rwwear

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Preamp - what's the purpose?
If you only have one source, no preamp is okay. As long as the source or amp has a volume control it will work. But some prefer the dynamics and/or coloration a preamp adds.  
Paypal drastic changes
Canada would never seize your bank account.  
Paypal drastic changes
luynes, The US is a republic and there is no democracy when the government owns everything.  
Preamp - what's the purpose?
Viridian, is your sound system outside?  
Paypal drastic changes
Not true invalid. The IRS targets the poor 5 times more than the rich.  
Cd recorder continuation
Deadhead. This post is from 2008.  
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Opinions about Daniel Hertz
You should expect opinions on discussion forums.  
Is toeing speakers a bad idea?
I did.  
Opinions about Daniel Hertz
Great CDC! One thing you have to question is why M. Levinson starts so many companies and sells them off after they become successful. And if the same thing will happen with the new one.    
Is toeing speakers a bad idea?
Sometimes it helps to spread speakers further apart to increase soundstage when toeing in. But it may diminish height.  
Ripping CDs
You must have some kind of computer to be on Audiogon? I use JRiver. It’s great and inexpensive. Also don’t get artwork from Discogs. It’s crappy and too small. Get it from Album Art Exchange. I’ve uploaded over 3000 images there myself and there... 
Velodyne is...
Why do you use the term seizing in reference to Velodyne Celtic?  
McIntosh is now inside a Jeep luxury car.
I can't say much about modern McIntosh quality. I haven't heard any in quite awhile. I do own older gear from the 70's. But they do seem to go overboard with meters and lighting. Their turntables even have lighted platters and meters.    
Is toeing speakers a bad idea?
Some speakers need it like the Charios I still have but don't use. They sounded best with the speakers converging just in front of the listening position and far apart. The owner's manual even showed that configuration. My current JBLs sound great...