genesis168

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Digital Audio Cables: Wire or Optical
To add to Sean's explaination, toslink is an excellent connection in THEORY. Problem exist on the receiving end of the DAC whre the optical receiver cannot cope with the bandwith and speed of the optical transmitter on the transport end causing a ... 
Trigger Happy Negative Feedback
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New stuff from spain selling at less then used
Hmmmm Mark Levinson 336 45 lbs and comes with BOX, Manual AND remote. I didn't know it came with a remote. 
Would you like to know about Dunlavy mods?
Ehider, where can I get these zobel networks or at least do some research on them? ThanksAlso, many thanks to Theaudiotweak for the update on mods on DAL loudspeakers!Regards,genesis168 
Would you like to know about Dunlavy mods?
Thanks Aaron, I will try to pry open the speakers and also try getting the brass hardware. Thanks again. 
Would you like to know about Dunlavy mods?
Dan, please excuse my ignorance....why does the non ferrous hardware make a difference to the sound? Where can I get the brass screws and other hardware?Secondly, I tried to open the back of the speaker but the panel was stuck firmly even though t... 
TUNERS..anyone?
I have used most of todays tuners inc the Magnum Dynalab Etude, Fanfare and guess what? Best I have come across is the old Mcintosh MR71. Usually, they are expensive but you might score one at a good price.If the Mac is too expensive for you, the ... 
Oracle Delphi Acrylic mat - Madrigal cartridge?
Oracle Acrylic mat can be bought directly from Oracle or from a local dealer. Cost is around $100 
Oracle Delphi Acrylic mat - Madrigal cartridge?
Big "M". Yes, it is a Madrigal Carnegie One cartridge. This cartridge was not cheap those days.....1988-1990. I have owned on of them and did not like the sound.Cost of the cartridge was US$690 in 1988 and recommended tracking force is 1.7 grams. ... 
How can I ship to Canada so Buyer pays no Duty?
Stuff made in USA and Canada are duty free. Smaller stuff ship via mail to avoid duties and brokerage. Larger items, make sure you fill NAFTA form so that you can get duty exemption.UPS is a ripoff artist as they charge too much brokerage. 
Audio Note AN-L Speaker Cable
Hi, the AN-L you have retails for US$19/ft. Yes, indeed, all Audio note cables are good sounding cables. The AN-L is a 6n copper Litz cable and also shielded.This is the top of the line copper cable from them. After this, you will have to go silve... 
Spica's TC 50 vs. Sound Dynamic RT 3's
I once had a pair of TC-50's and absolutely loved them until my wife decided to get a cat as a pet. My cat destroyed the speaker by clawing onto the felt and sleeping on the sloping front (I hope you guys can picture it). Grill was destroyed too a... 
Original Packaging, you gotta have it.
An amp like the Defy 7 should have been triple boxed with the tubes removed packed saperately. I am involved in the shipping industry and boxes should be packed TIGHT with foam AND bubble wrap around the component then boxed again with styrofoam l... 
Hall of Shame
Transparent cables. Over priced and bad sounding. MIT comes a close second! 
Hall of Shame
I second Lorne. Setup was amazing. I was there