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Why Don't More People Love Audio? The real answer: Folks time ago grew up on SOUND: the RADIO was the thing in the 30's through the early 50's And even all through the 50's and 60' we grew up listening to the RADIO. . .	395
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? In Stereophile a LONG while ago, the guy from Holland was talking about using "antistatic foam" (from like RadioShack used to protect chips from static damage) inside the. . .	319
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope? I "done in" my man, buried him in a shallow pit in alligator country and moved to another state with his stereo	318
Do you believe in Magic? Other types of materials used to absorbe RFi EMI digital hash inside equipment is Antistatic foam. Years ago in Stereophile this tweak was mentioned by a fellow from Holland. . . .	286
Upgrading Fuses Well power cords seem to make a difference, so why not fuses? The only fuses i have upgraded are the ones in my Speakers, as they are in the signal path	219
Coping in an Age of Uncertainty I got a DVD-A only 'cuz it wuz cheap with a nice analog output and it iz muh first DVD player. I don't care if DVD-a ever gets in, but I got me one jus' in case!!! Now if'n SONY . . .	188
What is "low ball" Lowball is in the mind of the seller. If the seller thinks the offer which is below his or her asking price is a lowball offer, than it is such. I would say any offer below the . . .	164
What's the deal with the Machina Dynamica Clock? Reading this is better than watching Smurfs	142
Audio Kharma website One of my friends has a $300 (or less) system I helped her put together. Marantz 2070 found for $30. JBL speakers from the 60's, $40 the pair, we used duct tape to 'repair/replace. . .	138
Machina Dynamica That bell is some chunk of junk the guy found and is trying to pawn off because he knows some fool is out there willing to buy anything. A guy willing to sell the 'Teleportation . . .	136
How did U get into this expensive hobby? After I wuz abducted by little green men I wuz never the same. No more Bose fer' me! I suddenly had this desire for multiple electronic inputs and higher sampling rates. D/A . . .	130
Selling dispute. Please comment. If the manual is available from the original company,and is a printed original type copy, then those are sufficient. My Bryston 4B-SST2 amp, And Bryston BP-26 and Bryston BP1.5 . . .	126
What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like? A high end stereo should sound just like a 1960's Japanese transistor radio... Only better. Well, maybe much better	124
Does 'Accuracy' Matter or exist ? I agree with the analogy up to a point. The thing in my mind is that IF the wobbly stack is really close to where a straight stack would end up, then we do have a semblance of . . .	124
Audiophiles are older than dirt All but butch wax. But that was a guy thing. Add on: 'Carnie' 78 RPM record smashing with baseball games at local church fairs. Little (almost) round TV screens in big cabinets . . .	107
A true believer Tht person may have aquired the tweaks cheaply. Who knows? They may have had a very expensive system, but lost it in a divorce or whatever, a downsizing would sell the main . . .	107
Disappointing Evening I have never had anyone who was as into audio as much as i am, as a friend. Of my closest friends, they have devices to play music, but the total cost had to be in the hundred . . .	106
MD Brilliant Pebbles = Pet Rock for Audiophiles? The right shampoo is EVERYTHING! Wash your clothes with the wrong detergent, and your soundstage will collapse. Wear the right underwear and the highs are silky smooth. Have the . . .	103
Would you trust a local dealer to help you put NO. Most dealers salesmen will just sell you what they need to sell. Either what makes the most money, or what they have in overstock. If they think they will never see you again, . . .	100
Do the Audio gods shine upon you? From a totally different perspective: Perhaps the differences are the beings in your proximity at the time? This is WAY off in 'Twilight Zone' territory but listen up! 99.9 percent. . .	94
Cryogenic treatment of an LP? I prefer the heat treatment. turn those Lps into ashtrays.. And candy dishes... LOL (I have 6,000+ LPs.. just waiting for me to 'fix' them....) (8^Q... Mint original 6 eye mono Bob. . .	93
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig? I have to say the steak available at any supermarket 40 years ago was delicious. They really USED to be good tasting. I do not know exactly what they are doing differently now, buy. . .	92
You can't have too many apostrophe's Iagreewithalloftheabove.. . .	91
Wife/girlfriend or audio: if you had to chose? Husband or audio:??? I had both, the hubby was gonna sell the stero and buy a boat... I left him all chopped up, meaty gator-bite-sized in a swampy shallow grave in alligator . . .	91
Why aren't the older members still active ? I post a lot and registered Feb 2000 Still buy and sell stuff	90
Should there only be one company making gear? You should just join the (Star Trek) "BORG COLLECTIVE" You would fit right in... (8^Q	89
Are you too old to be an audiophile? Audiophile and the quality of LISTENING does not depend entirely on the flat frequency response from 20hz to 20khz. Plenty of Golden ears have damaged hearing, and can still hear . . .	87
Anyone successful in dealing with Tinnitus? I was in an accident 43 years ago that left me with permanent severe tinnitus in my left ear. The first three years were the worst. i just could not stand it. Then gradually It did. . .	83
Top 10 Snafus to avoid when building a good rig 0)Not having a clue what you really want from a rig. 1)Basing purchases on reviews. 2)Asking in forums which one is best for you. 3)buying something because in theory it has to be . . .	81
Audiogon sellers, please stop and read this thread Hilarious scam. You should take the cashiers check and send it to the FBI... Or just frame it. Then email the buyer that the check was stolen.... LOL Just string them along for . . .	80
One's trash is someone else's treasure All of the world is full of folks who did not know of the real value of what they had. The billions of stories of folks not giving fair compensation would fill millions of volumes. . .	77
New level of ridiculousness Why care? Is it your need to save the world from overpriced crapola? Why start with powerstrips? Actually why not, since I really don't care anyway. Some people have solid gold . . .	76
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced Bybee gizmos. incredibly overpriced Like the Golden Goddess set of four little gizmos $4,200 WTF?? give me a break. I dispise tweaks which are basic stuff mystified into bullshit . . .	75
Laying it on the line About listing system. The setup to post it is so cumbersome i tried and gave up. It is a PITA in a major way to post a system here. You want to look at mine go over to Audio Asylum. . .	75
Should a good system sound bad with bad recording? The problem with "a good system" is "What actually makes a system good" And that is different in different folks minds. So I would say the average 'Audiophile' . . .	75
small companies making today's best products The cachet of unknown companies. Romance in the audiophile world. That you notice these comments because you like small companies. I do not have any interest in small companies and. . .	73
Aging and Treble and Income? I remember many well liked MC carts back in the 70's early 80's had a fast rising upper frequency tilt. Those are all gone. Most MC carts now have a pretty good frequency response. . .	72
You're probably listening too loud I listen at 70 to 78dB. Mostly around 74dB (on my digital Rat-Shack meter) at my seated listening position. I am lucky I work in a quiet place. (no radio, no Musak, no industrial . . .	72
digital vs vinyl thoughts The two are just different. Trying to compare is not very productive. I have to say a lot of the hype about vinyl playback is just not real. Remember how easily CD wiped out Lps . . .	71
Number of yrs. to reach the finished line? I just retired last year, and blew a bundle on what is to be my 'last' setup. I am already thinking what i want next.... Of course some of the stuff i just bought will probably . . .	71
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live? You live in heaven or hell, depending on the current state of your audio anxiety? Or... maybe limbo?.. Nirvana? Or in the state of confusion? (worried about what cables to buy?) As. . .	71
Can we have an "Ask Sean" catagory? Names may not hurt you physically... but they could put a severe dent in your pocketbook! Say the wrong words and some dealers/manufacturers will sue! or call your boss and . . .	71
AC Outlets Skip Levitron. they are total garbage. Try to find Hubble or Pass Seymour outlets. Yeah the $3 heavy duty ones are better	68
How is your power bill? My power bill with the amp on all the time goes up about $12.00 more a month. My political swill meter is pegged after the charming discussions posted previously in this thread. . . .	67
Insanely Expensive....and Worth Every Penny insanely expensive: Kimber 8TC for speaker wire. Copper wire, used to be $0.05 ft. now it's $15 a foot. Thats 'insanely expensive' IMO. Tho' I do hear some folks spend $150. a foot. . .	66
FM tuners - Are they OBSOLETE ? I have not used a tuner in 30 years. Nothing worth listening to... I found a highly regarded tuner at a Goodwill a few years ago... and sold it for a third of it's used value just . . .	66
break-in--bane or boon ?? Tough question. Every component or cable i ever had was different. Some items seem fine from day one and never actually change any. (or at least not to notice) Other items start . . .	64
How is Mid Fi defined? You might own a mid fi system if all your grown kids still have thier naturally crooked teeth. You might own a mid fi system if your house has only two rooms, and a DELUXE model . . .	64
Audiophile Addiction Someone sold me thier (older) system for a pittance because of the same reasons. They did not have a state of the art system, but HAD decided to change thier behavior and spend the. . .	63
Baby name opinion.... "Klenex", or "Jello" are about the same sort of name! Are you trying to make your daughter hate you from the womb	63
What did you own in the 60's? 1965: Garrard Lab 80 with a Shure cart, Fisher pre/amp combo, JBL speakers, the bullet cone tweet, and 15" woofer two way. My best friends' brother still uses them	61
What kind of power cord comes with expensive gear Powercords... hah hah hah I agree manufacturers usually ship with a cheap cord. I use Pangea powercords. cheap enough. but I can hear a difference swapping them around. So that is . . .	59
Your feelings on vintage audio. Audio Asylum also has a vintage section	59
Balanced vs standard power I am a fan of balanced A/C power inot my stuff. I do not have any graphs, white papers, PhD's blah blah blah. I just like it better. I use both a Furman REF 20i and a PS Audio . . .	58
Componets first, cables second? Components first, cables second is correct	58
Anyone hear of the Black Cable Tie tweak? Theo has it DOWN!! I vote for Theo's tweak. Though it is funny that at least a few easily mesmerized folks seem to have success with this stuff. How many people do you think have . . .	57
Is an IPOD hi-fi? Agree with Muzikat: if that person likes it, who else actually cares? Theoretically it must suck, but until YOU hear it in HIS system... who really knows... besides the dude who . . .	57
Talkin' bout YOUR generation... My older sister playing Elvis' "Hound Dog" when it first came out. Ditto Belafonte "Day-O". On an Admiral phono 'all-in-one. My first music source was AM radio. . .	57
Wow, everything posted for sale is ''light use''?? Anything I sell has been left on mostly 24/7 for YEARS.. Used every day too. Only after i upgrade and the old item sits for awhile and i just realize I am not gonna use it anymore. . .	56
Who's the Cadillac of Hi-End Audio? Counterpoint products = 60's 70's Jaguar. Flashy, good stuff... when it wasn't in the shop	56
Why Does A Concrete Floor/Spiked Metal Rack... I would think it is a resonance problem. Your room with your stand is just messing with the electronics via some high frequency vibration. As you found out, just changing one thing. . .	56
Is it okay to talk around your speakers? I guess this is the result of too much obsessive thinking. I worry about you guys a lot. At least it is another good excuse to buy new speakers: "Darling, you were on the . . .	55
Rarest Brands for Sale on 'Gon No Sanyo brand..... Not even one. So does that make it rare and sought after? Jus' kidding. (8^Q	55
When audiophiles visit for a listening session Why can't you just say goodbye? When you INVITE someone, often THEY do not want to be rude and ACCEPT! even if they do NOT WANT TO. You got exactly what you asked for	55
It's All in Your Head I am a troglodyte. All I do is listen to music. And like it. Gee... how disgustingly primitive. I plan on going and soaking my head after tonight's session. Sorry. Sublime . . .	54
US only sales WHY??? I now list only for sale in the US for the same reasons other mention: paperwork, requests for zero value, fears. I have sold an item to Germany, and purchased from France, England. . .	53
I Was at a Funeral of An Audiophile... I am hoping to die in some ultra secluded spot and no-one ever find the bones. Just disappear. No funeral. My folks had thier ashes dumped out someplace far far away from . . .	52
Vendors Who Post Everyone has an agenda. Whether good or bad. Some are worse than others, and some get the reputation of troll. Some just waste time offeringwhat the hope is reasonable advice, . . .	51
Anyone pay 1st price, Even if it's fair ? Poll Everything I have sold I have sold AT THE ASKING PRICE. Everything I have purchased I have purchased AT THE ASKING PRICE. When I wanted $200 EACH for 20 year old EMIM midrange . . .	51
The Demise of the Hi-End Audio Store The idea a local store carried all you could ever want... IS A MYTH !!! NO stores carried more than a few major brands.. and a few smaller ones. Back in the 60's 70' 80's a local . . .	49
In defense of quantum products. "Puffery" is adding in wording or images which imply the product is more than it really is. Nearly ALL these $$$ tweaks fall into this catagory. The makers start with a . . .	48
What makes the Bloom around instruments . . . I would say that "bloom" around instuments is there in the recording.. just most systems cannot allow it to pass from source to speaker. I would say the very finest small. . .	48
Do stands make a difference for equipment? A stand is at the 0.1% difference level. Say you buy an expensive stand for whatever.. it may make a really small difference.. So.. is it worth the difference? Not usually unless . . .	47
New way of dealing with Low Ballers? Ahh who cares. This is a non-issue. Sort of like declaring war on mosquitoes... Other than that you COULd suggest they use a jock strap? ROFLMAO	47
When does the law diminishing returns kick in? When you have no money left for lunch... for the next 14 weeks.... I usually do spend enough to be sort of tight in the checkbook dept... but I am insane	47
America's Tragedy: a Solemn Anniversary The tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001 was one of the most terrible events in modern history I cannot write out the pain in my heart. forgive me	47
Do you ever just listen to music The person who is always thinking about how the system or parts of it sounds while playing music is actually in "Audiophile Hell" and needs help. It is a curse	46
Are you an Audiophile? I am an "Audiophool" and an "audiophile" and an 'audioholic'. I am not particulary OCD however.And generally answer to being called 'Slob', with an affirmative. . .	46
Do you say Thank You? I have replied to questions sent via email sometimes. I do not expect a thank-you. I AM, however, in person a cold, cruel, indifferent to the plight of humanity.. nasty bitch... . . .	46
Do Audiophiles really like music? these sites (goN' and AA) generally attract folks interested in the equipment (at least at the time they start visiting) So this crowd is not representative of music lovers, rather. . .	46
A serious blow to Canadian audiophiles, must read America learned a lesson once when it repealed prohibition.During Prohibition, the first group of gangsters to become really rich got a great start in life. Now, with illegal drugs. . .	46
Best and Worst names in Audio "Bag End" is the name of Bilbo's home in "The Hobbit"	45
are audiophiles different than non audiophiles ? Audiophiles: detail oriented, nervous disposition, high strung (though may have the appearance of laid back barbeque, inside they are a taunt bow) finicky, demanding, precise in . . .	45
So, what DON'T you spend money on? BUY: stereo stuff, Music, food. shelter, Do NOT buy: Clothing. I used to buy used clothes all the time. now i wear them until they are rags. i am too old/fat/ugly to worry about . . .	44
What's more important; sound or brand name? I am a true believer that the LABEL is what counts. As in clothing... Ya cut out a $1,000 dress label and stick it on a decent Goodwill special ($3.00) and you got a dress!!! Same . . .	44
do blind tests have any practical significance Yes and no. They are great for creating arguments. They are usless for determining what is good and what is not. If a "blind" man drives a Porsche 911Turbo, and crashes. . .	44
Taking audio too seriously? The stuff folks do for entertainment is varied. Some spend $10,000.'s to climb mountains... For what? Some spend $10,000.'s on sport car racing.. or skiing.. or sport flying.. So . . .	44
Retail? The price it last sold at, retail is fair. As long as the price is not for an upgraded model, it does not maatter. Since nearly everyone actually pays below list anyway, buying new. . .	43
What Chores do Audiophiles Hate? Hate: washing clothes, washing bedding, cooking, cleaning, picking up, vacuuming, washing dishes. Any activity that is not totally voluntary. . .	43
Refrigerator noise Agree the frig is old and you should try the cleaning and other things, but also in a previous post someone also mentioned "LG" brand refrigerators are also pretty quiet. . .	43
thoughts while listening My 'thinking' (in words) is not turned on while i listen to music. Somewhere along the line around 40 years ago, I stopped having a constant stream of 'thinking' in words. I only . . .	41
Why are all the Virtual Systems mega-assaults now? Who would put a "cheap" (sub-$40,000.) system up to be laughed at. It would be like bragging about your Focus (car) on a site for supercars. Though preaching for equality. . .	41
Ethics: To what degree? Nice post. Many manufacturers have problems with reliability on some products. My own experience with Counterpoint was such. The manufacturer clearly has a problem with the . . .	41
A Paypal Offer - Is This Secure? PayPal is GREAT, until YOU get screwed. Then you learn your lesson. Sure it is wonderful 99% of the time. It is that 1% where they freeze your funds for months, or take the money . . .	40
The issue of lowballing... What does that mean? Some folks think they are minor gods and do not want to deal with anything which lessens that opinion of themselves. Getting a 'lowball' offer angers them because they think they . . .	40
Paypal I only use PayPal for the few eBay purchases I make. All other it is either USPS money order or personal check. I am no PayPal flunky. If not using PayPal is too much of a bother. . .	40
Cassette Deck?? Goodwill has plenty of old Cassette decks. Goodwill also gaurantees the item to work or exchange. So for $7 to $10 you can get a cassette deck. play the tapes. and not worry	40
Cry me a river The final moments of Carl Orff's Die Kluge' The Countess' lament in Mozart's Marriage of Figaro Both, every time... tears	40
What Happens When You Die? Being a buddha-fan/member, I plan on hitting the bardo. Tibet style Buddhi afterdeath Carnival-like maze. Were I am sure I will be enticed by all sorts of audiophile illusions	39
Another audio dealer closes his shop One issue is overhead. If the dealer owns the property they are on, (without a mortgage) then they can really ride out the lean times. Dealers who are renting have a hell of a time. . .	38
Audio Tweak gone bad...similar experiences? YES YES... I have tried to warn everyone about the real dangers of bad mystical tweeking, but they have fallen on deaf ears! Now MY mysytical tweeks are guaranteed to not have bad . . .	38
Cd storage..what's an audiophile to do? The rock stuff I sort by name of group, then by year put out. (I use the numbers from videocassette insert thingys) and put the 67 or 68 69... (Dylan) on the spines, so I keep . . .	38
Has anyone experianced Synesthesia? I get strong visual bursts of color patterns only if i an 'suprised' by a noise or sound. The sound does not have to be loud, but it has to be a complete suprise. And I have to be . . .	37
Nasty slap echo Well if it is where you sit to listen, then it is not such a problem, as the speakers are in some OTHER location. Get someone to clap at the SPEAKER location while you sit in you . . .	37
Are the CD'S days numbered? Google it. That is FORD in EUROPE. only. So they may decide to do it eventually in the USA, but for now it is only for Ford cars to be sold in Europe. They may start with the no CD. . .	37
Want to Blow Up My Stereo Send your system to me. I will make certain that every little-bitty piece of it is totally beaten, crushed, mangled, stomped on, spit on, and twisted beyond recognition.. THEN . . .	37
What Are Your Audio Morals? I still try to buy stuff from a local dealer. But as for information, the internet IS the only way to go. The dealers salespeople don't know jack.. or they have an agenda besides . . .	37
Have you become too jaded with this hobby??? Yeah. Instead of wondering what to do, i just listen to music. Instead of wondering how to spend my money, no problem, i spend it one way or another on my stereo or on more music. . . .	36
new gear vs used gear Maggie IIb used from dealer A Forte' 4a NEW from dealer A Adcom pre NEW from mass market chain B Sony SCD777ES demo from dealer F Sony ES9 5disc changer used web friend R Sony ES7 . . .	36
A minor rant The multiple couplings may not be the same as gluing the base of the amp etc to the bedrock... The balls and whatever may be modifying the basic harmonics flowing through the amp . . .	36
Can anyone explain cable risers? Yes i am certain the op is asking about the little stands to place speaker wire, or interconnects so they do not touch the floor. The electrical field in the wires extends out of . . .	35
What did you get for Christmas? I was really bad this year. Santa left me a few small lumps of really cheap coal (almost just peat really..) in a dirty sock. That's it. I am happy however	35
What Is This Hobby? This hobby: Explorations in reproduction of prerecorded music	35
As system improves, do bad recordings sound worse? Maybe the recordings actually were not 'bad'. Something in your previous system MADE them sound bad. Take shrill digital recordings.. They get 'fixed by better DACs, BUT!! was the . . .	35
Has your HiFi changed your musical tastes The equipment has not changed my tastes. Things that did: Ken Burn's series: Jazz, Watching it utterly revolutionized my understanding of Jazz. Prior to seeing it, my understanding. . .	34
Voice. Most powerful and natural instrument. Voice can be very powerful. Check out any opera in person! Also. i have a pretty loud voice myself. Once years ago in a Best Buy, with all the usual noise, an announcement was made. . .	34
PayPal Alternative? - What's your opinion? The question: what's in it for ING: they have a service that in ten years could rival PayPal. They get to serve customers in a way that attracts business. They are initiating an . . .	34
Buying HiFi at credit, anyone? Since this thread has turned into a seminar on credit, I will add my two coppers. The interest on credit is the SAME as renting the item, only much,much cheaper. Say you want a car. . .	34
Using Bad Recording to Evaluate a System On of my favorite "take to audition" artists is P.J.Harvey. Talk about strange sounds emanating from auditioned stuff. I explain how her voice, scratchy and screechy as . . .	34
Isolation Devices: Any Good Ones? I favor butyl rubber bottle stoppers. Solid rubber. about one iche high, Size ten is about 1.5" wide base. 1.25 inch wide top. Best part is dirt cheap. they cost about $1.25 . . .	33
What do you feel? Something between the itching of a severe case of shingles and being being bitten by hundreds of Alaskan giant mosquitoes.... (8^Q... At other times it is likewearing a body cast . . .	33
Have you tried matching a stereo to your hearing? Unless the hearing change in one's ears was a sudden change, the person would hear the normal for them sound from perfect system, becaue only a correct to real system would sound . . .	33
Burned out Audiophile - Trying to Find some Zen I started out in 1965 or so as a teen. So I have been around awhile. At this point I am just wanting to have some RELIABLE, equipment, that sounds ok. I have been recently (last . . .	33
Tweaks That Don't Work A different approach is to redefine "tweek". Used to be tweeks were things one could do for free or nearly free that improved ones listening experience, now, most tweeks . . .	33
My system has just received the ultimate insult The lack of discernment in audio can be compared to other 'specialties' like "wine" etc, which take a long time to learn the subtle nuances. If someone shared a bottle of. . .	33
How Important is power conditioning if you have your inability to hear a difference must be due to using cheap outlets.... hah hah.. (inside joke for all you others wondering ??) I started with a cheap conditioner and it did . . .	32
The color of audio and ambassadorship Zero. it is not my job to twist anyone's arm. If they like it they will find it. if not... Who am i to show them the way? I do not believe anyone can be 'shown the light' unless . . .	32
What does it take to qualify as a reviewer? You need to hang out at all the audio shows. You need to be a good schmoozer. you need to remember EVERYBODY who is anybody in audio. You have to kiss the right ass. Then you have . . .	32
What of your CD's have good sonics? This discussion is again between folks who listen for sonics all the time, vs folks who just listen to the music all the time. When one listens to the sonics of the system all the . . .	32
You are a KEEPER or a SELLER? Sorry, I do not fit the "Hoarders" pattern. I throw too much stuff away. In the past, I have collected hundreds of operas, then gave them away to my local library. Then I have had . . .	32
High Quality Fuses: Real Gains? I can only say that one place a hi-end fuse would make a difference is in tweeter protection. Eventually I WILL swap my Maggies four fuses for some hi-end ones.. Those guys are . . .	32
Are you in the over 30 K club?? If I counted retail, and included to AV system.. then yes. If I only count what I paid... sadly, I am a pauper. My take was that a stereo for a hi-end system cost as much as your . . .	32
New fantastic room but system pissing off neighbor On the "crank it up to your hearts desire" Well, folks have seen fistfights, sudden 3 day eviction, gunshot wounds, knife wounds...etc. You would have to be crazy to not . . .	32
PayPal Surcharge Reminds me of the "do not remove this tag under penalty of law" tags on furniture and mattresses. Rules for merchants that cannot be imposed on private parties... Hmm . . .	32
Is MyKindofMusic/John Costanzo a fraud? There have been othe cases of a dealer or manufacturer who had great reports gradually going bad. A lot of folks who trusted a seller with a none redeemable form of payment have . . .	31
Sterophile's not so nice review of Bryston Agree ALL magazines need to rethink strategy. I STILL think Agon' and stereophile should get together and start a section on used stuff.. it could really add a LOT to the mag, and . . .	31
Starting a high-end audio shop... Am I crazy? Your desire to 'throw money out the window' is equal to your desire to burn piles of cash on a useless fantasy. Sorry, but nearly ALL the stores I know of that are 'bricks and . . .	31
Will a Full Page Ad Guarantee a Review? The ads may be only part of the process. The company has to GIVE the equipment to someone who is a reviewer, and that reviewer has to use it and then get ok to publish a review . . .	31
Is Smoking Really That Bad For Audio Equipment? I'd be more worried about my lungs than the stereo. But the equipment is not really harmed by such minimal occasional smoking. The problem is the heavy smoker with no ventilation. . . .	31
What credit cards do you use? Someone elses!!! Works real good! Cheap too! Sorry. just had to be goofy. My last purchase for approx $20,000. was local, a dealer i have known for a very long time, by personal . . .	30
How long do you wait for a check to clear If the check is from a buyer and bank is in the USA, the seller's address and bank is in the USA... 8 to 10 working days... it's what folks say. (when actually the check will be . . .	30
How did you discover audiogon? I took a sabatical and began a yearlong trek through the Amazon Jungle. After meeting some folks who had never seen a white person, and having to be 'initiated' into the tribe (or . . .	30
How to reply to questions about stereo cost? laugh, LOUDLY	30
tweak, do they realy bring improvement? Definition of a "TWEEK"? Some call FREE or 'nearly free' adjustments "Tweeks". Others include mind-boggling expensive items as "Tweeks". Some say . . .	30
Why the limit on warranty to subsequent purchasor? No one except those manufacturers know for certain what the reason is. A shot in the dark guess is past experience has given those manufacturers a financial reason to exclude . . .	30
Listening fatigue How is it with no sub? The sub may be not tracking along with the volume output of the speakers. So the sub gets too loud when you crank it up, but at lower levels it seems good? . . .	29
Power plant and power cords upgrades a real wow? No, no jaw dropping antics.. The addition of a power conditioner may improve the quality of your sound a little. Mostly sounding tighter, darker background, better highs. Plenty of. . .	29
the meaning of the word "better" "Better" is subjective. Some folks have a preference for one part of a huge range of attributes. I know I do. I am most concerned with upper frequencies, clarity, 'air' . . .	29
Audio stuff I've lost in my own home... Ony really lost Cds from cases. Have the case.. no Cd. Never do find them. Some may have been taken to dealers for auditioning and left behind sans case	29
Observations on Audiogon Posts All of the above are good points. I just wonder why those folks are so willing to put faith into responses to questions of what is best.. that may be just a sales pitch! Agree that. . .	29
CD Treatments-Which ones do you like? Green pen: Uni-Posca green: $3.00 Wayyyy cheaper than the audiophile approved pen. (however this paint does come off if the CD edges are not super squeaky clean) AQ Cd juice (no . . .	29
How many DVDs/CDs/LPs do you own? I have 1,100 or so CDs. (I have given away to my local library about another 1,000) I gave ALL my VHS tapes (about 200) away to my co-workers and friends cuz I went pure DVD/LD. I . . .	29
Animal damage to system Cover them with a steel flex cable. or with Tabasco sauce. My Cockatiel used to chew on a standard extension cord, until he got a good ZAP! i saw him take the hit. He never chewed . . .	28
Time of listening session? Now that I am retired. I listen to music from the time I get up (this may vary from 6AM to Noon. LOL) From the time I get up, until around i decide to watch some television. Which . . .	28
Have you turned your loved ones into audiophiles To turn them, you have to bite them in the neck and drink just a little blood.... I hear three times is the charm. Probably best to do it while they are listening to music	28
How many of us look under the hood?? Looking is good. When I looked under the hood of a particular brand of powerline conditioner, and found nearly NOTHING but some ferrites, I took it back	28
Too good to be true? So Eldartford, If you send me your address, and a time frame to load up all your stuff, and i come and steal all your stuff, you will, of course, be happy	28
Audiophiles... Why Men? Any woman here? All my friends enjoy music. They all have 'well under $500 total' setups. I am the only female I know personally who goes for the better electronics. The stuff is just all ". . .	28
For the sound, or????? The audio version of the "urban legend"	27
Need a system for Chamber music--ideas? What you want is increased resolution. Best way to get that is to start working on power conditioners.. With your current system. I have magnepan 3.6s... I use a Furman REF20i with. . .	27
the quest for the best--within limits My favorite to laugh about is "what cable is best for my XXX?" As if anyone could sort out the real answers from the fanboy perennials, and the folks with an agenda. And Dover has . . .	27
Your Worst Audio Breakdown Worst was a Sony laserdisk player. It constantly failed, got sent in, got back and still had the same issue. Got Pioneer LD and no problems... Then next Sony biggest Wega, just . . .	27
Metal, aluminum, or wood for a rack ? When seeking out new racks: Best to install water filled new racks. better than silicone 'racks'... in case they leak. A tip for you guys who want new 'racks: Just shop for new '. . .	27
Life As I knew in My Audio World Has Ended, Help In Japan, the workaholic's paradise.. The latest trend is to force workers to STOP working all that overtime because it is unhealthy for human beings. Several companies are FORCING. . .	27
Crank it up just once I did. Back long ago.... once my upstairs neighbor thought it was a truck that slammed into the building! I used to play 'Barber of Seville's "Figaro" for the folks two . . .	27
Where to buy MDF board? Any big chain hardware/building supply store has tons of the stuff. 8' by 4' in 1/2" to 3/4"	27
The black hole of component repair? My Sony 36XBR400 TeeVee died about two years ago. I never got it fixed... just did without. Even the dealer sez: "we'll pick up the 225lb monster, and give you a credit toward. . .	27
Why was Audiogon started? Curious, the angry response by jest45... And the sour grapes comment from Khaki8. I did not read any such stuff in the original post. I am sorry that some AudiogoN'ers have a need . . .	27
Miles Davis "Kind of Blue" drove me insane almost I played my Sony 'SBM' ordinary CD via Sennheiser HD800 earphones and Rudistor RPX33 mk2 headphone amp. From my Sony SCD333ES to Adcom DA700 to VAC Standard to Bryston BP-26 tape . . .	26
You think Audiogon has problems ... look at Ebay Well, it reads like you did not do your homework, and ran into a seller who was not going to give you a 'break' because you changed your mind. You whine like the seller started out. . .	26
Why are "low hours" a consideration? Advertising 'jingoism': Low hours, Like new, just bought and changed my mind.. Or, the truth: Just found at a rummage for $20, yours for $1,400. I think it was in a flood, but I . . .	26
