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December 7, 2022, 10:32 AM
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Re: Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!
crwilli, where did you connect on the Bricasti?
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November 13, 2022, 02:40 PM
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Re: Has Jim Smith discovered a magic formula for placing speakers correctly?
I've bounced between setup methods over the years; formulas, etc... and have settled on Jim Smith's as my best approach. I used his book (initially), then DVDs, and gained additional value from a...
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June 29, 2022, 09:13 AM
Thread: Stillpoints Aperture II Panels Questions
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Re: Stillpoints Aperture II Panels Questions
As an update to my earlier post, after talking with Bruce Jacobs at AXPONA this year, and visiting their room I modified my placement. I now have one Aperture positioned about 2 feet from each...
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April 27, 2022, 11:25 AM
Thread: My Axpona 2022 Impressions
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Re: My Axpona 2022 Impressions
A couple of the brands that had rooms in prior shows. I always looked forward to their rooms:
- Tidal speakers and electronics
- Bricasti electronics (I saw one Bricasti DAC in the Stillpoints... -
April 26, 2022, 06:19 PM
Thread: My Axpona 2022 Impressions
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Re: My Axpona 2022 Impressions
One of my favorite things about shows like AXPONA is the chance to meet the designers/owners/principals/dealers who are in the rooms with their products. Folks like Jeff Joseph of Joseph Audio, the...
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January 8, 2021, 01:26 PM
Thread: Bricasti M-32
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Re: Bricasti M-32
Enjoying my M25 immensely.
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January 5, 2021, 11:51 AM
Thread: Stillpoints Aperture II Panels Questions
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Re: Stillpoints Aperture II Panels Questions
I have 5 Apertures. Two at the first reflection point of the left speaker and three at the first reflection point of the right speaker. The right speaker's Apertures fill an open doorway. Both sets...
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November 14, 2020, 01:13 PM
Thread: Iso Acoustic Footers
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Re: Iso Acoustic Footers
Gaia II's under my YG Acoustic Carmels, using the Carpet Discs on a Persian rug over berber on concrete. I felt the bass tightened noticeably. They replaced Stillpoints Ultra SS, which replaced the...
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October 26, 2020, 12:54 PM
Thread: RIP Jerry Jeff Walker
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Re: RIP Jerry Jeff Walker
In 1980 I was attending technical college on an old Air Force base in Waco, Texas. Jimmy Carter landed Air Force One on a campaign stop, accompanied by Jerry Jeff. He crooned a few acoustic tunes,...
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May 27, 2020, 01:39 PM
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Re: SPEAKERS ON CEMENT. SPIKES OR ISOLATION? Personal experiences wanted
I have berber carpet over pad over concrete. Initially, my YG Acoustics Carmels were on their factory spikes. I changed to Stillpoints Ultra SS and saw good improvement. Then moved to Isoacoustics...
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April 22, 2020, 12:47 PM
Thread: The Vendors Letter to Axpona
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Re: The Vendors Letter to Axpona
AXPONA has been helpful to me in meeting dealers/manufacturers and feeling positive about my commitment to a current or future purchase and staying in the line. It's also helped me in meeting some,...
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April 17, 2020, 11:02 AM
Thread: YG Acoustics Hailey 1.2 added to system
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Re: YG Acoustics Hailey 1.2 added to system
I've had Carmels (first generation) for six years now, and continue to thoroughly enjoy them. Recently changed amplification from BMC M1 monoblocks to Bricasti M25 stereo amplifier (paired directly...
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April 3, 2020, 08:39 AM
Thread: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
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Re: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
Yes. Those are the ones.
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April 2, 2020, 12:29 PM
Thread: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
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Re: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
Just bought the spiked cups. They provide an additional tightening of bass. Recommended.
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February 12, 2020, 02:22 PM
Thread: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
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Re: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
I just put them directly on the carpet. In fact, they're on a Persian rug on top of the carpet. Work well.
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February 12, 2020, 01:38 PM
Thread: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
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Re: Isoacoustics Gaia Speaker Isolation
Replaced my Stillpoints Ultra SS with Gaia II under my YG Acoustics Carmels. Sitting on padded berber carpet over concrete. Tightened my bass and improved both image and soundstage...albeit slightly....
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March 28, 2019, 06:28 PM
Thread: AXPONA 3-Day Pass
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AXPONA 3-Day Pass
I am unable to attend. Bought my 3-day pass early for $36, and will sell for same.
From the AXPONA web site:
Terms & Conditions:
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March 15, 2019, 02:39 PM
Thread: A very Good Guitarist
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Re: A very Good Guitarist
I'm a huge fan of Rodney Crowell, and we're going to his St Louis show May 2nd. He collaborated with Tommy Emmanuel about a year ago (another amazing acoustic guitarist) and opened for him last year....
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March 15, 2019, 02:37 PM
Thread: Axpona 2019 - Dinner
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Re: Axpona 2019 - Dinner
Enjoyed the dinner last year, and would like to attend. Any of the three choices is fine.
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January 2, 2019, 01:50 PM
Thread: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
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Re: Cables? What Brand/Model do you use?
I've been running Thales interconnect and speaker cables for the past several years. For the money, they have a transparency that I've yet to beat with more expensive cables. All power cables are...
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December 30, 2018, 02:50 PM
Thread: Down with 2018. What did you do for Audio?
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Re: Down with 2018. What did you do for Audio?
My only component change in 2018 was upgrade of the Laufer Teknik Memory Player from 16 to 32 core. Complete new player with multiple improvements. The rest of my 2018 journey focused on isolation...
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December 14, 2018, 12:33 PM
Thread: Female Singers
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Re: Female Singers
Rosanne Cash and Mavis Staples.
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November 28, 2018, 04:53 PM
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Re: Any sound quality difference between FLAC & WAV?
I believe it truly depends on the server and playback mechanism. I am ripped to WAV64 at 32/44.1 for Redbook CD. The sound difference on my music server/DAC combo was significant between FLAC, WAV...
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April 6, 2018, 12:43 PM
Thread: Audioshark Axpona 2018 Dinner
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Re: Audioshark Axpona 2018 Dinner
Hello Mike,
Are you filled up for dinner? Would like to join if there's an opening.
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March 11, 2018, 01:04 PM
Thread: Tellurium Q Silver Diamond
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Re: Tellurium Q Silver Diamond
Hello. Couple of questions:
1. Still available?
2. What length?
Thank you.
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