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Today, 07:38 AM

Ritmo replied to a thread In Stereo With Mike & Rick - A New Podcast Series in General Audio Discussion

Indeed, very insightful and enjoyable. Nice job guys!

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Today, 06:07 AM

Mordante replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Atari Teenage Riot - Delete Yourself

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Today, 05:21 AM

wklie replied to a thread Lumin App Request in Lumin

Which model? Which output? If you're using U2Mini, make sure you are running firmware 15.0i

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Today, 05:13 AM

Mordante started a thread Blumenhofer 4*17 impression request in Speakers

has anyone heard these speakers? If so what are your impressions? I always like the Blumenhofer sound but I've never seen or heard these.

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Today, 02:01 AM

XV-1 replied to a thread Fyne 704’s in Fyne Audio

Thanks Mike. I saw a pair in one of the local shops I never go into - They were a LOT bigger than I thought any Fynes were and they looked really cool. I must go back and have a listen as I had just been to the dentist. What is the...

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Yesterday, 10:12 PM

XV-1 replied to a thread Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade in D'Agostino Audio

I thought the amps had to be done at the factory and that is what is going to happen with mine. Mine is however an early S200 so has a bit of copper discoloration which Dag are going to do a refurb of the finish. The preamps can be...

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Yesterday, 10:04 PM

joeinid replied to a thread RIP Chris Sommovigo of Black Cat Cable in General Audio Discussion

Very sad news indeed. Sorry to hear this.

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Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704’s in Fyne Audio

Hi Shane - the 704’s are equally as good or better than speakers costing the same. They are DESIGNED for LARGE rooms. They are beasts. Big sound, big bass, but smoooooooooth and dynamic. I wouldn’t play them in anything less than 20 x 25 (on...

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Yesterday, 09:47 PM

Petzzz replied to a thread Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade in D'Agostino Audio

Thanks for the update... I spoke to my dealer yesterday as it has been 3 weeks since. He told me that they will be expecting the upgrade parts from D'gostino and the upgrade will be done locally. Wonder if this is normal or should I write to Dan...

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Yesterday, 09:28 PM

XV-1 replied to a thread Fyne 704’s in Fyne Audio

How do the F704's sound and how do they compare with similar priced speakers? Can they be used in large rooms?

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Yesterday, 09:26 PM

XV-1 replied to a thread Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade in D'Agostino Audio

You happy with the new sound quality when comparing it to the cost?

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Yesterday, 08:35 PM

stereogeek started a thread New tube amp in Amplifiers

Rather than "goop up" the other thread about tube amps, I decided to start this thread to talk about my new tube amp. I have been thinking about getting another tube amp for quite a while. I really wanted a Luxman MQ-88uC but they are 6 months or so...

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Yesterday, 08:22 PM

jmusica replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

Jim Smith replied to a thread RIP Chris Sommovigo of Black Cat Cable in General Audio Discussion

This is so hard to believe and accept. Chris was in great shape, always fun to be around, overall a great and super nice person who just happened to also be brilliant. What a loss, first to his loving family, his friends, and the audio...

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Yesterday, 06:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread RIP Chris Sommovigo of Black Cat Cable in General Audio Discussion

Very sad news. I just bought a pair of RCA cables from him a couple of months ago to try with my SUT. Super nice guy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 05:57 PM

Afveep started a thread RIP Chris Sommovigo of Black Cat Cable in General Audio Discussion

Another industry icon passes. Chris died very suddenly on Monday. He was an artisan and created many well-regarded cable lines. Condolences to his family and industry friends. Tom

3 replies | 406 view(s)

Yesterday, 05:56 PM

brad225 replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Thanks robert, I have one but this is much clearer to read.

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Yesterday, 05:43 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread In Stereo With Mike & Rick - A New Podcast Series in General Audio Discussion

Insightful interview with Nelson. I get the impression he is happy on the ranch doing his projects and enjoying life.

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Yesterday, 05:29 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Tubed Power Amplifiers. Are the disadvantages too great ? in Amplifiers

well said !!

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Yesterday, 05:29 PM

rbbert replied to a thread The Absolute Sound Interview with Olympic Legend and Veteran Audiophile Mark Spitz in General Audio Discussion

Lee, not your fault but there appears to be a problem logging in to the digital TAS. Password isn't recognized, and when it is changed ("successfully") the new one is then not recognized, ad infinitum

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Yesterday, 04:40 PM

stereogeek replied to a thread Tubed Power Amplifiers. Are the disadvantages too great ? in Amplifiers

Yes sir, that makes perfectly good sense.

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Yesterday, 04:40 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Auditioning inakustik Referenz LS 4004 AIR speaker cable in Cables

You will not regret it, it’s significantly better . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 04:14 PM

Audio2Addict replied to a thread Auditioning inakustik Referenz LS 4004 AIR speaker cable in Cables

Thanks! I changed to the LS-4004.

