upgraded ports Hello Budrew. Here is a link to an old thread here at Audiogon. I had to really search to find it. http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?htech&1054154576&openusid&zzGlen&4&5#. . .	5
Ortho Spectrum Speaker Filters? If they are as effective as the Walker HDL, they are worth trying	5
Power Supply Replacement Here is the link to the supply house that has this item in stock. http://www.hosfelt.com/Adapter%20Folder/Adapter%208.htm This data is copied from that page, including price. . . .	5
Using a 220v piece in the US Other option is to use this German gear on USA 240 Volt 60 HZ. Most homes are already wired for this to supply the clothes dryer, oven and other heavy use appliances. There are . . .	5
Why doesn't that movie star have... I know the Skull guy personally, and have for several years. I was at his home a few months ago listening to his system. He lives just beyond Oakland, North of San Francisco. . .	5
Wire type for dedicated lines.?? Yes, on three dedicated lines. If you have analog in your system, put the digital on one side of the (2) 120V supply lines to your home, and the analog on the other feed. The . . .	5
Alternatives to speaker spikes? Walker Audio makes brass discs, filled with lead that not only protect the floor, they often sound better. And, Sound Anchor makes hard "chrome" discs, with a kevlar pad on the . . .	5
Cones, spikes, or vibrapods for heavy sp Both of the other postings are solid advice. I use Simply Physics feet under my electrostatics, and the spikes they employ are of stainless steel. The advantage of Simply Physics . . .	5
Have a heliflux magnetic aspect sensor type 3 Glensons, I have to admit I don't know what that device does and can't remember ever hearing of one. Is it for audio	4
Aparent speaker damage Maybe if you swap the left and right speaker positions and see if the problem follows? That would help eliminate other factors and help prove it's the speaker itself	4
LoJack for audio equipment? Viridian But no burglar is going to take LPs; they would steal the cat food first. Only if it were a cat burglar	4
MusicDirect On AMEX Commercial Awesome that they got the exposure, wonderful that people hear about LP's. Maybe some of those music lovers will get excited and join us here at Audiogon	4
adaptor studs for speaker spikes needed There is a product called Helicoil that is designed to repair stripped threads. Below is a link to their web site. It's possible the conversion exists as a normal repair part, in . . .	4
Any experience with Van Slyke Engineering? The table looks interesting to me. I would certainly like to hear one just to see how it performs. If performance is up to the hype, the price is very fair	4
concerts dvds sound really bad? I disagr Crnfed	4
Tube amp power conditioning? I use no power conditioning at all, just dedicated lines and good outlets. The fact that you prefer your Arnov with no conditioning is not surprising. Many amplifiers suffer . . .	4
Vintage Tuner Comments That is remarkable Viridian. I owned a Fisher 1000 a few years ago, compared it to Magnum Dynalab, Yamaha CT 7000. PSE Studio 3 and Marantz 10B. I am still more impressed with . . .	4
Doors remasters vs. DCC golds Very well put Rec. I too am a big fan of Jim Morrison and The Doors. I have every one of their LP's as first pressing, DJ (promo) or both	4
A little extra insurance on the cheap-Shipping The Futon An uncomfortable sofa that makes into an equally uncomfortable bed. But hey, a Rowland amp doesn't care	4
What is happening with some of these ads? Maybe the statement that he would not accept below $1025.00 included shipping. Some buyers ask for that to be "thrown in" to conclude the deal. The shipping would cost . . .	4
Thanks to all Texas Phile's who partied Brian, sorry I did not attend. I was offered a job doing photography of our State Representative training at a sporting shotgun class in Sherman, TX. Since I could not be in both. . .	4
Funny stuff from Paul Desmond Of all the quotes attributed to him in the article, I thought this was the funniest. On Ornette Coleman's playing, "It's like living in a house where everything's painted red. . .	4
Anyone tried Marigo VTS "Tuning Dots"?? I have a friend using the large Marigo discs on the glass windows directly behind his Soundlab speakers. There is no doubt that it improved imaging and tonal balance as well. I . . .	4
Sound Stop by Celotex - Anyone Familiar????? The product you are talking about is good. In fact I believe Dow Chemical is buying them. When the one half inch board referred to as Sound Stop is applied on BOTH sides of the . . .	4
Need advice please..... There is always the possibility of having one custom built by Sound Anchor. These come factory filled and supplied with spikes. Available with open metal architecture that your . . .	4