what type of sand to use? I bought a 50 lb. bag of playbox sand for a few bucks. Used a frypan on the stove and dried it. (better than sun because the sand gets really dry, drier that humidity of air..) . . .	26
Hints on how to sell on A'gon? The stuff about packing is important. The use of solid 2" foam on all sides between the inner box with the product, and the outer box is a great start. With this sort of . . .	26
Wrong direction? Having just purchased the Adcom Stereophile "class A" preamp BASED ON CLASS A ALONE!! I want to respond. I NEVER was able to listen to the preamp anywhere within 50 miles and the . . .	26
Shunyata Hydra My only aftermarket experience with powercords is Pangea. I can hear the difference of them on all my stuff. I use a Furman REF20i power conditioner, and ditto on the being . . .	25
how high is the drop test at ups? The drop of at least ten feet should be planned for. A hard drop on a corner. IF you pack it so that can occur and no damage, then you are good. Aside from the drunk forklift . . .	25
P.S. Audio Quintet? Worthwhile? The PS Audio would be a lateral step and not an improvement from your current powerstrip. It might be very slightly better, but not enough to swap with your current one. If you are. . .	25
Hearing loss Temporary or more permanent? Buy a Radio Shack decible meter. http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2103667 $40. switch the setting to "C" weighted, fast response. The long term . . .	25
If upgrades were no longer possible would you be I just blew a big pile on my system last Spring, so I spent my money and was originally nervous about: "Did I do the right thing and get the right stuff?".. But now it is. . .	25
Tell the truth How often do you clean your gear? Vote me a slob. I have a pet Cockatiel, which type of bird sheds a 'dust' (which lubricates it's feathers) and I do let him fly around all the time. So my stuff, within a few days . . .	25
Why spend megabucks on a tuner? Just got a $15 Onkyo Integra tuner at Goodwill. First thing picked up at twillight an across the lake (Michigan) FM station that was way fun. The antenna was a unfolded plastic T . . .	25
Aside form the Human voice... Voice, then violin, followed by saxaphone, then piano, clarinet, guitar. IMO	25
Why Not Return the Favor? I have never left a comment on a system. (Thinking it over, perhaps one comment, once) Nor do i post mine. (i would say i am too private to post it for all to see. i have no . . .	24
Complete 2.0 System for Under $3k? i agree the idea of a kick ass system for $3 grand is EASY. I have a friend with a decent used system assmbled for about a hundred bucks. Yea it took some time to find good stuff . . .	24
The Hub: Okay. It's all my fault. The joke was funny. The problem with the joke was that too many crazy items posing as 'audiophile' are made AND sold here. How can AudiogoN allow sellers to sell "teleportation . . .	24
On a scale of 1-5 3 on the first, a 2 for the second set	24
most annoying neighbor? Remind them that people have died over this issue. And you are buying a gun... Thank goodness I have moved into an 'over 55' building and all the noise I can hear is my own. period. . .	24
Should 2nd. Buyer Receive Guarantee ? No one answers the question: Does something being resold create a higher incidence of repair??? Or are units being sold on the secondhand market more likely to be "problem" units . . .	24
For You: THE most imprortant element... Aside from the obvious responses above (my ears, the music, emotional involvement...) the thing I need most from a system to be able to sit still and listen... is a very clean (. . .	24
Anybody find themselves revisiting old threads? I commented on a thread I had posted to TEN YEARS AGO. Hard to believe it. But yes i do look at old threads. Looking at other folks info. by clicing on thier 'threads' answers' You. . .	23
Is audio a kind of spiritual journey? Music has created epiphanies.. but not much equipment. The gizmos have to be playing something really great to even begin to have any efffect. The person who can have an orgasm . . .	23
What's up with ads for $70,000 speakers selling The 'nigerian speaker' ad	23
is "audiophilia" another form of conspicuous consu Stereo equipment is really not that impressive to others. As for conspicuous consumption. sure, But I doubt those folks are around here on these pages. They are off reading the '. . .	23
Isolation Transformer or Power Regenerator A single PS Audio Premier (or 1000) would not have enough 'reasonable' available power to run your whole system. Also: the PS Audio regenerator is basically a single frequency 60hz. . .	23
The Next Step - what would you do? Find a girlfriend who's dad is a HiFi store owner	23
tuners, the red headed stepchild? I found a nice tuner at Goodwill. I sold the top of the line Onkyo for a third of it's resale value just because I hate FM, and pity anyone who craves it. Tuners suck. First you . . .	23
First Annual " Whaddya Get? for Xmas " Suprisingly.. I got some whips! Four meter long Pangea 9 gauge power cords from Audio Advisor, two of them.. Like Rubber hoses.. and a pair of three meter long ones delivered today. . .	23
A scary thought from Ellery911 Agree that fake cables are THE big item to worry about. Tips on fake cables: The BOX: without the original box... Hmmm The connectors: a number of complaints here have been . . .	23
What is Paypal charging you? Charlie gives a good answer to the downgrade question. I would add that you can downgrade ONLY ONCE... ever! I upgraded (not thinking!) to accept a CC transaction. Then realized . . .	23
Are there any Women interested in high fidelity? My name being mentioned... ... ... I realize few women are interested in this hobby. I think most women who enjoy music are not particularly concerned about the equipment, nor the . . .	23
Fair to change ad from sale to auction? Thanks for the responses. I am not looking to do this, just thinking about some folks who seem to not know they have a 'hot' seller, and wind up selling it in the first 3 minutes, . . .	23
One Small Step ... That Transforms Your System Taking into consideration that once one really knows one's own system, a tiny change can seem HUGE.. Yes. I recently purchased some Pangea AC9SE powercords. Thesubtle changes . . .	22
Quietest fan for room A fan in another room which sucks the air out of your music room is the way to do it. Create a vent or vent shaft to your music room. Say some PVC near the ceiling or in the . . .	22
What does it take to have a revealing system? Finding and eliminating the weakest link in the chain over a long time, can lead to a high resolution system. For example, i bought a Sony SCD777ES ten years ago. All that time it . . .	22
No way,No how,Never will... The Monster 7000 Signature cleans in a balanced manner. It has dual toroid trannies and I own one and am happy with it. The price wnt up recently, but I got a deal for a demo one . . .	22
Anyone try purple and orange with green CD edge? I originally found my CDs sounded slightly less harsh (less high frequency gruunge) when painted with a common green paint Uni Posca paint pen. I used those for a few years, then . . .	21
Selecting headphones and a headphone amp A warm sound? Grado phones	21
Can all headphones handle HIGH Volume levels? Have to say the idea of really loud listening via earphone IS going to seriously damage your hearing. Not so much a matter of 'if' rather how bad, and how soon? You'l be noticing . . .	21
Component racks The amps can have little platforms for themselves near each speaker. If you get a TV sort of stand, then two TTs on top, pre and cd on middle shelf, and phono and surge on bottom. . . .	21
Dust...It's Killing Me Air cleaner left on all the time you are NOT there. Works. Get a HEPA type.. Honeywell makes some good ones for $100 to $300	21
Lovan audio racks....and other racks..... My three racks are all standard big box store fluff. I found them, and paid like $150 each for them. Filled the square section tubes with dried sand. use butyl rubber bottle . . .	20
Daisy Chain Your Front End I had tried that to some benefit. (though not in a three step way like yours.. Generally the issue becomes the power cleaning thins out the sound way too much. I find using good . . .	20
Building a System around Magnepan Speakers... The amp basically needs to play well into a 4 ohm load. If it does that, then it will be good. With small Maggies.. 100 to 200 watts per channel at 4 ohms is fine The strength . . .	20
We Need An Audiophile TV Channel The masses want entertainment. That means no thinking involved except the most superficial kind. Listening to music is not going to appeal to them. They already have music videos, . . .	20
Upgrade...Sounds great...Goes away I will set up my system the OLD way if this happens. Even more than once! Going back to the 'old' sound, then replacing the 'new' sound usually clears up what the real difference . . .	20
How did you choose your equipment? I place all the pictures of stereo stuff spread out on the garage floor. I put a chicken in the garage. Whichever picture the chicken shits on.. THAT is the equipment I buy. (8^Q. . .	20
what is a high end component ? High end is anything that costs more than 5% of your annual (gross) salary. So for Bill Gates... well he'd have to spend 100 times more than I make in a year. For me, it's anything. . .	20
How frequently do you check Audiogon listings? I have been lucky in some instances. I bought a Shure V15 in which I was the 3rd person to look at it at 7AM CST. For another great deal I was the 368 person a day after the item . . .	20
what this site needs ... Too close an emulation to ebay, especially due to comments to "make it like ebay" might just get the 'goN a lawsuit. I'd leave it alone	20
Why no DOOMS DAY sales? Doomsday is past. Since now it is after Winter Solstice and we are all still here. Or, maybe i am the last living human and I have not realized it yet? Anyway, Winter Solstice was . . .	19
Selling on Agon question Forrget ANY check or money order. use only a bank transfer. The seller sends the money directly to your account. NO possible grab back for him. If he really wants the item, he will. . .	19
"Brand New"...I don't think so Then 'like new' but something is broken. So it is 'like new' except one of the front panel buttons does not work. (Same thing an LP with a really deep gouge is near mint, since 99. . .	19
California Audio Show-why I hate audio conventions Diana Krall.. amazing that they continue to play her all the tie. It might be some subliminal message in her CDs that hypnotizes middle aged farts into blowing big $$$ on stereo . . .	19
Reading threads and posts when selling and buying jdombrow: the answer is to see if the seller is an actual audiophile, or just a guy selling stuff he buys at rummage sales. I usually prefer to buy from another audiophile, and not. . .	19
How do I keep my dedicated room & gear cleaner? Hepa air cleaner left on in that room anytime not using system. A large Honeywell Hepa will keep the air much cleaner	19
Audio Supports Well, if you (or someone else) bumps a three footer, KABOOM! down it goes. I would guess most manufacturers don't want to have that happen. Think if you had a couple of items . . .	19
Perfect sound Now what? I ALREADY just listen to music. So it would be just a continuation. I retired and spent the bonus on stereo stuff. Some of my friends think I am psychotic for blowing $$$$ (good . . .	19
Listening VS Reading I did way too much reading at the job I retired from. So I do NOT usually read. I did however, decide to reread the last two Harry Potter books, so I read Half Blood Prince the . . .	19
How high end must your system be... Gee, i just blew the cost of a nice new car on my new rig.. ...and speaker cable: Hmmm $2.50 YES TWO DOLLARS and FIFTY cents. eBay MIL SPEC silver plated 12 guage Teflon . . .	19
