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I have read these forums for some years, and have never contributed, but feel I really must let people in on what is happening at Revel. 04-06-2022 at 10:26pm. Edit. All sound notably, sometimes. This discussion. Report Comment. Delete. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44. Insider Forum. Delete. midbase upgraded to DynaVox with cast frame and polypropylene/ mica cone. If you have any questions please contact Support. Copy Comment URL. Find reviews, ratings, recommendations, and advice from other audiophiles and experts. Message User. The thing that really annoys me with the Anthem is that. Report Comment. 4 weeks later, around February 4th, the TV started giving us problems, shutting off while watching TV & distorted sound. Message User. $27,995. He’s been there done that. Chances are that some questions may have already been answered. 2,498 posts. Message User. This discussion. 5 hours ago · Items from this seller. 03-28-2021 at 05:37am. Timely discussion. Copy Comment URL. Details. - CODA #8. 179461-14697. Full disclosure I’m a dealer so take this post with a grain of salt if you have issues. Edit. Grail isn't cheap but the equal of much costlier top-end stuff. The sound still haunts me. Up for sale pair of Thiel CS-1. Message User. 99% of DAC manufacturers can supply a Windows driver if necessary, but not necessarily Android, this comes into play for native DSD support. Report Comment. There are beautiful transports from Jay’s Audio, CEC, Moon, Pro-Ject. If that's the case they should have been upfront in the beginning. none hyper detailed as that leading edge exaggeration is distortion…. Copy Comment URL. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. ----around $60k. g. Price range: about $3K (with some slight headroom if the right DAC warrants it). Edit. Of course, pricing things realistically (thank you audiogon blue book) makes a big difference. 3,481 posts. uberwaltz. The SE version measures: Height 48" x Width 10. 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. Copy Comment URL. Edit. Audiogon forum has many posts concerning my custom built listening room which took precedence over the equipment in cost because once built, will never require adjustment and is permanent. Copy Comment URL. stereo5. Thread Display Options. Everyone has a budget. Delete. I have recently obtained Service manuals for vintage Counterpoint units as follows: Solid 1 amplifier, SA8 power amplifier and Solid 2 amplifier. Multiple load failures for the Forum Page. There are "dreamers" on every sales platform. I own a Bluesound node 2i for a yr now. Copy Comment URL. 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. Isolation/ Vibration effectiveness differs per type of component (from source to speaker). midbase upgraded to DynaVox with cast frame and polypropylene/ mica cone. This discussion. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm. If 48025 is your zip code you can’t be far from me, 48323. WOW. 00 and requires an additional step up device or a more expensive phono stage. Report Comment. 5. Still waiting for the TAS review online. by rrroberts · 1,071 views. My experience with the MY Sonic Lab cartridges is limited to the Ultra Eminent EX. I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. Please return to Audiogon. Rank the top reference DACs you've heard. Leben CS-600X. Posts. twoleftears. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. Especially comparison with the Lyra atlas sl which is my current cartridge. After a 20-year hiatus (kids, braces, college, a couple of new roofs, etc. Chord dacs are good better with headphones than speakers to my ears. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. 0" (25. 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. It was way too loud and did not have any granularity on the volume settings. Found vocals a little off/ sounded better w external streamer - but then whats the point of the DAC / Streamer. Edit. Not sure why, but it appears the OP edited their original post from a longer story about being on the list and having to cancel their order to this two word version. I'll probably buy used, and would like to stay under 3000, though I have a little flexibility. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. These two amplifiers are a near dead heat in sound quality, just different strengths. Report Comment. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. So I ended up with the N200 and a Berkeley USB, plus. Copy Comment URL. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. Delete. I sold it to buy a Musetec 005 for about 2x the price. The Hana ML base is roughly machined. 1 day agoAudiogon is the largest, most respected high-end audio community in the industry. Delete. Delete. I posted a lot of items- cables, accessories, equipment, ranging in value from $50-$2000. 84. But honestly, I’ve never looked at Audiogon as a resource for great system advice. aurender directory all of my audio directories on my drive. Can't say for sure, but I'd think that if you're able to make cartridge alignment adjustments by yourself, like with the anti-skating, there wouldn't be much else the technician could do, I would suggest watching a few YouTube vids or online articles/forums on turntable. The Kabledirekt cables offers adequate shielding and quality 24k gold plated. 06-23-2022 at 01:56pm. When I received them one kt88 was non functioning. Atma-Sphere Class D…. I believe a company can make fantastic products but their business model can have some problems. 3) I never turn off the 16. Had JBL L7 before that. +1 @yogiboy I was just going to say, HiFi Shark and its notifications do exactly this, but across multiple platforms. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. 44. Users may respond to any open discussion threads by scrolling to the bottom. dinov. com and complete this step. Hi Does any of you using VPN to access Audiogon? Please share which one you've chosen. Review: Accuphase Accuphase DP-500 CD Player. 7. 1U rack mount kit available separately (Model RMK11) Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated $1195. If you do not believe in cables please do not post in any threads that are discussing specific cables or asking for help with cables, and limit your participation to threads where the OP intends to debate about cables. Good luck finding something for $30k that sounds as good. From the audiogon listing to sale lasted less than 1 day. Edit. The PP 20 is less than $1500. And when you die, you can have them engraved. I have followed the speaker discussions in forums, and what I find is too many recommendations. Personally that’s the kind of forum I’m interested in, not to come here to be challenged about what I hear and that since it can’t be measured so it must be “dubious. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. Copy Comment URL. - KRELL K-300i integrated. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. 06-27-2022 at 09:46pm. 8”. 82. on Nov 5, 2022. 625". Copy Comment URL. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Merging Technologies NADAC w/power supply and clock---much better now with the clock and power supply upgrades than my previous experience. 11-13-2020 at 03:54am. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. In my system, they are a significant improvement over the SR Orange fuses. It’s bottom of the barrel in that regard. PVF services cost $8/record for "Archival 3. The Hugo 2 and the AVM are less. HIFI Rose RA-180 Integrated Amplifier $3999. At present, I have a Luxman m-700u/c-700u combo and PS Audio M1200 mono/PS Audio BHK preamp combo in rotation. The answer is to connect a second router to the primary router. If you don’t trust the dealer and manufacturer in question to honestly disclose that it is in fact new and not B stock cancel your order and find those you are comfortable with. If it has rear ports,. KRELL KAV 500. 4 version not the 2. @leemaze, There is no straightforward answer to your question about appreciable difference between $6 and $50-$60 IC's. Copy Comment URL. They had an open-window into the recording studio feel on almost every track. 7 posts. 3. Delete. In addition, an Audiogon Insider™ profile badge will appear next to your username on all. 9,337 posts. Edit. Principals are Grzegorz Rulka and Marek Kostrzyński. ". $5999 starting price. 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. Posts. Menu. Warm/Warmth – A quality of sound defined by fullness, engaging vocals, bumped mid-bass, and a clear midrange. I have not owned these two models but I did have a back-to-back demo of the Sonetto Vs and Olympica Nova IIs. Yeah, my toe did do some tapping. The SOTA system, by contrast, sounded more immersive. Details. I do like their digital source components. As you mentioned back in August, the XI would probably work better with my arm, and I wouldn't have to mod the Classe. Here is a video of Lukasz discussing the tube decision for pentodes in Horizon;. I'll probably buy used, and would like to stay under 3000, though I have a little. ) I'm slowly getting back into hi-fi. I started with a hybrid integrated and went to separate tube pre/SS amp. It is used in conjunction with Audioquest Niagara 1200 and the NRG Z3 power cable. 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. 246 lbs each. I would certainly appreciate a better understanding of the sound signatures between these two models. I'm late to the game (sorry), but I happenstance came across this discussion and thought I would add my two-cents. 345 posts. Report Comment. 09-26-2020 at 07:30am. The specs don't list DVD-Audio discs, so I would presume it will not play them. I’m picturing a scene similar to the one in Wayne’s World, where the the music shop employee stops Wayne while he’s auditioning a Strat and points to the sign, “NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”. Posts. 09-24-2017 at 06:46am. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. 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. U. To build a system that competes with the better more expensive sounding systems out there. 16. Price range: about $3K (with some slight headroom if the right DAC warrants it). 2 mv output vs. Report Comment. JBL DD67000 is the most dynamic modern horn speaker with pretty high efficiency. Details. The image must be hosted elsewhere on the web, not uploaded from your computer. by vpi · 1,496 views. Once logged in to the Audiogon Forums, you can click on the Start a New Discussion link in the navigation. @shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. Over the course of my 15+ years in the Forums, I have been called an "audio snob" a few times. needs wider area, advantage, many two arm tables are deeper than normal. Edit. IMO Linn is very innovative and I have always loved their products. 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. @erik_squires The only problem I have had with Genesis on. But its a weakness because its asking a lot of such a large driver to go so high. 95. For half the price of N30SA or W20SE, it’s capable of ringing 85%-90% performance of the aforementioned top tier models. This discussion. Edit. 7n is a very soft and high purity wire. I spoke to Fritz a few times about 5-6 years ago when last looking for new speakers, but went in a different direction. The price is $4500 including shipping. 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. The ASR review is (IMO) the equivalent of reviewing/measuring large Sound Lab's in a 4' x 6' room. