raymonda

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What's with the buyers these days??
I haven't had that problem. Sorry to hear that you have. 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
A friend of mine once had a Tice Power Block and it did nothing........I mean that in the best way possible. :?) 
Classe Seventy amp found in alley
Good for you. Karma is your friend. 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
I have no doubt that what you heard was a deterioration of sound quality, however, unless you actually measure the cause it could well have been some other interaction rather than current limiting. To say it was currently limiting in your applicat... 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
Oh, I thought you might have mesured it. My non messurement experience has not been the same as yours and I have been running high current demanding amps out of them. However, this is anecdotal and not empirical, since I never measured it. Althoug... 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
Joecasey....can you explain your conclusion regarding the 515. Your statement is strong but you failed to support the reason(s) why you made it. Please do so empirically. Much appreciated. 
Speakers or Amplifier
I think Al has given you great advice. Get the room correction eq and a stereo pair of subs. You will be happy. Regardless of how new your amp is I can't see it going from weak bass to deep bass. Gains made during break in are usually more within ... 
Sold in one day
I've sold many items in one day. I typically keep my stuff in good condition, ask the lower side of the going rate and it moves. 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
I use all of the above with fine results.I use the Adcoms, 1 each, for my mono block amps and plug them directly into the wall outlet. I use the Monster for digital equipment. I use a Furman for my analog equipment. All sound good to me. The reaso... 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
Tommy Bolin "Private Eyes". this is the best of Tommy's limited solo out put and is just fantastic both composition wise and sound.This is guitar driven, jam, straight a head rock and roll. Too soon gone. If this was the direction he was headed mo... 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Life is too long to settle on one....that being said....one needs a great tube amp, Class A SS and massive SS amp. Pick your favorite manufacturer....there are many good one's to choose from. 
Best High End Audio Manufacturer???
MSB...Rogue....Sutherland.....for their personal and exceptional customer service. Oh, and they make damn good products. 
the most underrated 33 1/3 in history?
Some of his most honestly written material....with a big of an autobiographical slant. The movie....although good story line suffers from marginal acting. The album....on the other hand is stellar on all levels. 
Barnes & Noble and vinyl LP's
Ithaca and Binghamton B&N's turn over their lps at a reasonable rate. 
Ring Clamps. What do you think?
Ding....ding...I think you got it when you indicated that it was the platter and not the ring.