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    Oris is going away... and what I've learned.

    Hi Nick, I recently sold my reference system. This is one of the systems I just bought: Pioneer 578A Panny SA-XR50 Hsu VT-12 Ventriloquist system Hsu SFT-2 Sub It sounds pretty good. gb
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    Mock iPod Ads

    REALLY FUNNY! But they forgot some: The "Lame Anthemic Singers Ipod", which features the latest hits of Michael Bolton and Celine Dion. The famous "Last Tour Ipod" featuring the vocal stylings of Cher. The "I Can't Read Music, but I am a Great Composer, have Great Hair, and Get...
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    Grace m902 1st Impressions

    A question for you M902 owners that also have HD600s/650s. Does the supposed neutrality and truthfulness of the Grace balance nicely the smooth nature of the Senns? (I don't want to say un-exciting nature of the Senns, cause that would be too easy for you Senn disliker's ) Thanks from a very...
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    DISASTER!!! TSA took my amps!!!

    Quote: Since we now know that there are potential issues around the transport of our portable electronics, how do we now deal with it? Has anyone called TSA to determine the best way to deal with transporting portable electronics? What are their procedures? Would showing up a bit early...
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    DISASTER!!! TSA took my amps!!!

    Quote: Does anyone else enjoy the irony of the name "LAX Security". Hey Ed, wouldn't that be better than if you'd been fired for spending too much time in the facilities? Then you'd be "Ex-LAX Security". Yeah, I know...
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    Happy Birthday to the Eleven Head-Fier's Born Today...

    from number Eleven... January 7th, 1956 Do I win the prize as the eldest? It's my party and I'll cry if I want to... gb
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    Phono preamp for a vpi scout?

    Quote: The Wright WPP100C is no longer made; it has been upgraded (??) with the WPP200C. I haven't found the WPP100C on the used market, either - I guess those that purchased it don't want to let it go! Yup. I'm with you guys, I think $600 for an 834P is a pretty good deal...
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    DISASTER!!! TSA took my amps!!!

    Quote: Originally by Endus: the only thing I would say though is that not having a concrete, understandable system for returning personal property which is confiscated by the government is an unacceptable flaw in the system. Yes, you are certainly correct. If an item is not clearly on...
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    DISASTER!!! TSA took my amps!!!

    Hi all, You know its kinda weird, but not long after 9/11, I posed the question here at Head-Fi about the possibility of mint tin amps being confiscated and no one had yet thought about it. Now it seems to have come true. GS, I like everyone else here am very sorry about the loss of your...
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    Phono preamp for a vpi scout?

    I don't usually make recommendations about gear I've never heard, but from what I know of the Scout and the 834P from some savy audiophiles, there should be a big difference between the Creek and the 834P. Do remember however that you are unlikely to hear the EAR at it absolute best without good...
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    Phono preamp for a vpi scout?

    Howdy all, I own the George Wright WPP100C and step up tranny. I absolutely love the sound. The L/R gain controls are a nice touch, but they are hard to set due to their size and not being stepped. I don't really need the Step-up tranny with the medium output MC Cartridge I use, but it sounds...
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    Apple's Airport Express, Slim Device's Squeezebox or Ruko's Soundbridge?

    Quote: Has anyone seen or tried the Sonos? I saw it Popular Science and it looks pretty sweet but is pricey. Jefemeister, the Sonos guy was doing some posting a while ago at Audiocircle I think (coulda been AVS), and the system does indeed look cool--and pricey. I think it is a very...
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    Do any of you NOT like surround sound?

    Quote: I don't see the need for multichannel, but then I don't see the need for stereo either. Hey CSMR, you only need one ear for mono if you're listening to headphones! I have had some really good stereo equipment in my home and I have to say that when properly set up...
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    Apple's Airport Express, Slim Device's Squeezebox or Ruko's Soundbridge?

    Howdy all, I am also a happy Squeezebox user. I am connected via toslink to my Yamaha DSP-A1 and use a Niles switcher to play music throughout the house. I can't really comment on the quality of the sound vs. a high-end source, but I will state that I think it sounds pretty good through the...
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    Member this...

    Quote: In "dog" years it is like a bazillion or two years ago... So Rickcr42...that would be like .000000121 posts per day in doggie math? Day 2 of the rest of my Head-Fi life, or is it day 1...AGAIN?
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