grahamndodder

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Survey-What is your most used source?
XM Satellite Radio via a "SkyFi" tuner, using SilveryFirst sterling silver interconnects.It is digital and sounds quite good (especially with tubes) but not quite to CD. But the programming is beyond belief.Favorite stations (out of the 101 offere... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Two stunning, off-the-beaten-path CD's:Many fine choices above, am lucky enough to own a few dozen of them. Here are two you may have never heard of.#1, Jonathan Elias, The Prayer CycleA choral symphony in nine movements. Stunning recording. And y... 
Best Component Ever, for the money
Jolida 102b Integrated all-tube amp. $580. Hands down.Bonus: Stock EL84 (and other) tubes are now Sovteks, BTW, so you don't have to sub out the Chinese tubes anymore. 
Review: Ernie M's (Subaruguru) DIY Power cord/PCK 12 Power cord
Hey, Ernie - Little off topic, but how do you like the 707's with your 102b? Does the 91.5db get you any more volume, compared with the typical 89db speaker?I understand the mids are real sweet with the Chorus 707's. Is it true with the 102b? What... 
Anyone else running XM thru a decent 2 ch system?
I am not familiar w/ Sat/Cable radio, so I dunno. I do know that XM has about 70 music channels, most of which are programmed in house, tho.GnD 
Just received my tube integrated and i'm hooked
I have had my Jolida 102b for about 6 months now, and I am totally in love. I had no idea a ~500.00 amp could do wonders like this for my music.I am lucky enough to live about 5 minutes from Jolida's headquarters. I HIGHLY recommend the 102b as a ... 
Anyone else running XM thru a decent 2 ch system?
Links for SkyFi:Tuner and system, except for boombox:http://www.delphi.com/electronics/skyfi/Boombox:http://www.delphi.com/electronics/skyfi/FAQ:http://www.delphi.com/electronics/skyfi/skyfi_faqs/As for pricing, it is almost the exact same price e... 
Anyone else running XM thru a decent 2 ch system?
The SkyFi, by Delphi can take your XM pretty much anywhere.The basic radio costs 129.95, but needs a cradle. The home cradle is 69.96 and gets you to your stereo easily.The car cradle is 69.95 and uses a dummy cassette interface. You can go straig... 
Jolida reliability? Anyone with comments?
First, I can echo everything said thus far. Jolida is built rock solid. Over-engineered is the thought that comes to mind.I was about to buy one of their hybrids (as the 1501 RC is) and had a long talk with Mike Allen. I am lucky enough to live ab...