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Yesterday, 08:29 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Thank you for that link.

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Yesterday, 08:28 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

I think it has been out for a bit since it was reviewed one year ago in Stereophile? The "measurements" section should not be skipped... There are a few quirks. Pass Labs INT-25 integrated amplifier | Stereophile.com

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Yesterday, 08:23 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

$7250 My brother had the XA25 and it was awesome. I have no doubt that the integrated is similar. I do miss that amp.

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Yesterday, 08:12 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Sweet! A line-only integrated, it steers clear of the digital inputs, network functionality and onboard phono stage offered by many competitors. Instead, it presents itself simply as a conduit between your source(s) and speakers, combining a...

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

joeinid started a thread Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier in Pass Labs

Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier | Hi-Fi News

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Yesterday, 07:53 PM

CPP replied to a thread New Gear! Parasound JC 1+ monos (w/ Magico S3 mk2) in Amplifiers

Congrats !

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Yesterday, 07:42 PM

joeinid replied to a thread New Gear! Parasound JC 1+ monos (w/ Magico S3 mk2) in Amplifiers

Congratulations! Beautiful amps.

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Yesterday, 06:04 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

And that was also a nice video of a Studer R2R. What is the point of your comments? This is an audio forum. Open your own threads with whatever description you like. I feel so much better now that I have your permission though.:bananasplit:

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Yesterday, 04:11 PM

Gene replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

Good for him to consider his partners opinion...she has ears too...

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Yesterday, 11:22 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread DAC-2v2SE in Wyred 4 Sound

It almost sounds like it has not been burnt in completely. My experience with most equipment, but especially with Wyred is that they sound rather harsh, on the bright side until they get burnt in a bit. After about 100 hours they tend to smooth...

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Yesterday, 11:06 AM

Mike replied to a thread Bad quality of CMS Soto Voce in Critical Mass Systems

We have four Sotto Voce’s in the store, we’ve taken them to shows and bounced them around and they’ve always been great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:33 AM

Gene replied to a thread Favorite LED light for TT in All Things Analog

I recommend Littlelite LED lamps...they come in many configurations and lengths. LW-12-LED Desk Lights by Littlite

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Yesterday, 08:00 AM

XV-1 replied to a thread Speaker suggestions for large room in Speakers

the Tekton seem to offer big bang for the buck - I like the look as well.

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January 17, 2021, 10:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

No, no, let’s chalk it up to room and positioning. All good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 17, 2021, 09:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

The Magico’s are so nice to work with during setup. We had limitations due to WAF (a hard line of 18 inches out into the room) and had to work with the heat from the fire place on the left side. We also had to ensure the TV wasn’t blocked from any...

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January 17, 2021, 09:28 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

Your grade of "poor" on my topic opening skills of a nice integrated playing on a nice pair of speakers in an audio forum, is more of an indication of your personal mental state than my actual post. I did not break any rules or posting etiquette in...

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January 17, 2021, 08:27 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

Understood and agree a little more context is always good.

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January 17, 2021, 08:18 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

In my opinion, it's all about balance. More neutral gear for warmer/sweeter sounding speakers and the reverse is true as well. Warmer/sweeter front end for more neutral speakers.

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January 17, 2021, 08:12 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

While youtube in not the standard by which to judge an audio component, I still think plenty of information can be derived. They also say a picture is worth a thousands words. If that is true, what is a whole video worth? :)

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January 17, 2021, 08:09 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

I was very happy with D'Agostino Momentum Monos. Very rich, yet dynamic and resolving without ever sounding lean or threadbare. I think Dan builds fantastic products in his new venture/company not that some of the legendary Krell products were...

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January 17, 2021, 08:08 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

I kind of like seeing new/different combos of gear that I've not experienced in person. Obviously making a final judgement in sound quality from a YouTube video is not prudent, but we can get a good sense.

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January 17, 2021, 07:41 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

I love the D'Agostino Momentum gear. I'd love to hear the Progression stuff in person. My understanding from friends who've heard it say that it's more neutral sounding.

