mdp632
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Looks awesome in black. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Hey! Wait, what? How close to me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Ballpark is $10k, but “TBD” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

There’s some fabulous tier 1 & 2 brands like Soulution, AudioNet, Goldmund, etc. I’m going to just see what happens. Although a 725/711 combo remains dancing in my head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I’ve had some customers use uship.com with good success. I haven’t personally used it as we have several corporate accounts with SAIA, Pilot and others. We buy pallets (oh, by the way, if you buy 10 plastic pallets, they come....wait for...

Our business model of finding the best in all categories won’t work. They will probably have a small group of “all-in” dedicated dealers and I wish them luck. I’m sure Gryphon speakers, cables and racks are good, but nobody, and I mean...

N-05XD | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック I’m already thinking of amp combinations. Boulder 1161 Pass X250.8 Pass XA30.8 Sim 860V2 Luxman M900u Soulution 3 series

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2021/04/new-esoteric-n-05xd-network-dac.html Looks like its an MA-3 competitor. But, adds a headphone amp. DCS Bartok you can add the optional headphone amp. I'm guessing it is priced similar to the DCS...

Since it’s in the AudioQuest room, we use an AQ Dragon Source. We use the V14 Digital on the Aurender in the front room (the Shunyata room). Oh, and I ordered my Aurender N30 yesterday for that room. Silver.

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I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Tapatalk works great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It’s on your end. No changes here. Use Tapatalk on phone or tablet when you can. If things go wonky, you’ll have dozens posting about it. If not, then it’s you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Freight. UPS and Fedex have weight limits of 150 pounds, but here’s the issue: Drivers are hired to lift up to 75 pounds. Anything over this and you risk them kicking it off the back of the truck. Strap to pallet. Use freight. Sent...

No issues here. They’ve been great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I understand some went up a little and some went down a little. Perhaps someone can confirm the price of the Diablo 300 for example. It was $16K. George - I agree. It will be interesting to see if dealers who were “all in, lock, stock and...

No apology necessary. I’m just scratching my head. These are very easy challenges he has. Maybe he needs a good dealer.

Very. Been playing non stop. Smoooooooooooooothing out now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The same reason he doesn't own any "tier 1" stuff but, could probably get many at industry accommodation. He is cheap, frugal, or doesn't see any value in a lot of stuff re reviews although he can probably afford it. Ultimately , his business...

Speed controller is the REGA Neo. Reality is he should upgrade to the P6 to get all the goodies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Amazing intrgrated. A beast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

So much here. He can upgrade from a P2 to a P3 and that solves the ease of speed change issue with a speed controller. Easy and gets a better sounding table to boot. He can add a VPI ADS to his P2 and then it’s perfect speed and changing with...

Just listen to instrument decay. It goes on forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Perhaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Is the wood on top? The 595 is wood all around, not just sides. I asked Luxman and this is what they told me. Maybe that’s why Accuphase costs more here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I think they went into Chapter 11 after the Stern/Heisenberg were released. That aside, their ULA technology is a linearizing the signal real-time then uses MOSFETs to drive the output stage. The scientist series, are extreme refinement and...

The REASON is that US government regulations don’t allow wood over any piece of equipment for CSA safety reasons. Japan apparently isn’t concerned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Taiko with the new USB card and running TAS is just un-freaking believably good. Listening this morning after letting it run all weekend. If they could get the TAS interface up a few notches (or more). Oh boy, that would be special. Hard to...

Why? Has there been any concerns? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

11 TC is owned by Klipsch. Not much (if anything) will change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Nice review. I would be curious to know what caused the change from the old dry Audionet sound to this new Humboldt sound which is quite different (and very enjoyable)?

I’ll order the new feet I think too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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We’ve noticed a bigger increase in performance using Roon. It went from a 7/10 to maybe an 8/10, while TAS remains a strong 10/10 for Sonics.

1600 Euros

Congrats on the Humboldt. I'm looking forward to reading your impressions.

Agreed. My two cents: those licking their chops for lower prices might be sadly disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Agreed. Wish them best of luck. Love their electronics and I hope they are successful as another departure from America would not be a good thing. I bet a replacement for the Colosseum is in the works. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

“An invested dealer is a committed dealer.” It’s a bigger discussion around the whole perception of “all of our stuff is the best, everyone else’s is junk.” If I owned a golf store, I would sell Nike shoes, but I sure wouldn’t sell Nike golf...

THIS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Congrats!! I heard this in Munich when it debuted. Totally unlike the old AudioNet sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Jay, Do you take requests for gear to demo in your system? If so, For electronics ; I'd like to hear the Audionet Humboldt Integrated, MSB Select 2 +Plus MSB Amp(s) For cabling and accessories , Shunyata Everest , Full loom of Sigma V2...

Audioholics is a low-mid fi home theater site. Almost as useless as the Audiogon forums. Which are now filled with so much vitriol and low brow comments from users. That being said, I hope he takes Ted up on his challenge.

Ted has a new video. Synergistic Research - Audioholics challenge - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

No. Go big or go home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The one thing this card makes painfully clear is how much better TAS is than Roon - sonically speaking of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Me too!! I’m eyeing the N30....hmmm....can’t wait for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

You have it exactly right. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I would say other forums are much more toxic. I like when the smart asses get straightened out by Fremer. Makes me chuckle. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro