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March 25, 2018, 10:01 AM
Thread: dCS in the house
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Re: dCS in the house
Congrats ! I know that Vivaldi front end is singing. If you haven't tried it yet, better clock/AES cables really help. I've used Cardas and Transparent. Cardas are very reasonable bang for...
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March 4, 2018, 10:23 AM
Thread: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
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Re: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
Had a interesting demo on Friday afternoon. My dealer had a client who owns the Nagra Classic Preamp and is considering buying a HD Preamp.
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February 3, 2018, 07:49 AM
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Re: Best Audiophile IN WALL (or AGAINST THE WALL) speakers ?
The best I've ever heard are the Wilson Duettes. Specifically designed for against the wall or a bookshelf...
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January 20, 2018, 08:55 AM
Thread: Packaging and What You Do with It?
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Re: Packaging and What You Do with It?
Attic and Garage. I do put boxes inside of boxes. Like filling up the speaker crates with boxes...i do save everything. Mostly for resale one day
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January 19, 2018, 01:56 PM
Thread: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
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Re: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
The Nagra HD Pre just sounds incredible and takes the HD amps up several notches. It is NOT subtle. I've heard the Classic Preamp in my home. I really liked it. I thought my Koda K10 was better a...
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January 13, 2018, 07:43 PM
Thread: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
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Re: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
HD pre is still breaking in...only 4-5 days playing time. The Koda is quite special. Especially in the mids. The Nagra is more even top to bottom, more energy, more resolution, but at the same...
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January 13, 2018, 08:58 AM
Thread: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
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Re: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
Nagra HD Preamp :-) !! Pretty sweet pairing with my HD amps ....
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October 15, 2017, 05:55 PM
Thread: ROON using a NUC
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Re: ROON using a NUC
Interesting thread. I've clicked a few of the links above.
Why not run Roon core on your NAS? I have Roon on my Synology DS716+II. I upgraded the ram (voids Synology warranty) from 2 gb to... -
October 14, 2017, 08:13 AM
Thread: ROON using a NUC
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Re: ROON using a NUC
Congrats on your dCS Rossini !!
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September 27, 2017, 08:58 AM
Thread: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
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Re: Nagra's new HD Preamp debut at RMAF
Nagra has a long heritage of great preamps. I used to own a Nagra PLL. Still love my Nagra VPS that I've owned for years now...
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July 27, 2017, 07:41 AM
Thread: Nagra 300i and phono stage
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Re: Nagra 300i and phono stage
The VFS really helps the VPS. So given your added context, I really think you should go for a Nagra VPS !
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July 26, 2017, 08:24 AM
Thread: Nagra 300i and phono stage
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Re: Nagra 300i and phono stage
PS, just another thought, if you want to keep your Melody and use with your MSA, what about buying a Nagra BPS. They are pretty reasonable and very very good. It's essentially the same phono stage...
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July 26, 2017, 08:18 AM
Thread: Nagra 300i and phono stage
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Re: Nagra 300i and phono stage
Your Nagra 300i is a very sweet amp. Quite a gem sound wise. And looks to kill. I've heard it many times as my dealer has one.
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July 10, 2017, 08:52 AM
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Re: Ayre MX-R Twenty owners, a question about temperature?
Do you fully power them off or just in standby? I agree on extended warm up time...they are very good amps ! Ditto you're pre !
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July 10, 2017, 08:28 AM
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Re: Ayre MX-R Twenty owners, a question about temperature?
I owned MX-R's for years. They get pretty hot, I never measured em, but you couldn't keep your hand on them for more than a second or three...I left mine fully power on for literally 6 years
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July 6, 2017, 08:11 AM
Thread: Manufacturing Marvels - Audio Research
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Re: Manufacturing Marvels - Audio Rsearch
very cool !
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June 12, 2017, 07:51 AM
Thread: Nagra HD DAC
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Re: Nagra HD DAC
I'm hoping the new ultra cap power supply will be like the MPS and power a few components...time will tell
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May 11, 2017, 09:28 AM
Thread: CH Firesale?
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Re: CH Firesale?
I'm just guessing...no facts...but a mfg doesn't open up a new dealer 3 blocks away unless one party or the other isn't happy
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May 11, 2017, 08:58 AM
Thread: CH Firesale?
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Re: CH Firesale?
Dealers that churn lines...irritate me. And I don't buy from them. How could the thing he's trying to sell me be the best today...then he has a new line up soon....
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April 16, 2017, 08:44 AM
Thread: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
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Re: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
While I agree with your dealer that different sometimes equals a nice change...if you had a Classic Preamp to go with a Classic amp you might rethink the superiority of ARC.
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March 21, 2017, 03:35 PM
Thread: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
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Re: Nagra CLASSIC AMP?
I bet it sounds even better in a few days....sounds like it's pretty sweet as it is :) !
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February 21, 2017, 10:03 AM
Thread: DIN to RCA or DIN to XLR cable
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Re: DIN to RCA or DIN to XLR cable
Yes, if a balanced input on your phono stage...best to use a din to xlr.
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February 11, 2017, 09:55 AM
Thread: Nagra ClassicPre
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Re: Nagra ClassicPre
I bought em. Honestly, this is the biggest improvement to my system in years. Every recording I listening to i hear things, i gain insights into the music I never heard before. This am I was...
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February 11, 2017, 09:16 AM
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Re: Holy Cables! Transparent Cable Magnum Opus Speaker Cable
hmmm...the calibration can seriously impact results. I'd be careful making any final determinations....
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February 7, 2017, 09:00 AM
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Re: Holy Cables! Transparent Cable Magnum Opus Speaker Cable
I love mine...I think you'll be amazed. I assume they've been properly calibrated for your system...
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