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    Re: Block Audio C-Lock

    I have two of these in my room. Great build quality and they work as advertised.

    Eric
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    Re: Surge protection

    My problem here in Florida was that the local utility would have issues causing frequent drop outs of service that would scramble my DAC/Server requiring an annoying reset sequence to restore...
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    Sticky: Re: Awesome system pics (doesn't have to be your own)

    Almost done. New Rockport Orions will be in place by end of December.
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    Re: *NEW* MSB Premier Headphone Amp

    I did indeed have a MSB Select headphone amp that I used with the MSB DAC. It was set up for use with electrostatic headphones. The combination was the best headphone sound I ever experienced. It...
  5. Thread: Vicoustics

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    Re: Vicoustics

    I'm not sure what I'm hearing now is the result of my front end, the speakers, the room treatments, the StromTank or the combination of all of these but the sound is the best I have ever experienced....
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    Re: Vicoustics

    I wish I could take credit for picking the room dimensions but the truth is the size was determined by how many square feet were left over after my wife got all the rooms and decks she wanted. A...
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    Re: Vicoustics

    Ten feet.

    Running on batteries now. There are 10 LED's lit when the battery pack is fully charged. I listened for an hour and still had 10. Lots of capacity there even if the usage is not linear...
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    Re: Vicoustics

    it is 14 feet 6 inches wide and 19 feet 5 inches long.

    Eric
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    Re: Vicoustics

    Yes. They are an amazing source of bass. The 802's are no slouch but I've gotten used to the added grunt that a sub brings to a two channel presentation.

    Eric
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    Re: Vicoustics

    I spent 30 minutes with some of my favorite files just now. Everything i expected to happen happened. The images in the soundstage appear with pin point accuracy. The stage is broad and deep, much...
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    Re: Vicoustics

    Thank you. I added a picture to the original post.

    Regads
    Eric
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    Re: Vicoustics

    The move is really from Magico to Rockport Orions. They had such a long lead time that I purchased the (excellent, amazing value) 802D4's to use in the interim. They punch way above their weight....
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    Vicoustics

    Until now, over the 25+ years I have been involved in this hobby, all the room treatments I have used were purchased and placed by me without any professional assistance or analysis. While I have to...
  14. Thread: Classical Music

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    Re: Classical Music

    Lots of good suggestions here. Public radio stations that play a wide variety of classical music will help you zero in on what styles and composers appeal to you. My list has grown over the years. It...
  15. Thread: 802d4

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    Re: 802d4

    Today Mike's team delivered and set up the companion B&W subs (DB-1D) in my system. These are truly remarkable products. They have an internal 2000W Class D amp that is light and cool running. The...
  16. Thread: Rockport Orion

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    Re: Rockport Orion

    I'm not sure. I presumed it was because they are a family business without major manufacturing resources.

    Cincy
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    Re: Rockport Orion

    I have been watching Rockport for years but until Orion, none of their speakers was a good fit for my system or my room. That changed with Orion's introduction. I have a pair on order for delivery...
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    Re: 802d4

    The Suncoast Audio crew placed my speakers today. Thankfully, I have an elevator in the house so many vertebrae were spared from injury. Like all 801/802 speakers the 802's are hefty. I should have...
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    802d4

    After a few years concentrating on building my dream front end and evaluating the state of the art for headphones, I have returned to two channel audio. Choosing a speaker was very easy. Over the...
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    Re: Florida Audio Expo 2023

    Several years ago when Mike went full time at Suncoast and announced the Tampa show, some knucklehead posted a flamer that portended doom for the show because Mike didn't know what he was doing or...
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    Re: Headphone Evaluation

    Th build quality and human interface are off the charts impressive. I can't compare the sound directly as my entire front end (server and DAC) have also changed.

    Eric
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    Re: Headphone Evaluation

    This is my last update to this thread. Given all the permutations and combinations of headphone amps and headphones I have tried, I am ready to choose my optimum configuration. The relatively new dCS...
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    Re: Headphone Evaluation

    Anshul,

    I just received the Viva Egoista STX amplifier on Monday and am in the review process. I will post an update within the next week.

    Eric
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    Re: Headphone Evaluation

    Too early to call Mike. I'm working on comparing the new Focal Utopia to the DCA Expanse. Will go back through the others after. So far, Focal is a clear winner.

    Eric
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    Re: Headphone Evaluation

    The last piece of the puzzle is in place. HiFiMan EF1000 hybrid (tube first stage/solid state Class A output) amp arrived and is warming up. I am anxious to hear what it can do. The Wadax units and...
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