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March 23, 2022, 05:14 PM
Thread: New amp day.... Aavik i-280
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Re: New amp day.... Aavik i-280
That's me. Tyler came out to Arizona and packed up my Naim kit and installed the Aavik kit.
Anyone interested in Naim 500 or Raidho XT-2 speakers give Tyler a call. He's selling my kit on... -
March 23, 2022, 10:50 AM
Thread: New amp day.... Aavik i-280
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Re: New amp day.... Aavik i-280
I just replaced my reference Naim 500 system with Aavik S-280/D-280/I-280.
Fantastic sound. Much more user friendly. Far more attractive appearance. Twenty pound devices vs forty pound devices.... -
March 17, 2022, 10:58 AM
Thread: Ethernet switch box
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Re: Ethernet switch box
If you have the Ansuz PowerSwitch it will power your Ansuz cables plus act as a Network switch.
Not only will it do those two functions but it will also improve the quality of your network.
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February 10, 2022, 02:12 AM
Thread: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
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Re: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
My new Aavik S280 and U280 have arrived and are awaiting a BNC terminated digital cable. I should have it for the weekend. I also ordered an Ansuz X2 power cable. I’ll use a Naim power chord for the...
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February 3, 2022, 12:17 PM
Thread: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
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Re: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
I need to reduce the box count of my system. I tried a combination of Naim Atom HE/NAP 250 and came close enough to accepting it as a solution that I'd talked to my Naim dealer about selling my 500...
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February 2, 2022, 01:25 PM
Thread: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
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Re: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
Yup, I've ordered a U-280 And an S-280
I was interested in the Pre-Out option to use to drive my Naim Atom HE headphone amp. The HE is completely standalone but I wanted to use the better front... -
February 1, 2022, 03:12 PM
Thread: Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
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Aavik U-280 Pre-Out Mute Option
With Mute turned off on Pre-Out of the new Aavik amplifiers (U-280), is the output fixed or variable?
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December 31, 2021, 01:24 PM
Thread: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
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Re: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
I have my HE connected to a Naim 250 DR amp for a super 2-box system. It is going to replace a 7-box Naim 500 system.
The curious thing is that I was listening to headphones most of the time while... -
September 22, 2021, 12:28 PM
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Re: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Amp And Focal Clear Mg Phones In The House!
You have a great system. The HE with Clear cans would make a terrific package.
I'm hoping the Atom HE will work as a preamp for me. If it does, I can dispose of a lot of assets. Seven boxes to two... -
September 21, 2021, 08:21 PM
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Re: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition Amp And Focal Clear Mg Phones In The House!
I have the Atom HE with Utopias. After trying the Atom HE I kept it and sold my Violectric V281 HP amp. The Atom HE is a joy to use.
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September 9, 2021, 05:07 PM
Thread: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
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Re: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
It depends on the quality of your network. I prefer wired. I have my Atom HE, Nucleus and Naim ND555 connected to my Ansuz PowerSwitch. The best cable connected to the Nucleus. Even more important...
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August 25, 2021, 10:36 PM
Thread: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
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Re: NAIM Uniti Atom Headphone Edition
I have one with Utopias. I gave up my Violectric V281 headphone amp after my first experience with the HE. It's an amazing device that checks all the boxes, sounds great and is a joy to use. It works...
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August 9, 2021, 01:35 PM
Thread: Headphone Evaluation
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Re: Headphone Evaluation
Like you, I am retired. I've spent the last few years spending (and wasting) money looking for my end game audio system.
I have one bit of advice. Don't let sound quality influence you over things... -
March 28, 2021, 12:30 PM
Thread: Ethernet switch box
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Re: Ethernet switch box
I agree about the JS-2. I use it to power an EE 8Switch and a ROON Nucleus.
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March 18, 2021, 02:30 AM
Thread: Headphones, got any favorites?
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Re: Headphones, got any favorites?
The cable cost $800 and supports both balanced and single ended. An extension is available for around $600 (when I bought mine).
Heimdall's were recommended to me some time ago by my Naim/Focal... -
March 17, 2021, 09:23 PM
Thread: Headphones, got any favorites?
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Re: Headphones, got any favorites?
I just replaced Audeze LCD-4’s with Utopia’s. I loved the sound of the LCD-4’s but the design was poor so far as managing those heavy things. They were always sliding off my head.
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March 14, 2021, 09:38 PM
Thread: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
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Re: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
I own both Sennheiser 800S and Audeze LCD-4’s. I like the sound of the LCD-4’s but the combination of weight and poor ergonomic design prevents me from keeping them planted on my head.
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November 22, 2020, 05:06 PM
Thread: What are your reference cables.
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Re: What are your reference cables.
Ansuz D2's, Chord Music
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November 14, 2020, 06:09 PM
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Re: Suncoast Audio on Selling Luxury Hi-Fi - SoundStage! Talks (November 2020)
It's been a pleasure dealing with Mike. The best part of it is he COMMUNICATES. He once replied to an eMail from me while he was waiting for a flight back from Europe.
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October 1, 2020, 02:34 PM
Thread: Harbeth 30XD
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Re: Harbeth 30XD
I'm using SL speaker cables with my 30.2's. I'm upgrading to the Naim 500 system but keeping the 300 DR. Just got the NAC 552 and it's awesome.
I've upgraded my SL IC's to Chord Musics. IMO they are... -
August 20, 2020, 10:30 AM
Thread: Harbeth 30XD
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Re: Harbeth 30XD
Other than finish, how do they differ from the 40th Anniversary's?
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February 2, 2020, 04:05 PM
Thread: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
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Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
When I upgraded from a Cisco SG112 switch to an AQVox switch there was a significant improvement. When I replaced the AQVox switch with an Ansuz PowerSwitch there was less of a change. It seemed that...
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January 13, 2020, 02:35 PM
Thread: Aurender W20SE
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Re: Aurender W20SE
Mike, is this an upgrade to the original W20? If so, what's changed.
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January 3, 2020, 04:02 PM
Thread: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
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Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
I was a long time fan of Cardas cables. I've had everything up to the Clear but not the Clear Beyond. To answer your question, yes I would choose even an Ansuz A2 over the Cardas Clears that I once...
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December 31, 2019, 10:45 AM
Thread: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
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Re: Ansuz Cables & Accessories
D2's powered by the new Power Switch.
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