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March 31, 2024, 10:03 AM
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Re: Clarisys Audio/Constellation/Shunyata/Etc Install This Morning in North Carolina
Looks very much like a Reimyo CDP-777 Redbook CD player with integral DAC. The JVC "K2" transport can be used with an external DAC, as in this case.
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July 30, 2022, 11:32 AM
Thread: Vivaldi APEX Uprade
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Re: Vivaldi APEX Uprade
I am a UK-based dCS Vivaldi full-stack owner and have had my Apex-upgraded Vivaldi DAC back in the system for just over three weeks.
I have about 100 hours on the clock now and can report that it... -
July 23, 2022, 07:22 AM
Thread: Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade
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Re: Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade
I am a UK owner of the Momentum HD preamp and Momentum S250 MxV stereo power amp.
I bought them from a UK dealer in March this year as part of what I consider a very good deal. The HD preamp's... -
December 2, 2017, 05:29 AM
Thread: Built for the love of music...
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Re: Built for the love of music...
Fantastic system and great care and attention paid to ancillaries and the routing of cables.
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December 2, 2017, 05:26 AM
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Re: Conrad-Johnson GAT Series 2 Preamplifier and TEA1 Series 2 Phono Preamplifier
I thought that it as a brief, but accurate appraisal of the GAT2 by Jacob. I commented about the description of the tube compliment on the Absolute Sound website.
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November 21, 2017, 08:08 AM
Thread: Subwoofer Enhances Stereo Listening
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Re: Subwoofer Enhances Stereo Listening
I'm not sure which subwoofer manufacturer first used speaker (high) level connection from the power amp to the sub, but my first REL Stadium subwoofer, purchased in 1992, advocated this as the...
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September 25, 2017, 10:35 AM
Thread: Ken Burns - Viet Nam War
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Re: Ken Burns - Viet Nam War
It's just started on this side of the pond. I have recorded episodes 1 & 2 and will watch them with eager anticipation.
As a student of American history, I particularly enjoyed Ken Burn's previous... -
September 25, 2017, 10:11 AM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
You can't really see the REL sub in the picture above. It's on the right hand side of the room, in the corner behind the speaker.
The REL Gibraltar G2 has a 10" woven driver, not dissimilar to the... -
September 25, 2017, 10:03 AM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
Thanks Joe.
TAD CR-1 MKII speakers with REL Gibraltar sub.
https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4322/35832358691_cbd1344fc3_k.jpgfullsizeoutput_8c5 by Steve Coward, on Flickr -
September 25, 2017, 09:52 AM
Thread: Reviewer Video Profile: Michael Fremer
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Re: Reviewer Video Profile: Michael Fremer
Great video!
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September 25, 2017, 09:46 AM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
Solid state power amp! :D
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September 25, 2017, 09:44 AM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
Tube preamp, although strictly speaking, my CJ GAT Series 2 could also be described as a hybrid design, utilising only a pair of 7DJ8 tubes in the gain stage.
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September 25, 2017, 09:32 AM
Thread: Cut out the Preamp and go Direct?
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Re: Cut out the Preamp and go Direct?
Now in my 60's, I am a firm disciple of the digital camp, preferring to spin silver discs than vinyl albums for much of the time.
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August 26, 2017, 06:02 AM
Thread: Stillpoint Apertures
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Re: Stillpoint Apertures
"mummy speakers?"
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August 18, 2017, 03:14 PM
Thread: New Ownership for Conrad-Johnson
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Re: New Ownership for Conrad-Johnson
As a UK owner of GAT 2 and Premier 350SA amps, this is good news for the future support of CJ products.
I have corresponded with Jeff on several matters via email and he has always been prompt and... -
August 17, 2017, 06:44 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
TAS (The Audio Standard) forum members, Martin Taylor, Paul (PJ Downs), John, Mike Griffiths (MikeMusic) and SpeedySteve!
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August 16, 2017, 07:35 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
You can't beat a good music listening session (comparing the same piece of music on CD, vinyl and streamed) followed by barbecued food outside on a nice day!
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August 16, 2017, 07:32 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
Thanks Joe
It's a good size for a get-together with my UK Hi Fi forum friends!
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August 16, 2017, 07:05 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
Alex
I learned years ago, that locating racks full of gear between the speakers, screwed with stereo imaging!
When I bought my current (and last) home four years ago, I was faced with a number... -
August 15, 2017, 11:43 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
Thanks Joe.
The build quality of TAD speakers is amazing and they look amazing.
They are a big hit with the wife, because, in her words, "they match the curtains!"
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August 15, 2017, 10:53 AM
Thread: Tad, Vivid or ?
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Re: Tad, Vivid or ?
I have absolutely no experience with Vivid Audio speakers so cannot comment.
I do love my TAD CR-1's though, which replaced eight years of Avalon use in my system.
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August 15, 2017, 10:22 AM
Thread: Stillpoint Apertures
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Re: Stillpoint Apertures
A view down towards the speakers, showing DAAD's and Stillpoints Aperture in place.
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August 15, 2017, 10:20 AM
Thread: Stillpoint Apertures
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Re: Stillpoint Apertures
I recently borrowed six of the Aperture panels from my dealer and invited some mates over for a listening and evaluation session.
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August 15, 2017, 10:06 AM
Thread: Racks - got any favorites?
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Re: Racks - got any favorites?
Stillpoints all the way for me!
As my "box-count" has increased, I needed a second ESS rack. The entire system is "floated" with Ultra 6 X 4 under the power amp (on a Component Stand) Ultra 5's... -
August 15, 2017, 09:56 AM
Thread: Tube dampers ?
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Re: Tube dampers ?
There are only two Philips PCC88's in my CJ GAT2, but the UK importer/distributor recommends listening without the supplied damping rings in situ.
It's subtle, but I agree with his advice!
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After 1 year of tremendous enjoyment with my new gear, I have been so lucky to audition a Gryphon Antileon EVO. Being dazzled by the sheer control through unlimited power and resulting vividness and...
Upgrade on the way...