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limomangus

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I'm trusting FedEx/ UPS less by the day
Well I worked for the old PO loading trucks,and as a shipping Clerk for DLDalis in LIC,NY and as in the UPS claims dept....the costs are now going threw the roof and packing is smaller boxes, good luck ,in Shipping Audio equipment....I know first ... 
Every day I see another turntable recommendation...
That's why djs swear by them....I have a Technics SL1350 with  Shure 100,bought 1973 payed  $479 plus tax NYC and it still works.The end  
Every day I see another turntable recommendation...
From 1971 to now go Technics  DD turntables.....keep the rubber belts to  use on your trash bags.end of Story  
Let me explain something to you jive turkeys.
Yeah I remember when I was a kid and listening to doo woop.Then the Beatles and when I asked my grandfather what he listen to it was Al Jolson. But it's true Classical music even then was over 100 years old.  
Is there any one piece of vintage gear you most wished you owned?
 Nakamichi Dragon,I have 3 Nakamichi but not a Dragon..I do own lots of vintage stereo equipment.   
Can speakers be stored in a garage?
Yes I have and I'm on Long Island ,NY our temperature go from freezing to very hot weather..Just keep them off the ground .I have had stuff in garage, basement's and attics with out problems.  
Looking for “just good enuf” for garage man cave
Hey you can get some nice stuff...on Ebay, garage sales ,  
Check this system out!
Wow that's alot of equipment and it all looks like really good equipment.   
Paul Klipsch was right - What the world needs is a good 5 watt amplifier
I have Polk Lsim707, they say their 88db,but I have read reviews there more like 85 db....well I had a lot of amps with 200 to 250 wpc to drive them...My Chinese made Cayin A50TP MK II with 16w Triode 35 w Ultra drives them with no problems what s... 
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I will never own a $5,000 TT but I have own,2 Technics 1300,cheaper one,Nad 588,Flunance Rt85,AR xa1,Kenwood 2055,Marantz 6100 custom.  
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
At one time John Lennon had a Sony Str 6055 Receiver.   
The problem with streaming
My man you have a $4000 cart.on your TT. Then if you better not even use it ...Just Stream...  
For all you Bose 901 Haters!
 Well I owned them in the 70s bought them used 901s Series 2 for $350 and when properly set up they were excellent. I hear fatiguing No,I listened to Rock,Jazz and Classical. They always sounded Great...even with DISCO,lol.I had a Sony Str 7065 wh... 
What is it I'm failing to grasp?
Have you ever been to a jazz club down in  Mahattan ? Like the Village Gate.The place is in a basement and very quite...There have been close to 50 live recording make there.Does a recording from there sound live ,yes and no.Depending on the engin... 
Right-sizing the system / room treatment evangelist
Hey what's your complaint, shut up and just fork over your hard earned money ....I mean hey it's great vintage equipment until it breaks down and then the guy saids ,im.sorry I don't do returns....lol