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December 18, 2022, 03:45 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
I should have said 120V standard NA voltage
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December 13, 2022, 11:58 AM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Update:
I just made a deal on a 110v Canadian model E-600 on Canuck Audio Mart for $9000 cad. Less money than I was expecting to spend. Mint unit from a top seller. Pretty excited to hear it in my... -
December 12, 2022, 11:39 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Too much money and no need for that much power with my DeVores
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December 10, 2022, 06:44 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Thank You Michael, you’ve been very helpful. Much appreciated!
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December 10, 2022, 05:50 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Nice! I had LaScala II before I switched to my current DeVore 0’96s. Is that the 509X? My local Luxman dealer has a great deal on used but never turned on 509X. 10k cad vs 14k plus tax for a brand...
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December 10, 2022, 05:18 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Yes, we have 110v just like the US.
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December 10, 2022, 05:16 PM
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Re: Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
Your reply is enough to convince me it’s a bad idea. I was just very tempted by the great pricing. In Canada we basically pay the same dollar amount for retail but our dollar is worth almost 30%...
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December 10, 2022, 03:50 PM
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Am I crazy to consider buying a 100v Accuphase off EBay?
I’m simplifying my main system. Parting with the Shindo and considering an Accuphase E-650. Local dealer tells me it’s discontinued. Nothing for sale in US versions but a good selection from Japan on...
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January 11, 2022, 04:08 PM
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Re: original tube complement for Cortese I F2a ( 2005 )
The other 4 are Phillips 6AW8A.
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January 11, 2022, 11:34 AM
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Re: original tube complement for Cortese I F2a ( 2005 )
My Cortese has the original equipment Siemens F2a as it was purchased new from an authorized dealer. I believe they are the only tubes used for original equipment. Almost impossible to find in the...
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January 10, 2022, 11:03 PM
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Re: original tube complement for Cortese I F2a ( 2005 )
What tubes are in your Cortese now?
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December 11, 2021, 12:20 AM
Thread: I bought an E-280. Love it
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I bought an E-280. Love it
I don’t really post much the last few years. My systems are pretty settled.
My second system was unchanged for 10 years. My lovely wife wanted to redecorate the family room and she has always been... -
January 25, 2020, 12:05 AM
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Re: Sonos Announcement today 1/21/2020 - End of life announcement. Very disappointing ....
Looks like they are backtracking :https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/23/21079269/sonos-ceo-patrick-spence-apology-legacy-products-software-updates
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January 21, 2020, 09:45 PM
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Re: Sonos Announcement today 1/21/2020 - End of life announcement. Very disappointing ....
I’m not happy about this at all. I have 5 Sonos Zone Players connected to various 2 channel systems throughout my house.
2 of them have had the jitter clock mod. It sounds like some day in the... -
November 10, 2018, 11:03 PM
Thread: heeelllloooooo....????
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Re: heeelllloooooo....????
Paul,
I can only imagine the 300B/Monbrison combo to be what I have only that much better in typical
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November 8, 2018, 01:08 AM
Thread: heeelllloooooo....????
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Re: heeelllloooooo....????
I'll chime in on this one. Haven't been here for a while. As a long time Shindo owner I really have no interest in learning about other gear any longer. It was a bit of a revolving door for me until...
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October 20, 2018, 11:00 PM
Thread: DeVore Orangutan Flagship in the works!
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Re: DeVore Orangutan Flagship in the works!
The new Orangutan reference was introduced at RMAF. Rave reviews so far. $80K estimated selling price. IMO I was a bit disappointed to see what looks like 2 extra 096's added to the set up. I know...
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May 16, 2018, 09:19 PM
Thread: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
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Re: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
Any time. Shoot me a PM with your email and we can keep in contact. I'm not on AS much anymore.
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May 15, 2018, 08:28 PM
Thread: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
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Re: Shindo in Seattle or Portland?
In response to your original question. I have a Shindo system and you are welcome to come have a listen. And although I shouldn't really speak for him, I have a good friend nearby that has Shindo as...
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November 9, 2017, 06:17 PM
Thread: New Masseto owner - tube question
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Re: New Masseto owner - tube question
Who did he contact at Shindo? If it was one of the authorized dealers or Tone Imports ( the distributor), then I would trust them completely. I have never had any issues with tubes in my Masseto but...
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January 13, 2017, 11:27 AM
Thread: Let's see your ride
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Re: Let's see your ride
Here's my 2016 VW Golf R. It's a lot of fun to drive
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January 12, 2017, 10:45 PM
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Re: Shindo Montrachet with Snell Type A speakers - impedance
I would ask Shindo dealer about the Snells
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January 6, 2017, 11:28 PM
Thread: I need a good wall mount speaker
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Re: I need a good wall mount speaker
Thanks for the suggestion guys. Still leaning towards the Tannoys
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January 4, 2017, 12:46 AM
Thread: I need a good wall mount speaker
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I need a good wall mount speaker
I'm giving my garage a makeover and will be adding a tv and 2 channel system. I want a speaker that can be mounted on the wall on each side of the tv. They don't have to be ultra thin. Up to 12" dp...
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January 29, 2016, 12:32 AM
Thread: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?
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Re: Any Shindo 604 AlNiCo owners here?
I thought you did that last weekend?
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