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I can’t wait till Monday!

More notes: NOT a subtle improvement: the entire presentation has more body, "weight", depth, and expansiveness. :celebrate008_2: My guess is the ground planes of "consumer-grade" computers used as "high-end music servers" are pretty dirty.

Okay....so played a reference track on with the system fully warmed up. Then, connected a single Alpha CGC from an unused USB-A port on the Mac Mini Roon core to an Altaira terminal" on Gemini. F*CK ME!!! 🤯 The presentation just became notably...

The black looks really great with all of the other black components. Good choice!

Will do. And...look what just arrived: the USB-A and RJ45 VTX-Ag tails. Et voila... the USB tail on an Alpha CGC

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They look awesome!! Looking forward to some Youtube videos. Would love to hear these on the new Magico S3’s when they arrive.

BEAUTIFUL Mike!

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Definitely let us know how it turns out!

Today I'm getting some Altaira system VT-X grounding "tails" in with RJ45 and USB-A terminations. The plan is to install the USB-A tail in an unused USB port on the Mini Roon Core and the RJ45 tail in an unused port in my Pace router, both of which...

I watched a few reviews and even spoke with the re-seller in more detail. My system is extremely revealing. The DAC is very detailed but without sacrificing musicality. It provides a highly detailed robust bass without it sounding sloppy. Both mids...

I bet a lot of people use the stock Gigafoil power supply and dismiss it. The stock power supply is not very good. I used a Bakoon 5v battery supply before. I currently use an Uptone JS-2 with a good power conditioner and the Gigafoil is...

This post is a little late. But here goes...about 2 years ago I traveled to Sarasota and Suncoast Audio to compare 7 different integrated amps. The amps included the Pass int 60, Hegel 590, Naim Supernat 3, Luxman 509x, Moon 340ix, Gryphon D300, and...

Hang in there, Randy. Keep doing your physical therapy and walking around. The more you move the better it is Except for the fact, now you can sit and listen to music.

I hope you have a quick recovery and get your life back as fast as possible.

Until a day or two ago it was hard to sit in chair to do any real listening because of the pain and aches associated with the knee replacement. It is improving and as of today I have been cleared to ditch the cain! Still some stiffness and...

Actually, the options are: 1 - No drives 2 - 2 x 2TB drives (4 TB total) 3 - 2 x 4TB drives (8 TB total) I am curious if the 4 TB drives or 8 TB total are system limits or just what is being offered.

The L2 can be purchased without drives, with a 4TB drive, or with an 8TB drive. I'm not sure of the maximum size, but for 8TB it uses NTFS which has varying maximum capacities depending on what configurations are supported. My first guess would be...

S7 as its now configured is just about perfect for the users that know it and love it, imo...why even try? and for what reason?

I am waiting for a more horsepower version for my Sound Labs.:popcorn:

I guess I've been in summer amp mode for several years, playing a set of class D amplifiers. I don't miss the tubes at all, and I'm used to playing triode power tubes.

Can one use larger drives than 4 TB? Is that a system limitation or is 4 TB just the largest being offered? What is the value of having an internal switch? Wouldn't the best performance be achieved by limiting the network traffic that the unit...

Yes, good point. That's a reservation that I share. I will be present when the new S3s will be presented in the Netherlands in an upcoming show later this year and I will write a report about that as well. By then, I hope to have a better handle on...

Thanks for posting the link, Mike!

Vert, may I ask what power supply you are using with the Gigafoil? With the stock power supply, I'm not getting the world-beating performance that so many speak of since adding it to the chain. Maybe others can chime in as well. I've heard so...

Every network device with a power supply adds complexity and its own noise. It may not be obvious at first, but when I take it out, it becomes obvious. I use a good power supply for the Gigafoil and I notice the power supply affects the music...

Allnic A2000 25th Anniversary Amplifier

#MovingDay

I thought that might be way cool so I turned off the lights and made the room dark. I was disappointed the Gold Lion KT88s I have were barely visible. There was not much glow so I don't think blue tubes would stand out. I do like the look of the...

No. I would expect the same parts inside. The glass looks nice though :D

I don't drink energy drinks, but I think I'm going to have to have a few before I try and manhandle this 178lb monster into place!

Eric Steckel is a bit older now but I saw him at this age at a local Brews and Blues fest as he lived local then.

Childrens Jazz Quartet - 11 y/o bassist doing Marcus Miller

I think a swarm is in order :)

Munich High End 2023 - Jay's Top Rooms From This Show! - YouTube

Just saw this. Not this year, bbut probably next. Would love to do your Fla show next year too.

I've been liking mine since 2015

When does the second one come? :)

Thanks! Got the furniture sliders ready to go....

I just purchased 2 racks from Timbernation and must say they are works of art. The fit and finish is tremendous and their owners were a pleasure to deal with. I highly recommend their racks.

Congrats

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Ralph, My understanding is the clear and blue JJ KT88s are the same inside so the performance is the same. Do you have other information?

Hi Roger I recognize your request is ages old but just ran across it. If by chance you still have a Lazarus project let me know I have resurrected a few of these versatile amps and gathered a fair bit of info. Cheers, Andy

I’m wondering if MSB amps could stay in medium tier level having seen your YouTube video with Jay…