roxy54

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the one that got away - how do you handle grief?
I'm glad thAt you said queen of all Celestions, because I've owned a few, and the king was the Celestion Kingstons, which I also owned. I'm surprised that you haven't found the 600 si  in 10 years. I don't think they're that rare.   
Floor spikes for speakers?
OP, Any high quality isolation puck will be a big improvement over nothing, but don't bother with cheap steel spikes.  
I asked ChatGPT about me and my posts...
The chatgpt seemed to summarize your contributions pretty well, but I would add that you generally seem to look down (subtly) on store bought loudspeakers because you prefer to build your own.  
why do expensive amplifiers produce a better soundstage
@toddalin  I'm almost sorry I asked. I'm well aware of who Ethel merman was, but it would have been more interesting to know what your speakers were composed of.  
why do expensive amplifiers produce a better soundstage
@toddalin  What are Merman speakers? I never heard of them.  
Granite enclosure
This forum isn't the place for pitching sales.  
Granite enclosure
In other words, very expensive.  
Shangling Issues
I've heard about problems with their gear going back many years now.  
Forget cables as snakeoil. There's a new snake King in town.
Words that come out of any person's mouth do not change reality. They're just words.  
Shangling Issues
Thanks @tooblue . I'm well, and busy with a project for Christmas. That said, I've really been less interested in audiogon for the last 6 months or so. It's kind of strange and coincidental, but at the same time as my interest has wanted, several ... 
Shangling Issues
I guess you're talking about Shanling.  
Stereophile review of the $30,000 tekton speakers
@deep_333  +1  
Sorry this is a Shipping "Rant"
It is ironic, isn't it? Now that the Internet has given us access to used gear all over the country, we find that either the seller doesn't want to ship it, or we can't afford the cost of shipping. Five weeks ago I spent $1100.00 to have a set of ... 
Review: Mad Scientist White Magic Interconnects
When the title of the thread says "review", I expect one.  
Review: Mad Scientist White Magic Interconnects
Where's the review? Ridiculous.