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April 1, 2024, 09:47 AM
Thread: I REALLY think I am done
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Re: I REALLY think I am done
Agree with this. There is this gnawing, "hobbyist", drive in many of us to read forums, view the exercise of moving components in and out of our systems as fun or cool (it's not), and playing around...
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Re: New Vivid
They look like Jay's wet dream...
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March 9, 2024, 02:41 PM
Thread: Block Audio C-Lock
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Re: Block Audio C-Lock
My Less pure solution, since I have limited clearance between the wall and audio rack; Right Angle Wall Adapters
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March 1, 2024, 09:17 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Even Better....
Tannoy Sgm 10a Professional 10-inch Active Listening Speakers Desktop Bookshelf Studio Fever Quality Audio Single Sound Box - Buy Sound Box,Tannoy Sgm 10a Sound Box,Desktop... -
March 1, 2024, 04:43 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Good point Adam. Maybe I should have used the term clone.
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March 1, 2024, 04:43 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Good point Adam. Maybe I should have used the term clone.
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March 1, 2024, 03:00 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
This whole story relates to conflict and splintering withing Upscale importing. Tannoy has just been taken along for the ride. Fyne does benefit in the end.
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February 28, 2024, 09:38 PM
Thread: What's your office system?
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Re: What's your office system?
Complete overkill, but just ordered some rosewood Harbeth SHL5's for the office. Thinking they will be beautiful to look at, and sound great at low listening levels....
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February 14, 2024, 02:16 PM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
What an impressive system...would love to hear it. The StromTank sounds like a perfect solution. Looks like entry to play is around $15K. Just dropped major coin on a pre, so a StromTank is going to...
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February 12, 2024, 01:14 PM
Thread: Quest for a New Speaker
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Re: Quest for a New Speaker
Owned the C7 years ago. It made me so happy... Congrats on a great choice!
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February 12, 2024, 10:34 AM
Thread: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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Re: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
Retail pretty readily available with a search. Significant discounts are attainable for both units.
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February 12, 2024, 12:34 AM
Thread: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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Re: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
Follow up to above. With some tweaking, the midrange peak smoothened out. The overall tonal qualities are of a slightly forward presentation, roundish bass, lovely density and tonal qualities to...
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February 11, 2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
Hi Puma Cat;
I guess I'm just looking for the best solution, all options open. Thanks for your responses, I'm interested in all.
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February 10, 2024, 09:57 AM
Thread: Surge protection
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Surge protection
Hi;
I seem to get some surges that affect my Grimm Mu1 and Mola Mola Tambaqui, frequently causing the Grimm to reset, and occasionally causing the MMT to freeze.
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January 24, 2024, 11:39 AM
Thread: What's your office system?
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Re: What's your office system?
That's an amazing setup! I've been thinking about moving to the Harbeth PS3 or the KEF R3 Metas.
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January 18, 2024, 01:31 PM
Thread: What's your office system?
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Re: What's your office system?
Which Tekton speakers are those? I tried doing a search and don't see them. Intriguing company.
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January 17, 2024, 02:48 PM
Thread: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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Re: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
I've had a week with the unit in my system. I am going from no pre to this, so some findings are likely not just characteristic of the P-3. The sound stage is moved forward, with an excellent...
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January 17, 2024, 12:56 PM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
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January 16, 2024, 09:19 PM
Thread: The Real Cost of a $1 million Stereo
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Re: The Real Cost of a $1 million Stereo
Fritz could have used some astronomy to accompany his audiophilia. I always think of Carl Sagan's Pale Blue Dot when thinking of the importance of family, conflict with those close to us, our...
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January 16, 2024, 09:15 PM
Thread: What's your office system?
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What's your office system?
I spend more time in my office than my listening room. Having good sound during work is a blessing. I have an old pair of Spendor Prelude 2/2's that I bought second handed many years ago. Had a...
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January 14, 2024, 12:55 PM
Thread: Jim Winey - RIP
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Re: Jim Winey - RIP
Yes. My med school years were buffered by my Maggies, driven by a B&K ST 202. Marriage forced their resignation... Maggies were fantastic, and I thank Mr. Winey for his contribution to audio.
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January 10, 2024, 11:47 PM
Thread: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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Re: Anyone familiar with Soulnote?
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P-3 in the house
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January 8, 2024, 01:02 AM
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Re: Angels Horn High Fidelity 2 speed bluetooth turntable with built in speakers!
So...my Angel's Horn had unacceptable wow/flutter/skipping. Had to upgrade to a Pro-ject 1 (came in white) and Elac Debut Connx speakers. The latter are a multi functional delight (See Steve...
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January 1, 2024, 12:01 AM
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Re: LTA/Steve Guttenberg/Are there true bargains in the high end?
I would throw the Backert Rythm pre into this discussion also...
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December 31, 2023, 04:55 PM
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Re: LTA/Steve Guttenberg/Are there true bargains in the high end?
Steve also reviewed my Tambaqui, and quite liked it. He decided to put the MicroZOTL pre amp in his own system. How many of us here really know what a piece like this sounds like when surrounded by...
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