gfroman

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Architects and High End
I am also an Architect and have to concur with Arch2 - Show It!Half of this hobby is the acquisition and assembly of all the components.I love to gaze at my creations like a work of art in process! 
Aerial SW12 or JL Audio F113 music/surround sub
I have 2 SW12 subs that perform great for both stereo and A/V.System - Aerial 20T, Theta Citadel amps, Theta VIII pre/DAC, Theta Compli transport. 
Acoustic Dreams - Isolation Rack ?
Never did a real comparison.They are very well made, look great, and perform just as well.You see a lot at CES shows, etc.Never believed any rack was worth spending over a thousand or two, much less $5K.Even though they do improve the sound. 
Acoustic Dreams - Isolation Rack ?
I love the racks but cannot afford and refuse to pay their $5000 plus retail prices. 
Subwoofer tweaks
I have sets of the new Aurios Pro-MAX under both of my Aerial SW-12 subwoofers - they sound incredibly tighter, faster, better!(I am also a Dealer for these gems.) 
How to best isolate TT from vibration?
If you are interested, I am a distributor for the wonderful and extremely effective Aurios Pro-Max bearings.Can get you a great price off retail. 
Billy Preston Dies
Great performance when he played with George Harrison and the gang in Concert for Bangla Desh.I will miss him. 
what else-$$ ?????
2 syllable word.........Por-Sha. 
Marigo Labs Apparition 5.8
Although I sell these great cables for Marigo Labs, I have been a follower of their cables (especially digital) for many years.Ron at Marigo seems to keep improving on the best digital cable I have ever heard. Their latest 5.8 is built like a tank... 
Whatever Happened To SAE?
Shortly after I graduated college, I bought that huge rack of SAE components from my stereo buddy. It was like new condition and worlds beyond anything I could have imagined at the time. Cannot remember just how good the sound was, but I was thril... 
a question about Aurios Media Isolation Bearings
Up front disclosure - I am a dealer for Aurios bearings.The discontinued Aurios MIB-Pro's were self centering.The new model is called the Aurios Pro-MAX.Much better sonics, finish, set-up than the older bearings.I have them under many of my compon... 
cables between lamm and wilson watt puppy 7
Please note that I am a dealer for Purist Audio Design.The PAD Venustas cables are not super expensive, but are some of the finest cables available at any cost. Will hold their own against Nordost, Transparent, MIT, etc.Let me know if I can get yo... 
What power cord to use with a Theta DreadnaughtII?
The Harmonix cords are very quick and have nice bass slam.Great construction also.I have not really done a lot of comparisons. 
Marigo Labs Apparition 5.6 & 5.7
I am using the 5.7 on my Theta Gen.VIII/Compli set-up with great results.I am also a dealer for Marigo Labs.I have not done a comparison of the older models.Might chat with Ron at Marigo. 
What power cord to use with a Theta DreadnaughtII?
I am getting great results with the Harmonix Studio cords on my Theta Citadels.