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Edit. Edit. . My hifi friends also dig it and a fancy mono block friend was “stunned”. When the wife went out of town for a time, I set up both 'tables side-by-side and did several weeks of intensive comparative listening. Especially their DS (digital streamer/DAC) such as the Linn Klimax DS or DSM, Linn Akurate DS or DSM, and Linn Majik DS or DSM. The M700's are a good value, but not as nice as the A-21. Report Comment. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. My sources are all digital. Report Comment. I had a pair of 3. Posts. The Clear Day Double Shotgun mentioned above by @dill are the lowest priced silver speaker cables I remember ever hearing of ($500 for an 8 foot pair). After a Stereophile review of the SC-IV offered positive comments but felt appropriate bass extension was missing for a speaker of that size and cost, John introduced the SC-IVa with improved bass. . 5,304 posts. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Delete. The CODA #16 and KRELL 175XD are (mostly) Class A and sound smoother. Tuesday at 3:04pm. . 125" x Depth 13. Current Price: $8,300. I used it with a bright and detailed headphone, and it was very good. by brian_scherzer · 17,209 views. Message User. I’m just pointing out what I see on a lot of forums and here! coralkong. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be quite pricey. 1,935 posts. laddy. I have been reading a lot of threads here that I have been informative and helpful. aurender directory all of my audio directories on my drive. Better but still not happy. 12-30-2020 at 04:32pm. Edit. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm. Delete. Lab 12 DAC: loved the sound; too big a footprint. I use the Audioquest NRG Edison receptacle made of beryllium copper. Revel f36. This discussion. Nevertheless, audiogon is the best place there is to. I have had the Sonic Frontiers SFS-80 amp then upgraded to the Power-2 and Line-2. Buy what you like, and like what you buy. 07-06-2023 at 06:27am. Delete. Copy Comment URL. Edit. Always liked MC got a tube preamp c70 . A few years ago I ran an experiment. PARASOUND HALO. Had JBL L7 before that. They show their associated equipment and use standard high end audio terminology. If you have any questions please contact Support. Audio Research LS9 in Silver with Remote and new ARC box $999. 02-25-2023 at 07:30am. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). 06-01-2022 at 01:32pm. I'm using it in the bedroom along with a great CD player (Rega Apollo) and a very inexpensive and middling amp (Jolida FX-10). My Belle's amp/Audio Illusion/Vandys system produces a very good cd quality with the Nodei. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and more. Full-Range. 125" x Depth 13. Atma-Sphere Class D…. So I ended up with the N200 and a Berkeley USB, plus. Forum. I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. 25. I'm interested too. Browse the alphabetical list of brands and find your. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. The new lines are far superior hands down,im running S510s. The tightening of the transfer and resultant SQ. Once dirty electrons get into your device then you will constantly have issues. good luck. 09-26-2020 at 07:30am. 5M Matrix Damping squared Interconnects with RCAs and a pair of Matrix Jumpers for speakers. Warm/Warmth – A quality of sound defined by fullness, engaging vocals, bumped mid-bass, and a clear midrange. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. Posts. 00. As a general statement, both Duntech and DAL offered musical, refined speakers. Report Comment. This discussion. Edit. 8: July 5. AudioQuest Tornado. I wonder. I jumped into the expensive end of phono cartridges in the late 90s. Copy Comment URL. 3,496 posts. Elac Vela FS 409. arafiq OP. Full-Range. This discussion. U. Posts. Morrow Audio MA-7. Following the discussions and a bit more research, I decided to have Aric build a Custom 300b PSET amp and Super 6sn7 Linestage preamp. Delete. @larseand , I mentioned the VPI gimbal arm because it is a direct swap but you can, with a little creativity, mount just about any arm you can think of on that turntable. yeah, your friend is trying to save you a couple years of time. Details. The Kabledirekt cables offers adequate shielding and quality 24k gold plated. For this review, I used two different amplification setups to try out the speakers -- tube and solid state. 6,877 posts. 2. Question is, will Audiogon fix it, and if not what are their reasons for not doing so (multiple ad hits?)?The new Holo springs 3- the new model has a lot of May trickle down technologies and a clear step up from the pontus mk2. Copy Comment URL. Tomei Kensei Serial #009, manufactured in 2015. 11-13-2020 at 03:54am. Insider Forum. 03-31-2022 at 09:59pm. 35. Hello all,I've been trying to gather information and spur conversation regarding these class D amp modules. 1,439 posts. Edit. Copy Comment URL. The above with Most Popular brands available as per July 2020. Report Comment. I would not purchase speakers solely on a YT video, but do find some of the videos to be helpful. Report Comment. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums Moderated? How Do I. Now to pay your audio specialist unlimited access to switching DAC's will be a harder sell. I have not owned these two models but I did have a back-to-back demo of the Sonetto Vs and Olympica Nova IIs. I am currently considering two possible upgrade paths: 1. I sold my TT2 to upgrade to the dCS Bartok. add or never add 2nd arm as things develop. 7,660 posts. