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Re: New Vivid
I think they're cool looking, plus in person stuff usually looks better. That brown / red's gotta go though...
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February 1, 2024, 08:03 PM
Thread: Kuzma Stabi R with 11 inch 4 point
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Re: Kuzma Stabi R with 11 inch 4 point
Late to the game, but got a 4 point 11 recently and loving it. Running it with a Koetsu Rosewood Signature.
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December 23, 2023, 06:49 PM
Thread: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
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Re: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
Doubtful. These owners are like a cult who think they own unobtanium and will demand high resale $$$$.
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October 19, 2023, 10:49 AM
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Re: How much time have you spent on your server-based music library?
Ditto to Mike except I have ~8500 albums.
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October 19, 2023, 10:35 AM
Thread: Christian system.....
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Re: Christian system.....
Very nice! A little room treatment will go a long way IMO. Enjoy!
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May 25, 2023, 10:39 PM
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Re: We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio
I would argue that we're in the golden age of audio gear at any price and the golden age of music availability.
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May 25, 2023, 10:36 PM
Thread: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
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Re: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
Pick up a used QB9 DSD and have it upgraded to the QB9 Twenty, or just buy a used QB9 Twenty, probably amongst the best you can buy for <=$10K new.
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May 20, 2023, 10:22 PM
Thread: Luxman M-10X
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Re: Luxman M-10X
Curious if anyone has compared or has thoughts on an M10x versus a pair of M900s in mono?
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April 24, 2023, 10:55 AM
Thread: New DAC is here!!
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Re: New DAC is here!!
Late to the thread, but congrats on your DAC. Like someone who posted earlier, I found the Formula took over 300 hours to finally settle. Also the LinQ does take the Aqua DACs to another level. I...
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December 7, 2022, 11:16 PM
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Re: Added 10 RPG MODEX 35HZ-500HZ Panels to room and zero improvement.
Sorry to hear your treatment is not helping as you intended. I would recommend learning how to use REW or hire someone or ask someone who knows how to use it to measure your room. between the...
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November 8, 2022, 04:17 PM
Thread: Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Am The Moon
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Re: Tedeschi Trucks Band - I Am The Moon
You might also then like Susan Tedeschi's Hope And Desire CD.
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September 30, 2022, 09:06 PM
Thread: Roon 2.0 update or wait?
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Re: Roon 2.0 update or wait?
All internet connections are persistent, can you explain exactly what you mean?
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July 6, 2022, 10:59 PM
Thread: Chops' Current System Pics ....
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Re: Chops' Current System Pics ....
Analog can sound incredible, agreed but the problem commonly omitted is - how many people have the $$$ for such an ultra - analog setup to hear the best from it? At more reasonable $ digital holds up...
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June 21, 2022, 07:47 PM
Thread: Soundstage - Depth?
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Re: Soundstage - Depth?
I agree with all above. IME the three primary factors to achieve depth are a) significant distance between the speakers and the front wall b) a large room with c) the appropriate amount of diffusion....
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May 31, 2022, 06:28 PM
Thread: Topping or MSB?
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Re: Topping or MSB?
Humility Training Consultant. ;-)
Don't get sucked down by this gent's jabs and sarcasm along with a healthy dollop of insults. Life's too short and there's no shortage of self - proclaimed... -
May 19, 2022, 11:43 AM
Thread: Roon and HQ Player
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Re: Roon and HQ Player
It depends on your intended use case. For example, if you want to stream you can do so via HQPlayer Client app which does not require ROON. Depending on your system and network setup this can yield...
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May 2, 2022, 08:12 PM
Thread: Roon and HQ Player
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Re: Roon and HQ Player
IME trying many of the usual suspects HQplayer is the best player out there in terms of sonics. For me - I do no upsampling, no filters and it's the most natural / best. ROON handing off to HQPlayer...
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March 20, 2022, 01:09 PM
Thread: Ethernet switch box
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Re: Ethernet switch box
Great info, thanks Mike. Did you happen to compare to the Etherregen previously mentioned in this thread? That would be an interesting data point IMO.
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February 18, 2022, 12:27 PM
Thread: Suncoast Audio welcomes Aqua DAC’s
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Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Aqua DAC’s
IMO and IME the LinQ is highly under rated. I purchased an Innuos Statement in the hopes of replacing my DIY server (dual linear PSUs, high quality cables, SSDs, highly SW optimized w/HQPlayer + JCAT...
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February 15, 2022, 01:33 AM
Thread: Fyne Audio F1-12’s
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Re: Fyne Audio F1-12’s
I went with a friend to hear the F703s at a dealer and was blown away, not just for the price, but in general. These speakers are a steal at ~$14K. I can only imagine what a buy the F1-12s are.
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January 13, 2022, 01:16 AM
Thread: Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers
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Re: Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers
Any update? Curoius to hear of the Borresens, I've heard the Mephisto, fantastic amp.
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December 31, 2021, 01:51 AM
Thread: Introducing Center Stage2M
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Re: Introducing Center Stage2M
CS2, I believe CSM2M are for under speakers.
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December 29, 2021, 05:11 PM
Thread: The return of the CD?
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Re: The return of the CD?
I use ROON -> HQPlayer and stream Qobuz and Tidal, it's an amazing time to be alive and have millions of high quality songs at your fingertips. And if your setup is optimized it sounds as good as...
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December 27, 2021, 11:56 PM
Thread: Top Tier Amps
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Re: Top Tier Amps
Me too Mike. After conversing with Doug at Soundstage, that helped push me over to buy the Giya G2 S2s. He bought the same speakers not too long afterwards :-)
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December 27, 2021, 11:27 PM
Thread: Top Tier Amps
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Re: Top Tier Amps
I get it and I'm not a dealer so I don't have nearly as many data points as you. But from folks into audio that I know, many are vested in reviewers' feedback / reviews (think Fremer with analog)....
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