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Like the new look to audiogon ?
One of the ways search doesn't work as before is with standard initials - ie BAT, B&W (even though if you enter Bowers & Wilkins the brand shows up as 'B&W (Bowers & Wilkins)'.I used to be able to double click in the search box and... 
Like the new look to audiogon ?
I have a Simaudio LP 5.3 for sale on here.  If I type Simaudio in search and hit enter it doesn't even show up in the listings.  I have to type 'Simaudio' and then select Simaudio under 'Brand' for it show up.  I wonder how it works for more popul... 
Like the new look to audiogon ?
They need to find out how many sales are to new members and how many are to long time members.  If the vast majority are to long time members they shouldn't be making major changes.The changes they made don't help me find something.  'Featured lis... 
Can anyone tell what model Melos this amp is?
Melos made that amp as stereo and as foca said as mono blocks.  It was a 200 as stereo and 400 as mono blocks (also as 400 Gold).I also had a pair that I bought from Chesky Records back in the early 90's.  I had mine upgraded by an ex-employee in ... 
Best Options In A Balanced Preamp Under $1500.00?
Cary SLP 03, one used on the Gon for $1300. Great Cary sound, one set of XLR inputs and one set XLR output. 
i hear sim audio amps are unreliable
Not my experience. I have a Simaudio W-5 amp that I bought used that was 10 yrs old. I have had it close to 2 years and keep it turned on (per factory). Not one problem Was driving Dali Mentor 8's and now SoundLabs M-1's. The original owner of Sou... 
The issue of lowballing... What does that mean?
Exactly MrTennis. That's why the have a 'counter offer' button.I did not read the entire thread but:If somebody uses 'Make Offer' option - they are asking for an offer less than what they are asking. If it's too low for you, ignore it and let it e... 
Why do intelligent people deny audio differences?
I started in this 'hobby' some 40 yrs ago in college and early on I had a conversation that has shaped my thinking on the differences in the sound from a system. The conversation was with a roommate from a couple of yrs earlier and he told me how ...