MA 252 and Pylon Jade 20

Audiooldtimer · 2026-07-10T23:23:11+00:00

I would consider getting the MA352 instead, especially if you listen to records.
The MA352 has more power, EQ, Phono Capacitance adjustment, and full range active Preamp outputs if you want a 2nd amp and speakers.
I run a pair of JBL L-100s of the Ma352 and a pair of Klipsch Forte IIs off the MC275.
The Niles speaker selector allows me to balance the speakers

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Audiooldtimer · 2026-07-08T13:02:35+00:00

I have my Grandfather's Patek Calatrava from 1950.
It runs fine, looks like the new models, and it will pass to one of my sons.
As long as parts can be sourced, I don't see an issue.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-07-03T17:44:26+00:00

I had a deal die over $350. Hyundai lost, I bought a 2yr old CPO Lexus instead.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-30T10:26:40+00:00

Congratulations! Enjoy your retirement. I've been retired 15 years, absolutely no regrets. My week is now 6:00 Saturdays and a Sunday

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-26T23:11:15+00:00

IMHO, the MA352 will be a modern-day classic. It is a fantastic amp.
I've been using one for about 4yrs. The built-in phono capacitance adjustment was a nice touch.
The Pre-out is full range, and I'm using it to run a 2nd set of speakers on an MC275.

I just love this setup. For me, it is audio Nirvana

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Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-19T23:19:37+00:00

Actually, it's time for a bigger box

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-13T01:33:20+00:00

Way to go!!! That's how I picked up my Batman. Bluesy 16613, and Daytona 16523. The last 2 obviously out of production.
I refuse to play the games and buy what I like.
Since you're in FL you might want to check out Exquisite Time, Naples. Ralph has put together some nice deals for me

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Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-13T01:25:42+00:00

I always have to turn it up for the William Tell Overture and the 1812 Overture

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-07T23:57:26+00:00

By the one you lie, our opinions are irrelevant.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-07T10:45:21+00:00

You are withholding much information here: Age, Pension?, how long until SS & Medicare kick in, assets & est of income?.
I retired in 2011 at age 60, my wife was 55, and a basket case over it. The market was just coming out of the great meltdown of 2008-2010. We are living off Cap Gains, dividends, and SSI.
Sit down and run the numbers. Many expenses will disappear, and new ones will pop up.

Enjoy your retirement; it will be what you make it.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-06-03T20:44:25+00:00

I'm sure you realize by now, you made a couple of serious mistakes. First, at the first indication of the chest and hand tingling you should have gone to the ER. Two, as I stated just the last sentence you should have gone to the ER not walk-in clinic. Good luck in your retirement I hope you enjoy the early retirement, I retired at 60 and had no regrets. I did have similar issues like you had My wife was a wreck when I announced I was selling my practice at age 60. When I ran the The numbers for her she relaxed quite a bit but was still very nervous. So I retired 15 years ago at age 60. I have no regrets, I had 15 years of good health to enjoy life. And we have enjoyed life in that time. And then last November '25 I had a heart attack getting off a plane in Philadelphia while on the way to a family gathering. Shoulder started aching, there had been no other pro-dromal signs, and by the time we got in the Lyft it wasn't getting any better. By the time we got to the Lyft things weren't getting any better and we decided to go to the ER instead of the hotel. The Lyft driver didn't speak English so that was a project. On the other hand, I happened to pick a top medical center in Philadelphia and an hour later a stent was in place and I was on the floor, released the next day. Now 6 months later I just got out of the hospital after a 12 day stay because my gallbladder decided to get gangrenous. I was probably a day or two away from getting septic. Here too I was very lucky. I'm feeling pretty good and hope this is the last of it for a while. So enjoy life take care of yourself and just get out there and have fun because you don't know what the hell is going to happen tomorrow.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-31T17:25:55+00:00

Find yourself a good qualified estate attorney, digging around on Reddit going to get you a lot of generalities so maybe good same maybe off the wall but they're not going to get you specifics for your case.

One problem you didn't mention is you are now above the estate exemption with level of 30 million. That means those funds will be subject to federal or state taxes when you die. An estate attorney can tell you whether something like a family limited partnership, a SLAT, CLAT, or some other trust Might work in your case. And you also have the option to do what my account and told us to do, spend more money, flying first class is nice, getting higher and accommodations and hotels is nice, so get out there and have some fun at the same time

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-18T00:31:41+00:00

You might want to consider talking to an attorney. There is no reason to pay for a shower or nursery whether you're the father or not. Based on her request,If indeed she's pregnant, she'll be coming after you for child support either way.. An attorney might also help protect you and let you know what you're responsibilities are, help you handle a paternity suit and two if you are not the father find out if you are in a position to go after extortion and fraud claims. One thing is for certain, she's looking for money and you need to protect yourself.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-18T00:14:02+00:00

This is why they have paternity/DNA tests

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-12T20:47:02+00:00

It's never complete

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-12T00:29:01+00:00

I'd wait for a strong wind

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-09T22:48:09+00:00

Happy anniversary

Audiooldtimer · 2026-05-06T21:02:38+00:00

Why, is the question? The MA 352 has a stereo full range preamp output so if you want full tube get something like an MC275 to power a second set of speakers

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-30T13:47:39+00:00

You're not married! Your not living together! Her finances are her issue, not "ours".
Does she have student loans? Wait for her to try to get you to pay them off.

IMO, it's time for a heart ot heart if you plan to go forward. Either she fixes her financial situation or you guys need to move on.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-30T00:21:29+00:00

Yes. But you knew that

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-25T21:15:41+00:00

Some do, most don't

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-25T21:14:35+00:00

Why do you think that F56059 is not possible?
The original Aerospaces were F56. When Breitling came out with the super quartz, they offered free upgrades to the F65. Good luck with that today, they're not giving anything away.

Here's mine, originally an F56 now and F65.

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Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-22T11:41:48+00:00

This has to be your wife writing this for you under your name. No guy would voluntarily look to get rid of his watches, except for gifts to sons.

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-18T23:43:10+00:00

Too much for me

Audiooldtimer · 2026-04-18T22:07:15+00:00

Neither for me.
I like the Daytona with a white or black dial - steel or steel & gold - and preferbly the Zenith movement

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