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July 12, 2018, 01:44 PM
Thread: ARC ref 6 into Vitus SS 103
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Re: ARC ref 6 into Vitus SS 103
I had this combo till just recently. No compatibility issue at all, excellent match.
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October 7, 2017, 05:53 AM
Thread: Magnepan 30.7
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Re: Magnepan 30.7
I would guess not lower than 25k but no more than 30k. Still damned good value at that level
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August 28, 2017, 12:54 AM
Thread: Dream Amps
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Re: Dream Amps
ive heard these and the stereo version. Best midrange of any high powered amp I've heard, tube or ss, so seductively liquid and natural. You can't go wrong with this unless you want your bass tight...
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August 27, 2017, 11:08 PM
Thread: New SM-103's
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Re: New SM-103's
Btw, to answer the original query, my friend, who also has Aida's opted for the monoblocs. They sound identical but since he listens really loud and likes to hammer dynamic passages, he opted for the...
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August 27, 2017, 11:24 AM
Thread: New SM-103's
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Re: New SM-103's
I'm auditioning ss 103 and the sl 103. Compared to the momentum stereo, it sounds a lot more powerful, and never in my wildest dreams did I ever think the Aida could deliver such room shaking...
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July 4, 2017, 02:33 PM
Thread: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
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Re: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
That looks fine but I would sit low. It's really best if you can hear it cuz I've heard so many bad demos of these speakers that it left me wondering what all the fuss was all about. Until a friend...
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July 4, 2017, 02:21 PM
Thread: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
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Re: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
Middle of the panel at ear height. And don't spread them to far apart as the sound will thin out.
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July 4, 2017, 02:16 PM
Thread: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
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Re: Opinions of Quad ESL 57's
Listened at the proper height (not on the floor as it's original stands will situate it), it is to me the yardstick of midrange purity and naturalness.
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May 25, 2017, 10:52 AM
Thread: Mono & Stereo visit in NYC
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Re: Mono & Stereo visit in NYC
Thanks Bob for allowing me to audition the M3's on such short notice last Tuesday. I second an earlier post that if anyone thinks Magico = Fast, clear, analytical etc, but devoid of "soul," listen to...
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January 20, 2017, 10:19 AM
Thread: ARC REF 5SE - New Review
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Re: ARC REF 5SE - New Review
Probably not. The 36.5 has a separate power supply and while I've never owned one, I've heard it on several occasions since the local dealer is friend. Both are excellent, but I don't think the 5se...
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May 26, 2016, 11:12 AM
Thread: Sonus faber Il Cremonese
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Re: Sonus faber Il Cremonese
Space. The Aida has a a 12 inch downward firing subwoofer located below its wide cabinet. The Lilium, on the other hand, has a passive top firing woofer located at the top of the cabinet which is...
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March 10, 2016, 09:50 PM
Thread: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
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Re: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
Mmm, I wonder how it compares to my Ref Anniverasry which I never considered replacing thinking its ARC's last twin chassis design that retains the iconic ARC industrial design.
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March 10, 2016, 12:32 PM
Thread: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
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Re: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
You really can't compare the two. The DS pre is a non reference line stage with a built in DAC. The Ref 6 is a state of the art Reference level line stage that is just a notch below the top of the...
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March 10, 2016, 11:14 AM
Thread: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
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Re: ARC Ref 6 Review - PF (mep)
Not really similar. The Galileo is a full function preamp with a built in phono stage. As a line stage and phono stage, the Galileo is not in the league of the now discontinued Ref 5 SE and the Ref...
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December 8, 2015, 09:15 AM
Thread: Magnepan 20.7
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Re: Magnepan 20.7
Agreed, don't worry about the above.
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November 10, 2015, 09:07 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk2
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Re: Magico S5 mk2
Just wondering what now for the q1, q3 and q5 which sport the "ancient" nanotec mid and low frequency drivers and pure berrylium tweeter? Both q3 and q5 cost more than the s5mk 2 and S7 respectively...
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November 9, 2015, 06:01 AM
Thread: Sonus faber Il Cremonese
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Re: Sonus faber Il Cremonese
Below the strad which remains in the product line-up?
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August 3, 2015, 09:55 AM
Thread: 15A to 20A power cord adapter? (Shunyata)
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Re: 15A to 20A power cord adapter? (Shunyata)
If you must use adapters, get the ones made by voodoo, they have a nice tight fit.
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August 3, 2015, 09:51 AM
Thread: 15A to 20A power cord adapter? (Shunyata)
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Re: 15A to 20A power cord adapter? (Shunyata)
If you must use adapters, get the ones made by voodoo, they have a night tight fit.
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June 5, 2015, 09:46 PM
Thread: Pass XS Phono....it's here!!!
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Re: Pass XS Phono....it's here!!!
Zesto and rega iOS reference offer balanced inputs but only single ended outputs. No need to ground the cables when using the balanced inputs.
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May 5, 2015, 06:53 PM
Thread: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
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Re: Focal Utopia III Scala V2's in the house!
How then would you compare the focal Be to Raidho's ribbon? Or for that matter, the D3 vs the Scala overall?
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April 19, 2015, 09:04 PM
Thread: Raidho C3.0 Measurement
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Re: Raidho C3.0 Measurement
While most owners seem to have issues with the boosted mid bass, my problem is with the HF response. What I hear is the gundry dip from the mid to the upper mids, with which I have no issue, coupled...
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April 19, 2015, 11:57 AM
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Re: What's next after Sasha's ??? A new endeavor
after the love affair with Raidho, seems no one is recommending the brand.
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April 10, 2015, 07:39 PM
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Re: First Listen: Magico Q7 Mk. II Loudspeaker- A Surprising New Direction
"This new speaker was decidedly darker in balance, richer in tone color, smoother and softer in the treble, and less incisive. It sounded very much like a difference in frequency response, with the...
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April 10, 2015, 07:34 PM
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Re: First Listen: Magico Q7 Mk. II Loudspeaker- A Surprising New Direction
The way harley describes it makes me think Sonus Faber.
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