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    Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    I had the opportunity to visit with George (audioseduction) today.

    George is running the fabulous Pass XA160.5's with the XP20 preamp, Bel Canto DAC, a dedicated PC, TaraLabs cabling and Martin Logan Summit X speakers.

    From the first note it was clear that George has mastered his pursuit of black black backgrounds. His system is DEAD quiet. Music just appears out of this black space.

    George has also done a terrific job with a difficult room. His treatments really have nullified any negative room affects.

    George really has his ML's dialed in and the pairing with Pass is truly excellent - the best I've heard ML's sound.

    We listened to a wide variety of music and his system really performed brilliantly. A real treat!

    Thanks for a fun afternoon George!






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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Awesome guys. Glad you had fun!
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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Beautiful system, George. Nicely done! The XA-160.5's are one of my all-time favorite amps. Looks like you guys had a great time.

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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Mike I want to thank you for coming over for the listening session. I too had a good time as well.
    George
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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Hey Mike - did you get a signed copy of the playlist?

    I've heard George's system many times - it's a great sounding reference system!
    Howard

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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Love the artwork!!!!


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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Quote Originally Posted by The Sandman View Post
    Hey Mike - did you get a signed copy of the playlist?

    I've heard George's system many times - it's a great sounding reference system!
    Yes and YES!!! I totally agree.


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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I had the opportunity to visit with George (audioseduction) today.

    George is running the fabulous Pass XA160.5's with the XP20 preamp, Bel Canto DAC, a dedicated PC, TaraLabs cabling and Martin Logan Summit X speakers.

    From the first note it was clear that George has mastered his pursuit of black black backgrounds. His system is DEAD quiet. Music just appears out of this black space.

    George has also done a terrific job with a difficult room. His treatments really have nullified any negative room affects.

    George really has his ML's dialed in and the pairing with Pass is truly excellent - the best I've heard ML's sound.

    We listened to a wide variety of music and his system really performed brilliantly. A real treat!

    Thanks for a fun afternoon George!






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    I heard George's system when he hosted an audiophile meeting one month. I was beyond impressed. The bass output he gets is staggering. I hope to one day visit again, and get another listen......without the distractions of several folks chatting in the room. His choice of the Bel Canto digital is very interesting as well. This system performs well beyond many higher priced rigs. Kudos for sure.

    Jerry-

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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Well said Jerry. One of my takeaways was just how hard George has worked on achieving the blackest backgrounds.


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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

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    Great looking room, George! Nicely done!


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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Quote Originally Posted by socfan12 View Post
    Great looking room, George! Nicely done!
    Thanks Allen!
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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Well said Jerry. One of my takeaways was just how hard George has worked on achieving the blackest backgrounds.


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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Fantastic! Always great to see AS members get together.

    BTW, nice looking system!
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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Fantastic! Always great to see AS members get together.

    BTW, nice looking system!
    Thanks Mike! I just love listening to music and not the equipment.
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    Re: Fun listening with George (Audioseduction)

    It was a real treat to listen to George's creation.George is also a really good friend.He gives freely of his expertise to fellow SAS club members .When i hosted SAS, I had problems with a sever.George spent allot of time helping me get things up and running.The are several stories, of him helping other members of the club also.
    This hobby is great , and people like George have made it a whole lot better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fxe02 View Post
    It was a real treat to listen to George's creation.George is also a really good friend.He gives freely of his expertise to fellow SAS club members .When i hosted SAS, I had problems with a sever.George spent allot of time helping me get things up and running.The are several stories, of him helping other members of the club also.
    This hobby is great , and people like George have made it a whole lot better.
    Francis, thanks for the kind words. I also enjoyed listening to your system at the SAS meet you hosted last year.
    George
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