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Today, 03:54 PM

still-one replied to a thread Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Review in Esoteric

is he talking about the "weight" of the music or the weight of the actual device? I haven't read the review.

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Today, 03:42 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

I grew up in Soundex, all 3 locations as they grew. Bought my first Onkyo - Infinity setup at 17 y/o when they were in the strip across from the mall.

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Today, 03:06 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

I beg to differ! ;) They're pretty good with Rock with a REL sub (with EVPs under it) and a Rega Planar 10 banging out the hits from the 70's and 80's...:P

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Today, 02:38 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

My first-ever system, put together just out of university back in the mid-70s was: H-K Citation 11 preamp H-K Citation 12 amp Thorens TD160 TT with Ortofon cartridge Large Advents in Walnut I later replaced the Thorens with a Rega Planar 3...

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Today, 02:08 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Anyone play around with Duelund wire? in Cables

I'm a fan of Duelund cables but have not tried the silver foil hookup wire.

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Today, 02:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Review in Esoteric

Some people buy their audio by the pound. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 01:09 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Today's Jazz Playlist in Music Forum

Has been a while since I've listened to this gem. Always a pleasure. :music: A legendary engagement at the Pawnshop club in Stockholm, Sweden. Featured are Arne Domnerus (doubling on alto and clarinet), pianist Bengt Hallberg, vibraphonist Lars...

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Today, 11:45 AM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Today's Jazz Playlist in Music Forum

I've found over the years that starting the day with a cup of fresh brewed Java and Jazz piano playing some of the Gershwin standards is one of life's small pleasures. As the saying goes: "Sometimes the small pleasures in life are the sweetest". ...

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Today, 10:21 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Kondo Overture PM2i is at home in Amplifiers

Congratulations Jerome!

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Today, 09:43 AM

Etunes started a thread iFi does DSD so well. Why no DSD for AMR products? in iFi Audio

Hi, Long time fan and customer . Great product line amazing bang for the buck and very forward thinking yet no DSD for AMR. Any plans to add DSD to 777se or upcoming AMR products ?

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Today, 09:28 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Speaker Breakin Techniques in Speakers

I discovered a new technique. Just play Marcus Miller M Squared over and over for a while :) I know I have hours to go, but I put this Marcus disk on at a decent volume and you could hear changes by the end of the disk. I have played mostly...

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Today, 09:13 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

The L810's were a great speaker from my memory. But that was way back in the day for me. I saw a Nak 970zx for sale and was tempted, but then I reminded myself that I no longer have any of my tapes and I really do not want to get back into...

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Today, 08:27 AM

XV-1 replied to a thread Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Review in Esoteric

I liked my time with the E-03 and would like to hear the E-02. Pity Jerry has not heard the E-03. You cannot use the RCA and XLR outputs simultaneously, which is a pity. It's a great way to have your phono stage have slightly different...

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Today, 02:27 AM

Jack replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

Randy My son still has that Cherry pair of L810 S/2's with factory stands in his Family Room in Md. I still have two mint pairs of the L570 S/2 large bookshelf speakers that I picked up several years back with one pair of the open top metal...

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Today, 01:54 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

I used to love the ADS speakers! First real high end that I remember was a Nakamichi deck. I think it was a 670zx. Love that deck. Shortly after was KEF 104ab speakers!

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Today, 01:47 AM

Jerome W replied to a thread Kondo Overture PM2i is at home in Amplifiers

Hello folks, An update about the Overture. I am listening to it in the living room with the Rega RS10 speakers. This amplifier is truly magical. I thought I knew these speakers very well since 8 years with them now. But the Kondo integrated...

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Today, 12:59 AM

Jack replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

Audire Model 2 amplifier with a Soundcraftsmen PE-2217 preamp and ADS L-810 speakers. Can't remember for sure on the TT but it may have been a Connoisseur BD-2 with a Sonus cartridge.

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Today, 12:54 AM

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

One of my absolute favorites. Great album to wrap up the weekend.

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Today, 12:44 AM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

Thanks Near boundary reinforcement certainly helps if the speaker couples nicely and a balance can be established between too much and just right amount of coupling. The Harbeth 30.2 do not seem to mind and play along nicely. Bass response...

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Yesterday, 11:36 PM

Mike replied to a thread How much quality is on a master tape? in General Audio Discussion

What Is a Master Tape? Acoustic Sounds’ Chad Kassem Explains Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:31 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread Post a Picture, a Photograph, an Image, a Drawing.....That you like to share. in Cameras, Photography & Videography

One of my favorites, which I mentioned many moons ago. It 'seams' just like yesterday ...