Where should I concentrate my upgrade dollars next IMO do not spend any money on more tweaks. (power cords, cables, etc.) Spend it only on the actual equipment (until the stuff is the best you could want	19
an equipment poll Stuff I have actually owned and used: Garrard Lab80: perfect, as it was my first ever TT at 15 years old.+4 Same for me J.B.Lansing speakers... +6 and the Fisher amp.+4 Though I . . .	19
Lay away purchase Well, You would have to have real ground rules laid out. Like the form the payments would be in. (to avoid the strange chance of some type Nigerian Prince phony check scam etc. . . .	18
Perfectionist Audio The Absolute Sound has always had the 'absolute sound' as it's goal. So no suprise they restate it in some similar terms. The issue to me is the audio itself is perfect vs the . . .	18
Help needed to recover costs please Nmae the name of the company really Si one of the best ways to 'expidite' the fulfillment. When a company has to face the wrath of the internet it might cause them to move on it. . . .	18
How to avoid being scammed? Ask for a 'bank transfer' to receive payment. Once he sends the money, he cannot get it back, no matter what. If he really wants the item, he will pay for the bank transfer. You do. . .	18
Scaling down "Scaling down" for any other reason than desparate need for money, or moving to a smaller space, is rather foolish IMO. First, if all the person wants is different sound. . .	18
Safest way to trade ? Pray. My ony question is this item in another country? If it is crossing international borders i would not take the chance no matter what. You money will be gone if it is a scam. . . .	18
Beware: Unscrupulous potential buyers Another is for buyers demanding a "bank transfer" do NOT do a bank transfer if the transfer is demanded by the seller. Once you send the money you are SOL if it all goes . . .	18
Is ALL vintage better? NOT Caveat Emptor The 'golden memories'of nostalga is alive and well. I think because tthe old equipment has memories and thus brings back fragments of youth. I agree new stuff is far and away . . .	18
Is there one item you have been wishing for? MBL system. The big one with doubled up 101E... Then a big home to use it in... On a large estate... And naturally the cash to keep it up	18
suggestions on affordable equipment stands. I found some 'cheap' racks at a local TV megastore. I bought them and filled all the square section metal tubing with oven dried playbox sand, then sealed the openings with 50 year. . .	18
UPS Shipping/Damage Claim policy experience Agree the package MUST be able to withstand a five foot drop. (2 meters). The problem is no-one packs to meet this sort of test. They think the shipper (for the least possible . . .	18
Accepting International Payments Just Got Harder.. Use a direct bank transfer	18
Recommend LCD / plasma TV ? You gotta LOOK at the picture! Insist on getting a good DVD player connected to the panel you are interested in.. bring a great, detailed movie or two. Watch them. I waffled . . .	18
OK, what's the protocol? I would consider the actual cost of driving to send the package, and such. If the charge for shipping was over more than a few dollars, I would offer the buyer a refund. If it was . . .	18
See it frequently: What exactly is a "troll"? Like trolling for fish. You put out the bait: your inflammatory/obnoxious post.. And wait to see how many folks answer. All those folks are "caught" with your "bait&. . .	18
Coconut-Audio tweeks The tweaks he is making are a variation of a ground tweak which is rather popular in the DIY crowd. Plenty of variations on the idea. (natually each person trying to SELL them . . .	17
Hey Electricians - Please help You might have the ballast in the flourescent light replaced with a modern one. That may solve your issue. Flourescent lights use a big ugly lump of a device to stabilise the . . .	17
Voltage regulation Monster voltage regulator does it. I used to use one (still sitting here) but i really don't bother, as my voltage swings are not enough to bother with.. (and I would say neither . . .	17
Expectations low, listening pleasure high. Agree that real music can come from the cheapest sources. It can sound better, but the music is still there. I have a moderate system and am happy with it. I 'know' certain things . . .	17
Mint Condition, Doesn't Anyone Know What It Means Mint means: I want to sell this now, for a premium price... even though the peanut butter INSIDE makes it hard to use. It also means: I think using the word "MINT" has a . . .	17
New Stereophile format Noted that indeed indeed the mag is shrinking. Too many reviews and magazine covers of ONE BRAND of equipment is my guess as to why advertisers have disappeared. Let that be a . . .	17
FedEX Ground, sure they aren't really BROWN??? Good heads up! on this. I didn't know about FedEx ground. I Do like FedEx 3 day service... a lot	17
Tinnitus anyone? I had been into "HiFi"a little bit for a short time as a teen when I was hit by a drunk while (helmetless) on a scooter. Headfirst into a curb left me with no hearing in one ear. . . .	17
How to ship CD's Amazon sellers ALL use a small padded envelope. I hae purchased over a hundred, and 97% arrived perfect. Once in awhile the case is cracked. (however no way to know if it was . . .	16
what Fi? (common idea of) Lo-Fi: 1960's Japanese transistor radios, Small cheap (3" reels) portable 1960's tape recorders. Kids crystal radio sets. pre-electrical 78's via grammaphone. . .	16
Ears. The ultimate handicap. For all future audiophile recordings.. the shape of the recording engineers ears will be listed on the label	16
Do glass shelves affect sound Quality? All my racks have glass shelving clamped at the sides in 'U' shaped slots. I added packing to the slots, (besides the nylon clamping setscrews) Then most of my stuff is on butyl . . .	16
What contact cleaner do you recommend? The one issue for ALL the products is to use a very tiny amount. More is NOT better with a contact enhancer. So the point is put the fluid on the surface, then wipe the surface . . .	16
How popular is Wire Transfer..... Wire tranfser is a fools way to lose the money. A bank transfer is at least tracable. A wire transfer is sending money to any scam artist who can sucker the bait into sending it. . . .	16
How "Rare" are Audio Classics, Really Infinity IRS ... any of the series of this speaker system. Rare, expensive and still a Classic. Original Retail was $20,000 when introduced to finally $70,000. (back when $20,000 . . .	16
Ads:minimum, lush, full disclosure? your style? Additionally: Are we engaged in a kind of 'trickery" where we say just enough to sell the item? Or, are we engaged in a hobby where we are selling items to fellow hobbyists . . .	16
anyone gotten a scratch on component and gone mad I did it as a child. I was learning to ride a bicycle and my friend let go and as I wobbled along, my friends started yelling not to hit the car.. Naturally I obsessed on the car. . .	16
Peanuts from hell Peanuts for pack suck. Use foam. I can always find some that was used to ship computer gear. the best	16
Can I hook up two amps to the same speaker? don't run them straight in. If you put a pair of dpdt(double pole, double throw) switches in between, and the center pole is the wires going to the speaker terminals, one side of . . .	16
How do you cope with dust build up ? If you have a lot of dust, the best, easiest way to keep it to an absolute minimum is to get a HEPA type air cleaner, big enough for that room. Leave it on all the time you are NOT. . .	16
Any Drawbacks to COD I would not sell C.O.D. The problems are the item can come right back if the buyer has a "change of heart". The money order or check accepted may be fake anyway. Even if . . .	16
Florida A'goners Bolt yer system down You goN'ers in FLA: Put all your stuff in sealed plastic bags!!! That way, even if the ROOF blows away, you stuff will be safe from the water... Wish everyone in the gulf coast FLA. . .	16
Are the performance of separates worth the price? As the previous posters have noted, it is hard to make a blanket statement. I would ask: Are you planning to 'upgrade' a lot? then separates are generally better. Do you plan to . . .	16
Wha'choo lookin' at? A 2 foot tall plaster bird (the same image as on Japan Air Lines... The image is of a Japanese creature... A Heron? I have dozens of painting copies on my walls but the bird is . . .	16
Advice on wire transfer and shipping to APO Agree with Ciao the person is trying to avoid paying taxes. So i also say skip it unless the person is willing to have it shipped to them directly	15
Waiting for Paypal I only have PayPal connected to myy credit card. Period. Too many horror stores to take chances with them	15
What was your first tweak? Green edge on CDs. I used a common paint pen.. Not the 'audiophile approved' pen, so obviously my painting was for nought. As only 'audiophile approved' spending counts for . . .	15
You never see this anymore Cello failed. So does taht mean the idea is of no value? That is what a dealer is supposed to do for a person. Not many folks here would bother with someone else tellingthem what . . .	15
stacking components without leaving marks Yeah. get some acid free paper preferably. But any old paper will do. I tend to use Post it notes cut to the shape of the footer	15
ordering from Michael Percy Audio Agree Michael Percy is great. I have ordered stuff from him and would do so anytime	15
Where to put my Shakti stone? I would say place it where it is very visible while you are listening. Best on a chassis with a thin cover. I have weights on my amp (a three foot Kuan Yin replica!) and in my rack. . .	15
Audiophiles and apartments: Oil and water? I have almost killed a previous upstairs neighbors over the noise issue,(They loved to play some sort of machine drum music with a constant even fast bass beat that drove me . . .	15
Cable support poll. I also use to pipe foam insulation cut into 1/2 inch lengths a supports.. and at cable crossings, both sides get the stuff to keep the wires apart. (I use a bit of tape to keep the. . .	15
A Packing and Shipping Manifesto You forgot to BLAME THE PACKER for problems!! I am tired of poorly packed stuff getting blamed on the shipping co. AND the seller being a jerk about trying to collect. I firmly . . .	15
Bose Infomercial Kant help mahself, evry' time ah sees it ah order a coplo' more. Anybody need a locker fullo' Bose	15
Why are wireless headphones so rare? The headphones have to have some sort of power. It would be batteries... So either the phones would be really heavy to last, or, you would be changing batteries every few days. If. . .	14
What's improved the most? I would have to say LOUDSPEAKERS. Look at old designs.. hit or miss, basic wood boxes.. Then the Small Thiel parameters came along. then computer work.. So all in all I would give . . .	14
Buying in Canada Bring the seller's ad you printed out. So you can SHOW them what you paid for it. With a letter from the seller, then you would probably be paying what was claimed. Only if they . . .	14
Massed strings and large choral groups Yeah. Not "The hardest", but when they can be heard as distinct voices or instruments, it is an ear opener. Usually all you hear is a big blur. First time I ever heard . . .	14
PS Audio: Power Plant Premier. How much .... I own a PS Audio PPP. Along with a PS Audio P600, AND a Furman REG20i. I am a big believer in both conditioners, and not stressing them to much. If you want the maximum from them . . .	14
Covering RPG Skyline with fabric no. not at all	14
over packing items---overkill? Sometimes it may be what is at hand? If folks reuse packaging, then it may have been the box they just happened to pick up. Especially if the company is using younger adults to do . . .	14
What do you NOT plug into the power conditioner... I have three power conditioners. The analog, and video gets plugged into the Furman REF20i including the Bryston 4B-SST2 amp. (I like the balanced 'technical' power delivery of the. . .	14
Still lost at sea? My internal GPS Has kept me land-locked for many years. I made bad audiophile mistakes and learned from them long ago. The biggest mistake is not trusting your own ears! Buying . . .	14
greater resolution as an end in itself ?? I have never run into the problem as asked. I would say some electronics, etc. have greater resolution, but a few of them also sound like crap.. and a few of them sound really good. . .	14
How much weight can an upstair room can hold? No problem.. But if you line the walls floor to ceiling with LPs.. At about 4,000 equals a ton.. I knew a guy who was evicted because his 30,000 LP collection was causing the . . .	14
more copyright nonsense you are ALL GUILTY!! Send ME all your music immediately and I will eliminate the problem	14
Are internet sales taking business or not? HA HA HAH ha hah hahaa... If a retailer is not into the web based business, and not making a killing on home theater installation, they are a corpse waiting to be buried. . . .	14
Insolvency Slawney, the owner was probably not there because he/she would be openly crying as every bit of his/her dreams went out the door	14
A clue for the clueless THe issues raised, when they are present in an ad.. allow folks to spot the idiots. Why do you guys want the idiots to fix the stupid problems? Then if they fix those issues you . . .	13
Maybe Get a New Electrical Panel I am pretty certain for the deal price all you get it the panel they offer. And i guarantee that panel is going to be a chunk of crap from China. (no such thing as a 'free lunch	13
component break in Well, some components that get sold and the new owners do not like, the dealer, or makers claim it takes a long time to break in. So long in fact that the ability to return the . . .	13
Interesting priorities They must have had to run with whatever they could grab in a few seconds. The guy's head is on straight in my book	13
Soundproofing and room correction for apartment? Tall shelving in the corners where the speakers are near. I stuck together (glued/screwed/stacked) cheaper self assembled shelving that winds up 88" tall on sides in corner. I. . .	13
Aging technology versus inevitably aging ears... I just bought new stuff. All new stuff. All midfi. i wanted it to last. The idea of buying cutting edge for one or two items just did not make sense to me anymore. i bought Bryston. . .	13
Pros posing as hobbyists? Complicated. as always, it is "Let the buyer beware" (be wary!) So if you care, then you do the research. If you do not, then 'so what'. Why ask the goN' to babysit . . .	13
Best solvent to clean Vibrapod marks? Agree that ruber foot marks never come off. (except off glass) Best to use a sheet of card or thick paper cut to fit under the feet. Usually trying to remove them makes things . . .	13
Do dealers believe in their products? The local dealers have different needs from the manufactures. The big glossy (mostly TV) long time stereo dealer has a market share and to not carry too much of what the Bestbuy . . .	13
Hearing loss and audio reviewers ? READ ON Point about Beethoven is well made. And Gee? How DO those old fart conductors do it? Maybe there is something besides hearing measurement? This goes right to the heart of: . . .	13
Insurance question This is a serious problem. I havwe carefully discussed this with my agent and he swears that as long as I have documentation (videos) of my stuff I am covered. I have a '. . .	13
This hobby is getting weird .... I lived in one place where anytime day or night the rear speakers of my system (with 25' wires along the wall) would burst out with CB chatter with the passing of some 'ol pickup . . .	13
Opinions Needed: Active or passive pre I too have the Adcom 750 and agree on the "fullness" found in the 'active' mode. Personally I wonder if this is a product of the LENGTH of the connecting cables along with the type. . .	13
XLR & RCA caps I have a lot of stuff. I bought 100 caps from a nice seller in Taiwan (who since has vanished from eBay?) I have to say the addition of over fifty caps to the backs of all my . . .	12
PA Speakers for Parties One point is whatever speakers you buy, the volume controls should be modified so they never can go to 100% volume. make the volume coontrol lock/top out at 70% of full volume. . . .	12
B&W at the Indy 500 Tht last minute Indy 500 crash. too bad. That guy in front should have gotten the hell out of the way of the first place car	12
Being grateful for what we have This is a good question for me personally to reflect on. I have just spent a huge (for me) sum of money on new stereo stuff. I just retired and got some money. i decided to blow it. . .	12
Can a direct CD to amp connection degrade sound? the impedance has to be a good match between the components. Clearly YOUR components are NOT a good match for a direct connection	12
Two systems in the same room I also have a 7.1 Canton HT setup and a pair of B&W 805s in the same room. no problems. The Cantons are all on/next to the walls and the B&W out into the room a few feet	12
Anyone have their system insured? I have apt dwellers insurance. $80,000 replacement cost coverage. And $80K is not enough to replace all contents, but is a balance between actual worth and assessing my own risk/. . .	12
Dilemma: LP or SACD? Try analog only to give up? In a previous post, I mentioned the real good reason to get into vinyl. All the stuff being dumped into the market, and common folks toss out the vinyl. Ditto the usual someones' . . .	12
Dimming extremely bright and annoying LEDs The 'Sharpie' marker is best. I have used a black marker and just put a "dot" in the visible center of the offending LED. It dramatically cuts the glare, yet allows one . . .	12
Scratched CDs For very minor scratches i use Meguair's Scratch X automotive polish. Works great on TT covers etc also	11
Gear vs. Music investment. What's your ratio? I would say mine if also about 50%/50% with 6,000 LPs and 2,500 CDs vs the equipment. I had spent about $30,000. on new equipment about three years ago.. And ever since I have been. . .	11
Does fair trade still exist In general companies can make rules for retail sellers. They can do this becuse they are providing a product with strings attached. Folks who do not want to follow the rules, no . . .	11
Premium membership Since I no longer buy anything here anyway.. no. A special club for 'serious' folks is always a good idea though. Keeps them out of ordinary folks hair. A good thing. Then the guy . . .	11
Local dealer has ESP ESP: Every Sucker Pays? ESP: Enter Stupid People ESP: Entire System Punk'ed ESP: Exteme Simpleton Policy	11
Compact Disc as a format Cds are not going anywhere soon. They are still being made, they are still selling. Just like LPs were dead and yet still being made years after thier premature burial... So I . . .	11
Any issues with Money Back Guarantees offered? The duty might be reclaimable if you sent the item back. i am certain the mountain of paperwork would be hard to get through, but i would think it could be recoverable. Foolks who. . .	11
Why do some volume controls start at -80db or..? Reality is a good reason. Since mmost environments have about 40 to 50 dB of background noise, having a realistic dB setting makes sense. ((Zillions are for fantasy games.)) Then. . .	11
Music Room and Floods One thing to be certain is on the floor if any drains or tooliets is to have anti-backup stuff installed. In areas that cannot get a direct flood of over the banks of rivers, you . . .	11
Been clean for over a year.... I would say yes you are in remission. Never know when the 'bug' to upgrade may strike again	11
Live equipment chassis Are we as a nation becoming Fascist? I mean melting pot is old stuff. If you do not agree with the right wingers, they want to (basically) get rid of you. Thanks Rodman99999 for . . .	11
Help needed: bizarre voltage readings One thing.. how much amperage is available @ the 4 volts? If it is major.. say you can light a 12 volt car headlight bulb off it.. worry. If it is only @ a few milliamps... (you . . .	11
Is it double taxation? IF your state has a sales tax you ARE REQUIRED TO PAY IT. If not when purchasing off the net, then when you file your taxes... They ASK for the money. (Of course whether you cough . . .	11
Definition of Local Dealer The 'local' dealer for Magnepan is 100 miles away. They do not take phone orders, per Magnepan rules for it's dealers. So that meant I would have had to drive there just to order . . .	11
Yet another call for more Sale catagories... Another useful division, would be to add an ability to sort an area by price. Now they are sorted only by date. Currently one may look by type of equipment category, or one may use. . .	11
Triphazers - Use them? Went to the creator's warehouse place to look at the old used electronic stuff he has mountains of (Tritium Electronics West Allis WI). I listened to the triwhatever 'cuz he was . . .	11
Most sought audio gears Well you need to know the history of audio equipment for it to be meaningful. Knowing what stuff is great, or a dog.. What stuff never appears for sale because it is so great no . . .	10
PS 1000 doesn't seem to isolate as well as expecte I own a PS Audio P600, and a PS Audio PPP as well. And a Furman REF20i for just the amp (and alternatly the video stuff) So i can relate. Two possibilities: first, if a wire is . . .	10
What is inside a sound bar? The device uses several cone speakers in a line with a processing device to create the impression of surround sound from a flat bar instead of speakers around the room. The 'duct . . .	10
mood lighting My place has no living room ceiling lighting. So I found some faux tiffany style floor lamps cheap, (Target store)so i bought six. I have them around the room. I leave one 7 watt . . .	10
Does anyone know what I saw ? Three possible things. 1) if the wire just happened to be near an output cable, and actually was a zip cord 12V cable to turn on other items automatically. Auto turn on is a . . .	10
The Hub: Big speakers with lots of Drivers? I see ads for "big speakers with lots of drivers' in Stereophile.. even now. What I think as a grimace is: "That guy must have a very small penis." (currently two 'small P' guys . . .	10
Piggy back conditioners? BAD. I have been messing around with conditioners for a long time and can say doubling up is bad. What happens is the sound becomes thin, the bass dries up. The midrange gets thin . . .	10
Search classifieds by condition? Just think, then other golden trash seekers would be far more interested and usually beat you to the purchase. Spend the time and gain the advantage. I would focus on brands. That . . .	10
Does MDF need to be painted? You really want to seal the surface and edges of MDF. It has a tremendous affinty for water and will swell up in moderate humidity if not sealed with a polyurethane sealant or . . .	10
Can you be an audiophile if ... yes. It's ok... really! Some so called "audiophiles" think differently, but they are snobs. If you like music, and care about the stuff it is played on.. you ARE an . . .	10
Do folks use contact enhancing liquids with sucess I have used "TWEEK" (long ago) I currently use Craig Pro Gold Yeah it helps. But rmember you only need a teeny tiny amount! If you brush it on with the applicator, wipe . . .	10
Website leaking oil? Sort of like hot night spots... the hot web sites grow and fade with amazing speed. One month it's big and exciting.. then you go and wonder what happened	10
