kenmason

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My list of tweaks and the verdict
Total approximate cost of the above mentioned tweaks? 
Speakers that sound great in terrible rooms
The entire premise of this thread and its responses exhibits the snarky, esoteric attitude of too many audiophiles. The solution is to enjoy the music where it happens. I daresay that there is more music happening on streets, in bars, around campf... 
All the brands I don't like...
Will this equipment include hearing aids? Just asking. 
speaker placement
Well.... audio enthusiasts seem to thrive splendidly on the very work you mention. I asked this question because my knowledge is limited and I had a customer request some very pricey custom stands. I didn't want him to spend a lot of money putting... 
Can you put a Krell in an apartment?
Standard 12ga wire will carry 20amps with no problem if the amp is the only appliance on that particular circuit. If you dedicate one breaker to the amp, the wiring in the apartment should carry the load without heat build-up. Standard constructio... 
What is wrong here.. on Audiogon?
Burlwood, wow! 
Advice on Krell amplifier
I personally don't understand the use of burl wood to (match?) grass cloth wallpaper. I personally would have recommended bamboo. However, what do I know? I have only designed and built custom furniture for 40 years. I expect only a very few will ... 
corner speakers
Check out some vintage Allison 3 speakers. They are designed for corner placement, very clean sounding, and, if you like them enough, expandable by inverting a second pair against the ceiling with no space infringement to the room.. I forgot to me... 
Do posters intend to hurt the feelings of other members?
Amen geoffkait. 
I Think We Can All Agree...
Is this thread an oxymoron or what? One group of excess consumers questioning another! Only in America! 
Talk but not walk?
I prefer the cat analogy. I love cats. If I visit you, and you have a cat, I will love your cat, but my cat is the BEST cat.......no matter what you say. 
newbie seeks advice
When I see the move by many audiophiles back to vinyl, and the prices that high end vintage equipment is bringing on many venues, I wonder just how inferior older equipment and older technology really is. I recently passed on a good deal for a Mci...