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Yesterday, 03:19 PM

Rscotth replied to a thread Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade in D'Agostino Audio

My m400’s took 2 months.

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Yesterday, 02:57 PM

Mike replied to a thread In Stereo With Mike & Rick - A New Podcast Series in General Audio Discussion

In Stereo with Mike & Rick - Episode 2 - Nelson Pass (8/17/2022) - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

Lee Scoggins started a thread The Absolute Sound Interview with Olympic Legend and Veteran Audiophile Mark Spitz in General Audio Discussion

We just posted our recent interview with Mark Spitz and cover a lot of ground about audio, business, and swimming on our new The Absolute Sound YouTube channel. Please have a look and subscribe as we have loads of other exclusive content coming...

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Yesterday, 12:08 PM

plonkywonki replied to a thread Lumin App Request in Lumin

I notice Lumin clock signal disappears when volume slides goes to 0. It is possible to keep the output clock signal running at volume 0?

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Yesterday, 11:59 AM

Jay's Audio Lab replied to a thread Jay's Audio Journey in General Audio Discussion

How Loud Do You Listen To Your System? The Ugly Truth! - YouTube

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Yesterday, 11:20 AM

rbbert replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Free download Acoustat Monitor Brochure

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Yesterday, 11:08 AM

Barry replied to a thread PS Audio PowerPlant 15 in Power Conditioners & Regulators

Think what you want. The output voltages on some power conditioners is higher by design. The result is louder output volume. On such an A/B comparison, there is a well-known perceptual auditory bias for louder output.

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Yesterday, 10:01 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

I just ran into this guy on Youtube and loving it. Jazzy Fusion with a killer horn section. Cory Wong and the Wongnotes

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Yesterday, 10:00 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

My favorite Musical Movie of all times. Great music and performers all the way thru.

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Yesterday, 09:53 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Brad, don't forget Moosehead Lake, one beautiful body of water !!

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Roy said they originally came with the tube servo amps. He said that the interfaces that I have will work just fine with the speakers I have, which are The Monitor that came after the X.

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Yesterday, 09:02 AM

rbbert replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Someone is a little confused here. The Models 3 and 4 came right after the X and were the last to use the S-C amps. The panels in those were raised about 10-12” but they did not have the pedestal base. The Monitor series switched to the...

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Yesterday, 08:57 AM

rbbert replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

The biggest problem with the Model 4 and the Monitor 4 (which you have) is that the 4 panel models sound better in a 2+2 configuration than in the 4 across configuration. Many Acoustat owners (including me) built our own frames, using hardwood and...

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Yesterday, 07:51 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Thanks, I did get the schematic.

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Yesterday, 05:42 AM

brodricj replied to a thread PS Audio PowerPlant 15 in Power Conditioners & Regulators

That's not quite right, no such test is necessary. I think you haven't understood the intent of that suggestion. When you adjust the output to match the input the regenerator has to do less work, resulting in slightly lower output distortion. Maybe...

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Yesterday, 02:24 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Auditioning inakustik Referenz LS 4004 AIR speaker cable in Cables

I auditioned first the LS-2040 and then the LS-4004, and ultimately went with the higher model, as I felt they were significantly better. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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August 16, 2022, 10:49 PM

audionutnz replied to a thread Acoustat-X in Speakers

Ha. It's nice to be right once in a while :-) I don't know if you know but the speakers need at least a week to charge up after been dumped off power and then some more for better results. It will sound off if you just plug them in and try to play...

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August 16, 2022, 10:31 PM

jadedavid replied to a thread Pioneer VSX-D701S Broken voltage Selector in General Audio Discussion

If you follow the colored wires back to the transformer, it may have a tag on it which identifies what wires are what.

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August 16, 2022, 10:26 PM

jmusica replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Turn this one up loud.

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August 16, 2022, 10:07 PM

XV-1 replied to a thread Momentum Stereo 250 MxV upgrade in D'Agostino Audio

I am dropping off my S250 off at the dealer tomorrow. He said Dag will take around two months to do the upgrade + shipping. Assume it will be around 3 months all up.

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August 16, 2022, 09:47 PM

Jack replied to a thread Pioneer VSX-D701S Broken voltage Selector in General Audio Discussion

Try AudioKarma.org, you should find a number of vintage equipment techs and DIY's there.

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August 16, 2022, 08:10 PM

Audio2Addict replied to a thread Auditioning inakustik Referenz LS 4004 AIR speaker cable in Cables

Is there any comparison with the LS-2404 cables,? I have the LS -2404 on order but my dealer Unlimited Audio got in a same length pair of the LS 4004. Is the retail increase worth it?

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August 16, 2022, 07:27 PM

VintageAudio started a thread Pioneer VSX-D701S Broken voltage Selector in General Audio Discussion

I have a vintage Pioneer VSX-D701S receiver that was purchased overseas. It is voltage selectable (110-240 VAC). The rotary switch went missing during a recent move and the part is no longer available from Pioneer. I don't have schematics or a...

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