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April 23, 2024, 11:02 AM
Thread: Cable Discussion
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Re: Cable Discussion
The obvious next question... did the sinus surgery have any impact on your hearing acuity/listening enjoyment? If beneficial, that could be the ultimate audiophile "tweak" for us aging audiophile...
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April 23, 2024, 09:15 AM
Thread: Cable Discussion
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Re: Cable Discussion
As a retired Anesthesiologist, I'd say you were having a classic episode of Postoperative Delirium. It's more common in the elderly (just sayin' :D). Your subconscious, apparently, has some...
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January 9, 2023, 09:01 AM
Thread: A Friends DIY For Me
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Re: A Friends DIY For Me
Wow! What an undertaking! Looking forward to hearing your amps/setup as well as Phil's latest speaker project sometime down the road.
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December 29, 2022, 07:50 PM
Thread: Florida Audio Expo 2023
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Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023
FYI, for any classical music fans attending, the Florida Orchestra has a concert Fri, Jan 17, in Tampa featuring Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, with pianist Joyce Yang......
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September 26, 2022, 01:21 PM
Thread: Ian
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Getting ready to batten down the hatches! Fortunately, I'm not in a flood zone, and the 20A outlet in my family/listening room is on the generator circuit. My fear though, is my wife will want to...
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July 5, 2022, 01:21 PM
Thread: Audiophiles
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Re: Audiophiles
Brad, you should, at least, have put the crib in the "sweet spot" and played Brahms Lullaby!
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July 5, 2022, 01:13 PM
Thread: Audiophiles
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Hah, once they're 2 yrs old, and poking and prodding everything, you'll need to padlock that room!
Our 20 month old grandson was here for the holiday weekend. To play it safe, I moved my ML... -
June 11, 2022, 10:33 AM
Thread: The end is near
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Re: The end is near
I wonder how hard it is to assemble! :D
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March 30, 2022, 12:14 PM
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Re: Small self-powered desktop monitor speakers?
I use the Vanatoo Transparent Zero's with my office setup (Thinkpad laptop). I just click the "Speakers" icon (pinned to my Windows taskbar), to toggle between the laptop speakers or the Vanatoo's,...
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March 16, 2022, 02:02 PM
Thread: Concerns over tube supply?
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Re: Concerns over tube supply?
Looks like the Russian tube blockade has been resolved, to some extent, but with huge price increases coming ... Tung-Sol 5881 Power Tube | 5881 TUNGSOL | Electro-Harmonix
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March 15, 2022, 08:49 AM
Thread: Concerns over tube supply?
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Concerns over tube supply?
Mike, and others, who use and sell tubed gear, how are you reacting to the news that Russia has blocked all tube exports? Are there adequate Chinese versions to fill the void?
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February 17, 2022, 10:35 AM
Thread: Sound United Aquired
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Re: Sound United Aquired
:disbelief: Perhaps they'll offer new receivers with built-in pulse oximeters! If so, we'll finally have objective measurements (oxygen saturation and heart rate) to track our listening enjoyment.
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June 7, 2021, 01:14 PM
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Re: How Force Cancelling Driver Technology Eliminates Cabinet Vibrations
Yes, that's why I said ML is "essentially" doing that. They are not physically coupled, but the net effect is the same.
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June 7, 2021, 11:51 AM
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Re: How Force Cancelling Driver Technology Eliminates Cabinet Vibrations
MartinLogan has (essentially) been doing that for years! First, with their "BalancedForce" subs, and now, with their latest Masterpiece line. With my ML BF210 subs, as well as my Expression 13A's,...
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February 11, 2021, 12:21 AM
Thread: I guess it is a hobby now.
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Re: I guess it is a hobby now.
Wow! Incredible workmanship Brad, as usual! However, I don't recall seeing any pics of a workshop stereo setup! :D
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November 14, 2020, 09:36 AM
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Re: Suncoast Audio on Selling Luxury Hi-Fi - SoundStage! Talks (November 2020)
Great interview! I liked how you dropped in the plug for the Florida Audio Expo! Looking forward to it's return (whenever)!
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June 27, 2020, 04:07 PM
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Re: Cool New Video From Analogue Productions On Tape Duping!
That Hugh Masekela "Hope" tape is a mere $450...
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May 7, 2020, 02:51 PM
Thread: Watch your accounts
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Re: Watch your accounts
Brad, is it possible your initial "notification" was really a "phishing" email (or text) that you (or your wife) clicked, which then took you to a "spoofed" Fifth Third Bank website, and got you to...
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April 27, 2020, 06:31 PM
Thread: turntable for beginner!
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Re: turntable for beginner!
Mikey Fremer himself just posted this (more or less rave) review of the Cambridge Audio Alva plug n' play turntable (with built-in phono preamp and bluetooth). It's a bit more expensive than the...
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April 24, 2020, 06:28 PM
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Re: Actually did something right with the stock market
For those worried about the current recession, here's an interesting graphic illustrating what typically happens after!
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April 24, 2020, 01:20 PM
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Re: Actually did something right with the stock market
The problem with TIMING the market is that you need to be right TWICE... when to get out, and, more importantly, when to get back in. The latter is harder than the former.
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April 24, 2020, 09:29 AM
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Re: Actually did something right with the stock market
Academic studies have consistently shown that "TIME" in the market beats "TIMING" the market. Time will tell if your strategy really paid off. Good luck!
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March 10, 2020, 02:29 PM
Thread: Axpona moves to August
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Re: Axpona moves to August
As one of the show volunteers manning the registration table, I can attest there were LOTS of "snowbird" attendees, including many from the Northeast, Canada, and elsewhere! Some specifically...
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February 17, 2020, 11:47 AM
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Re: Florida Audio Expo - Pictures and Comments
While volunteering at the registration desk, a middle-aged woman who attended with her husband proudly proudly proclaimed that she had her OWN two channel system comprised of tube gear, turntable,...
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February 10, 2020, 07:17 PM
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Re: Florida Audio Expo - Pictures and Comments
AJ/Soundfield deserves an award for the most honest marketing!
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