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Silent Subwoofers ie: Buttkicker -your thoughts?
Its very easy to use too much with the tactile devices. Used correctly , it can be effective on theatre . Its a balance between xover and output and positioning under the listening chair . You must also be careful how you isolate the rest of the s... 
Tips for a First-Time Show Attendee?
You can stay at the Marriot or the Hyatt across the street where RMAF is also having some exhibits. Both are in the Denver Tech area. I rent a car as I like to spend my evenings in downtown Denver eating and playing. Not much activity in the Tech ... 
Blu Ray or Oppo?
Aktchi, I was ready to buy ... the prices had fallen considerably and I wanted one that was as up to spec as possible. Earlier models will not play the latest DVDs without an update . I wanted to spend as little as possible before I bought a stat... 
Blu Ray or Oppo?
Just picked up a Sony 350 Blu and am quite stunned . My Runco outputs only 1080i but it is vastly superior in picture quality to my Meridian G98 dvd player... Micro detail is eye candy and it makes watching your old favorites a new experience . Im... 
Manu Katche
" I suppose that poetry books and well tailored suits might be shipped on a discriminating pallet."Im still laughing , thats good Marty... 
Manu Katche
Vinyldisc , I am so moved by these discs that I am considering flying to the upcoming show in Paris . I am glad you like him as well... Mdrummer , thanks for the comments. Appreciate the heads up on Jan Garbareck. Fellow drummer I salute you ! Spe... 
Manu Katche
A finely tailored suit , aged wine and poetry are admired by discriminating pallets . Its often the subtle nuances of speech that signal wisdom . I would imagine Mark Twain to have been soft spoken . Manus work on these 2 albums deserve study imo.... 
Best U.S.A. speakers?
Aerial Acoustics . The 20 T is an American Classic.and Yes, Im a dealer ... thought I would add that before im attacked by unohoo 
Hairdryer for Sale on Gon
I bought one recently on a whim . I was not prepared for a major improvement nor did I get one . What I did get however was a noticeable improvement in a few key areas of musical reproduction : Dimensionality , musicality and an overall sense that... 
Where are you today?
For me it was love at first bite and I have not looked back , just sideways. OTLs and tubes now front my systems after years of sssearching . OTLs bring a palpable sense of presence to ordinary recordings and good tube gear digs deeper into the so... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Manu Katche Neighborhood CDSteve Davis Trio Quality of Silence SACDSteely Dan Two Against Nature DVD AYello The Eye CDJohnny Hodges Blues a Plenty CDEiji Oue Minnesota Orchestra Bolero "Fireworks " CD 
speaker wood care
.....An area with only 6 to 7 percent moisture used as a home would require everyone in it to have a bucket tied around their neck to catch the nose bleeds and vat of moisturizer to swim in to stop from turning into lizards .. Classic , absolutely... 
Audiokinesis Speakers
Are you kidding? The speakers are winners every show! Dukes room is on most everyones short list to visit . It is always standing room only. 
Review: Cary SLP-05 vs SLP-98
Great comparison review. Not only is Cary a well built product , the company is wonderful to deal with . Dennis Had is one of the great people of audio and his company is one of a kind. Again , excellent review Joey v.DisclaimerI am not connected ... 
APL NWO-2.5T A Review of a Classic CD Player
Stereotaipei 270 hours is just about when when my 2.5T BEGAN to open up. You are at the threshold of this players capability. From 275 to 500 , I experienced a dramatic improvement across the board .