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January 17, 2021, 07:23 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

I liked the Progression Integrated so I shared it to see if anyone else would contribute to the topic. Is that OK with you or do I need to get your personal permission next time?

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January 17, 2021, 07:10 PM

CPP replied to a thread What is an Audiophile? in General Audio Discussion

Yep, that's mine to a 'T'.

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January 17, 2021, 07:08 PM

CPP replied to a thread Hello from Central Florida! in Introduce Yourself

Welcome from North Central Fla

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January 17, 2021, 05:31 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

Sopra 3? I think 100w of tube power in stereo would be enough for 91.5dB efficient, 8 ohm nominal speaker.

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January 17, 2021, 03:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Something new from Esoteric? in Esoteric

Nope. Waiting like everyone else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 17, 2021, 02:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread N30 Review in Aurender

ACS10 is ripper, backup, storage, etc. it’s a purposely built music content server designed to replace the computer (for ripping) and NAS (for backup and storage). The N30 will be limited to whatever the largest size SSD drive is (8TB at...

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January 17, 2021, 12:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread N30 Review in Aurender

I haven’t heard whether they will or not or how long the stock umbilical cord is. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 17, 2021, 11:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread N30 Review in Aurender

This will be an interesting shoot out! I can’t wait to get our N30. The W20SE however remains unique in that it operates on battery power. That’s a huge advantage. But a separate power supply might be right there with it. We shall see. I...

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January 17, 2021, 09:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

They do. Customer wanted us to leave them in the box.

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January 16, 2021, 10:36 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB Select II in MSB

Where are you located? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 08:59 PM

Mike started a thread How Force Cancelling Driver Technology Eliminates Cabinet Vibrations in Speakers

How Force-Canceling Drivers Stop Speaker-Cabinet Vibrations - SoundStage! Shorts (January 2021) - YouTube

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January 16, 2021, 08:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico A1 & Boulder 866 - Studer A807 MK2 R2R #01 in Amplifiers

WOW! I have to post some videos of my Studer(s) in action. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 08:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

Thanks Calvin. We have an M6 install coming up in Miami in about 6-8 weeks. That will be a fun day! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 08:24 PM

TheOctopus started a thread Magico A1 & Boulder 866 - Studer A807 MK2 R2R #01 in Amplifiers

Magico A1 & Boulder 866 - Studer A807 MK2 R2R #01 - YouTube

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January 16, 2021, 08:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread New MSB S500 and M500 Amplifiers in MSB

The monos gave a great sense of ease and seemed ready to pounce dynamically at a moments notice. Soundstage was also bigger with the monos. I tried to detect whether the stereo might have a different tonal presentation, but really couldn’t detect...

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January 16, 2021, 08:03 PM

TheOctopus started a thread Dan d'agostino & focal sopra n.3 in Amplifiers

DAN D'AGOSTINO & FOCAL SOPRA N.3 - YouTube

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January 16, 2021, 08:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

Not really, you have to take into account how important colors are for so many people (Alon, nudge nudge, wink, wink!). Black is fine, but really and truly the S series holds a lot of value for many people, not only sonically, but in the ability to...

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January 16, 2021, 04:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

We are having discussions! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 03:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread Boulder v Gryphon in Amplifiers

I love those M500’s with the Select II. A perfect match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 03:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Boulder v Gryphon in Amplifiers

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 03:06 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Rega

Cheeseburger good :).... The Hexmat Yellow Bird is pretty awesome. It is called a record isolation system which works very well, especially with Rega. Instead of mass and weight like many companies do they go for no mass and isolation of the...

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January 16, 2021, 02:44 PM

Mike started a thread Today’s Magico Install in Magico

Packing up his Wilson Alexia’s that he traded: Installing his new Magico S3 Mk2’s: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 16, 2021, 02:13 PM

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

I don't do politics but I like Jazz... :D New album. Qobuz/Tidal and others. Jazz music is the perfect metaphor for democracy,” says famed trumpeter Wynton Marsalis. At a time when America—and indeed, the whole world—finds itself at a...

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