toolbox149
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| IRS fair valuation question abnerjack Thanks for the info. It was a big help. I was hoping I wouldn’t have to declare the entire sales amount Was it as profit - hoping for some obscure rule of thumb, or someway to estimate a generic purchase price. Unfortunately, I don... | |
| IRS fair valuation question Hmmmmm, maybe. Although the last time I had to contact the IRS I was on hold for over 2 hours. I was kinda hoping somebody with experience would respond. It would save a lot of time. Not to mention the IRS doesn't stand behind their advice. | |
| IRS fair valuation question I can just use the MSRP as the basis for my initial cost? Seems like the IRS wouldn’t accept that. That, plus the fact that many of my purchases were of used items. What will the IRS accept to establish a initial purchase price? I’m just looki... | |
| An audio component you just can't let go I have a few pieces in my system that qualify, except (as you specify in your post), I haven’t replaced them or removed them from my system. Occasionally I take them in to have some of the internals upgraded or repaired, but they will always be a... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Hey, thanks Slaw. Annie is one of my favorites, so I looked this up and bought a copy. Again,, Thanks, | |
| Bryston BP-17 cubed or Benchmrk LA4 Preamp Keven, I had the same experience with a Pass XP-12. I was so happy that I didn’t sell my Bryston BP-26. That’s the second time I’ve replaced a Bryston piece with another highly regarded replacement, only to put the Bryston back in my system. T... | |
| My stereo Congratulations on your membership in the Forever Club. I’ve been in the Forever Club for a year and a half now. It’s great feeling to be able to dust yourself off, sit back and enjoy the music; with the realization that you’ve jumped off the upgr... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling So Granny, I’ve only incorporated Steve’s double helix method in my IC wiring, not in my speaker wires. How do you/would you use the Jupiter wires in your speaker wiring? No tubes? Strip them and put them in tubes? Thanks, Tim | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Sorry Tecknik. I’ve built about 20 pair of ICs using the double helix method. The first 4 used PFTE tubing. All subsequent tubing was vinyl. Having performed some very serious evaluations, my opinion is there is absolutely no difference in sound q... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling For anybody looking for heat shrink tubing or expandable sleaving, try: https://www.mcmaster.com/products/electrical-lighting/ Also, I bought all of my clear tubing from: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/vinyltubing.php Search... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling Thanks Mitch. Did you use the 5N Silver wire with the cotton insulation? That was the only silver wire they offer in 18awg and 20awg. I have always bought bare, solid wire for the signal wires in all of my projects. I’m not sure what is the best... | |
| Duelund conversion to DIY Helix Geometry Cabling As of today, where are the better places to buy high quality solid silver wire? I”m familiar with Parts Connexion and Tempo Electric. Any others? Anybody buy the silver wire from Tempo? They advertise a 99.99% pure silver wire. Thanks, Tim | |
| How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound? For me: A balmy, early summer’s eve, My favorite chair on the back deck, A Sony Walkman CD player (used) - about $20, A pair of 30 yr. old Bose headphones - $100 (back in 1990), A six-pack of beer - about $8 including tax | |
| Qualities Of An End-game System “End game is when you no longer feel the need to upgrade.” +1. With a dozen words you managed to drill to the very core. Congrats! | |
| Transport Recommendations If anyone seriously wants to buy an excellent, used Jay’s CDT2 MK3 I know where you can probably get a nice deal. It used to be my CDT2 MK3 but I sold it last Oct/Nov and purchased a new CDT3 MK3. It started as CDT2 MK2. After a year I purchas... |