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Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years
In many cases the dealer network is self selected, The usual rep is worse than useless. Sometimes you simply have to go around them entirly. In one case I wanted to handle a product but since his dealer buddy did not want it he wouldn't sell it to... 
Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years
I use to talk to Harry fairly often and he was always helpful. All of us are getting older. Some a LOT older! I met them at about the first Audio show they attended. The old Chicago CES I think. I can remember installing one of the caps you mentio... 
Something just isn't there
In other words none of us can hear what you hear so we are just making gusses. 
Something just isn't there
Yesterday upon the stair, I met a man who was not thereHe was not there again todayhow I wish that man would go away! 
Best Sounding Passive Preamp
If you want the Very Best the Townsend Alagri is the one to get. One of the best products OF ANY KIND that HIFI Critic has every tested. In another price range altogether. Yes I have one and use it with my CJ 350 or Gamut 200. WHAT EVER you are us... 
Douk Audio. Any experience with any of their products?
Any experence with their passive pre? 
Southern Indiana/southern Illinois
Phone now 812-494-2403 Stan Wallen 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
damn thing is so heavy I couldn't lift it up to the top shelf". But the bass is good! 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
"damn thing is so heavy I couldn't lift it up to the top shelf". But the bass is good! 
Interconnects, some have directional indicators, why?
Ask Pierre S. He spend hours arranging the orientation of his cables. It may as I have forgotten how it sounded like by the time he gets through. Just kidding Pierre 
What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp
The allegri scores 230 on their system VS the audio research 5s 225. The highest old AR was 30 
What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp
The alagri scores 230 on their system VS the audio reserch 5s 225. The higest old AR was 30 
What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp
I use the Townsend Alegri passive,It the best pre that I have heard and beats both Tubes and SS on purity of sound and lack of color. I use it with my Conrad Johnson 350 or Gamut 200 snd works well with plenty of gain on either. Was rated as one o... 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
All isolation devices, not Star Sound products 
Do equipment stands have an impact on electronics?
I also have a Star Sound rack. Also several of their cones. Very rigid and heavy! All of them sound different. The MIG supports work very well.