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Yesterday, 03:26 PM
Re: Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3 wooden crates - Wilson Audio Alexia 1's via FEDEX for $495.82 "Last Minute Rat
No, I believe I actually used UPS. I don't think I checked USPS but I did do some comparative shopping.
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April 29, 2024, 10:39 AM
Re: Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3 wooden crates - Wilson Audio Alexia 1's via FEDEX for $495.82 "Last Minute Rat
That is unreal, I paid over $600.00 for one box that included an amp maybe the box was 70lbs. to Hawaii.
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April 28, 2024, 11:21 AM
Thread: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
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Re: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
If I understand your original post you became unhappy when adding the CHP so going further into CHP doesn't seem to make sense to me. You should consider when you became unsatisfied and remove that...
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April 28, 2024, 11:17 AM
Thread: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
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Re: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
Finding the words is difficult but the CHP DAC will be less analog and less warm by comparison. Neither are bad they are just different. I personally haven't heard anything to compare the MSB sound...
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April 27, 2024, 07:32 PM
Thread: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
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Re: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
The CH would be a very Different sound than the MSB. If you like the MSB have you thought of adding a MSB amp?
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April 22, 2024, 05:15 PM
Thread: Cable Discussion
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Re: Cable Discussion
When I had my second cataract surgery the doctor came out while I was recovering and said, "you were a real character in there". I didn't know what he was talking about and definitely afraid to ask,...
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April 18, 2024, 01:23 PM
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Re: Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year?
It's like music you're only as good as your latest hit, LOL Last year it was the minuet, this year, well, it wasn't.
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April 17, 2024, 02:43 PM
Thread: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
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Re: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
Wow, that is crazy.
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April 12, 2024, 08:35 PM
Thread: Axpona 2024
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Re: Axpona 2024
I heard overall attendance was high on Friday.
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April 11, 2024, 09:13 PM
Thread: Milan Karan passes away
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Re: Milan Karan passes away
Sad news. I love the sound of his gear.
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April 9, 2024, 02:30 PM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
68 to 74 dB? That's not listening, LOL
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April 6, 2024, 03:55 PM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
I meant paper cones are typically more efficient.
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April 6, 2024, 02:12 PM
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Re: Should Audio Components Sizes Be Standard?
I may not have been clear, I was sort of giving both sides of the coin. In order to make a small unit fit on a regular shelf without looking odd due to space you'd have to enlarge the chassis. This...
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April 5, 2024, 11:12 AM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
Looks to be a Danish company that sells direct. There are reviews but I haven't read them yet. Look forward to your comments and how the sound compares to Dynaudio.
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April 5, 2024, 11:04 AM
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April 4, 2024, 09:18 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
Wheel Of Illusion by The Quill
Insanium by Whom Gods Destroy. Look into who is in this group
Deeper Well by Kacey Musgraves
Take It Like A Man by Amanda Shires
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April 4, 2024, 12:50 PM
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Should Audio Components Sizes Be Standard?
I borrowed this idea from Future Audiophile who ran an article on the subject, I thought it might be fun to see what you guys think.
I sort of laughed to myself when a member talked about building... -
April 4, 2024, 11:20 AM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
What is intriguing about them? New to me.
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March 31, 2024, 11:11 AM
Thread: Which Esoteric amp?
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Re: Which Esoteric amp?
Isn't the S02 discontinued?
There are quiet fan options you could use to dissipate some of the heat.
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March 29, 2024, 11:22 AM
Thread: Tobian SoundSystems
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Re: Tobian SoundSystems
Congrats. First I've heard of them. I'd love to check out that amp. I'll have to research it 140 lbs seems a lot to reproduce a few watts, LOL
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March 25, 2024, 01:06 PM
Thread: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
I don't recall the model it was a couple years back I do recall the integrated was around $10k USD. I did a quick search but didn't find anything on the room, however, I did see there are a couple...
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March 25, 2024, 12:54 PM
Thread: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD
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Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD
I would add if your friend was not using a section of the N05xd the networking and preamp section can be turned off. In my case I just use the DAC section and this is how I configured mine.
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March 25, 2024, 12:45 PM
Thread: B&W to be “spun off”
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Re: B&W to be “spun off”
My take is Bones is correct the company had a vision/plan for use of Sound United. There was an earlier article published on this and demonstrated by Denon's ear buds that measure the inside of your...
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March 22, 2024, 12:36 PM
Thread: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
The best I have ever heard with SF was being driven by Jadis. I've heard Sonus with several brands the Jadis combo is the only one I'd actually could listen to. Personally I feel Mac & SF are not...
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March 22, 2024, 12:26 PM
Thread: I REALLY think I am done
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Re: I REALLY think I am done
I've always heard never say never. Congrats
Maybe Mike should show Block at Axpona some year.
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