NetNews Usenet Archive 1992 #27/NN_1992_27.iso/spool/rec/audio/15153

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From: [e-mail] (Travis Stansbury)
Newsgroups: rec.audio
Subject: Re: How 'bout a new group for the rest of us?
Date: 15 Nov 1992 19:29:35 -0500
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I agree that there seems to be a need for an audio group dedicated to
budget-limited audiophiles.  I don't think that people are looking for a
group dedicated to the el-cheapo garbage that is so prevalent in the
market, but rather the few products that actually perform very well and
are priced for the budget-conscious (such as the typical college
student).  Examples that occur to me would be the Panasonic SL-NP1A CD,
($150), the PSB Alpha's (~$200), used NYAL Moscode Amplifiers
(~$250-300), DIY Passive preamps (~$20-100), DIY RG-58 interconnects,
etc. etc.  I'm sure there are many people out there who have managed to
put together very rewarding and musical systems on peanuts, and who are
 now either unwilling or intimidated to post their ideas/experiences/
comments on either of the rec.audio groups for fear of vicious flame-
responses.  The problem with, say a rec.audio.budget group, would be
rampant cross-posting, and even worse the resulting cross-flaming that
is inherent in related but unmoderated newsgroups.  It even shows up on
rec.audio and sci.electronics from time to time!  Just my $.02..

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