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  1. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    Not sure how … in order to cover these subsidies as the EV industry grows would require tremendous tax increases to cover the huge cost of the EV subsidies when say 30% of new car sales are EV unless at that point there are no more subsidies? Then not as cost effective as portrayed above. The...
  2. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    Or at least via gov’t subsidy! This isn’t a sustainable model for the entire country and at some point there is going to have to be a miles driven tax on EV’s to recover lost highway funds that the gas tax covers today. Of course if you are in favor of higher taxes …
  3. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    Unfortunately I don't think the same will apply here as there are much larger problems to try and solve for clean energy forever .. believe me I wish it did because I do wish our generation could leave the world a cleaner place than how we found it. That said .. I think we can have an impact but...
  4. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    Hey .. even if the Tesla beats my Porsche (which it won't) I'd still take the Porsche all day long ... to me it is so much sexier both inside and out! :cool: We all like what we like and if you love the look and feel of the Tesla then you have the right car for you just like the Porsche is the...
  5. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    We should be realistic with what is currently possible ...
  6. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    You totally can and SHOULD charge your car using solar if you're trying to be good for the environment. The vast majority of Tesla drivers don't though so again just moving the carbon emissions up stream for those that don't use solar at home. I looked at Solar at home just to save on...
  7. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    There is a video by a professor from MIT that goes through the entire chain in great detail so I won't go into any of that here ... he is likely far more informed on the specifics on environmental impact of the different types of vehicles than any of us as he's conducted a ton of research on...
  8. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    Once they are actually delivering this car then it might change my mind but I'll reserve any opinion on this specific car until that time. The only thing that I can say is that it is my belief that if I buy a new Porsche 911 GT RS (similar price to the limited edition Roadster) then that car...
  9. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    I live in a community of about 3000 homes also but in Dallas Texas. Even though it’s a very nice community I’d say about 3/100 are Tesla here and I might be generous. :cool: I think a lot of this depends on where you live for sure and California is certainly driving folks towards electric...
  10. gadawg58

    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    For what its worth I was at a local Porsche dealer buying a new SUV and while there someone came in asking about trading in their 4 year old Tesla towards a new Porsche and the sales manager told him that at 4 years old they wouldn't be interested in the car. I thought that was telling. George
  11. gadawg58

    Is streaming changing the music we’re listening to?

    I stream in the car and at home looking for new music. Once I have found something I like I generally look for physical media or buy the best download available. I don’t like depending on streaming for keeping my collection intact … several times each year I click on an album in my favorite...
  12. gadawg58

    BAT REX II Mono Amps Audition

    Well I used to be a Georgian at least .. been in Texas for the past 14 years now! Does that make me a Texan now? Still pull for the Dawgs in college football! Any how … the Rex II’s .. both preamp and mono amps sound amazing! They definitely are warm … both sonically and physically but I have a...
  13. gadawg58

    Nice take on some John Williams classics ... Across the Stars

    Found this on Qobuz tonight ... a must listen for any John Williams fans out there! George
  14. gadawg58

    What is going to be your endgame speaker?

    I'll admit to owning a pair of Bose 501's when I was in Hight School. :eek:
  15. gadawg58

    What is going to be your endgame speaker?

    Have been enjoying Wilson Alexx’s for the past several years and likely will for several more years to come. I think my end game will likely be the Wilson XVX although I will take a listen to other speakers in a similar price range when the time comes. Should be fun! George
  16. gadawg58

    Whither Audio Research

    Well then June 7th should hopefully shed some light on what’s going on exactly.
  17. gadawg58

    Whither Audio Research

    So I‘m confused … is Mr Cora buying the company or just guiding it while they look for other investors? Or is that really known at this point? George
  18. gadawg58

    My new 2160

    I am so very sorry for your loss ... I hate it anytime any of us lose our best friends and they really are our best friends! Take care! George
  19. gadawg58

    BAT REX II Mono Amps Audition

    Yes ... 2 BAT Rex II amps are able to be run parallel to each speaker if needed or desired. More control over the bass but gives up a little detail from the review I read. JH actually listened to both setups for his review in The Absolute Sound with the Alexandria's and the Rex gear a few years...
  20. gadawg58

    BAT REX II Mono Amps Audition

    I am using the lowest impedance taps rated at 3-4 ohms. Bass is much better controlled on Alexx with those taps. George
  21. gadawg58

    BAT REX II Mono Amps Audition

    So the the new tubes have about 50 hours on them (not really sure how many hours they really need to settle in all the way) but they changed a bit after the first 25 hours and not much since then. What is apparent is that the tubes that came in the amps were in fact at the end of their useful...
  22. gadawg58

    Whither Audio Research

    No idea why ARC is struggling though I might guess it has more to do with poor business decisions over time than a sudden down turn in sales. That said, I also fit in the group in the question above ... have gone all tube (away from SS amps) and couldn't be happier. See signature for details...
  23. gadawg58

    REL No. 32

    The manual for the No 25 suggests that the starting crossover point to begin dialing it in is at 30hz. The manual also says the crossover point can be set as low as 20hz which means you should be able to blend these in with your wonderful speakers with no worries of bloating the bass at all. I’m...
  24. gadawg58

    REL No. 32

    I can say the pair of No 25’s transformed my system and room. I had two main reasons for adding the subs .. 1st are some nasty room nodes that the subs really help take care of quite effectively. Second and as importantly as others stated it really opened up everything else. When the subs are...
  25. gadawg58

    Anyone older in age eventually go from their beloved speakers to headphones instead? Please share!

    We will just have to agree to disagree with me being satisfied by a headphone setup for now! After my divorce a long time ago ... the audio system at the time had to go and all I had left was my receiver and cheap speakers from high school .. didn't listen to music much for years until I could...
  26. gadawg58

    Anyone older in age eventually go from their beloved speakers to headphones instead? Please share!

    I certainly understand your analogy but I want to explain where I'm coming from ... I think it's totally subjective in that if you wanted a $600MM contract(don't we all?) are the headphones like a $300MM, $30MM, or 3k contract? Only that athlete can decide at what point they sit out. I think we...
  27. gadawg58

    Anyone older in age eventually go from their beloved speakers to headphones instead? Please share!

    I use a pair of Focal Clear headphones with a Chord Hugo 2 DAC when I'm in my office working or traveling and want to listen to music. I've listened to higher end headphones with better headphone DAC's and for me it's never going to replace the experience of my full system and room so what I...
  28. gadawg58

    Whither Audio Research

    And I have a pair of Mark Levinson No536's that are now unused after hearing a really nice pair of tube amps in my system. While our statements may be totally true for each of us they are meaningless in the context of the larger discussion. That said ... no need to debate this here as this has...
  29. gadawg58

    Any advice on older B&W speakers that have really nice super smooth tweeters.

    If you like the CM8’s not sure if you saw them but there are a pair on Audiogon for close to $1000. That might be your best bet if you like those. George
  30. gadawg58

    Would you Pay $250 to Hear Specific Equipment at a Dealer?

    I would agree with you except that in many cases quality dealers that will loan you gear, take the time to do proper setup and then take care of you after the sale simply don't exist in a given area for the products that we are interested in. In that case if I'm not going to get the service...

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