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April 17, 2023, 05:13 PM
Thread: Axpona 2023 Photos
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Re: Axpona 2023 Photos
I wouldn't want the house this would fit in for the cleaning and energy costs. I was looking forward to reports of systems that work in modest suburban homes with dimensionally challenged room...
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March 27, 2021, 09:47 AM
Thread: Jay's Audio Journey
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Well, I'd think the better audition would be with those Pass Labs monoblocs. Or do you have that combo in your own shop? Did you take along an Esoteric XD for source comparison?
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January 21, 2021, 03:18 PM
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Re: Pass Labs INT-25 Integrated Amplifier
Ditto on the big fan of PASS. Not only is the sound terrific, but the customer service is unmatched. No other electronics brand offered in US has a Kent English, IMO.
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July 10, 2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
but...have you ever actually owned or heard either k01xd or k03xd?
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July 7, 2020, 09:33 AM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
What do you consider "old Esoteric"? Are you comparing K-03-XD to K-03 or K-03X?
What are the optional filters and on the XD? I have two K-03-X and '4FS' is not an option. What are the... -
June 30, 2020, 05:55 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
According to Support | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック
US service and parts available from
Tap Electronics Company
6920 Hermosa Circle
Buena Park, CA 90620
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June 29, 2020, 06:48 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Thank you, Jerry Seh. All information and observations are helpful. I appreciate it.
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June 28, 2020, 07:01 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Thanks Mike. Got your PM. Actually, I was asking member Jerry Seh for his observations since it sounds like he's just spent a good bit of time with the new Esoteric and Luxman units. Obviously,...
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June 28, 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Would you be willing to compare and contrast the D-10x vs K-01XD, not so much on features, but rather on sonics? Did the difference in sonics vary by source, or was it universal across all sources?
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June 28, 2020, 05:53 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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OK -- so, I see an amp and what appears to me to be three pictures of the same spinner. What are you getting?
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June 23, 2020, 01:24 PM
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Re: Who are the Kings of amplifier technology?
I imagine that Mark Levinson would nominate Curl for kinghood.
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June 23, 2020, 11:05 AM
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Re: Who are the Kings of amplifier technology?
Who are the Kings of amplifier technology?
Nelson Pass and Charlie Hansen (RIP) -
June 23, 2020, 10:58 AM
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Re: Who are the Kings of amplifier technology?
I get more action with all those Ladies in Waiting. I try to convince them that I'm just who they're waiting for.
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June 23, 2020, 10:51 AM
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Re: Boulder 1160/Pass XA160.8 or Luxman M900U x2
Have you auditioned and ruled out other integrateds' -- Diablo 300, Boulder 866, T+A PA3100, Luxman 509 -- ability to achieve this? I want to stay with a single box, so would welcome your experience...
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June 22, 2020, 09:52 AM
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Re: Boulder 1160/Pass XA160.8 or Luxman M900U x2
I have an INT-250 driving B&W 803D2s. As I consider how my system might evolve, the S3Mk 2 would be under consideration. What do you dislike about your current pairing?
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June 18, 2020, 07:18 PM
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Re: Meanwhile, over here at Integrated World...
You just know that at night, when it's just the electronics hangin out, that Diablo 300 is talking some smack about how the PA 3100 gets to be in the big boys room.
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June 13, 2020, 01:44 PM
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Re: B&W to be acquired by Sound United (Classe, Denon, Marantz)
"To be acquired by" is a bit premature. An offer to buy or indication of interest does not in any way represent a consummated deal. There's been an offer made and an agreement to enter into...
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June 13, 2020, 10:33 AM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
Well, yes, but vinyl vs digital is a whole other discussion.
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June 13, 2020, 10:17 AM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Has US pricing been announced?
I think there's another factor, Mike. I listen primarily to classical and have transitioned completely from vinyl to CD. All popular works have been recorded... -
June 13, 2020, 09:51 AM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
I only spin, and mostly redbook, very few SACD. I'm sure I'm a dying breed and tiny consumer segment, but I want to know how new DACs and designs from Esoteric and Luxman offer improved sonics when...
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June 11, 2020, 11:17 PM
Thread: Esoteric XD Series
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Re: Esoteric XD Series
You'll want to have both. The K01XD for your high-end room. And the K03XD for the room where I would audition stuff that I could afford.
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June 8, 2020, 12:35 PM
Thread: Burn-in cd
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Re: Burn-in cd
I've started most every Sunday morning for the past nearly twenty years playing track 7, then commence to vibrate some drywall with Bach and Handel organ music. I have no idea what it does or if it...
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May 29, 2020, 09:59 PM
Thread: Pass Labs INT-250 Question
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Re: Pass Labs INT-250 Question
I've had an INT250 for three years. The top gets warm, the sinks get very warm. I don't know what the temperatures are. I can keep my hand on either, but probably couldn't keep my tongue on the...
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May 26, 2020, 10:23 AM
Thread: Boulder arrives at Suncoast Audio
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Re: Boulder arrives at Suncoast Audio
866 vs Diablo 300 vs Moon 700i V2 vs INT-250. I'd spend a day in Sarasota for this, for sure. Not many dealers could present these integrateds head to head. It'd be like RMAF 2020 had been...
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May 4, 2020, 02:18 PM
Thread: Pass INT-250 Review
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Re: Pass INT-250 Review
What an inane pukefest of a 'review'.
"In portraying piano solo or massive orchestral presence, the INT-250 carried a differentiating ability parallel to my experience of its preamplifier...
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After 1 year of tremendous enjoyment with my new gear, I have been so lucky to audition a Gryphon Antileon EVO. Being dazzled by the sheer control through unlimited power and resulting vividness and...
Upgrade on the way...