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April 1, 2016, 01:29 AM
Thread: The Totem Acoustic Hawk
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Re: The Totem Acoustic Hawk
No question about it - glad you are enjoying the Hawk's as much as I did. And I never even tried the beak(s) on mine :disbelief:
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March 31, 2016, 10:25 PM
Thread: The Totem Acoustic Hawk
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Re: The Totem Acoustic Hawk
I still recall the day a sort of buddy called to ask if I would help him unload and hook up his brand new Totem Hawks. At that point I had never heard a pair of Hawks but had heard much about them. ...
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November 28, 2015, 12:21 PM
Thread: Why so many Used Hegels for sale?
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Re: Why so many Used Hegels for sale?
I think most of the Hegel you see for sale is the integrated's - they are far more common then the separates are used. I believe this is largely due to the fact that in the past year and half Hegel...
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October 29, 2015, 11:05 AM
Thread: Hegel - Made In China - Who Cares?
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Re: Hegel - Made In China - Who Cares?
I am a huge fan of Hegel and an owner of a Hegel H160. While it doesn't bother me the H160 may be built in China it does bother me that Hegel is not open & transparent on where they manufacture.
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October 27, 2015, 11:08 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
In spite of all the current "where is Hegel manufactured" threads floating around out there I am still hugely enjoying my H160. Not surprised the new H360 is adding DLNA and airplay - both very well...
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March 15, 2015, 11:53 AM
Thread: Integrated Amps
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Re: Integrated Amps
I am a long term MF fan (KW 500 & A1008 integrated's) who has recently become a Hegel addict (H80 & H160)
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December 29, 2014, 04:21 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Thx for that Bill.....very interesting information.
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December 28, 2014, 07:52 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Agreed. That "sound engine" patent Hegel has seems to have me hooked. Whatever it is.
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December 28, 2014, 05:09 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Only English translated review I have found online over the Hegel H160 is here. Hoping mine arrives by Wed. of this coming week
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December 28, 2014, 05:05 PM
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Re: What Ticks You Off The Most About Online Audio Forums
My only major dislike is those who feel a compulsory need to relentlessly bash a particular product.
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December 20, 2014, 09:20 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Thx! I did consider the H300 very seriously - went with the H160 as it can directly stream DLNA and AirPlay - I stream a fair bit in this system so that was a benefit to me. Curious how it will...
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December 20, 2014, 09:16 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Thx ! I will also be using Hegel to drive Dali's.
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December 20, 2014, 02:01 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Decided to make the H160 an X-mas present to self gift and ordered one on Wed. that hopefully will arrive sometime next week. I will pass on some comments once it arrives and I get it up and...
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November 9, 2014, 12:51 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Re: Hegel H160
Glad to hear you are enjoying the H30. The H160 looks very interesting...I am thinking of upgrading to it or the H300 from my current H80.
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November 9, 2014, 12:05 PM
Thread: Hegel H160
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Hegel H160
Anyone have a chance yet to hear it? Apparently available for sale in early December.
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November 6, 2014, 12:09 AM
Thread: Lost my dad yesterday....
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Re: Lost my dad yesterday....
Been there and know the feeling. Honor your dad by celebrating his memory and living your life in a way that would make him proud.
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October 29, 2014, 12:23 AM
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Re: Sony TA-AE1S - Pure Class A 80 WPC - 2 grand
These were my comments I posted after hearing the Sony TA-AE1s at the Montreal Audio Show back in March.....
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October 22, 2014, 01:14 AM
Thread: Brilliant Art Dudley's article
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Re: Brilliant Art Dudley's article
My brother and I did some blind tests a few years back...suffice to say we also surprised ourselves with the results. I enjoy non blind comparisons as well but recognize there is a difference.
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October 20, 2014, 11:52 PM
Thread: Brilliant Art Dudley's article
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Re: Brilliant Art Dudley's article
I suspect the audio review game would not go so well if "blind tests" were the standard. Interesting that wine competitions use blind tasting as a standard and the industry still survives, in fact...
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October 18, 2014, 01:22 AM
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Re: What subwoofer brand should we consider carrying?
I vote for REL
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October 4, 2014, 12:49 PM
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Owner review of Hegel H80 integrated amplifier
So I decided to do a review on the Hegel H80 after 3 months of ownership. How did I get here? While attending the Montreal audio show in late March I stumbled upon the Hegel H80 in a number of...
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August 24, 2014, 11:33 PM
Thread: Champions of Class "A"
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Re: Champions of Class "A"
Given his history with Threshold & now Pass Labs - Nelson Pass get's my vote. Even offers a Class "A" integrated
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June 21, 2014, 11:24 AM
Thread: What about Pathos?
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Re: What about Pathos?
I own a Pathos TT and also the Pathos phono stage - have heard the Classic and Logos as well - As you can see I am a huge fan of Pathos - it is very well made using top quality parts and in my case...
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May 29, 2014, 11:14 AM
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Re: Do you have both a Solid State and Tube System?
For me the tube system is great for when I have time to listen to tubes (warm-up and all that good stuff) and the SS system is for all of the times I don`t have the time. If that makes sense.
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May 10, 2014, 10:25 PM
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Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...