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December 28, 2020, 06:16 PM
Thread: Centaur Mono
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Re: Centaur Mono
I have the Centaur II mono blocks in standard color which I thoroughly enjoy. They run cool and sound awesome. Centaur II deliver power, clarity and dynamics.
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December 25, 2020, 04:52 PM
Thread: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
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Re: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
I have found that speaker placement is very important with the Maestro Utopia EVO speakers.
I suggest owners should patiently adjust speaker location and then audition. I used some green tape to... -
September 12, 2020, 04:05 PM
Thread: Centaur Mono
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Re: Centaur Mono
Enjoy chasing the dust! ;-)
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September 12, 2020, 04:01 PM
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Re: Constellation Revelation Andromeda Phonostage Review
I am considering the Andromeda but I have a problem. On principle and precept, I do not accept the insane pricing of vinyl now. I am NOT paying $40 to $100 for an LP record as merchants are...
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September 11, 2020, 06:44 PM
Thread: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
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Re: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
Mercedes Black Lacquer on Maestro Utopia EVO. (like a metallic Fire Mist black):
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September 10, 2020, 05:40 PM
Thread: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
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Re: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
Color is Mercedes Black Lacquer. The finish is attractive, opulent and looks a foot deep.
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September 10, 2020, 05:00 PM
Thread: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
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Re: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO
I dumped my Wilson Shasha DAW's and stepped up the the Focal Maestro Utopia EVO. What a marvelous improvement!
The Focals are so much more detailed, so much more texture, imaging is holographic, the... -
May 9, 2019, 02:54 PM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
ARC just released the new Reference 160S (stereo).
Following the example of the internationally-acclaimed 160M monaural power amplifier introduced in 2018, the Reference 160S (REF160S) is a ... -
April 28, 2019, 10:52 AM
Thread: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
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Re: Ref 150SE to be replaced with a Ref 160?
The Ref 160M (mono blocs) price point is DOUBLE that of the Ref 150SE stereo amp. They are not competing in the same ball park.
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April 28, 2019, 10:47 AM
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Re: What are the exact sonic differences between Ref110 and Ref150se
My friend recently bought the Ref 150SE. His old amp he won't sell is an ARC VT-130 with new updated KT-88 tubes.
We auditioned/compared both amps. It was remarkably difficult to hear the... -
April 28, 2019, 10:40 AM
Thread: Audio Research's New Trade Up! Program
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Re: Audio Research's New Trade Up! Program
I had my dealer look into this 'trade up program' and it is unworkable. Even though the amp I was looking to trade in listed in the pdf ARC provides, they required a huge monetary purchase for the...
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April 27, 2019, 10:03 AM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
An in depth review of the Ref 160M (8 pages!) in the May/June 2019 issue of The Absolute Sound.
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April 10, 2019, 06:13 PM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
How "bold" do you want the 160M to be? Want a pair of Colt 6 six guns hanging off the sides? What have you got against the French?
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March 28, 2019, 11:17 AM
Thread: Hydra Denali Series review In TAS
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Re: Hydra Denali Series review In TAS
TAS has yet to produce a critical honest review of any equipment. The TAS reviews are essentially fluff and are useless. Gullible folks eat it up.
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Re: Magico M2
Price of Magico M2: SRP US $ 56,000 /pair plus applicable taxes. Price M2 MPOD 3-Pt Stand: SRP US $ 7,600 /pair (optional)
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February 18, 2019, 03:21 AM
Thread: Audio Research 160M
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Re: Audio Research 160M
The 160M IMO, looks French and not bold American ARC.
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February 17, 2019, 05:04 PM
Thread: Magico S3 mk2 vs Dynaudio Contour 60
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Re: Magico S3 mk2 vs Dynaudio Contour 60
Only your own two ears can tell you which speaker to purchase. Don't be swayed by anyone on this website or thread. Your ears will not betray or mislead you. Take plenty of time listening to them.
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February 16, 2019, 12:32 PM
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Wilson driver material not acceptable for high end speakers today
I passed on the Wilson Sasha 2 and the new DAW because Wilson uses paper and doped silk for drivers and the tweeter.
Paper is not durable. Paper flexes and deforms.
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January 30, 2019, 12:28 PM
Thread: Magico S7 update?
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Re: Magico S7 update?
Technology always improves and move ahead. Note the many 'Mk II' models appearing throughout the Magico lines.
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January 29, 2019, 09:20 PM
Thread: Magico S7 update?
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Magico S7 update?
Is there any news about Magico updating the S7 to a S7 Mk II?
The S7 was originally released way back on Apr 7, 2015.
I'm suffering issues with getting 1 boulder amp to talk to another boulder amp. I will agreed sound is pretty good.
Boulder 866 app