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October 2, 2022, 11:47 PM
Thread: Aurender N20 vs N200 USB Output
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Re: Aurender N20 vs N200 USB Output
I've been looking at the N200 myself for a 2nd system , I have N30 in main system
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March 14, 2022, 10:43 AM
Thread: Another VAC Master Thread
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Re: Another VAC Master Thread
Yes I spoke to them about this totally normal . I sit close to the rack so I can hear it pretty good
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March 14, 2022, 09:06 AM
Thread: Another VAC Master Thread
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Re: Another VAC Master Thread
Only thing that bothers me is how loud the masters vol pot/motor is
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January 4, 2022, 01:12 AM
Thread: Roon 1.8 - a sonic success!
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Re: Roon 1.8 - a sonic success!
Are you liking the S/PDIF over USB in the N20 ?
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January 3, 2022, 06:59 PM
Thread: Roon 1.8 - a sonic success!
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Re: Roon 1.8 - a sonic success!
Also, if I had an Aurender N30SA, I would not likely move to the Taiko
I know the subject is Roon , but Taiko also can use TAS which to me outperforms Roon and conductor app -
November 20, 2021, 02:33 AM
Thread: Another VAC Master Thread
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Re: Another VAC Master Thread
I am currently trying the Tungsram 6922 from the tube store and a pair of Amperex 7308 PQ both big improvement and 2 of my favorite tubes in the master
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October 20, 2021, 08:04 AM
Thread: Shunyata v2 speaker cables and IC’s
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Re: Shunyata v2 speaker cables and IC’s
Yes I agree , all my other cables are Sigma v2 or Omega . I just sold the Sigma v1 Speaker cables and from what I have heard the Alpha v2 bested them . Im just trying to cheap out I should know...
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October 19, 2021, 09:40 AM
Thread: Shunyata v2 speaker cables and IC’s
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Re: Shunyata v2 speaker cables and IC’s
Anyone compare sigma speaker cables to alpha yet
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July 11, 2021, 01:18 PM
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Re: Battle Royale: AQ Hurricane vs Nordost Odin 2 powercords
You prefer the Shunyata Sigma NR over the Dragon on Pacific?
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June 29, 2021, 10:37 AM
Thread: Aurender N30SA
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Re: Aurender N30SA
Things did not turn out as planned, I ended up taking the N30SA to our
other place to replace N20 before I could compare N30SA and Extreme on
same system.I need to let the N30SA break in more but... -
June 24, 2021, 03:27 PM
Thread: Aurender N30SA
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June 22, 2021, 05:33 PM
Thread: Aurender N30SA
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Re: Aurender N30SA
I tried a few cables with the Extreme , AudioQuest Hurricane, Sablon , Alpha v2 , Sigma v2 . I liked the Sigma v2 best . Only Omega I use is the USB right now . Yes each step up in the Shunyata line...
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June 22, 2021, 12:58 PM
Thread: Aurender N30SA
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Re: Aurender N30SA
Picked up my N30SA also and plan on comparing to my Extreme
this weekend .I would be shocked if it held a candle to the Extreme ,
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April 16, 2021, 08:58 PM
Thread: Constellation Centaur ll 500 Stereo
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Constellation Centaur ll 500 Stereo
I currently have a Constellation Centaur ll 500
Stereo amp and was tempted to check out the new
Rowland 735’s . Is there any chance that the Rowland
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April 16, 2021, 08:51 PM
Thread: Rowland 735
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Rowland 735
Any owners here of the 735 ?
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April 8, 2021, 01:40 PM
Thread: Taiko USB Card
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Re: Taiko USB Card
This USB card is the best upgrade I made so far .
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April 8, 2021, 12:35 PM
Thread: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player
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Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player
The Taiko is the best piece of gear I purchased, now with the new USB card it’s a whole new level , it’s that good .
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March 22, 2021, 10:33 AM
Thread: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player
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Re: New Luxman d-10x sacd/cd-player
I bought the 10x and K-01XD I thought the K-01XD bested the 10X
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March 7, 2021, 11:24 AM
Thread: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
Using ES-L XLR to my K01 XD that’s another reason I upgraded
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March 6, 2021, 10:54 PM
Thread: Grandioso C1X
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Re: Grandioso C1X
I know someone selling a G1 I’ll have to check into that
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March 6, 2021, 10:21 PM
Thread: Grandioso C1X
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Re: Grandioso C1X
Yes I traded it in
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March 6, 2021, 12:40 PM
Thread: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
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Re: *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos
I’m eyeing the Grandioso M1X , just wondering if it would be a sideways move compared to
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March 5, 2021, 08:09 PM
Thread: Grandioso C1X
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Re: Grandioso C1X
Let’s just agree Esoteric makes a heck of preamp , and I am happy to own it . I’m not a engineer it’s just something that crossed my mind .
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March 5, 2021, 05:30 PM
Thread: Grandioso C1X
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Re: Grandioso C1X
I get the concept for separate power supply’s L/R but (2) separate power cables that plug into
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March 5, 2021, 04:48 PM
Thread: Grandioso C1X
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Re: Grandioso C1X
I understand the Power Supply has a left and right bank , but why the need for (2) power cables
is beyond me . Am I missing something here ?
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