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March 23, 2024, 10:07 AM
Thread: I REALLY think I am done
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Re: I REALLY think I am done
Sensational system, Craig.
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March 21, 2024, 08:57 AM
Thread: Magico S5 mk3
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Re: Magico S5 mk3
+1 And the S5 MkII has been difficult to significantly improve upon at its price point.
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March 18, 2024, 12:13 PM
Thread: To clock or not to clock?
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Re: To clock or not to clock?
You buy Cybershaft direct from the factory in Japan.
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Re: New Vivid
A true test for the well heeled only-the-sound-matters crowd.
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March 12, 2024, 09:15 AM
Thread: Saudi F1 GP on Saturday....
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Re: Saudi F1 GP on Saturday....
This is my third year watching F1. To me NASCAR and Indy are totally boring, but not F1. The technical and strategy aspects are fascinating, and the broadcasts are really well done. It's a treat...
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Re: Sound
Suggestion: Buy Jim Smith's book "Get Better Sound."
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March 6, 2024, 05:59 PM
Thread: Handling Heavy Amps
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Re: Handling Heavy Amps
How far away is your dealer?
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March 4, 2024, 09:43 PM
Thread: Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers
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Re: Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers
No mention of Merrill Audio (which seemed to make quite a splash several years ago)? Not inexpensive though.
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February 28, 2024, 09:18 AM
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Re: Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced
MSRP's on some of these are up on The Cable Company site now, so you won't have to guess. Looks to me like they fit between the Venom and Alpha lines, replacing the Delta line - at least from a...
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February 12, 2024, 07:38 PM
Thread: Aurender Model Choice
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Re: Aurender Model Choice
What does the rest of your system look like? Current streamer? DAC? Amplification? Speakers?
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February 4, 2024, 09:42 AM
Thread: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
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Re: Magico S3 (2023) Listening Impressions
New S3 2023s replaced my S3 MkIIs. The shorter height dimension will get you attention, but the cabinet volume looks to be similar due to the greater depth dimension. Run-in and final setup now...
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January 31, 2024, 11:50 AM
Thread: DAC Comparison not going well …
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Re: DAC Comparison not going well …
You've lived with your D-02X and the Rossini for a while and no doubt gotten them well integrated into your system and your musical ear. I have a K-01XD (coming from a K-03X), and it's taken me a...
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January 21, 2024, 11:02 AM
Thread: Impressive first listen - Esoteric K01XD
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Re: Impressive first listen - Esoteric K01XD
I have a K-01XD, my second Esoteric player. You should plan on using a good aftermarket power cord - makes a significant difference (I use Shunyata Alpha V2 NR).
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January 13, 2024, 06:55 PM
Thread: Speaker /amp incompatibility
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Re: Speaker /amp incompatibility
If you haven't already, good idea to check the tightness of the screws on your speakers, especially the ones that secure the bass drivers.
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January 10, 2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: Esoteric K-05XD
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Re: Esoteric K-05XD
I note that the Master Sound Discrete Clock for Digital Player feature announced with much fanfare in the new K1X SE, D1X SE, P1X SE, and N-10XD SE offerings made its first rather understated...
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January 5, 2024, 12:08 PM
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Re: Cybershaft users; I need your assistance.
Elberoth runs the second largest AV show in Europe and is very knowledgeable r.e. audio equipment, their underlying technologies, and the companies that manufacture them.
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December 23, 2023, 09:17 AM
Thread: Lifespan of Capacitors
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Re: Lifespan of Capacitors
Mark Levinson had a real issue with caps in their No. 331/332/333's back in the 90's. IIRC they'd replace them under warranty even if the caps hadn't failed yet. Unfortunately I was unaware of the...
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December 18, 2023, 09:25 AM
Thread: Magico S3 2023 finally arrived
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Re: Magico S3 2023 finally arrived
Those with the non-premium finish do not (same as S3 MkII's). Cannot speak for premium finish ones.
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December 12, 2023, 06:35 PM
Thread: M2 and Tube amp ARC 160
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Re: M2 and Tube amp ARC 160
My M-10X stereo experience driving Magico S3 MkII's has been very positive (coming from a Diablo 300). Very refined. Dynamics not lacking.
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December 5, 2023, 04:54 PM
Thread: Boulder 1160
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Re: Boulder 1160
Mike, how does the Boulder 1160 sound compare with Block, Gryphon and others you're familiar with (?) that have similar sound characteristics?
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December 2, 2023, 09:13 PM
Thread: Esoteric & Luxman CD-Players House sound
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Re: Esoteric & Luxman CD-Players House sound
The US MSRP of the K1X is about 3x the MSRP of the new D-07X, so I'm a bit surprised that the Esoteric isn't a clear winner in spite of differences in house sounds. This in spite of the just...
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November 30, 2023, 03:00 PM
Thread: LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense
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Re: LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense
This update of Stereophile's 2020 Innuos Statement review might be of interest. The author is a professional music critic in addition to a hardware component critic, and here we see some interesting...
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November 30, 2023, 02:51 PM
Thread: CD ripping directly onto a music server.
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Re: CD ripping directly onto a music server.
The Innuos Statement NG with built in ripper and excellent software looks like a good option.
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November 4, 2023, 09:26 AM
Thread: Accuphase vs Luxman
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Re: Accuphase vs Luxman
If I were in your place, I'd select speakers before deciding on an integrated to drive them.
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November 4, 2023, 08:50 AM
Thread: Top brands that have no respect
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Re: Top brands that have no respect
Not worried about it, but I do consider it because it will affect resale value when I consider upgrading.
Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...