Hey Dorokof%^k - your preamp is for sale...

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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited January 2006
    You all can just get in line right behind me. I called dibs 'psychadelically' long ago.

    :p
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    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    shack wrote:
    Marks a big boy with a working wife... besides he has a basement full of gear and a knack for "horse tradin"....I believe he can handle the financing. :cool:

    Now if he needs a loan.................... ;)

    I don't give away money but if the MAN is in need of a K loan I'm here. Seriously.
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  • Polk65
    Polk65 Posts: 1,405
    edited January 2006
    I'm not quite sure which I admire the most. Russ for seeing it, Mark going for it, Mark's wife tolerating it, or the CP support to chip in. Good luck!
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited January 2006
    In all fairness, Troy saw it. I just took the glory from him.

    It's fate as far as I'm concerned. At Alexis Park, when Mark & I went into the Parasound room, and they had a Blowtorch hooked up - it was the first time I had ever seen one. Mark proceeded to 'school' me on it's history - and in closing he said 'one day man, that is THE preamp I want'.

    Then to see Crump's photos on the wall, and Mark shaking hands over a beer with John Curl? If this isn't meant to be, nothing is.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    I assure you, my wife is hands-off when it comes to audio, so I'm on my own :D
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    edited January 2006
    I was #2 (wee hours of the morning) to view it on Audiogon, but I wasn't going to say anything because I knew that Mark would like to stay married. :D
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited January 2006
    She just nodded her head and said whatever....which meant, good luck, you handle it. Thanks honey, love ya'.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited January 2006
    Drop in the bucket. You probably spend nearly that much in a year on audio related expenses (hell, I do and I don't have anything too special). Just get the year's spending out of the way and listen to music for the next 11 months.
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  • amulford
    amulford Posts: 5,020
    edited January 2006
    BlueMDPicker wrote:
    Drop in the bucket. You probably spend nearly that much in a year on audio related expenses (hell, I do and I don't have anything too special). Just get the year's spending out of the way and listen to music for the next 11 months.


    He's right. Blow the whole load and get it over with early... WTF, it's only money, you ain't taking it with you. ;)
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2006
    Mark,, good luck with your pursuit, keep us informed ;)
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • criverajr
    criverajr Posts: 1,675
    edited January 2006
    Mark,

    It's time to unload what you got, let me know what your selling I'm up for something, wire, packaging tape whatever I can do to help you go to the next level I'm down. If I can't buy something I'll throw $50.00 in the pot. Go get it, you only live once man.

    CRj :)
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited January 2006
    You dinks got it made, I am in for whatever it takes to bring it home Bro.

    RT1
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2006
    I don't see a sold sign on this yet. Better stop dickin' around and pull the trigger before some snob picks it up for their garage...
    madmax
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2006
    Well?
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    That's a very good question.

    WELL?!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
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  • michael_w
    michael_w Posts: 2,813
    edited February 2006
    I was wondering too... c'mon Mark, you're leaving us hanging here!
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    I chose to not pursue it any further. The seller was a friend of Bob's, Jim Meine, VERY nice guy and completely willing to make it happen...BUT, I didn't think it was fair to make arrangements for something that pricey at this time. In all honesty, the more I thought about it, it's simply too much to spend on a single piece.

    It would have put both of us in an awkward position, and the purpose of the sale is to pay off debts for the Crump family. They also wouldn't budge on the price for that same reason. I don't buy anything without getting a break honcho.

    Thanks to those that offered money, it was a kind gesture and I appreciate it very much. You didn't need any of that back right? ;)

    I think the piece is fantastic, and would love to own it, but perhaps another day. I'm almost done with the new purchase, close escrow tomorrow, and I'm not expecting to be unhappy.

    No, I'm not telling you what I bought.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited February 2006
    dorokusai wrote:
    and I'm not expecting to [be] unhappy.
    Awesome. That's what counts.

    Hope you can snag that pre sometime in the future, though. That's make for an awesome match!
    George Grand wrote: »
    Jstas wrote: »
    Simple question. If you had a cool million bucks, what would you do with it?
    Wonder WTF happened to the rest of my money.
    In Use
    PS3, Yamaha CDR-HD1300, Plex, Amazon Fire TV Gen 2
    Pioneer Elite VSX-52, Parasound HCA-1000A
    Klipsch RF-82ii, RC-62ii, RS-42ii, RW-10d
    Epson 8700UB
    In Storage
    [Home Audio]
    Rotel RCD-02, Yamaha KX-W900U, Sony ST-S500ES, Denon DP-7F
    Pro-Ject Phono Box MKII, Parasound P/HP-850, ASL Wave 20 monoblocks
    Klipsch RF-35, RB-51ii
    [Car Audio]
    Pioneer Premier DEH-P860MP, Memphis 16-MCA3004, Boston Acoustic RC520
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited February 2006
    tough choice sometimes, but you made the right decision. props to you Mark.
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  • disneyjoe7
    disneyjoe7 Posts: 11,435
    edited February 2006
    Mark for the record any money I would have sent to you would have been a gift, that is all. You're right that was a lotta coin, so if that wasn't in the cards for you that was fine also.

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2006
    Mark,

    I understand completely... was just curious.

    You still need to come by and hear the RTA 12Cs with the Dynaco and Grounded Grid pre. Best synergy of anything I've ever wired together.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    Mike - I know, I'm excited to hear that setup. I still have your nuts :D RTA nuts that is, for the other speaker assembly.

    I think my buddy is going to buy one of the Transcendent Sound kits to build...the GG Pre.

    Just make sure you're healthy and ready to get down ;)
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited February 2006
    Mark,

    I think it was good choice.... one day, you'll get your hands on one. Maybe this wasnt that time.

    Good luck with whatever it is you just bought - but if you want to share what "it" is.... we're listening!

    Joey
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    Thanks DJ, I would have payed you back in hugs and some quality alone time.

    Joey - It was actually a very positive experience, as I found two more CTC Blowtorch that exist and talked with the owners, met and talked to Jim Meine about Bob Crump...audio...tubes...stupid people....and made DAMN sure they all knew to keep my email address handy.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2006
    The Transcendent Grounded Grid Pre is world class IMO. I just did a shoot-out with it against my EE MiniMax which is sporting a NOS pair of Heath/Mullard 12AU7As. The Transcendent was the hands-down winner. It is so transparent, the soundstage is full of air and HF shimmer.

    I'm recovering nicely, smoke free, and 20 lbs lighter. Drop by anytime.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    Hey, you wanna give him a demo? We can make it an afternoon thing?

    Also, I need to chat with you about the DCM, email on the way.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited February 2006
    Someone link me on the GG preamp.
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited February 2006
    TS Grounded Grip Pre-Amp
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • scottyf
    scottyf Posts: 129
    edited February 2006
    I was looking at the site and was wondering if anyone had tried that Balanced Power Supply. How different would it be than my Monster Cable Line conditioner or my Adcom line conditioner? Does it limit amps for amplifiers?

    HOME: VPI Classic/Grado Reference Master, EVS-modified Oppo BP83, Bryston DAC, Counterpoint 3000/SA-100 modified by Alta Vista, Polk LSi15

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  • BlueMDPicker
    BlueMDPicker Posts: 7,569
    edited February 2006
    I built the BPS as well and consider it very highly -- on par with my PS Audio UPC-200 in another system. It limits nothing, provides true balanced power rails @60 VAC, ground held to 0, as well as surge interruption and soft start.

    Its single outlet may be a turn-off to some, but Bruce supplies a quality power strip that I have had no issues with.
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