Recent content by John Robert

Leaving him $2750 to spend on a pre/pro... John

Very informative...as usual:) I'm starting my install research tomorrow. Thanks for the heads up... John

I'm using a pair of 2.4i's that I got a great NIB deal thru A'gon in my main system. Once broken in, I have been very impressed with the beautiful, full-range image these speakers deliver. I don't understand why they don't get more press, both in the HT mags and online forums like this. I like...

Mike: I'm considering the 2.0iC center. How do you like yours? Sorry for the OT post... John

I've had 2 receivers, the latest a Pio Elite 45tx, do the same "possessed volume control trick". I was never able to isolate a cause, and it hasn't happened in the last 6 months. Hmmmmmmmmmm... John

JVC XV-SA602SL I've enjoyed this player for it's DVD-A capability and I haven't used it for anything else. It was < $100 at Crutchfield. Got a great write-up in the Absolute Sound... John

>>It's weird how I've "stumbled" across vendors who are authorized for certain audio products that I've purchased.

I'm in the middle of a similar process upgrading an Infinity Intermezzo system. Good luck, but get ready for a rude awakening as to the value and difficulty selling your used speakers... John

I don't have a background in consumer electronics and distribution, so I don't speak from experience. But, as was revealed during Klipsch's recent lawsuits to halt unauthorized selling, the vast majority of grey market supply comes from authorized sellers dumping inventory in an effort to manage...

Your point is good and we are in 100% agreement here. I have bought some items at great savings outside authorized channels, but I have done so knowing that I was not getting the mfr's warranty... John

>>WARNING TO VALUED CONSUMERS: The warranty on DENON Electronics products is NOT VALID if the products have been purchased from an unauthorized dealer/on-line E-tailer or if the original factory serial number has been removed, defaced or replaced in any way. Recently DENON Electronics has...

You have 2 choices: 1). Buy from authorized dealer, pay (usually) higher price, get mfr warranty protection. or 2). Buy unauthorized / grey market, pay (usually)lower price, lose mfr warranty. You will have a difficult (and to me, unethical) path if you try and do both. JMHO, John

My company has a suite of small offices, and we were experiencing some problems with our existing cleaning crew. A young man "cold called" us one day and said "I'll clean your office for a month". "If you aren't happy, tear up the invoice I give you and we'll be done". Long story short, we paid...

Let us know after you try it... John

Try 3 vibrapods @ $6 each... John