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Totally agree. The T+A PDP3000HV mops the floor with any Esoteric I had. But, it doesn’t get the love on this side of the pond. Check out Hi-Fi...
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Maybe he's enjoying DSD now? The DAC8 DSD upsampled to 512 is superb! T+A handles DSD in such a unique manner.
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What does the hottest area of the chassis read from something like a digital candy thermometer? I ran an Audio Research 100.2 for a couple of years...
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Heat can be the ultimate destroyer of componentry. I don't think there's anything wrong using a small, low CFM & quiet fan to supplement cooling. You...
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No matter how many slow REL subs he stacks, they won’t come close to a pair of Q-Sub 15’s.
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Joe, have you tried raising the chassis on any kind of isolation feet just to get an extra half inch or so under the chassis? Or do you think it...
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I have. I don’t think there is a definitive yes or no at this time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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No. Had lengthy discussions with them about this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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I've been thinking about getting a 4K TV. I was in Costco today and a 65" 4K TCL Brand TV was $499. We don't watch TV very much and I have a front...
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You really need the rack first and then use the CenterStage 2 under the component and on the rack. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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That would certainly explain some things. Two subs is definitely the way to go. The Q-Sub technology gives total control over the subs (including Q...
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Very nice! What front end equipment do you hope to listen with thru the 3k's?
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You mentioned Canton.... which of their series have you listened to? As a fan of the Canton loudspeakers myself, I'm just curious.
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Mike
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I agree with Paul, the AQ Diamond is superb, so is the Shunyata Sigma NR and Curious USB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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Sounds good. Good luck with the hunt. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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The box count I understand and appreciate. But the DAVE’s claim to fame is its “3Dness”. So, that’s odd that you found it flat. “In presenting...
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Congrats on the move. Mark is a terrific guy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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February 18, 2019,
08:36 PM
Mike
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It sounds very different. The A1 is very analog sounding - warts and all. The X1 is more transparent, more 3D, but just as musical. Shocked you...
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February 18, 2019,
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Mike
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A good dealer wouldn’t let him order one. It’s a pair or none. One creates more problems than it solves.
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February 18, 2019,
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I beg to differ. Avantgarde is a horn speaker. MBL a omnipolar. Quad/Maggie and the like, panel based speakers. I try very hard in my store to...
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February 17, 2019,
11:43 PM
Mike
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I personally don’t. I’ve always thought the Constellation sound is liquid and smooth. I say “sounds like tubes without the heat and fuss.” ...
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February 17, 2019,
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Constellation Inspiration 1.0 amp and preamp review
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Yes. It’s excellent. Same house sound. Not a 300 watt monster, but plenty of power and finesse and the same tube like Constellation sound. ...
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