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March 24, 2024, 12:58 PM
Thread: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
I've also heard (and owned some) McIntosh, AVM, Naim, Gryphon, Accuphase, Nagra, and Audio Note. The best so far are Audio Note Cobra (tube) and Nagra Classic stack (tube preamp).
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March 22, 2024, 01:57 AM
Thread: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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Re: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
Used to own Nagra separates. Currently own Accuphase Class A. Read and heard great things about Dartzeel. Only concern is whether pairing with Sonus faber will be too warm/soft/slow.
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March 21, 2024, 06:36 PM
Thread: Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
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Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2
Anyone heard this integrated paired with Sonus faber speakers? Currently have the Maxima Amator.
Or any other recommendations?
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March 7, 2024, 05:46 PM
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Re: DarTZeel CTH-8550 MkII video now up on Suncoast YT channel
I’ve seen MkI in black floating around the net. Not sure if it’s available for the MkII. Personally I think gold/red looks more exotic :)
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February 24, 2024, 05:28 PM
Thread: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
The Delta V2 is discontinued as well. Curious how the Theta and Gamma fit into the new product tiers. Or whether there's going to be Delta V3.
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October 21, 2023, 06:24 PM
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Re: Esoteric announce two new F-series integrated amps
Esoteric released an optional DAC module a few years ago, the OP-DAC1. I wonder if they are planning for a replacement.
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October 11, 2023, 02:33 PM
Thread: One box power solution
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Re: One box power solution
No plastic ring, the whole thing is gold plated.
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October 9, 2023, 06:39 PM
Thread: One box power solution
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Re: One box power solution
Thanks. But won't this also be an issue even with an Altaira?
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October 9, 2023, 03:38 PM
Thread: One box power solution
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Re: One box power solution
Hi Michael, for the components that don't have a dedicated grounding terminal, I will be using an empty RCA jack. They all measure less than 1 ohm, so should be compatible.
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October 9, 2023, 03:25 PM
Thread: One box power solution
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One box power solution
What's the best choice for a one box Shunyata power solution? Denali 6000/S v2 or Gemini Model 8?
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May 17, 2023, 10:31 PM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
Thanks for the help guys. Currently I don't have a streamer. I have a Zappiti Signature multi media player with internal SSDs that house all my video and audio files. It is hooked up to an Accuphase...
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May 17, 2023, 01:45 AM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
Thanks for another thorough write up. It's more complicated than I would have liked. Will need time to research and digest each component in the chain.
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May 14, 2023, 09:50 PM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
My room is quite a distance away from the router. How would I overcome this? Should I get a powerline adapter, then plug in an audiophile switch? Would the adapter introduce noise into the AC line?
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May 14, 2023, 04:06 PM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
Trying to wrap my head around audiophile switches. Does it improve sound quality if streaming via wifi? e.g., Auralic recommends wifi vs ethernet.
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May 5, 2023, 02:07 AM
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Re: Why (Ethernet) switches matter for high-end audio
Does the quality of a switch matter if one downloads music from Tidal / Qobuz for offline listening vs real time streaming?
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December 30, 2022, 04:23 PM
Thread: Shunyata coppercon wall outlet
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Re: Shunyata coppercon wall outlet
When I inquired a few months ago, my dealer said it wasn't for sale anymore. Not sure if it's still the case.
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December 6, 2022, 10:50 PM
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December 2, 2022, 03:38 PM
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Re: Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!
Not yet. But will for sure.
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December 2, 2022, 02:47 AM
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Re: Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!
Agreed. I'm ready to buy 2 black Altairas to match the black Denali V2 and Typhon T2.
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November 28, 2022, 11:20 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
Just to clarify, in a segmented system, one connects each Altaira to the T2’s ground terminals. Then another ground cable from the T2 to the V2?
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November 27, 2022, 08:16 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
How does one connect the Altaira to the V2/T2 combo? Altaira to the V2? or to the T2? I want to say the T2 since it's the "last" component before the wall.
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November 26, 2022, 02:59 PM
Thread: Shunyata Typhon T2
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Re: Shunyata Typhon T2
Denali V2 (6,000) + Typhon T2 (5,500) + Reference Umbilical (1,250) = 12,750
Everest = 9,900
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November 18, 2022, 11:36 PM
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Re: Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!
Will Shunyata offer the Altaira in black? They did for the Everest eventually.
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October 16, 2022, 06:27 PM
Thread: Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord
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Re: Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord
I hope not! I just purchased a loom of Sigma v2!
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September 29, 2022, 06:50 PM
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Re: New Venom (or replacement to) line coming in 2021?
Is the Venom-X series a replacement of the Venom? or just an addition tier? The regular Venom line came out >6 years ago I believe.
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