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  1. Re: Does the FM antenna that came with your tuner amp/stereo receiver suck?

    I see the pot calling the kettle black. People are responding and trying to be helpful, even if they are providing information for you to research how to get better reception with your antenna.
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    Re: New Aurender AP20

    Is the AP20 an N20 with the integration of a DAC and an integrated amp? Or an AC20 with the integrated amplifier? It’s a compelling all-in-one solution where you just add speakers and cables and go...
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    Re: This is common among some Audiophiles…

    When this (Make Us Stronger - YouTube) started playing at audio shows and showrooms, it really encapsulates the quote above well. It's a rubbish (IMO) song but has the frequency swings to test our...
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    Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi

    Please refer to Global findings | Walk Free for facts around Slave Labor. I would NOT even think to connect Tannoy with the morally criminal act of using slave labor to build and manufacture their...
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    Re: Aurender Model Choice

    I'm also in a similar camp to JFRMusic. I can't help but feel like there's a bit more to squeeze out of my streamer front end (Innuos Zenith Mk2) through my Kii Threes. It's a significant price/cost...
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    Re: The Real Cost of a $1 million Stereo

    Here's the Youtube video I saw a few years back on Ken Fritz's journey. Really sad story after his passing but make no mistake, he was still a part of our crazy community for better or worse.

    One...
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    Re: Hypex Nilai 500

    The guys at @TheAlphaAudio did a listening test, which included the Nilai kit. They were really impressed with the newest offering from Hypex.

    Live Test - 3 Times Next Gen Class D - Hypex -...
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    Re: Are they going to destroy audio?

    I'm not sure how this has ANY relevance on whether Class A audio amplification will go the way of the dodo. Until there's a law passed that explicitly bans Class A audio amplication from being...
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    Re: RIP Chris Sommovigo of Black Cat Cable

    Having owned an Illuminati D60 digital cable many many years ago, and deeming it the best I had at the time, I have followed Chris’ journey to Stereovox, Stereolab and Black Cat Cables, rooting for...
  10. Re: New amp to drive Sonus Faber Olympica III - Hegel? Coda? Mark Levinson?

    Boris, how is the evolution of your listening progress with the Hegel and Olympica IIIs so far?
  11. Thread: US customers

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    Re: US customers

    "Hong Kong is one of the United States' biggest export markets and it has a zero tariff rate on U.S. imports."

    What To Know About Hong Kong's Special Status And What Happens If The U.S. Removes It...
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    Re: Metrum Acoustics Bankrupt

    Wow. Metrum's website has an interesting message to Cees.

    Captured for historical purposes.
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    Re: Super Quiet Noise Floor

    Do you provide quotes to get other folks in the Seattle area a better electrical system for their homes too? :D
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    Re: Pictures of your room

    I love it, bobvin. This is really nice, comforting and inviting!
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    Re: Different length Speaker Cables?

    I went with both lengths equal. If at any point in the future you need to sell them and upgrade or switch, it'll be easier in the long run.
  16. Re: Network switch, FMC, cable upgrades worthwhile when router can't be co-located?

    Would be great to know if services like Qobuz or Tidal has co-located servers that are regionally distributed and serving music streams that are semi-close to their audience. It would NOT make sense...
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    Re: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation

    Fer1000, curious why you would have granite slabs underneath the speakers while using the IsoAcoustics on the speakers as well. Would the IsoAcoustics not be sufficient for some level of isolation...
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    Re: Rest In Peace Ken Ishiwata 1947-2019

    Passing of a legendary designer, influencer, spokeperson for the audiophile industry and community, and larger than life figure. RIP Mr. Ishiwata.
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    Re: Naim x Magico (A3)

    Very nice bart001! Love the Naim stack too!
  20. Thread: Lumin A1

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    Re: Lumin A1

    Given that the S1 was released a bit after A1, I'm curious how large of a gap in improvement does S1 have over the A1. Outside the different DAC chipsets, what other factors are contributing to the...
  21. Re: Has anyone compared Brooklyn Bridge, Teac NT-505, Lumin D2/T2 streamer dacs?

    See https://www.audioshark.org/showthread.php?t=13088&p=268181&viewfull=1#post268181 for my connection method for the D2. I use a WiFi AP with Ethernet to the D2 as a bridge.
  22. Re: Has anyone compared Brooklyn Bridge, Teac NT-505, Lumin D2/T2 streamer dacs?

    Wondering myself about the D2 to T2 difference. I recently purchased the D2 and should inquire about demoing the T2 to hear how much apart they are.

    Also curious about the Auralic sound vs the...
  23. Re: Audioquest niagara 1000 power conditioner review

    I just purchased a Niagara 1000 off Kingsrule recently (thanks!). Had a Thunder power cord coming in as well to complement this and plugged the cord between the wall outlet and the Niagara 1000. This...
  24. Thread: Lumin T2

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    Re: Lumin T2

    Darrel, can you tell me if there is a difference with the current configuration while switching from Analog Audio Output Level between Normal and Low? I have always been curious what this would do in...
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    Re: How to build a Magico Loudspeaker

    I'm impressed they included espresso beans from Espresso Vivace right here in Seattle! http://espressovivace.com/
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