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March 13, 2024, 01:50 AM
Thread: Soulution 330 integrated
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Re: Soulution 330 integrated
A "sound signature" is what sounds correct to the designer of the amp. If that wasn't the case all amplifiers would sound the same and measure the same so Amir would love them all.
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March 11, 2024, 12:53 AM
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Re: New GIK Acoustics SlatFusor acoustical panels: great value
Yes the Impression panels are also good. I've still got 4 of the 2'x2' Impression panels and 2 of the 2'x4' panels to hang on the back walls over the LP Bins and storage cabinet for the RCM and...
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March 10, 2024, 11:57 PM
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Re: New GIK Acoustics SlatFusor acoustical panels: great value
I like them, they seem to be doing a good job. I've got a pair behind the speakers and at the first and second reflection points. Alpha panels are behind the rack. They all went in a new dedicated...
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March 10, 2024, 11:10 PM
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Re: New GIK Acoustics SlatFusor acoustical panels: great value
I've got three pair I ordered when they were first announced in the Fall.
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March 8, 2024, 10:13 PM
Thread: Better cd SQ
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Re: Better cd SQ
Since you seem to be comfortable with tubes take a look at the new Musical Paradise model. When selecting option leave out the Raspberry Pi streaming module but add the USB input and the upgraded...
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March 6, 2024, 12:39 AM
Thread: Handling Heavy Amps
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Re: Handling Heavy Amps
An amp you might want to take a look at weighing in at only 17lbs each with rave reviews from Audiophilia, Part Time Audiophile and TAS. Frank builds solid good sounding amps at reasonable prices. ...
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January 11, 2024, 11:29 PM
Thread: Problem With App on New iPhone 15
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Re: Problem With App on New iPhone 15
One way to likely fix it if your comfortable with it is to turn of the U2 completely not just standby. Go into your router settings and delete the Lumin entry. Then power down both phones and the...
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December 7, 2023, 12:38 AM
Thread: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
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Re: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
If that's your current thinking then just get one of the cheap but well reviewed Wiim devices starting at $100 from Amazon and bypass the streamer function of the Bladelius. If you go in another...
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December 6, 2023, 11:25 PM
Thread: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
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Re: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
brodric
If the AKS sounds better to you then why don't you just buy a "reasonable" streamer like a U2 Mini or Aries G1.1 then sell off the Esoteric gear and replenish the coffers. Even something... -
December 3, 2023, 01:52 AM
Thread: LUMIN app on iOS problem
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Re: LUMIN app on iOS problem
As the SoTM is not specifically a Lumin supported device like those from Teac or Esoteric what features of the Lumin App that work or don't are going to be hit or miss. If you don't want to use...
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October 23, 2023, 10:18 PM
Thread: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
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Re: Bladelius ASK Integrated amplifier
Instead of waiting around to see what Esoteric is or isn't going to do with Lumin's streaming technology in the future why not just buy a U2 now and be done.
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October 10, 2023, 08:57 PM
Thread: Which speakers??
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Re: Which speakers??
Buchardt S400 MkII with 30 day trial period. Also check with them about B-Stock (returns).
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August 20, 2023, 11:24 AM
Thread: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
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Re: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
Ice Maker?
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August 19, 2023, 09:31 PM
Thread: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
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Re: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
That's been my experience with several combinations of that type. It's not always the case but more often than not. Tried a fully balanced W4S STP-SE into a Kismet a while back and had to lift the...
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August 19, 2023, 06:11 PM
Thread: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
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Re: Unbalanced Interconnect length...
Charles
Did you try a cheater plug on either the amps or the preamp to see if that would stop the buzz? This is not a really uncommon problem with using a balanced preamp and a SE amp. Not an... -
August 7, 2023, 09:06 PM
Thread: Clarisys Audio Minuet Review
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Re: Clarisys Audio Minuet Review
Really good job by Doug.
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July 3, 2023, 11:11 PM
Thread: Measurement FEVER
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Re: Measurement FEVER
That's what I was suggesting. Speakers on one short wall, vinyl divided in half and at the rear end of the long wall on each side. This way most of the vinyl will be at or behind your seating...
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July 3, 2023, 10:35 PM
Thread: Measurement FEVER
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Re: Measurement FEVER
Split the vinyl collection in half and put on each long wall at the rear away from the speakers. Set up the system and see how it sounds before doing any demolition to gain a few inches.
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May 17, 2023, 10:38 PM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
If you have strong internet service and good coverage you should be able to get along fine with one of the Auralic models via WiFi. Will your internet provider let you use your own router or can you...
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May 14, 2023, 12:50 AM
Thread: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
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Re: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
Mr. P if you're talking about Olsher's review of the original Terminator he thinks everything sounds better with a tube preamp as that's what he uses with either a Lamm or a Supratek. A more...
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May 13, 2023, 10:28 PM
Thread: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
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Re: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
If you get the chance to "borrow" or pick up a used La Voce S3 it might be worth a comparison.
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May 13, 2023, 10:03 PM
Thread: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
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Re: DAC suggestions $6k and under?
Aqua La Voce S3 at $4650 or if you're willing to go up a bit on your limit the La Scala. All the boards in the La Voce S3 are modular and user replaceable if an upgrade becomes available.
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April 15, 2023, 09:33 PM
Thread: Wood Diffuser help
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Re: Wood Diffuser help
ATS Acoustics from just south of Chicago. Bought from them several times over the years.
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April 12, 2023, 06:42 PM
Thread: Is MQA Fading Away?
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Re: Is MQA Fading Away?
The Hi-Res on Tidal should be the same as the Hi-Res on Qobuz with no special DAC requirements.
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April 8, 2023, 11:31 PM
Thread: DAC (Re) Search
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Re: DAC (Re) Search
Larry
If you're talking about the original Spring DAC then no it's not in the same class. The current Spring 3 KTE is a different animal and based on my experience with both it and the May KTE it...
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