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March 13, 2021, 05:24 PM
Thread: What are your reference cables.
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Re: What are your reference cables.
PranaWire Cosmos spkr cables. Built with 3" wide pure silver foil, wrapped in carbon, copper foil, and cotton, with black outside wrap. PranaWire Cosmos XLR interconnects rebuilt to ArHat materials- ...
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April 25, 2019, 11:49 PM
Thread: New speakers to me
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Re: New speakers to me
I bet real money you enjoy your joyrides!
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April 25, 2019, 09:57 PM
Thread: New speakers to me
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LOL, I forgot to add (and some members, if not most) understand when I say I decided to go with a standard Porsche Carrera S plus upgrading my audio system, instead of getting a Turbo Porsche. I know...
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April 25, 2019, 08:21 PM
Thread: New speakers to me
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First, with my CR-8's, I replaced (upgraded) the subwoofers from the Reference series, and that made a huge difference in dynamics, slam, bass articulation and even improved the mid bass/range. The...
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April 25, 2019, 02:36 PM
Thread: New speakers to me
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Thanks, they actually sound better than how they look. Robert Harley and Anthony Cordesman of the Absolute Sound love them.
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April 24, 2019, 10:50 AM
Thread: New speakers to me
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"I drink to get drunk, I smoke to get high". Just quoting!:P
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April 24, 2019, 09:31 AM
Thread: New speakers to me
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Thanks everyone! To quote somebody, "After listening to these speakers, I need to smoke a cigarette." :audiophile:
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April 24, 2019, 09:29 AM
Thread: New speakers to me
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I had Venture CR-8 with subwoofers from their Ultimate Reference line.
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April 24, 2019, 09:26 AM
Thread: New speakers to me
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Re: New speakers to me
Macassar Ebony
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April 24, 2019, 05:14 AM
Thread: New speakers to me
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New speakers to me
I have been trying to purchase these truly stunning speakers for 5 years now on the pre-owned market (because I don't have $100K lying around:snicker:) Now I am the proud owner of a pair of Venture...
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January 14, 2019, 05:21 PM
Thread: Yggdrasil vs Luxman DA-06 DAC
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Re: Yggdrasil vs Luxman DA-06 DAC
I bought the DA08 because I don't do USB, and could not be happier. The best SACD I have heard to date and an excellent DAC.
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August 17, 2018, 04:30 PM
Thread: MQA Discussion
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It appears to me MQA is a "nice" addition to a already great player. In other words, for someone to say "I have MQA on my $200 DAC and therefore it sounds better than your 44.1 DAC (SOTA DAC) is...
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August 14, 2018, 09:06 AM
Thread: Lampizator Big 7 vs. Modwright Elyse
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Re: Lampizator Big 7 vs. Modwright Elyse
Please check pm.
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August 11, 2018, 05:28 PM
Thread: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
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Re: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
I would be really interested in a company's trickle down philosophy. As an example, does it cost 50% more retail for a 5% improvement in sound and or parts quality? I am all for 50% improvement for...
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August 10, 2018, 09:03 PM
Thread: MQA Discussion
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They are both custom install now. If I have a $85K car, I better have a commensurate audio system.
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August 9, 2018, 02:55 AM
Thread: MQA Discussion
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I love to listen to music when I drive my 997 CS, and my 540i (full custom Focal K2 set-up and 2,000 blissful watts). My music tase is very different from my cars to my a/v room. The former is "let's...
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August 1, 2018, 11:18 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
I saw Van back in the 90's at the Great American Music Hall. He was so drunk and stumbling, he had to stop the show.I still love him though.
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July 27, 2018, 10:35 AM
Thread: Lampizator Big 7 vs. Modwright Elyse
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Re: Lampizator Big 7 vs. Modwright Elyse
Sorry to bring old thread back to life. I am selling my mint condition ModWright DAC. I just purchased a pair of Doshi Jhor 180 mono blocks so with my already tube CF preamp, I have decided on a ss...
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July 26, 2018, 03:49 PM
Thread: MQA Discussion
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And the friggin biggest mystery to me is why Porshe teamed up with Bose in my 911. I am on the fence with MQA. It will not make lemonade out of lemons though.
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July 26, 2018, 03:39 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
Need some soul in your life? Try Charlie Wilson.
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July 24, 2018, 03:34 PM
Thread: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
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Re: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
Could you please elaborate more on what Esoteric you have and how they both compared to each other? I have a Luxman DA-08 and am very impressed with it, but I am very interested int the MSB Premier.
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July 12, 2018, 10:48 PM
Thread: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
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Re: MSB Launches Two New DAC’s
Well, now every one has me completely interested in MBS! Great reading and might work something out with Mike. It is always a pleasure and informative talking with him.
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February 7, 2018, 10:42 PM
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Sticky: Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar
All I can say is, Mike is awesome and a great member of the audio community. Thanks for all your help.
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January 5, 2018, 12:04 AM
Thread: Dream Amps
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Now that is a system.:congrats:.. We demand pic's.
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January 2, 2018, 07:14 PM
Thread: Dream Amps
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Re: Dream Amps
Many thanks. I used to have a Graaf GM-100 OTL amp and missed that "tube amp magic", even though top rated ss amps come awfully close.
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Yes, the Digital Director was used in that setup with MSB monoblocks, and Magico M2's.
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