crwilli
Senior Member

Jim, I find the ‘ignore’ function on AS works well. 😁 Craig

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...

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 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...

200 or 500 or somewhere in between, the Esoteric DAC sound has evolved over the last few years to be among the best in the industry. I wouldn’t make a purchase decision based on a few hundred hours of break in. Esoteric’s disc drive, DAC and overall...

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

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? ...

For me, not likely. However, I will be in Switzerland in December of 2024.

Looks like it’s getting close to time for a visit!

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

At face value, operating as a stand alone business with added technical resources doesn’t sound ominous to me. I am not going to worry about something I have no control over.

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

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

10 minutes I can never get back.

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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Hello and welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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

I have Sonos products around my home. But nothing in the music room for exactly what you stated. Lack of Hi Res streaming. Of course, I now use ROON as my central ‘player’ even for all Sonos zones. Love them. (Although they almost lost me...

Congrats Bob! Fantastic gear you added.

You guys are die hards to watch at that hour.

Sweet! Enjoy the music in good health Bob!

Yes, Max won but the race itself was one of the best of the year. It’s not great when a driver dominates as much as Max has recently; and, let’s not forget the Schumacher and Hamilton years. Lastly, having a great car doesn’t guarantee a win....

Let me guess Max won?

Pretty clear the intended audience is not the USA based on the timing of the race. I will only see a headline and will then read it in passing.

Coming together nicely!

:roflmao:

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

If you have an Everest, you owe it to yourself to experiment with grounding your preamp, sources etc to it. It’s a first step that can cost you nothing if you make your own ground cables. But recognize all the ground lugs of the Everest share one...

Nobody forces any of us to spend our $ on this or any other hobby. If you feel you have to justify it for some reason, okay then. Personally, I use measurements, listening judgments, emotion and whatever else comes along at the time to...

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? ...

Certainly not a good practice. Surprised that MSB would do that.

There is a weight limit (50lbs I think) for packages to be sent to a Walgreens. That can catch you sometimes.

“Info coming.” - all I was told. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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