mac 67 mac71 yamaha ct 7000,marantz 20 . Boy is Pgbramsen@aol correct! I actually tried all those about three years ago in my attempt to find the "perfect" tuner (the Marantz 10B won!). One only other possibility, and . . .	4
Listening Room: Diffusion vs. Absorption Owens Corning makes an absorbing material called 6 pound fiberglass acoustic. I am investigating this right now for my room. It cuts the first order reflections only at the . . .	4
We all lost a friend.....Mike Kay http://www.stereophile.com/content/mike-kay-19231502012	3
The Hub: RMAF Preview: cutting edge Analog, part 1/2 Two amazing new releases are the Ttweights Audio “Christine” (named, one hopes, after the opera singer in Phantom of the Opera, and not Stephen King’s haunted Plymouth), and the . . .	3
Circuit breakers Are you in the UK? I ask because I don't think their products are distributed in the USA	3
Loricraft and Keith Monks Another option is the Odyssey RCM marketed by Auturo at Axiss Audio. below are links to view the one in my system: http://cgim.audiogon.com/i/vs/i/f/1184570880.jpg http://. . .	3
What kind of UPS collect experience is out there? FedEx sends your customers payment to you via overnight express. The only negative about FedEx or UPS is there is no guarantee the check is not counterfeit. Your safe with . . .	3
Finding owner's manual Denon Here's one for sale at EBAY. http://cgi.ebay.com/DENON-MINI-SYSTEM-RECEIVER-UDRA-M10-GOOD_W0QQitemZ9715401003QQcategoryZ67802QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Maybe email . . .	3
Another need a rack post...Cable Management It might be possible to choose the rack you like and hide the cables by securing them to the rear upright legs and struts using black Tie Wraps. Tie Wraps not only keep things . . .	3
Can anyone suggest................................ Depends if you want modern tubes or NOS to match what was originally supplied with the Marantz. If you want NOS, email me for names of a couple of my vendors who have stocks. Be . . .	3
Need Help With AM Radio Antenna Design Here is a great site, describing how AM antenna's work and how to build your own. AM Antenna As long as this resides outside of your basement, you should get great reception. . .	3
Which is better treatment - Caig ProGold / SST? I have not tried the Quick Silver yet but can confirm the original Walker SST was excellent and the new Extreme SST is even better. For me the Walker treatment was an immediate . . .	3
A question about power. The short answer is, a 15 amp outlet is rated to safely allow 15 amps to pass. A 20 amp outlet is rated to safely allow 20 amps to pass. The rules and testing procedures are set . . .	3
Very Interesting Audio Website Swampwalker, he uses Colossis on top. I don't know what he uses for the bottom, it's not gotten it out of the box yet	3
Room Accoustic and Wall Panel? I am not sure I understand your plan, but a simple way to reduce the panels protruding into the space is to remove the wall covering (sheet rock ?) and fill the space between the . . .	3
NOS, how often is this term used correctly? As with all high end audio purchases, consider the source as others have suggested here. Reputable dealers such as Vintage and Upscale will inform the potential buyer exactly the . . .	3
6550 settings on a Hickok 6000A Tube Tester Dem, Follow this link and scroll down to Hickok 6000, download the PDF format owners book and tube guide and print it out for free. This should solve your problem. http://www. . .	2
PS Audio Ultimate Outlet question.... Not unless your present outlet is defective and installing a PS Audio repairs the problem	2
Tu-bee or not tu-bee... A philosophical question. Typically the VT-231 would be a 1940's tube. The 6SN7GT is a later version and shares family ties with the 5692 Military tube I am so fond of. Sound of tubes are judged . . .	2
Please Give Me an Audiogon World Salon.com was pretty good a few years ago but was changed to a pay site, so I no longer visit them. No audio site I know of can equal Audiogon. Audio Asylum is so confusing . . .	2
Tube Tester Repair Do you have any idea who manufactured the Lafayette tester? Surely it was contracted to B&K, Hickok, or other large company. Once that is known, there are several reputable . . .	2
Owens corning 703 http://www.owenscorning.com/around/sound/acoustic.html The site to find contractors for acoustic treatment and a link to communicate with the people who manufacture the product. . . .	2
A.R.T. Q dampers I still have a set of three. Email me if you are interested	1
cornfedboy, signing off Cornfed, your leaving without posting a review of the preamp you tantalized us about? I quote: "The Putrid Pus that Runs from Uncleaned Sores Preamp". Awesome sound . . .	64