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February 24, 2015, 01:05 PM #1
Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Meantime in Our demo room - Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70 unboxing
Marcin
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February 24, 2015, 01:31 PM #2
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Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
I would love to hear those Koda amps.
Kinda funny that there is a typo on the fragile stickers on the shipping boxes - insturment
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February 24, 2015, 02:20 PM #3
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Wow! Just beautiful gear. The room is stunning too.
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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February 24, 2015, 02:34 PM #4
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
THnX ;-)
Marcin
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February 24, 2015, 03:48 PM #5
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Beautiful equipment! I like the style and build quality.
George
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February 24, 2015, 05:20 PM #6
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Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Beautiful setup! What is MSRP in US$?
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February 24, 2015, 05:32 PM #7
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
I have no idea, but US Dealer should know ;-)
Marcin
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February 24, 2015, 06:04 PM #8
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March 8, 2015, 05:46 PM #9
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Small upgrade in Our system ;-) - Polish open baffle loudspeaker - Ardento Alter 2
Marcin
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March 8, 2015, 06:01 PM #10
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
OMG, beautiful gear!! Congrats!
Allen
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April 3, 2015, 07:33 AM #11
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
That is an incredible acquisition of ultra high-end equipment. I read the K-15 pre retails for $30kUSD. I don't know the number for the amps. Thanks for sharing.
Magico M2
AMG V12 (Teatro cart)
Lampizator Atlantic Plus DSD512
Aesthetix Calypso Signature Preamp
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Parasound JC 1+ monos
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April 3, 2015, 07:50 AM #12
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Takumi K-15: 55 000 $
Takumi K-70 Gen II: 60 000 $Marcin
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August 21, 2018, 05:59 PM #13
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August 22, 2018, 12:17 AM #14
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Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Beautiful gear, I always wanted to have a listen! Let us know how it sounds.
Joe
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August 22, 2018, 02:12 AM #15
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September 16, 2018, 05:19 AM #16
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Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Hi,
Not an owner but had extensive listening to 15 and 70 this spring. Pre 15EX is amazing but I am not sure about the 70 power which to me was lacking in power/dynamics/kick (which I prefer), though this may just be its signature. Anyway I read that there is a new power amp in the making.
All in all everything flows so naturally and effortless, with real hight, width and depth, separation of instruments and amazing timbre. It took some time to adjust to the signature of reproduction as it is so anti hifi parameters.
Of the speakers I listened to I believe the power amps prefer efficient speakers and in my listening case a pair of Cessaro gave the impression of 'being there' which very few set ups I've listened to could compete with.
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September 16, 2018, 09:53 AM #17
Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
I had the Robert Koda K15 and upgraded it to the K15-EX. The cases are basically identical, and the fit and finish is top notch for both.
But the K15-EX is a significant improvement over the K15 in a number of ways including richness, upper end extension, musicality, dynamics, coherence and realism to name a few.
There has been unanimous consent among those who have heard the K15EX in my room, with both Magico Q7mkIIs and Aries Cerat Symphonias, that the K15-EX is simply an amazing sounding preamp.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkRockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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September 16, 2018, 05:02 PM #18
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September 16, 2018, 09:30 PM #19
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
VAC Statement 450iQ monos.
I’ve also used the Koda with Audio Note Kondo Kagura monos. Robert Koch, the founder of Robert Koda LLC, worked for Audio Note Japan (Kondo) for years until after the death of Mr. Hiroyasu Kondo in 2006. So there’s a special synergy with the Kaguras.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkRockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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October 7, 2018, 04:49 AM #20
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October 7, 2018, 04:55 AM #21
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October 7, 2018, 02:18 PM #22
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Rockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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October 7, 2018, 02:48 PM #23
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October 7, 2018, 03:39 PM #24
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
They’re both great speakers. The Q7mkIIs have deeper bass extension and definition. I found the Symphonias to have greater presence and dynamics.
Of course it comes down to equipment synergies, room interactions and personal preferences.
