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Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
sorry about the double post. If somebody knows how to remove one of them, let me know we’re doing it for me please, thank you  
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
don’t be afraid of stores that also do home theater. Some of the finer two channel stores also provide home theater service. probably part of the formula that has allowed them to survive.  
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
don’t be afraid of stores that also do home theater. Some of the finer two channel stores also provide home theater service. probably part of the formula that has allowed them to survive.  
Nowhere to hear speakers and amps anymore!
When I was in college (late 70's) tiny State College, PA had seven audio stores. I believe that they are all gone now. I am fortunate enough that the Philadelphia area still has some terrific venues! M¥ longtime favorite, Quest For Sound in Bensal... 
Most recent speaker you audited in room and returned? Why did you return it?
I have had more than a few pair sound good in the showroom, that left my house after a short stay. Most were not returned. They were sold to friends or on sites like this. Some sounded good in one or more of my systems, but I could not make them w... 
Are you on or off? What say you?
On! It always comes back!  
Is There Just One Single Album That Does It For You, Completely? Just One.
So many of the previously mentioned albums and artists would be on my list! AJA & Abraxas (both might be a little too short) would certainly be finalists. Did anyone mention "Hotel California"? If I had to choose just one album, it would proba... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
The oldest speakers that I have owned are 1972 vintage Large Advents. I agree with the previous post except that the “custom” real wood veneer cabinets were not too bad looking. I have owned many pair since the mid 70’s and still find them to be q... 
All Pre 1970 Vintage speakers suck! Prove me wrong
The oldest speakers that I have owned are 1972 vintage Large Advents. I agree with the previous post except that the “custom” real wood veneer cabinets were not too bad looking. I have owned many pair since the mid 70’s and still find them to be q... 
Best Full-Function Preamplifier
I have previously owned the Macintosh C-2300 and C-50. both had excellent phono preamplifiers. They accommodated both moving magnet and moving coil cartridges. Loading could be adjusted from the listening position with the remote. The 2300 did not... 
I am streaming , how can I play music when provider goes down.
that is one of the reasons I have kept my legacy sources(turntables, CD, players, and even iPod docks). That is also why I have kept my albums and CDs.  
MM Phono Stages With Greater Than 40 dB of Gain?
I also use the wonderful parasound JC3 JR. If you want to have a bit of fun, you can pick up a Fossi audio tube based phono preamplifier for around $50 on eBay. It has a selectable gain switch. I believe the top game is 45 db. The thing sounds sur... 
What was your first record?
while I had purchased many 45s, as a young child, I don’t really count them. My first two LPs were bought on the same day when I was about 13 years old. I purchased Santana Abraxas and the Beatles hard days night at a little record store in my gre... 
Tube Preamp: How many tubes does it take to .................
I have had many tube preamplifiers over the years. Ranging from only two tubes to many! The best that I have heard in my home, across multiple systems is the entry level Backert labs Rhumba 1.3. It uses only two tubes. It excels at detail, soundst... 
Used PS Audio Items
I have had zero problems with my BHK 250 amplifier that was purchased new and matching By HK preamplifier. I am the second owner of the preamplifier. I have never had to contact their customer service department, however, I am very pleased with th...