brodricj
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It's not really a question of sounding better, but as a package I like what the Bladelius brings to the party through its simplicity. It sounds great. The Class A in high bias mode sounds wonderful with Magico. I operate it in low bias just so that...

ASK is better than the Esoteric. A single box that does everything, and at a fraction of the price. But it does have issues connecting to Spotify that can't be resolved. It relies on a Spotify plugin that Bladeiius has no control over.

Exactly. To advertise and say they are made in Scotland when you KNOW they are not, is completely dishonest. Now, if they were lying to the distributor too, then that’s another story, but I doubt it. Pretty easy to tell where they are...

So much new technology went into K-01XD that K1 doesn't have I suspect K-01XD would be the better performer. Certainly on paper. But I've never read that comparison before. The K1 has the AK4497 DAC chipset, same as N-01 which I am familiar with. I...

The 1160 is a great amp. The 2160 is truly a league above and more in line with the Block. The Constellation lineup is also great. The 1160 is a little more laid back then the 2160 and a lot more laid back then say Block or Soulution. I won’t...

That’s all Boulder. Fully balanced. XLR only. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

He’s a great resource for dealers. Glad he’s staying on. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I turn my G02X off. From a cold start it takes about 15 minutes for sonic glory to arrive. Perhaps I should enable the pre-heat function, but to me it doesn't really matter. Just as break-in period doesn't matter. It is what it is and I'm happy to...

For the money D1XSE would be hard to beat. The top dog MSB Select II is about twice the price of the Esoteric. I've heard Select II and it's excellent. But the Esoteric smokes it from a price/performance standpoint.

Yes, I think the Cybershaft performance is on par with the Grandioso G1X but at a much cheaper price point. You still have an upgrade path with K1X to make it even better. I know Mike was impressed when he added PS1 to his K1X. And the -SE VUK...

I just watched the video. Very interesting. But the video comments from former VP’s at Tannoy and new distributor are very revealing. I guess KD is no longer the distributor if I’m reading this correct? No love lost for me with him I’ll...

Master 300 for sure. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Me. Not a good match. VAC is a way better match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I'm left to wonder what design characteristic of the Shunyata power cables brings the advantage here. I wouldn't have thought cable NR as it would only be a small fraction of the Everest NR. I wouldn't have thought DTCD as the power supplies in the...

I think there's your answer...

I have no idea. Whilst I own many Esoteric products break-in duration is not something I take much notice of. They all sound great the moment you first plug them in.

In that case, I think K-01XD will be 2nd top dog, above any of the other players you mentioned.

K1X-SE is the top dog Esoteric player. And you can make it even better with PS1 and an external clock. If I had my time over again that is what I would do, instead of the D1X/P1X combo.

...10 minutes later.... Good grief, these Delta's absolutely smoke the PS Audio Prelude power cables! The Everest was a bit of a disappointment when I first plugged the power amps into it. I didn't hear any improvement at all. But these Delta's...

I just bought a pair of Delta v2 NR power cables. So now I have Sigma v2 NR, Alpha v2 NR and Delta v2 NR power cables. I've installed the Delta's on my Halcro monoblocks, replacing a pair of very old PS Audio Prelude xStream power cables which I...

That used one is VERY old, only one power supply (not two as standard) and the old standard clock (not the much better femto 33, which even the ref has!). A ref with femto 33 will outperform this used one AND you get to take advantage of the trade...

New Reference! Give me a call. Remember, the trade in of the Premier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

“I've grown to use it almost exclusively because with the Statement NG, music sounds more vital than it does through Roon.” When I first told people roon was not the best sounding, they thought I was crazy. How could software affect the sound? ...

It will be handled here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Do you know if Playback Distribution are going to do the Grandioso SE version upgrades in the United States, or are they returning units to Japan for upgrade?

Beautiful cars! Wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It’s great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Competing with integrated amps….not their goal for 861/812. More small space, lifestyle system. Built in DAC/Streamer/Headphone amp and all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

No, but I’m not sure that’s their target. I think an 1161/1160 is a good target. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

It’s amazing to me that people think wire is wire. The other day we set up the NEAT speakers in the back room. With the Nordost speaker cables, it was not a good match. That ribbon tweeter did not respond well. Switched to the Sigma speaker...

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I didn’t hear anything in particular. Glad you guys love the styling. It’s a carry over from the Master 300 which I designed. The Master 300’s are my favorite tube amps (if I’m allowed to say that without too much fussing!) Sent from my iPad...

Better to stick with the 300 or save for another 300. The 202 is basically the 200iQ with new cosmetics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Funny they don’t mention that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I have Altaira-SG. I connect the chassis grounding posts of my components to Altaira-SG. I could use another Altaira as some components share a binding post. I wanted to buy a Gemini-Model 8 as I like the dual purpose power + grounding however our...

Reminds me of the fuses we tried. One even costing $1500. The folks who were blindfolded could not tell any difference with any of the fuses. I guess if you find a fuse that messes with the sound, that could change things. But is it better? ...

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I own both cables. I can't hear any difference at all. Save your money and get an Altaira. An Altaira is more important than any power cable.

You'd think M3 or S7 would be next in the upgrade pipeline.

M7 has been a GREAT seller for us! Now what will I do with all these Q7’s? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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It's system dependent. For me just plugging a Typhon QR into the wall outlet (in parallel configuration) brought a bigger improvement than plugging source components into Everest.