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    AppleTV X - I am playing with something new

    Yes and yes. I ordered one from GTT this morning and he shipped it within an hour.
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    Thoughts on Paypal as a "seller"

    I did try. He’s in Japan so we might have had a bit of a communication problem.
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    Thoughts on Paypal as a "seller"

    Thanks to thedudeabides I called the number he listed above and actually got a live PayPal agent after fighting through a bunch of automated messages. He was very helpful and explained why my money was on hold and would remain on hold for another 2 weeks unless the buyer went into his PayPal...
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    Thoughts on Paypal as a "seller"

    I made an Audiogon sale last week and the buyer wanted to use PayPal. I haven’t used it in years. Everything went smoothly. I uploaded Fed ex tracking info and PayPal said they would release funds within a day of my buyer receiving his goods. It’s now 3 days later and they’re saying the...
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    Question to owners of ARC Reference Anniversary and/or Reference 10 preamp

    I use the NOS GE in both my Ref10 preamp and Ref10 phono with very noticeable improvements in clarity and soundstage.
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    Audience Ar6TSS upgrade

    Amazing little box Ken! Installed it this week with their new SX power cord. Hardly has any time on it but what it's doing for me is pretty terrific. I was using an old Richard Gray unit for extra outlets to connect my Playback Designs CD player, which I hadn't listened to in over a year, my...
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    Dartzeel NHB-18NS or ARC Ref 5 se?

    Am I missing something in this comparison? Isn't the Dartzeel a $40k preamp?
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    Dedicated Lines or power conditioning

    $11,000 + install, it's the 90A version with AVR and TVSS options. But for me it was worth every penny. Electrical problems around me had rendered my system unlistenable. I tried every Shunyata, Audience and a couple of other conditioners I can't remember, but they would only mask the problem...
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    Dedicated Lines or power conditioning

    My system became unlistenable for a long time until I installed one of these. All of my problems were solved after a very prolonged search for the culprit.
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    What are the BEST analog systems to assemble for EXPLOSIVE Dynamics and Full-Bodied (non-fat!) tone?

    Jack, Have you heard the new Tech DAS titanium arm wand for the Graham Elite arm?
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    Sim Audio 810 phono stage

    Had the 810 in my system about 18 months ago, with the 850P preamp. Excellent, I was very impressed. Liked it at least as much as the Pass Xs pre/XP25 pair I had at the time. I could have easily lived with the combo.
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    Preamp Suggestions

    I had an XP30, an Xs Pre and now have an ARC Ref10. My first choice would be the Ref 10 and there is one listed for $17K on Audiogon, but unfortunately it's in Amsterdam. I wouldn't touch it for that reason but that's me. The other great choice is Mad Floyd's Xs at an incredible price. You'd be...
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    Super Bowl Ll-And the winner will be

    Your all encompassing knowledge of audio and automobiles has apparently not bled over to NFL football :p
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    Super Bowl Ll-And the winner will be

    Lucky? Is that what you call what they've done?
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    Stillpoints Aperture Acoustic Panels

    Believe me, if I can get them hung then anyone can do it.
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    Stillpoints Aperture Acoustic Panels

    The Velcro is really for temporary placement. Once you've decided where you want to permanently place them, they have a solid metal hanging system which secures them in place nicely.
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    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I don't get it but another nice call Mike. I bit and bought the NCF covers this week to go with the NCF outlets installed last year. I'm amazed that I'm hearing overall improvements across the board from new outlet covers! And I had the original Furutech covers so it's not like I was starting...
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    Harmonic Resolution Systems or Grand Prix Audio ?

    Mine is a custom MXR but he has a new reference version called VXR that is supposed to be even better.
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    Harmonic Resolution Systems or Grand Prix Audio ?

    I went through a few racks, Finite, not Grand Prix but I looked at and listened to CMS. Before deciding on the HRS, I had a Steve Blinn rack and had all equipment on Stillpoints Ultra 5s. I thought I was getting fairly good performance until the HRS was installed. It's a lifetime piece as far...
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    JackD201 - Almost Done

    I'm always learning from you Jack. I feel like I should be paying tuition.
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    JackD201 - Almost Done

    and what is the toilet paper for? :confused:
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    Just Purchased Sonus Faber Oylmpica III's - Need Advice On Best Amplifier Options

    I understand they were already broken in but some cables, especially Nordost, need time to settle again after moving.
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    Just Purchased Sonus Faber Oylmpica III's - Need Advice On Best Amplifier Options

    I think the cables would have benefited from at least another couple of days to settle in.
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    New Album & The Beginning of Basketball Season

    And he did it when it mattered most. He completely took over in the 4th quarter and was making incredible play after incredible play on the offensive end. There was nothing easy. OKC would have lost by 20 without him last night.
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    Doctor's Orders-Part Two-The New Listening Room Of Steve Williams

    Jack, looking forward to your comparison. I have Odin but have not heard Odin 2 in my system. That is intentional by the way.
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    Roy Gregory: Preamps: VTL 7.5 Series III, ARC Ref 10 & CJ GAT Series 2

    I have to agree with Harlequin earlier in the thread. While already an excellent preamp, the ARC REF10 preamp jumps another level when you sub in the GE 6550A's. Great upgrade! Works for the REF10 Phono too. The REF10 and Pass Xs preamp were close in my system with a slight nod going to the...
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    (and) Then There Were Three....

    Absolutely no need to apologize. I've read similar opinions since the speaker was introduced in 2010. I think the damn things are beautiful but what do I know. Good luck in your search.
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    (and) Then There Were Three....

    Can't imagine anyone with a proper room and $80,000 or so to spend on a speaker not jumping on these. Refrigerator on legs might be a bit harsh. I've been looking at them for 5 years and really like the way they look in my room but beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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    Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2

    I happen to have the Coralstone on the arm presently but all the Goldfinger talk has me wanting to make the switch. It has been at least a few months. Only thing is I have the Coralstone dialed in as well as I've ever heard it and I hesitate to screw with it right now. I guess it's not the worst...
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    Clearaudio Goldfinger Statement v2

    Now I switch between them every 3 or 4 months. Thought about a second arm but haven't felt the need to move on it. To me, Goldfinger has more detail, more dynamic, better bass. Coralstone is sweeter, smoother, better midrange. Better in this case being my opinion and what appeals to me. I'm...

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