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December 31, 2023, 05:43 AM
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Stepdown Transformer for amplifier- advice needed
Try contacting James - All Products – Plixir Power
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October 1, 2023, 02:26 AM
Thread: Can I change my Meta Data Editor?
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Re: Can I change my Meta Data Editor?
I have tried MusicBrainz & various other metadata editing apps.
Best so far, for me, in terms of interface and ease of use is Mp3tag - Mp3tag - the universal Tag Editor (ID3v2, MP4, OGG, FLAC,... -
April 6, 2023, 04:03 AM
Thread: DAC (Re) Search
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Re: DAC (Re) Search
I have the DAC502 Mk1 (larger chassis version of the Mk1). You don’t have to use the DSP / preamp functions. It is equally good, if not better, as a straight DAC. I have previously posted on my...
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April 6, 2023, 03:37 AM
Thread: Any experience with Spec DAC's?
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Any experience with Spec DAC's?
[Deleted] - misread your post.
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November 4, 2022, 12:02 PM
Thread: What are these Japanese sound shapers?
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What are these Japanese sound shapers?
Acoustic Grove System from Japan
https://www.noe.co.jp/en/download/pdf/AGS-English.pdf
Benediction of Acoustics Grove System — Audio Exotics
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August 1, 2022, 12:41 AM
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Active Speakers - will this time be different?
Not all active speakers enable the user to EQ the inputs. Eg, for ATC, it’s straight through.
While not a recent “white paper” and possibly self-serving, coming from an active speaker maker, this... -
July 22, 2022, 10:35 PM
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Re: Active Speakers - will this time be different?
ATC uses Class A/B amps of their own design.
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July 20, 2022, 01:46 PM
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Active Speakers - will this time be different?
Yes, one of the more well-known active speaker manufacturers, especially if one lives in Germany.
From what I can gather, active speakers have gained acceptance in Germany and there are a number... -
July 15, 2022, 09:03 PM
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Active Speakers - will this time be different?
Yes, there’s always the potential drawback - whether the same manufacturer can be equally adept at designing the speaker and electronics (amplifier / active crossover / DSP) aspects of an active...
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July 1, 2022, 04:01 PM
Thread: Reintroduction
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Re: Reintroduction
Lovely settings - two welcoming areas to enjoy music [emoji106]
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July 1, 2022, 01:53 PM
Thread: Shots fired!
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Re: Shots fired!
The Studio Plus model looks intriguing. Have you heard them, Mike ?
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June 21, 2022, 04:21 AM
Thread: New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
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New Avantgarde G3 series: Uno and Duo
Following the launch of the Trio G3, Avantgarde has now introduced the corresponding G3 versions of the Uno and Duo.
Based on the marketing brochure, the range has been slimmed down:
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May 14, 2022, 03:10 AM
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Re: Active Speakers - will this time be different?
Interview with Jack Oclee-Brown from KEF on the LS60 on the design principles behind it and why it may be a “transition point” for him on active vs passive. Plus, a hint of future active (higher...
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May 4, 2022, 02:42 AM
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Re: Roy Gregory Reviews the Avantgarde Trio G3’s
The review appeared a while back. It’s an interesting read but does take a while to digest. This is also another data point on the effectiveness and potential of active speakers, at a price (which...
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May 1, 2022, 12:36 PM
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Active Speakers - will this time be different?
Hopefully, the potential of active speakers will finally be realised.
When done right, based on my ears, active speakers can and do sound more coherent, direct (transparent & less veiled?) and... -
April 23, 2022, 11:33 PM
Thread: Axpona 2022 Photos
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How did you find the new Trio G3?
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March 12, 2022, 01:18 PM
Thread: Lumin X1 Review
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Re: Lumin X1 Review
I second the use of the Melco NAS/server.
When I had the Lumin A1, swapping the Synology NAS for the Melco N1A made a difference - the Melco N1A was clearly quieter. -
March 6, 2022, 01:37 PM
Thread: 8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
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8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
Having read Steve Huff’s written (review The Weiss DAC501 Review. Pristine Studio Sound. |), it’s somewhat OTT but not inaccurate. It is also useful that he managed to compare the Weiss with the...
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March 6, 2022, 01:10 PM
Thread: 8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
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Re: 8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
Yes, I have. The usual YMMV applies.
I have been intrigued by the Aqua Formula xHD and the very positive reviews that it had when compared to my Weiss DAC502. More positive reviews of the DAC502... -
March 4, 2022, 03:13 AM
Thread: Double 11s
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Re: Double 11s
Congratulations! They look good in your room (with matching wall paint too :))
Given that the Stradivaris were regarded as one of the best SF speakers, the DB-11s must be something else. -
March 4, 2022, 03:04 AM
Thread: 8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
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Re: 8 DAC’s in 16 minutes
The Weiss is underrated - I was actually hoping to end up with the Chord DAVE or Aqua Formula xHD rev2. But nothing beats listening and comparing in your own / familiar system.
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February 23, 2022, 09:18 AM
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Re: KEF Blades and References with Meta Tech
An insightful post from ASR by Jack Oclee-Brown, head of acoustics at KEF, on why they moved away from using nodal drive + liquid crystal polymer stiffening ribs for the MF driver in the Blade Metas....
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February 22, 2022, 06:27 AM
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KEF Blades and References with Meta Tech
KEF Blade Meta White Paper shares quite a bit about the many (incremental) changes made. Engineering refinements of a basically sound concept. I like the fact that the changes are measurable.
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February 15, 2022, 11:23 PM
Thread: DAC's $5k - $11k
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Re: DAC's $5k - $11k
Congratulations! Which other DACs did you compare with?
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January 16, 2022, 12:39 PM
Thread: Gryphon built in DAC's
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Re: Gryphon built in DAC's
A bit of topic. Joel Chevassus (from the French Audiophile-Magazine) owns the Tambaqui and favourably reviewed the Weiss DAC501 (same internally as DAC502).
He seems to suggest that he would have...
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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