andrewdoan

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Audio Apparrel
To my understand it depends on your system. Also some apparel requires as long as 300 hours to break-in. Some audiophile prefers Armani suit and VSOP while listenning to their hi-end music while others prefer all au-naturel approach to cool off th... 
Amp for Definitive Technology 7004
Adcom,Rotel, Parasound were all made in Taiwan back in the early 80s. There's not much difference in IQ either way. 
The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?
I know this is off the topic of the thread but since there are some related issues about illigal immigrants and China. I would like to add my two cents. I love the people who takes care of my yards. I don't care where they are from. They charge ha... 
The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?
Direct sales probably the only way for hi-ends company to survive. I know my post will be deleted but this is the fact: I receive 20% discount from certain hi-end retailers and they still make quite a bit profit above "dealer cost". Sorry to offen... 
The Economy.. will hi end audio mfgs lower prices?
If you are the shareholder of a public corp. you want a good rate of return of your investment. In the US, cost of materials, labor, medical insurance, workman compensation....etc... these increasing overhead expenses will decrease your net earnin... 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
I have a question for Larryx7, In country as India and I believe also in most countries in Europe, as long as your blood pressure is under 140/90, you are considered healthy. What's up with the 120/80 in the US ? Sounds like pharmarceutical compan... 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
Rich m.d, it's a pleasure to know you. Thank you for your advice. This is really a wonderful forum not only to buy or sell hi-end gear but to meet some nice people who are willing to share and help another fellow-man. 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
Larryrs7, my BP was always in the 140/88 in the PM and 135/82 in the AM. DR. told me any reading above 135 will need meds. My biggest frustration is INSOMNIA when I was on the meds ( Benicar and now Enalapril). Off the meds, my BP get worse 152/92... 
Any audiophile who is on blood pressure medication
Thank you you all for the response. At least, I know the side effects are not my imagination as my family members put it. Ras422. My first 20mg Benicar appeared to be a wonder drug. It made me moving around like Hercules but not only in the day ti... 
Manley Snapper mono blocks-Your opinions please
Mr. Tennis, thanks for the "snappy" hint. I will keep that in mind. Another thought about another audiophile in Louisiana area, Mr. Bob Reynolds may God keep you and your loved ones safe from all the perils of Gustav. 
Manley Snapper mono blocks-Your opinions please
Thank you all for some of the feed-back. Bnrlaw, I start from scratch. Zero, nada equipments. I have sold all my 2 channel SS and HT gear and go back to tube gear. I had the Rogue 99 magnum and a pair of M120 back in the 80s. If my memory serves m... 
Krell KAV400 VS Musical Fidelity A300 A 3.2 A3.5
Dave, He must have bought the 400xi used and got a defective unit. 
Audio Research SP16 annoying volume control
All I can say is the SP16L I owned came back from ARC with some modification and it did not show any improvement. As the matter of fact, it got worse that I ended up selling back to local dealer for much less than what I paid for. The SP16 has bee... 
Audio Research SP16 annoying volume control
I had the brand new SP16l for less than 2 weeks and I sold it at a big loss after ARC sent it back to me and the annoying abrupt level control did not get any better but worse. It is not the mismatch pre/amp issue. It is the flaw of the SP16 desig... 
Which multichannel amp to buy
Well, My previous set up consisted of the Parasound HCA1000As (3 amps) and the Parasound acv 2500U and all the speakers are NHT M5s and the NHT sub U2 driven by 2 NHT a1 amps. All cables are from Better Cables Silver serpents. The system was very ...