Audiogon purchase: too good to be true? Well, if he is a deaelr, what is the business name? Get the business phone number off web... call them. Find out rom the manufacturer is that dealer actually an authorized dealer . . .	9
Resellers & Retalers What you write is too true. Used to be far more just us audiophiles buying and selling gear. Then more and more folks who seem to be making a hobby of flipping gear have shown up. . . .	9
evs ground conrol tweak Hdm and Rcrerar have responses I fully agree with, except I love mine. And yes I am a clarity and upper frequency freak. Mine also filled out the midrange a bit where my highly A/C. . .	9
how many are you tripping over? I want a mouse for my Laptop that doubles as a universal remote. Or a remote that can also be used as a wireless mouse for a laptop. Then all you need is one device! Like phone . . .	9
System Placement Question IF you live in a cold climate, (where the radiator is going to be ON, full force for months..) then do not place your stuff anywhere near it, unprotected. If you live in a tepid . . .	9
Cleaning out my closet I think a free 'cheap-ass' section would be awful for audiogon. The mountain of junk would just be ANNOYING. NOBODY wants that trash. give it away to Goodwill, where you GOT half . . .	9
Power Conditioner recommendation Two fifty foot extention cords. Just do not loop the wire. all you need is a long stretch of clean wire.. Really. Better if the wire is shielded	9
high voltage's affect on amplifier performance That is not enough to cause a problem. If you had 135v I would start to worry! (conversely, under 105v I would be MORE concerned than having 124v	9
Shipping Questions - First Time Seller I would NOT remove the tubes from the socket locations. I would place stuff around and over them (lightweight stuff!) so they cannot fall out or move around. The pin sockets are . . .	9
Best Way to Approach System Building Well, first off I do not make it a chore to do. I use the system I have to LISTEN TO MUSIC. IF I see an item I might want to try.. I think about it for awhile, look at the stuff . . .	9
Industrial Strength Disc Polishing The best, like at a used CD store, are just big high RPM electric motors with jewelers buffing pads on them (They may have a common type wheel, but use ?? jewelers rouge. (they are. . .	9
Paypal question-pin number When my credit card on file with PayPal was expiring, they did send me an email about it. Being wise I did not use any "link" in the message, but logged into my PayPal . . .	9
Audio Critic 10 lies>>>>>>>>>> Lie 1: The people who can't set their VCR's clock will (of course) be able to set up a DVD movie to play.... Lie 2: Everyone will IMMEDIATLY rush out and buy all new software (at . . .	9
PS AUDIO PREMIER I had one and also sold it. I now use two conditioners: A Furman REF20i bought used here on Audiogon, and able to go and pick up. Also a PS Audio P600 used, which I also bought . . .	8
Power Conditioners. Stuff to help the power can be as simple as a ferrite clap on the zipcord AC wire to your DAC ($5.99 Radio Shack) To several $10,000 devices.. I started with an Adcom power . . .	8
Where Can I Get Custom Made Foam for Speaker Box? What Jameswei wrote. I would add perhaps buy some scrap solid foam for the outer portion. (and the bottom) then perhaps wrap the speaker in thin plastic wrap, place it in the box . . .	8
Downgrading The cheapest real system i can imagine is a pair of computer self powered speakers with a Cd changer. That is it. I have used this as a second system and it is fine. AudioEngine . . .	8
Stabilizers and footers I use butyl rubber chemical bottle stoppers. $1.25 each. I must have a 80 of them around. Size ten is best. i got mine at American Science and Surplus locally. Last time i checked. . .	8
Interconnects and power cables same manufacterer I use Magnepan, Bryston, VAC, Furman, PS Audio, Denon, Canton, Audio Research, Rega Kuzma Benz, Dynavector Sony Adcom Kimber Cardas Pangea Nordost Rudistor Sennheiser One brand? . . .	8
Ever have a CD avalanche like losing at Jenga? I polish my CD cases with a silicone product. They are way slipperier than usual. The mark up less and look better longer. But naturally they do not stay in stacks very well	8
Has anyone ever experienced the "Taos Hum" 'Neurophone' idea of skin direct to brain is my take on it. For all you left with an inigma wrapped in a mystery as to what Taos hum even is...Google is your friend	8
Pwr Cord Upgrade for PS Audio Pwr Plant Premiere? Yes it matters how 'dirty' the power is to begin with. All regenerators are making a new sinewave signal as any amplifier could. Just more of it. The output sine wave is NOT . . .	8
Is it hard on my amp to be driving 4 ohm speakers? the speakers set at 16 ohms will be easier on the amp than the 4 ohm setting. If you want to play LOUD, use the 16 ohm setting. The amp will be in a safer region than trying to . . .	8
Let's Play UpMarket • DownMarket...The audio game I would change that to long established company with a lot of R&D available, to startup with new ideas. But, to be closer to the OP question, hard to say. Aside from my bias toward. . .	8
How, or why does an amp stand improve sound??? Anything is possible for those who 'believe'. i actually do not know if some amp stands can possibly improve the sound from the amps. I will NOT say it is impossible, just '. . .	8
Racoon fried my Monster AC Powerstation Agree it was power to the ground line. The Monster power gizmo probably uses some circuit to the ground for protecting etc and the frying came in via the ground, which probably was. . .	8
glass shelves under components? Glass is also used for LP platters, where resonance can be a big problem... It is the implementation that counts. All my racks (cheap sand filled metal and glass) have glass . . .	8
What price do you put on your gear? While what I currently own I do not even think of selling. For insurance purposes I have "replacement cost" coverage. If someone offered me the current used value for any. . .	8
What is My System Worth? Local private audio stores often have the Orion Blue book. Beg them, or pay them to let you see it. Or if you live in or near a large city, the public library will have one. Some . . .	8
Dead 83-yr old sued by recording industry I say they will dig up his body and take the jewelry and any gold in his dentalwork. The RIAA Nazis are scumbags. I have 10,000 + LPs and hav GIVEN AWAY 2,000 CDs that I paid for. . . .	8
Hi Fi Pretensions... Be happy with your current style of aquisition! If you go out and spend a bundle on something with expectations of better sound, you will wind up dissatisfied and annoyed at the . . .	8
Need to clean some cds I found just the stuff! Meguiars "Scratch X" Automotive car finish fine scratch and swirl remover. It does wonders to TT covers. And cleans off scratches on Cds too. (I . . .	8
The gender-split in audio I decided that I'm NOT an audiophile. I really like music and want to have a "good" sounding system.. and like to understand what is the basis for such, but I only occasionally (. . .	8
We Have Arrived My suggestion is the make a stand alone TT with built in phono and a Wifi output. So all you have to do is plug in the power and no other connection than to your system via Wifi. . . .	7
Vintage Stereo System Appraisal A 'dirty' cheap way to bring up unused stereo equipment is to turn it on for only a fraction of a second. Then wait a minute. then turn it on for a full second. Then again for 2-3 . . .	7
need a new web site That is a great idea, then us women can read and decide when it is time to politely get rid of you jerks, either the easy way, or the hard way. Either one, no problem. Then we . . .	7
Help with older gear Once the items are selling via the internet, no amount of cllaims as to gentle use matter. In fact plenty of folks would count that as window dressing and might pass on it. Sort of. . .	7
Income tax on the gears shiped to foreign country The person the item is being sent to is the party responsible. However companies like UPS WILL bill YOU if the recipient refuses to pay the bill	7
Are rig hours reversable? For ust keeping it 'alive.. once a year is fine to keep caps and stuff from being a problem. All other considerations do not matter. Most stuff as you write takes from a few hours . . .	7
Ozzy members who do you use for shipping OS I cannot imagine it would be worth buying used FROM Australia unless the buyer was at least as close as Singapore or Hong Kong. Or the Phillippines.. (for anything bigger than a . . .	7
Vintage Tube Services Still in business? Maybe watching the Olympics? Or on vacation. health issues, visiting relatives. got married. got divorced. in jail. on the run	7
How far have power conditioners evolved? I would say they are pretty much the same as they have been. The various types have proponents, and detractors. Same as ever	7
Monster Home Theater Power Center? Just for the info: currently the cheapest Monster 7000 is a mkII model with free shipping at Crutchfield for $599. That model is 20% more off if bought with certain other home . . .	7
Is it proper to leave amp on all the time? If you listen to music every day, leave it on. Even every other day, with the small Bee, leaving it on is better	7
Static You couch is made of a very static-y fabric. Cover the place you sit with a cotton fabric, or leather. It will not generate static. In the meantime, touch something ELSE FIRST . . .	7
Advice on Setting Up System After Storage Seven months is NOT long enough to warrant worrying about the caps exploding from non-use. I would just hook it all up and turn each part on for just two seconds and then turn it . . .	7
Do connection/contact solutions work or not? The BIG THING is to not use too much! Whatever kind is used apply only enough to coat the surfaces. Usually wipe off any that will come off with a dry paper towel (Viva towels do . . .	7
Need advice from experienced sellers I would suggest not having it repaired before selling. When a seller says "just back from the factory" for ANY reason it raises suspicions that major problems are lurking. . .	7
Bluebook value of records The Goldmine is one of a few books that attempt to give a value to LPs. The values listed are (as mentioned in the preface of that book) top prices paid by serious collectors for . . .	7
Aural assault? Lucky for me my job does not allow any personal music at all to be broadcast into the public/staff areas. Earphones only, and no leakage allowed! Wonderful silence! Worst place is . . .	7
How big is it? A 'tiny' room is a 'small bedroom' 8' by 10' tiny speakers. A 'small' room is a 'small apartment' size 10' by 12' to 11'. An 'average room' is 12' by 16' a 'larger' room is 12' by . . .	7
FedEx Shipping Damage FedEx ground is not FedEx Air at all. Ground is a separate company that FedEx Air purchased whole. The FedEx Ground is about as careless as UPS Ground. Either way you take a risk . . .	7
Measuring AC phase Question Two items that may be important: First, are you measuring the equipment in isolation? That is: nothing else is connected to the component being tested? The equipment should be in . . .	7
SAR and equiptments from infected countries? The infection is spread by up close and personal contact only, (at least so far) (( if it was by touching items, we'd all be sick and half dead already)) So unless it is being . . .	7
Perfection? Yes, certain music does that for me too. Sometimes if I am mentioning a piece to someone and describing it to them, the goosebumps come then, too!! Certain moments in familiar . . .	7
Why didn't this biamp strategy work? Perhaps the PREAMP cannot push TWO sets of outputs to the TWO amps?? Consider the following: the preamps output power is halved going into EACH amp when you have both connected. . . .	7
