listener57

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Advice on stand mount speakers
An excellent speaker choice in the used category would be the Platinum Audio Solo or Platinum Audio Duo.Priced ridiculously low as the brand name long gone.These are among the speakers that passed through my systems, and in hindsight are clearly a... 
Auricle Audio Design / Joe Mazzaglia
Robertsong,The simplest way to try reaching Joe might be through the restored Audiogon member contact system.User name on Audiogon is: Joemazzaglia 
Speaker cable ... probably not Yamamura, or?
Realitycables.commoderately priced, full range, amazingly clear, detailed sound, without a hint of harshness.Excellent illusion of an in-the-room performance.If you like listening to the human voice or acoustic instruments then it is easiest to im... 
does anyone service the old GRF of the mid 1960's
Carl ofClassicloudspeakerservices.comright here in Connecticut should be able to help you.Also, talk to Carl about the Connecticut Audio Society which often meets in Westport (including this August), and should give you an audio buddy system secon... 
Practicality of footers to isolate turntables.
Another vote for brass Bearpaws from edensoundaudio.com A call to Dan will get you a discussion personalized to your needs that would also include his other more unique variations on the "footer" theme. 
Best inwall speaker 4000$ pair
Solusaudio.com Architectural "Diamond Reference" Series DR-ir8by Philip R. Clements 1-602-437-4445is the In-Wall/Ceiling successorto the quite wonderful and long enjoyed floor-standing Clements RT-7.Clements is a fine speaker designer whose only a... 
ARONOV LS-9100 ..How realible is this tube amp ?
I concur that the Aronov LS-960I integrated is quite a superior (but generally unrecognized) tube star. An outstanding bargain at its used price.To my ears there has been a natural sound quality from top to bottom, always with an ear pleasing cont... 
Suggestions for a tube integrated under $3000
A real bargain would be the Aronov LS-960I if well maintained, and about $1200 pre-owned.It has a most natural, musical character, together with the best ability to optimize bass accuracy and extension anywhere near this price range. 
Which components are "stupid good"?
The very well thought out and beautifully machined titanium counterweight for all the Rega tonearms available from Kerry Audio Design. Makes Rega RB-300 even "more stupid good."And that ain't bad!Also, I second the classic JVC XL-Z1050TN CD player... 
Auricle Audio Design or Atlas Opus digital coax??
From your original 4-26-11 post,did you follow your plan to use the Auricle Audio Design Encore Signature Digital IC unlabeled "sending end" for connecting the MHZS transport (source) to the serial numbered "receiving end" of IC inserted into the ... 
when do you replace capacitors?
Elizabeth,Thank you for your reply. Seeing your name on a posting here on Audiogon is cause enough to check out the words of wisdom and experienced opinion to be discovered. 
when do you replace capacitors?
Elizabeth,Does a stored or "retired" component experience aging of the capacitors and resistors at the same rate of speed as a component actually being used over the years? 
Auricle Audio Design or Atlas Opus digital coax??
The system I listen to the most for CD is antique, but effective.CD Source is JVC XL-Z1050 upgraded by an engineer for use as transport. Machina Dynamica "Code Turquoise" Green CD tray covering. Bedini Ultra De-Magnetizer spin for CD before playin... 
Auricle Audio Design or Atlas Opus digital coax??
When the Auricle Audio Design is initially inserted into your system you will notice how much more musical information is already present in each CD, only you didn't hear it all before. This comes along with the "PRAT" that gives a more lifelike d... 
Auricle Audio Design or Atlas Opus digital coax??
Rcduck7,Although I do wish more than one of Joe's satisfied customers would comment, let me be a "one man band" stating that outstanding "timing and rhythm" or the overused reviewer abbreviation "PRAT" ( ?pace, rhythm, attack, timing) is certainly...