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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 ?
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...