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Yesterday, 11:10 PM

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

The vinyl is exceptional, but damn, the SACD is also superb. Home run. If you have an SACD player, I highly recommend it. Nina Simone-Little Girl Blue-Hybrid Stereo SACD|Acoustic Sounds Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:00 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Salutions from the snowy Bear River Range in Introduce Yourself

Welcome to the forum!

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Yesterday, 10:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

Used? IMF speakers New? Perraux amp and preamp But truthfully, it was the 1970’s and everything is now a blur! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 10:43 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

First high end piece was a McCormack DNA .5 amp followed by Audible Illusions 2A preamp, finally followed by the beautiful (for the time) Martin Logan SL3, finally replacing the very ho-hum Polk Audio speakers... Had to work and save for a while for...

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Yesterday, 10:38 PM

Mike started a thread Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Review in Esoteric

Esoteric E-02 Phono Preamplifier | 10 Audio Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 10:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Salutions from the snowy Bear River Range in Introduce Yourself

Welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 08:27 PM

TheOctopus started a thread GIK? in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction

While I have direct experience with ASC products and have used them in the past, I have never tried GIK. How are effective are GIK products for the money? Thanks.

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

CPP replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

Sounds like a nice plan !

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Yesterday, 02:43 PM

johnthomas replied to a thread Review of the Everest in Shunyata Research

Thanks for your input. I guess the only person that can answer that the designer.

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Yesterday, 12:34 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Today's Jazz Playlist in Music Forum

Dizzy Reece is a fine hard bop trumpeter who has been overshadowed by the innovators of the style. He started on trumpet when he was 14 and moved to Europe in 1949. It was while he was based in England (1954-1959) that he achieved some recognition...

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Yesterday, 11:24 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

This will sound like a PC answer, but truly in between. If pressed, I would say closer to the K1X. In years past, the K-03 versions were quite close to the K-01 versions. With XD, that’s not the case. K-01XD is really a nice step up. HOWEVER,...

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Yesterday, 10:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread New amp incoming in Headphones & Earbuds

Congrats Randy! SimAudio builds a terrific piece of kit.

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Yesterday, 10:28 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New amp incoming in Headphones & Earbuds

I was looking at the Phonitor X. There are some used ones out there. The SimAudio is brand new. I spoke with the gentleman who is selling it (he actually is associated with SimAudio). He basically said that Moon pieces are built to last...

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Yesterday, 09:39 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Chops' Current System Pics .... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Thread title changed ... Noted!

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Yesterday, 09:30 AM

CPP replied to a thread New amp incoming in Headphones & Earbuds

Groovy Randy ! If ya want to try an amp that is nice, and cool looking, SPL Phonitor X , drives anything

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Yesterday, 09:13 AM

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

New review! https://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2021/01/22/the-pass-labs-int-25-integrated-amplifier-review-the-sweetest-perfection/

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Yesterday, 08:51 AM

johnthomas replied to a thread Review of the Everest in Shunyata Research

I have a question about the Everest. In this review it says and I quote "Gabriel has equipped the Everest 8000 with patented QR/BB modules that are three times the size of those found in the first-generation Denali products". How does that statement...

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Yesterday, 01:11 AM

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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 23, 2021, 11:03 PM

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

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January 23, 2021, 10:49 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Meet the magic eye vacuum tube in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

My dad had a big fisher stereo system with those tubes when I was a kid, good times.

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January 23, 2021, 10:43 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Meet the magic eye vacuum tube in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

Radio tuning indicator primarily? They are cool. I do recall seeing radios with those when I was a kid

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January 23, 2021, 10:17 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

Thanks Joe. Not exactly sure where the big room system will take me yet. I could go with the PrimaLuna Evo tube DAC and this Jazz room will be golden. I have the Luxman integrated and the Luxman SACD for the big room then. So a streamer and speakers...

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January 23, 2021, 10:02 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

Great news Serge! Looking forward to seeing what goes in the bigger room. :)

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January 23, 2021, 09:55 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

I’ve only heard the Vittora (spelling?) and they were beautiful. The smaller ones were not in full production at that time.

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January 23, 2021, 09:52 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

I remember when he did that at the show. Does demonstrate the horn shape affecting the sound.

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January 23, 2021, 09:30 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Harbeth 30.2 in a new room. in Harbeth Loudspeakers

Mike you have the advantage of listening to them all so I'll take your word for it. I only have the 30.2 and they are definitely keeping me happy. Dialed them in a bit more. 1/4 inch at a time to get them to focus better and improve coherence....

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