jdlepera

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2-ch tube + 3 ch solid amp? Is this folly?
I would suggest for the Tube Amp The Music Reference RM-200 as it is a Hybred design,very fast.112 watts RMS per chan.[ramlabs.com]Sounds wonderous for 2 chan.Music and HT in my system.For awhile I used this Amp with SS on 3 channels and it matche... 
What companies have gone above and beyond?
Parasound !!Fixed A/V Receiver shipping damage promptly that they knew I bought used.No questions ask.They paid for return shipping also.Great!! 
Greatest American Rock and Role Bands of ALL Time
Americans may have started Rock and Role but The Englishmen are continuing to finish it !Slim pick'ins in the USA. 
What are the 5 most overrated rock albums?
Sgt Peppers Overrated!!One of The most influential Rock/Pop albums of all time.In Music and our culture.Opened the door for Psych,Prog,Pop,art rock and on and on and it still is.The Beatles blew EVERYONE Away with this one.A Historic LP!Read your ... 
BC Recommends-Grace by Jeff Buckley
Great Heads up on this album for people not aware of it.This album is close to a Masterpiece in my opinion.Its easily in my top 100.I use if often as a reference cd.Ben,Rich said it was an interesting 1st choice.Where in your post did you say that... 
Any experience with Rick Schultz SACD mods?
I agree with the above posters.He talked me out of one of his DAC's.Straight up guy and am waiting for when he is ready to start modding DVD Players.He's the kind of guy you want to do business with. 
Smallest tube system for bed room
Music Reference RM-10 Tube Amp has a small footprint and sounds wonderfull.Used in $700 range. 
What's your favorite album cover art ?
Most Progressive Rock albums from the late 60's and early 70's and even now.Art and Prog music went together.Yes,King Crimson,ELP,Ange,Eloy,Anglagard[90's]King Crimson Lovers Anglagard is the bomb!!],Nectar,many Italian Bands and on and on.Not to ... 
DVD Regions - Any Workaround?
Search "region free"under home audio dvd players on E Bay for a player.Cheap!Click descriptions also. 
The Big Boys vs. the Little Guys
Roll your own upgrades sound in any system or live venue.My .02 cents and worth every penny! 
PayPal may be in trouble......
Paypal is very useful for online purchases,almost a necessity if you are buying and selling very much.It's a pain to send a MO for small purchases and very slow[snail mail].I prefer Paypal or Billpoint.Faster!Paypal takes funds from your Paypal ba... 
PayPal may be in trouble......
Mastercard is shooting itself in the foot!Dumb suits again.If you are buying and selling frequently on E Bay or here on the gon and not with Paypal or accepting Credit cards you aren't in the game and missing out on sales.Cards offer some protecti... 
What group do you wish would be remastered?
Moodys have been remastered recently.Also available on MFSL Gold discs. 
Why SACD,DVD-A are already DEAD
Good Post Bufus!Which player did you get?Sacd owners buy more and they will release more.SACD's sound as good as MFSL Gold cd's[cheaper too] and sound better so far to me.I'm happy with my $200 Sony SACD/DVD player.When more titles are released I ... 
Problems with Parasound AVC 1800
Ship it.Its under warranty and they pay for return shipping.I bought mine used here and during shipping solder broke loose from Toridial transformer.[cracked the board].They fixed problem and upgraded chip[without me asking].I told them I bought i...