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Tubes vs Solid State
This has me recalling one of my all time favorite posts on Audiogon. Member Viridian responds to the question of why it’s so important to some to have their tubes on display rather than protected inside:Viridian:"The phallic splendor. The blue str... 
Does it bother you?
Why do I suddenly feel like a sucker... again? 
Upgrade my amp again
Margot - One more thought. What kind of floor do you have? If speakers aren't mated to the floor properly, that can definitely contribute to bass issues which might seem to “muddy” the sound. 
Upgrade my amp again
I always appreciate your contributions Bob... they're well thought out and I’ve learned by them. 
Upgrade my amp again
"I haven’t heard his speakers”Mcanaday - Beg your pardon ma’am; I shoudn’t have assumed. 
Upgrade my amp again
Point taken Bob, and thanks for stepping in Al. I’ll be the first to admit that technically speaking, I have a lot to learn. I hear what I hear but I don’t always know why I’m hearing it. I would actually like to be wrong on this issue because I'v... 
Upgrade my amp again
Hi Bob, I’m no scientist but I have no doubt that you and Dr. Toole are correct about energizing room modes. That said, I don’t believe that’s the only element to consider when trying to choose the right size speaker for a room. I say that because... 
Am I an Audiophile?
""What's the difference between a Harley and a Hoover"???..." Isochronisn - LOL, Never heard that one before; awesome!"... I'm ashamed to admit to even you guys,(I have destroyed equipment).”Csontos - Thanks a load for reminding me - I can alrea... 
Am I an Audiophile?
Taking a page from the biker community where, regardless of what you ride, you’re a biker if and only if you put miles on your bike and it’s your primary transportation; I’d like to submit that you’re an audiophile if reproduced music is a sig... 
Upgrade my amp again
Mcanaday - My suggestion regarding the amplifier was specific to your speaker and your issues with the soft bottom end. IMO, an amplifier that has the ability to double the amperage when a speaker’s impedance halves at some frequency is desirable.... 
upgrade my amp?
I agree with you, that an amplifier upgrade is appropriate. After reading some reviews and taking a brief look at your speaker’s specs, any amplifier you choose should have a good 4 ohm rating. What that means is that if your amp delivers 40 watts... 
Best System displayed on Audiogon
Yeah, well... Mr. CuongPham is just a lucky duck that I’m too modest to display my system :-) 
What should I do
Yup... what those guys said. 
New to classical..looking for recommendations
I second Lowrider 57’s “Amazon" suggestion. It’s a terrific source that allows you to audition before buying and provides you with the option to buy new or used from a variety of customer rated sellers. Begin with a search of the "Living Stereo” c... 
Today's New York Times
Wolf - LOL. Now that I think about it, wasn’t there some sleazebag dealer in New York who used to have strippers hostessing in his joint? He used the girls in his ads too.