Good power/Bad Power Hard to say how to tell if you do not hear any flaws. Low voltage is easy to spot when a motor (like frig) kicks i and the lights dim.. Dimmers and other noise on the line? poor . . .	6
Which line conditioner is best for my situation? Curious. I own those: Magnepan 3.6, Bryston 4B-SST2 and the Furman REF20i (got my Furman here, used, and was able to go pick it up!) I have the Bryston BP-26 and the Phono Bryston . . .	6
Kudos to Madisound Agree Madisound is a good place to buy speaker kits, raw drivers, and most of the stuff to work on speakers. If one cannot find the exact replacement for a damaged speaker part, . . .	6
Who's Converting LPs to HD files? FInd them used as Cds. If you are willing to have them at 16/44. CDs are dirt cheap right now. I buy dozens every month for $1 to $3. and average $2. for all of them. Burn 'em and . . .	6
Sweet sounds of g_m_c: Perhaps her meaning of 'party' is like working around the house and listening to music... rather than another definition. And if it is to have here friends over, most women . . .	6
Best way to ship LPs? Outdoor temp is important. Getting an LP sent from Arizona in August, it was a melted mess. I guess it sat in a hot sealed 178F truck for a few days?? Also midwinter at zero, a . . .	6
How do you tell if your local authorized dealer .. An authorized dealer should be ethical enough to tell you. If you bought something that seemed 'used' or was a demo, and the dealer did not tell you... well, they might try it. &. . .	6
DVD / 5 channel receiver combo Separates are better. The Denon 4806 has multiple user settings. So your wife could be 'user' #1 and have all the things set up for her and never changed by anyone else. Then the . . .	6
Audiophilelquidator.com ?? They have NO listing on "Resellerratings" (.com) so I would stay away. Maybe they are just brand new, but no rating means no-one ever used, or heard of them	6
Which label printer for jewel case edge? I use a small "Brother" label printer I got at Best Buy for around $20 to $30. It prints several lettering sizes and does a perfect job of creating labels for the narow . . .	6
Impact of Ferrite Chokes on power and signal Ferrite makes bass 'tighter' or too much, thin. Treble gets less glare, or, too much, soft	6
What are needledrops Quote from Wikipedia: ""A needle drop is a version of a music album that has been transferred from a vinyl record to digital audio or other formats"" Folks used. . .	5
UPS Air- Worth it? Well I have used FedEx Air, which is a different company than FedEx ground. FedEx air IS by air. And is way better than FedEx Ground, or any UPS claims. You would have to read the . . .	5
Big changes ... down the road I blew a small fortune when i retired two years ago. THAT was my 'last' big change. I bought audio equipment I figure can last until I croak It was a gamble in a way, but so far, . . .	5
Buying a Gold Record? Those records are for display purpose ONLY. They are a significator that the particular record sold more than XXXcopies. It is only to hang on a wall and NOT to play. However I do . . .	5
Where to find steel footers? Cheap as can be is to buy some ordinary ball bearings, and use a cheap steel washer under to keep the ball bearings in place My being a natural cheapskate helps... An alternate . . .	5
how are stereo signals recorded on records and CDs Not on two sides two channels for vinyl. The original monaural groove was a lateral movement only. the up and down was not used. When stereo came about, the vertical direction was . . .	5
Collecting software and other goodies? Normal CDs are nearly worthless at this point. Only small label, independent groups with a following and out of print albums have a high price. Then the MFSL and DCC are way up. . . .	5
Power/voltage Regulator A voltage regulator is different than a conditioner. (though a few of the conditioners regulate the voltage.) The usefulness of a voltage regulator is really only worth the cost if. . .	5
Hair-Raising Use of NOS Tubes A LOT of tubes ARE worthless except to hoarders and collectors of oddities. IMO. Only a select group are actually useful in audio equipment. So if those tubes were something no one. . .	5
toroidal power transformers? changes A/C voltage. The stuff in the box needs electricity. The 120V outside is not the right 'voltage' for the stuff in the box. The transformer, the donut, changes the voltage . . .	5
Furman power conditioner question I bought a used Furman REF20i here on Audiogon. Lucky it was close enough to go pick up. (100 miles away) I am very happy with it. It was a great deal too. I would say as long as . . .	4
Have a heliflux magnetic aspect sensor type 3 Wha?? This is not Craig's list. $0.40 tops	4
Acoustic treatment for apts Pretty clear you should have the speakers from one side to other instead of the long way. By having them each side of fireplace? you can solve plenty of the issues you would have . . .	4
Power Conditioner and Pandora Radio The conditioner frequency bandwidth limits are below the limits you need. OLD equipment does not have the wider bandwidth current technology demands. Note some old Monster . . .	4
Cover Up for Light Oxidation? http://www.ehow.com/how_4516531_clean-anodized-aluminum.html Several ways to clean oxidation off anaodized aluminum. (which is what you face panel is) I would take OFF the . . .	4
Is PS Audio powerful enough for my system I would not try to use it with the amps. I own a Bryston 4B-SST2 and use a Furman REF20i for the amp. You WOULD be able to use a Torus (Bryston made) power supply for the amps.. If. . .	4
CD Stoplight pen vs Sharpie Green Marker I used to use a green paint pen, but being lazy have gone to a black marker pen. All it needs is to stop some of the reflected light scatter. And black certainly will do as well as. . .	4
Researching solutions for purchasing a system I am Maggie fan. I would look into Audio Research pre, or a Conrad Johnson pre, or a B.A.T.pre. Amps are less of an issue. Amps you want lots of amperage available. (a Bryston 3 . . .	4
Set screw for a Levinson 39 CD player? I would not trust an online response. What if you put it in, and you destroy the transpot mech? I would be seriously careful about a response without a 'proof' of ownership... The . . .	4
Is anyone using inline RF filters? YES !!! I still use them on all sorts of equipment. And on most of the non audio stuff in my apartment. Lamps, fans, the refrigerator, all have ferrite clamps stuck onthe cords. . . .	3
Ayon audio gone out of business? I Googled the name Ayon audio and clicked. Works. If you are using a link you saved.. Sometimes those go dead. Try a Google and save the newly created link	3
What happened to Welborne Labs? For years Welborne Labs has been sliding downhill. i would say it is just the person running it is getting old. It used to be a nice place to find stuff. But i would no longer buy . . .	3
Furman Elite 15 DM i vs Elite 15 PFi Yes. I was very impresssed wit the 15 my receiver dealer let me try. It really made the difference from good to spectacular. I cheated and returned his loaner, and found a Furman . . .	3
What has surprised you fidelity wise? Recordings from the 78 era. I have over 50 Proper Box Sets of Jazz from as far back as the 20's up through the 50's. With most of the recordings in the 40's. The music is wonderful. . .	3
Once Upon a Time Keyword is 'broke'. Standard definition of a true Audiophile who can NEVER stop making whatever he/she has sound better. I am broke most of the time too. Either i spend it on . . .	3
CD copy question Yes, agree, the encoding is part of the code, not some added on thing. It always gets passed on. All that matters for HDCD is the decoder has the HDCD decoding ability. XRCD is a . . .	3
PS Audio Premier Power Plant or Audience Adept AR6 The Premier is still at the lowered priced of $1,700 new, and refurbished 'new' ones can be had for $1,300 I bought a referb from Audio Advisor last month. I own a Furman Ref20i . . .	3
Sign of Rust on the Amp fins of Threshold T400 A chemical fluid (find it in a hardware store) that turns rust black, and prevents further oxidation. The name I do not know, but it is available. But... I question if it is rust? . . .	3
What kind of UPS collect experience is out there? I personally would not go for any 'collect' type payment. It allows the buyer to change his her mind and then you paid for shipping it for no good reason, wasting your time. A fake. . .	3
Duende vs Halo Tube Rings I would suggest finding some common O-rings. Read about O-rings in the Wiipedia. They can be found in all sorts of materials and even some exotic cross sections. Get some . . .	3
Reading the CD Booklet - A Great "Tweak" Yes, the booklet can really be a boone when it is full of info, and a PITA when all it has is one page with a picture on the outside, and the track listings, with no timing or any . . .	3
Monster HTS power conditioners, do they work? There was an article in Stereophile or their sister mag. At least a couple of years ago. pretty positive. I have a monster 500 and three Adcoms. The most noticable improvement is . . .	3
Flea market or serious audio deals? I was 'away' for about a year, and have noticed that it is not a bargain paradise anymore. Used to be most stuff was at 50% of retail. Now it's more like 66% of retail. And a few . . .	3
Conrad Johnson wallpaper background for computer Flip Google to "images". then type in (one at a time) Conrad Johnson. And any variants you can imagine. You can choose to see image size on left near bottom.. Or even . . .	2
Harmonix component Tuning Footers I use cheap stuff. I have pile of original TipToes tall and short. Teak Wood blocks from cut up cheese boards found at Goodwill. (big in the 80's pretty rare now) Size 10 butyl . . .	2
ISO advice on equipment isolation Well, First off do YOU hear anything that you consider to be a problem? I use chemical butyl rubber bottle stoppers. size 10 between my glass shelves and the equipement feet	2
Can you "re-secure" a BDP for shipping? To protect the laser lens, insert a thin foam CD shaped, in the tray. Make certain it cannot get jammed inside though (tape it down from front of tray	2
Cleaning Matte Silver Gear Bryston I own the Bryston BP-16 and 1.5 phono and 4B-SST2 in black. I use ordinary denatured rubbing alcohol on a clean cotton cloth to remove greasy fingerprints. For dust I just use a . . .	2
of Receptables for Dedicated Circuit "What I want" yup! what YOU WANT!!! come on, do what YOU WANT.. you can do four in a gang. or even six in a gang and it is gonna be great. Tell the guy to hardwire the . . .	2
Deutsche Grammophon Beethoven Bicentennial Collect Agree, almost ANY classical music is pretty much fifty cents a record. And that set was pretty common. You could just put it up for auction here on AudiogoN and have no reserve. . . .	2
Switch box & audio integrity You can make your own out of a bunch of connectors and be "Super Audiophile approved". Buy 3 "Audioquest miniplug "Y" adaptors $10. each. Find another . . .	2
Watching Classical/Opera DVD's I have several operas on LaserDisk that I love. I have not gotten around to seriously searching for more on DVD as of yet (but I will) The positive things about DVD is you can have. . .	2
Internet Cable speeds & Power Line Speed Options If you havve any breaks in the continuity ofthe service then yeah an upgrade might be in order. If you do not get any breaks in the music, then the line you have is good enough. . . .	1
Break in on a Monster Power Conditioner The first thing is take the amp off the conditioner. Put the Pre into the conditioner's high current out. (if you have a integrated amp, you'll ahve to experiment) (I own 2 Adcom. . . .	1
Mint LP question yes it is normal	1