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audio stores in Albany, NY
The outfit that sells on this site fom the Albany area iseAudionet, not LLC like I said. 
audio stores in Albany, NY
LWatson,Ditto the "neighbor welcome"! You too Tireguy, I'm from E. Greenbush. I was going to mention Clarke and Mom's (with same comments), didn't know about Oasis. Slim pickings in Albany. In Pittsfield, There is a Vandersteen, Arcam, BAT and Par... 
PC/Conditioner question
The CD's sounded OK using the stock cords, one is even HDCD. This could just be the stock cord not picking up as much detail though. I have tried the cord on the CDP and the "grain" was still there. Last night one thought came to mind was use this... 
Creek 5350 "U" bars
I posted the same question not too long ago. Yes, the Tara Labs Missing Link, and Audioquest also makes one based on their Python IC. Audio Advisor sells the Audioquest. the Tara is available from Saturday Audio Exchange, 773-935-HIFI. About $35.M... 
Perfect sound forever ? Not even when new...
On two CD's that I have, I get a noise, almost like a small frog croaking. Serious. It only occurs once on each CD, same spot.Matty 
Rotel RA-1070 amp, any good?
Simon,I do not own a 1070 but I did audition one. I was impressed with the amp. Full of features, great build quality and sounded really nice. On the analytical, punchy side I would say. Great bang for the buck. I almost bought it along with the m... 
What's your profession? Age?
Financial Advisor, age 38. Your not kidding about the market not helping.Matty 
Do isolation devices really help?
PBB,Does that mean you don't leave milk and cookies out for Santa? I bet if you have kids you do.I'm 38, still believe and still do!Matty :>) 
Do isolation devices really help?
Yes! I have #2 Vibrapods under Amp and CDP and the sound is just clearer, more focused. Short story, I originally put mouse pads under the Vibrapods and while it improved the sound (versus w/out them) it was still lacking something. Clarity and de... 
ONE shot to show off your System's Stuff
Anything from Eric Clapton "Unplugged" or Natalie Merchant "Live" HDCD.Matty 
Heartsick
I say move your system to the bedroom. When she sees that you pay more attention to the system than her, maybe she will have you move it back! 
What do you think Audiogon does right? or wrong?
I love this site, I do not feel there is one better on the Net. Near perfect. One wish:I wish I could search by price level; I.E. $100-$500, $600-$1000, etc. Matty 
Is Remote Control Important?
Onhwy61/Stehno,I would not disagree with your thoughts as convenience to some level is always present (volume control, etc). I would love the George Jetson life. However, I feel it is more of an issue of opportunity cost. What is more important to... 
Is Remote Control Important?
It is a personal preference. I like one, but only for basic features; mute, play, etc. However, I am willing to sacrifice convenience for play quality. I recently did this by going from a 5 CD carousel player to a single disc. So now, instead of h... 
Looking for the right interconnect
If you like the Analysis Plus 12's, why not go with Analysis Plus IC's? The copper ovals (which I have with the 12's in my system)are great! Also, consider the synergies between the two...Matty