oscar44

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Picture worth a penny LOL!!!!
It's a feeture  
How long do speakers last?
Insanely good  price and they sound fantastic? -- I can see why your are worried.  
Opportunity to buy Demo Magico M2?
As this level of price, no matter the discount, you should be knocked out by the improvement. If not, don't let the 'savings' influence you.    
What do $2500 speaker cables sound like?
Just thinking aloud here but if spending more on cables is sufficient to make a buyer believe their system sounds better,  then the secret of improving our systems is revealed. Wish it were that simple. More seriously, invest in some samples from ... 
When does one know it's time to upgrade?
A. When you spend time reading posts on Audiogon. 
Sending a 110 lb amp to the manufacturer for cleaning/calibration. Good idea? How to ship?
Feel your pain kingbr. A 110lb amp? If it's working fine, I'd be more than happy to do nothing but glow in the joy in knowing I'd bought a fine component that the company tells me is still supported. As I age, small components just seem so much mo... 
Looking for my "last" CD transport
I can’t guarantee what you’ll hear from any transport but sadly, I’ve found that there are sonic differences when I listen to those in my home connected to the same DAC. My favorite is an older PS Audio PWT, which I don’t think they sell anymore b... 
What do you sit on?
Stillpoints and a board 
Origin Live company support
Origin L delivered  the worst experience of my audio life when I needed help with a brand new tonearm. The dealer (who was really a manufacturer who packaged new OL arms with his tables)  might have done more but OL were impossible to deal with an... 
SME is leaving the OEM and aftermarket/retail tonearm business.
Tend to disagree with some on the SMEs. I've owned the IV and the V and found them to be excellent. They exude a quality and precision that makes them a joy to set up and use, and I had great experiences with many cartridges on them over the years... 
Buyer is claiming damage that was done by him!
Certainly feel OP's pain here and believe he is being generous in his responses to buyer.  Had similar on a deal on another forum which left a sour taste. My experience with Paypal is that they side with buyer everytime there's a report of item 'd... 
How many audiophiles do you need to change a lightbulb?
Do you really think changing the bulb makes any difference given all the wire between it and the power grid from your local utility? 
How to pre clean a very dirty LP before Ultrasound Machine?
Get a new, fine-bristle paint brush and some organic dishwasher soap. Suds it up in a bowl with a bit of tap water and run the brush a couple of sweeps around each side. Rinse (yes, even under the tap, carefully, or with distilled if you must), le... 
How Harmonic Technology has fallen.........
I remember talking to the old owner (Jim Wang?) a few years back when I bought an HDMI cable from him. Pleasant and helpful process, liked their products and have a few. He would explain his thinking on the cables and their design compared to othe... 
So how many people jumped on the PS Audio Black Friday Sale For The BHK Amps And Pre Amp?
Agree on the general positive vibe about dealing with PS Audio - always have had good dealings as a customer.  The sale seems to be presented as a temporary discount but you can often find new PS Audio amps on Amazon for heavily discounted prices ...