I ended up selling the Q7s and am evaluating the Symphonias under an extended demo.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkRockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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October 10, 2018, 06:27 AM #25
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October 10, 2018, 11:15 PM #26
Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Thieliste,
Actually still have several preamps including the K15-EX, a Kondo M1000 MkII, plus a four box CH Precision L1 (left mono, right mono, left mono power supply and right mono power supply). Choices...Choices. But having to face trimming the herd
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkRockport Lyra speakers; TotalDac Amp-1 mono blocks; four box CH Precision L1/X1 pre/power supply monos; CH precision P1/X1 phono/power supply; TotalDac d1-driver monos; Pacific Microsonics Model 2 DAC; TotalDac d1-12 MkII DAC with two reclockers; Kodo The Beat Turnatable with LT Schroder magnesium tonearm and Lyra Atlas cart; Taiko Extreme server; Kalista Dreamplayer CD Transport; Taiko Audio Daiza Platforms; Nordost Odin2 Power Cords and Analog ICs; 512 Engineering/Tim Marutani Balanced Transformers (30 amp for sources; 50 amp for amps); Rives designed dedicated room.
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October 11, 2018, 12:05 AM #27
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October 11, 2018, 04:26 AM #28
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Wow that's a very impressive preamp collection you got there
I'm actually considering CH Precision L1+X1+M1 stereo but also other options like Koda K15-EX + d'Agostino Momentum S250 or even Gryphon Pandora + Antileon Evo stereo.
I like the upgradability path of CH Precision.
Difficult choice
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October 11, 2018, 05:19 AM #29
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LS: Vienna Acoustics Klimt "The Music"
PowerAmp: Nagra VPA
PreAmp: Tobian Soundsystems SC12
DAC: LampizatOr Horizon
Server: LDMS Maximus Music Server
CDT: CH Precison D1
Switch: Edison Creation Silent OCXO Extreme, FiberBox
Power: LampizatOr Kraftwerk 10
Cabling: Signal Projects loom
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October 11, 2018, 05:33 AM #30
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October 11, 2018, 05:37 AM #31
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October 11, 2018, 06:58 AM #32
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
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October 11, 2018, 07:07 AM #33
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Recommend you read the spec's...& check with Herve direct...
The Dart has a switch to change from high impedance to low impedance...
Now if this was an Esoteric A03...that would be the correct decision...
But not with the Dart...I own one & an Esotoric A03...
Each bought specifically to impedance match between pre & power amps...
And matched to specific speakers...but what would I know...
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October 11, 2018, 07:51 AM #34
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
I apologize to OP for asking question outside of Koda topic.
Maybe you explained somewhere else but I obviously missed it - what is the logic/reason behind plugging in 80/90k in top of the line electronics and keeping the "quite" old speakers (which you undoubtedly love)? Did not hear any better ones, room restriction, etc.?
Thanks!LS: Vienna Acoustics Klimt "The Music"
PowerAmp: Nagra VPA
PreAmp: Tobian Soundsystems SC12
DAC: LampizatOr Horizon
Server: LDMS Maximus Music Server
CDT: CH Precison D1
Switch: Edison Creation Silent OCXO Extreme, FiberBox
Power: LampizatOr Kraftwerk 10
Cabling: Signal Projects loom
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October 11, 2018, 08:19 AM #35
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October 11, 2018, 08:38 AM #36
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
Golum i've been a Thiel fan for the past 22 years, owned several models from Jim up to the 3.7s in 2014 which was my dream speakers.
Unfortunately i've never had the budget to push them to their limits, only had modest integrated.
Now that i know i will finally have a nice budget to build a new rig i will realize my dream.
I have demoed many very high en speakers in the past couple of years like, Magico, Wilson Audio, Marten, Karma, Wilson Benesch, Raidho Acoustics and others and i don't feel that you get what tou pay for.
With my modest Thiels i get much much more than what i paid for, they can outperform many 30K+ speakers.
Just my opinion.
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October 11, 2018, 08:42 AM #37
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
LS: Vienna Acoustics Klimt "The Music"
PowerAmp: Nagra VPA
PreAmp: Tobian Soundsystems SC12
DAC: LampizatOr Horizon
Server: LDMS Maximus Music Server
CDT: CH Precison D1
Switch: Edison Creation Silent OCXO Extreme, FiberBox
Power: LampizatOr Kraftwerk 10
Cabling: Signal Projects loom
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October 11, 2018, 04:32 PM #38
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October 12, 2018, 05:57 AM #39
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October 12, 2018, 06:14 AM #40
Re: Robert Koda Takumi K-15 + Takumi K-70
None at the moment...I am temporarily in a house with no room...
A mate is using them...he is on this thread...
Check out BZR's photo in the Question for M3 Turbo S Owners thread...
Both the Darts & Esoteric are mine...
Say Hi to Herve for me...tell him you have been chatting with Rob from Australia...
I bought my 108 from Serge...who is related to Herve...
Serge gave it to Herve who upgraded the amp to the very latest spec....
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