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. 1,075 posts. 00. I believe it ties a lot to the fickle nature of the audiophile market. Dunno about any $700 versions. 12AX7 tubes were $2. Get a used rogue Cronus magnum 2 with the kt120 tubes for $1500-$1700. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. millercarbon. 11-14-2023 at 10:00am. Message User. 4cm) W x 13. Message User. Message User. 400 Wool Balls High-end Sound Damping Filler Hand-Made from New Zealand Natural Wool The Best Sound Dampening Material in Optimum Size & Shape Simply fill the speakers with these balls, and you will notice difference. Now have a DAC with tube output stage and a tube pre feeding a SS amp. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. Or one can go with two box solution at more reasonable price level. czarivey 11-17-2023 7:52am. Drivers include, first, a 7" Carbon Graphite Fiber/Paper Pulp composite cone with non-resonant low loss butyl rubber. Concerning tube cost in the old days, I found a 1970 Radio Shack catalog online. Report Comment. Report Comment. 345 posts. They say it sounds "nice" or "real" but still can’t justify it. Copy Comment URL. 00. Delete. If you have any questions please contact Support. Report Comment. I'm just sitting here remembering that famous CoD player who made a video of himself playing CoD and bragging about how great he was with the cheat program still up on his screen. To my ears the N200 is definitely superior to the N10 and the Bluesound (i've owned all 3). WOW. Tweaks. Discussions. 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). There are probably a dozen of threads out there on Isolation/ Vibration footers out there, but there hasn't been thus far one been that combines the following two assumptions: 1. 06-14-2021 at 07:03pm. It is my preferred wire to be used as the signal path in a Coax Cable. 111 posts. Cables that I've had: Audioquest Vodka 1 meter $340 ($82. by vpi · 1,496 views. 09-13-2021 at 01:30pm. 2. by hodu · 4,812 views. Why do people come on here and ask questions without doing any research?Audiogon. 2) Yes, I have the 100's with the built-in amps. Sometimes when my wife is upstairs I'll listen very low and I'm astonished how, after allowing my. Sure speed the speed dating process would be easier with your dedicated amp and headspeakers. I think it’s time to divide the forums into three categories, Questions, Opinions and Throwdowns. . g. 06-01-2022 at 01:32pm. An old forum post recommended The Tube Museum to source NOS/NIB tubes. Also to build your own speaker is quite easy today and the material is a little expensive but you can make it so much better for a few thousand on a custom speaker is nearly better than a 20000 speaker just saying also diminishing. ART-1000 excels with precision, clarity and vivid soundstage. The tube amplifier was the Quicksilver Mono 60’s, using both KT88 and KT77 tubes. Audio Research LS9 in Silver with Remote and new ARC box $999. Delete. laddy. Which brings me to discuss my most recent purchase, a Schiit Lokius 6 band EQ. 11-13-2023 at 12:52pm. The rogue is nice. I've looked at reviews for Audio-GD, Denafrips, Sonnet, and the new one from Jay's Audio (which doesn't yet seem to have any reviews that I can find). . Insider Forum. Low noise floor, responsive electronics, and light diaphragms help. georgehifi. This forum is for discussion of top-of-the-line (TOTL), exclusive headphones (eg: electrostats) and high-end audio and headphone rigs. 10,312 posts. Bluebook The right price. Please return to Audiogon. Delete. Audiogon Forums 05-29-2021, 04:45 PM. Some people think he is paid by manufacturers, whatever he is, he is a great reviewer, and has a similar taste in sound as me. I would love to add in a Holo May, Denafrips Terminator+, something from Topping and a Lampizator product. My hunch is some iteration of the Harbeth C7 or another Brit monitor, though I'm also considering the Fritz Carreras. My DAC requires XLR or BNC cables. 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. 1,440 posts. 03-27-2022 at 10:09am. Message User. Message User. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. 03-17-2023 at 03:02am. Strictly for fans of Audio Note UK (all things Audio Note UK) PART TWO. 64 posts. by jaytor · 871 views. Connie kept me informed of the build progress and sent me photos my my own speakers being build. Discussions. audio mirror is another one out there, but i have not had one in hand yet to assess. Full-Range. This is one way in which a forum can be superior to a reviewer. 1,439 posts. I have not tried the AMRG resistors, but have read good things about them. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum is a special section of the Forum available only to members of our Audiogon Insider™ Program. Featured Listings Wilson Audio Alexia 1 - Certified Authentic Pre. Message User. Seems like a wrestling match between sales platform profits vs. Report Comment. I am impressed by both designs. 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. I used it with a bright and detailed headphone, and it was very good. As far as solid state amps go, I find the Naim gear suffers a bit less from the lifeless quality of most solid state amps when playing at lower volume levels (I am a low-powered tube fan). I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. com and complete this step. He has it connected to a pair of Klipsch RM600’s I think and it sounds really good for under $2000. The company is owned by a man named Larry Staples. @tomic601 Respectfully, I disagree that "hyper detail" is distortion. Copy Comment URL. 06-22-2022 at 05:00am. 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. Edit. 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