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. . waltersalas. 503 posts. Delete. 08-27-2020 at 06:28pm. I'm in the process of downsizing my system and will be trading in my W20SE to the TMR for an N200 plus cash . newtoncr 09-24-2022 6:48pm. Sharing an fascinating discussion of how the design of power cables can impact sound quality of an audio system from an electrical engineer that does analog design for audio equipment. Report Comment. I have a Luxman integrated 505uxii. 5K) 2. On power cords I go with the theory quality plugs, quality cable of sufficient gauge with a quality IEC does the job, no more than £100. 0" (25. Aurender has put a . 01-26-2023 at 03:50pm. , but I hardly see anyone recommending Rogers. This is one of the things that really afflicts the Audiogon forum. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums Moderated?Mr. Copy Comment URL. birdymaker. I have owned quite a few good reasonably priced tube amps in my life. Report Comment. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). Audiogon is the largest, most respected high-end audio community in the industry. Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Co. 110. I've been an audio hobbyist since the early '80s. wolf_garcia. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums. Report Comment. Edit. none hyper detailed as that leading edge exaggeration is distortion…. Delete. My seller had no idea about this. Delete. This is one way in which a forum can be superior to a reviewer. The price is $4500 including shipping. 10-14-2023 at 04:59am. With over 6 million audiophiles visiting the site annually, your item is guaranteed exposure to the right potential buyers—ones that appreciate what you are selling. Given the Strong benefit of filters on the upstream Ethernet connection I added a LHY Audio USB 3. Report Comment. 09-06-2022 at 07:00am. Some use Ohms with active crossover and subwoofer. Forum FAQs. Review: Accuphase Accuphase DP-500 CD Player. Suggestions on other cables I could try. Edit. I have owned MANY amps (both tube and SS, including 6+ class Ds over the decades. I’ve been through myriad mats on my Technics SP10R, including the stock rubber, Oyaide BR-One, Origin Live (love their Gravity One stabilizer), Ortofon cork/rubber, both thicknesses of Acromat, the Herbie’s mat, and others. Delete. on Aug 7. mwinkc. I’ve listen to a lot of High End Class D. Delete. This discussion. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. Why Is Apple's USB-C Cable $130? Watch on. If you have any questions please. These problems shouldn't be having for relatively new units like mine, it's kept in a. Edit. Copy Comment URL. Well, Raul, I think you win this year's award for longest post to the Audiogon forum! [smile] I currently use B&O MMC1 and MMC2 cartridges and I am thoroughly satisifed with the quality of my moving magnet cartridges. dinov. 2 mv output vs. 2) Yes, I have the 100's with the built-in amps. If that's the case they should have been upfront in the beginning. There's no guarantee that your DAC will work with the DMP-A6, primarily being based on Android. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. I have recently obtained Service manuals for vintage Counterpoint units as follows: Solid 1 amplifier, SA8 power amplifier and Solid 2 amplifier. The ART9XA beats the "highly regarded" one. Perfect Surface Copper! The rest of my gear has captive cords. tone to it. I bought them looking for an alternative sound (low watt tubes, high-eff horn-like speakers) to my standard high watt, medium-eff cones and domes system. 103:Delete. 16. Out of business? Is the United States out of business? They don't have any warheads in stock. Design. However, I am intrigued by the idea of using really massive power on the Blades. KRELL KAV 500. 11-18-2023 9:09am. Delete. 9,027 posts. . com and complete this step. I once told a neighbor I spent $1,200. The vents on the front end of the speakers are different as well. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. 00. 82. What stirs your senses? by akg_ca · 94 views. 03-28-2021 at 05:37am. Copy Comment URL. It costs $600 new. I think it’s all in the brain. georgehifi. 09-12-2022 at 01:09am. Some of these are: Bryston ST, SST, SST2 series. by hodu · 4,812 views. The Ortofon 2M LVB 250 is $1000. I would put my surplus cash into room conditioning before I would waste my money on power cords. Golden Reference Power pushes sound forward, now I use it on home theater equipment (a/v. 11-14-2023 at 07:30am. helomech, REL uses a Class AB in their G1 MKII and some of their other subs, but Class D in their No. Full-Range. I think JBL 4367 is based on the same. - KRELL K-300i integrated. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum is a special section of the Forum available only to members of our Audiogon Insider™ Program. These Acora Acoustics SRC-1's were. The XA also has a shibata profile vs. These Acora Acoustics. Delete. Gives the Blackhawk a run for the money. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums Moderated? How Do I Keep Track of My Discussions? How Do I Respond to a Forum Discussion? See all 7 articles. Report Comment. This doesn't happen on the Main Audiogon Page (wonder of wonders). Edit. The time from order to delivery was about 5 months and both Connie & Roger West were terrific to deal with. Copy Comment URL. Report Comment. Edit. This is the second evening I have. Chances are that some questions may have already been answered. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. If you have any. This discussion. I run my ohm100s (8”driver in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) off 60 w/ch 8 ohm Bel Canto c5i. by navyachts · 2,720 views. Copy Comment URL. 2,136 posts. Seems like a wrestling match between sales platform profits vs. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. My hunch is some iteration of the Harbeth C7 or another Brit monitor, though I'm also considering the Fritz Carreras. Consequently, I gave up on cassettes long ago. 08-30-2022 at 07:58pm. Edit. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. The PP 20 is less than $1500. It has two ES9038pro DAC chips deliberately run warm, massive power supply, powered Amanero USB board, JFET section, 3 Crystek femtosecond clocks, Mundorf caps, Cardas connectors, etc. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. Expand all responses. I don’t know why you would say there is a limited market for new ones. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. This discussion. 0" services, a five-step process. Expressing myself through this forum has been helpful to me in diagnosing the pitfalls of sound addiction. I loved the sound. Collapse all responses. However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. $1,899. on Sep 23, 2022. Please let me know if you would like a pdf file for your unit and I will gladly email it to you. Delete. 4cm) W x 13. Lots of good reviews and comments here about Fritz speakers. I own a Bluesound node 2i for a yr now. Message User. A good quality cable should allow you to hear the best possible sound your upstream components are capable of. Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that. The current price for the Pontus 12th is S$2449 which translates to US $1853. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. Years back I provided to a few hundred A'goners cheap all-Teflon 13 and 11AWG power cable kits, and star-ground power boxes using the fireproof Belden 83000 series starquad iterations. My listening room can fit either speaker. Report Comment. Not sure if Cardas actually makes them in house or Furutech makes them for Cardas. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. Now look at a close up picture of both cartridges. 01-21-2023 at 05:42am. +1 @yogiboy I was just going to say, HiFi Shark and its notifications do exactly this, but across multiple platforms. @middlemass - this should not be necessary, and some of the websites I use for my work break when an ad blocker is used. I prefer an active output stage, which Hattor also offers. JBL DD67000 is the most dynamic modern horn speaker with pretty high efficiency. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum affords users the ability to engage in elevated discourse about a broader range of audiophile-related topics with no moderation. I also hope it relates to others who have the same experience. Id stay with the S line and above if your funds allow. I am intrigued. Copy Comment URL. $10 /mo MONTHLY PLAN OR $100 /yr ANNUAL PLAN BECOME AN INSIDER We're turning up the volume Working closely with some of our most dedicated audio enthusiasts, we’ve launched a premium membership tier for those of you who live and breathe Hi-Fi, AudiogoN Insider™. 4. Copy Comment URL. midbase upgraded to DynaVox with cast frame and polypropylene/ mica cone. the new ART9XI with . Discussions. Copy Comment URL. one manufacturer was willing to send me new equipment without involvement of a dealer, which is fine with me but certainly the dealers would have a problem with this. In my search for a new pair of speakers, I found the MC452 was the best match for the Sopra's, brought out the best soundstage, smooth but defined high end, and really well defined midrange. Then I tried a Benz. . Bluesound Node $545. I plan on using the DAC3B on a new tube headphone amp so I will need another DAC to replace it. 9: November 18, 2023 1:54pm. Edit. Edit. These two amplifiers are a near dead heat in sound quality, just different strengths. ATC speakers !! Beck, Kate Bush, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Diana Krall, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Petty, Sting, Roger Waters, and Jack White. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. Today I picked up my Atma-Sphere Class D Amps. Aurender has put a . 2,498 posts. Delete. $2,596. 11: August 4, 2023 11:54am: What are your top three live concerts of all time? by rockysantoro · 10,278 views. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. Report Comment. Edit. 3 years ago. $27,995. For now, I will not list or buy till. (Hybrid class D). Edit. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums Moderated? How Do I Keep Track of My Discussions? How Do I Respond to a Forum Discussion? See all 7 articles. Go for APEX upgrade and add master clock as your finances permits. Couple of simple forum website suggestions. I also saw “my” DNA-225 come up on audiogon classifieds at least 3 times (could be more but I as well as my audio buddies just stopped paying attention to McCormack amps). I was initially impressed with the sound. Delete. To add to my previous post: The Electron SE is a slightly different cabinet size than the standard Electron which measures: 48" (121cm) H x 10. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. 8 hours ago. 99 "service fee". Over the course of my 15+ years in the Forums, I have been called an "audio snob" a few times. Message User. 610 posts. The Grail and the ART-1000 are the big discoveries here, both little known and of the highest SQ. No change in sound with the upgraded outlet, but it really does grip the plug. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm.