Okay Ladies

I'm one of those who believe " considerations" for gender/ age/or whatever /are inappropriate here.As in a good system for a ---? I understand this hobby is dominated by men /but it's not like the women in sports or buisness thing.You can buy whatever you want. No dealer says: Sorry no Spectral for---.I know no dealer who would refuse your $$$."Chez- Chez La Fem" seems to be the order here.Degrees of knowledge in this hobby are earned.However, much of someone's knowledge has an opinion attached to it. Opinions, advice, or recomendations taken,should be taken and tempered with your "value-system".We don't all hear the same,nor do we value the same sonics.The world is, what it is. Women timid about posting might use a generic user name; That way we can shoot it down,or praise it on content alone.

Well to that Avguy, I say. I don't know what to say. Hell don't be timid Ladies. I've gone into av stores and talk to guys who been in the business forever and I have listened to the equip they say is great. One of the AV guys in the store said he just bought a pair of Avantgrad, the same setup he had in the store. This guy is about 50 and has been doing this his whole life. My point is that I think the Avanteguad really suck. No offense, but very disappointing to me. Well my other point is its like avguy says its all about what ya like. So don't be shy ladies, you can come out and play. Some of us do play okay in the sandbox.

Sabrina: My wife, who was a model in the 70's and also lived in London (have you ever been there?) thoroughly enjoyed reading your post and it did bring back some fond memories. She is not an audiophile but I do suspect that you both may have a lot in commom. There is one thing though, that she is curious about but too embarrassed to ask so I will ask for her. "Which way do you wear it when you are dancing around in your underwear?"

One thing I do notice about female audiophiles is the lack of antagonism regarding equipment. There doesn't seem to be the "your stuff sucks because I say so, and mine is bigger and better" attitude that the rest of us have from time to time (yes, myself included). Nice...

Suzy, you and I have very similiar taste. I have the IVa's with the SCD-1. I owned the Plinius SA-100MKIII prior to a small fire, inside the amp! NOT THE AMPS FAULT, so please nobody jump down my back. I use an Aloia amp now, very similiar in sound. My question is regarding pre-amps. I presently own a Kora pre and have been concerned about some problems Kora may be having. I love the pre-amp, but again find the concern has got me looking around. O.K. I'll get to the question already, just calm down! Did you try other pre-amps, if so what, and why did you choose this one. Given you knowledge are there others you would concider if you were to replace this one.
Am I still on topic with "Okay Ladies"? Is it O.K. that I'm not stumbling around Sabrina, or should I take this to a private e-mail? Negitive vote = take it off forum, possitive it's O.K. to treat women like human souls. Thank-you for your reply Suzy. J.D.