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March 17, 2024, 02:18 PM
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JMF Audio PHS 7.3 Phono Stage Impressions
We just setup the JMF Audio PHS 7.3 phono stage in our reference system. I wasn't entirely sure how it might improve upon the sound quality, so I approached it with an open mind and zero...
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March 17, 2024, 01:44 PM
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Re: Trying to play BD on my PC can be daunting.
There are also licensing costs for H.264 and H.265, and Dolby audio codecs. Plus content protection requirements that have to be satisfied. As an educated guess, it's easier to deal with that cost...
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March 12, 2024, 11:46 PM
Thread: Soulution 330 integrated
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Re: Soulution 330 integrated
I don't think that's necessarily the primary goal of many audio manufacturers, especially because that isn't necessarily the primary goal of many customers. I assume you picked Burmester because you...
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March 11, 2024, 06:14 PM
Thread: Soulution 330 integrated
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Re: Soulution 330 integrated
Well, DarTZeel is certainly designed with a very different sound signature as the goal. So if you strongly prefer DarTZeel, then I'm not surprised that Soulution didn't do it for you. :)
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March 10, 2024, 12:56 AM
Thread: Soulution 330 integrated
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Re: Soulution 330 integrated
I just got a chance to do some critical listening to the Soulution 330 and wanted to share my thoughts.
Puma Cat, I saw you asked if the 330 used LEEDH volume control. My understanding is that a... -
March 9, 2024, 04:46 PM
Thread: New Soulution 7 Series
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Re: New Soulution 7 Series
Since it looks like those Mono & Stereo links don't work anymore, I think these are the updated links:
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March 8, 2024, 03:46 PM
Thread: Bryston Power Components
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Re: Bryston Power Components
The Bryston / Torus products are workhorses when it comes to power isolation and high-quality regulation, filtration, and protection. They're not really "fancy", so I think that's why there's less...
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March 7, 2024, 09:53 PM
Thread: Handling Heavy Amps
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Re: Handling Heavy Amps
Some other high quality amps that fall under your listed weights include the Soulution 311 stereo amplifier at ~35 lbs, and the Lumin AMP at ~42 lbs.
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March 6, 2024, 01:51 AM
Thread: Handling Heavy Amps
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Re: Handling Heavy Amps
If you want to make moving it around easier afterwards, you could always put it on something that has wheels on the bottom, like a wheeled rack or amplifier stand. But I would guess if you were...
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March 2, 2024, 03:34 PM
Thread: Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Consideration
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Re: Benchmark ABH2 Mono Block Consideration
Yeah, Bryston and Benchmark sound different so you'd need to either know what change in sound quality you're looking for or compare them for yourself to decide if it is worth switching from the...
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February 28, 2024, 11:30 PM
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Re: Some insight into the somatic response to live vs. recorded music.
This experiment was conducted in a controlled manner. The live music was played back in much the same way as the recorded music: through speakers to a single subject listener who was being observed....
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February 28, 2024, 04:05 AM
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Re: Some insight into the somatic response to live vs. recorded music.
Well, the basis for the difference with live music is that the performer is paying attention to the audience and altering their performance in response. So I guess you'd have to have a feedback...
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February 27, 2024, 08:16 PM
Thread: New Magico S3 Install - Team Suncoast
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Re: New Magico S3 Install - Team Suncoast
We all work with what we've got. One of the nice things about Magico is that they're more flexible in terms of placement, and can work in a lot of smaller rooms and placed closer to walls than other...
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February 22, 2024, 08:05 PM
Thread: Most effective way to remove jitter
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Re: Most effective way to remove jitter
Yes, you need a UPnP music server, like MinimServer, to serve up the audio files and provide the more advanced functionality you've described. You can install MinimServer on a regular computer, or on...
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February 19, 2024, 03:20 PM
Thread: Florida International Audio Expo Photos
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Re: Florida International Audio Expo Photos
Stereophile has been posting under their Florida Audio Expo 2024 category. But so far I've also seen the most coverage by Audiophile Junkie on YouTube.
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February 18, 2024, 01:30 PM
Thread: Soulution 511 Amplifier Impressions
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Soulution 511 Amplifier Impressions
I wanted to share my recent impressions of the Soulution 511 amplifier. I set it up with the Weiss Helios DAC connected directly to the Solution 511, driving a pair of new Magico S3 (2023) speakers....
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February 17, 2024, 05:46 PM
Thread: Most effective way to remove jitter
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Re: Most effective way to remove jitter
Theory does run into reality. But there are certainly companies and products that do an excellent job getting close.
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February 16, 2024, 09:26 PM
Thread: Most effective way to remove jitter
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Re: Most effective way to remove jitter
Yep. Another excellent option is the Devialet Expert Pro.
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February 14, 2024, 11:44 PM
Thread: Most effective way to remove jitter
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Re: Most effective way to remove jitter
I guess if price (and existing products) are not a restriction, then theoretically you'd want a dedicated streamer with built-in DAC that uses a fiber (optical) network connection. Assuming the...
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February 11, 2024, 03:40 PM
Thread: Most effective way to remove jitter
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Re: Most effective way to remove jitter
Received jitter on the digital audio input pretty much only translates into timing errors of the analog output if the digital audio signal jitter (i.e. S/PDIF) carries through to the DAC chip's clock...
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February 9, 2024, 11:02 PM
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Re: JMF HQS 7001 Amplifier Review (Stereophile)
I should be getting our pair of HQS 7001's sometime next month. Very much looking forward to their arrival. :)
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February 9, 2024, 02:57 AM
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JMF HQS 7001 Amplifier Review (Stereophile)
Since I think JMF Audio is still relatively unknown, I wanted to share the new Stereophile review of their HQS 7001 monoblock power amplifiers. The review was done by Jason Victor Serinus and of...
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February 4, 2024, 01:23 AM
Thread: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
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Re: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
In my opinion the new S3 speakers are better across the board compared to the S5 MkII, but I do think the S5 still provides a noticeably greater amount of bass output and extension.
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December 30, 2023, 11:49 PM
Thread: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
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Re: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
I've experimented with the same cartridge across a range of turntable (which includes the motor) + tonearm combinations, and then different cartridges with the same turntable + tonearm.
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December 30, 2023, 03:13 PM
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Re: LTA/Steve Guttenberg/Are there true bargains in the high end?
One of my clients is using a Linear Tube preamp in his Magico speaker setup. He picked it as his favorite after listening to several other tube options.
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Charles was going to be my guess. Enjoy Charles.
Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for...