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June 17, 2017, 03:10 PM
Thread: Nagra ClassicPre
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Re: Nagra ClassicPre
As I have been lead to beleive the HD dac volume control is active with the RCA output. If you have the optional output transformers for the balanced xlr output and use the xlr it will bypass the...
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May 9, 2017, 11:53 PM
Thread: Air Tight is calling me.....
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Re: Air Tight is calling me.....
Those 211's are great amps. Pair them with the right speakers and you are done, excpet for tube shopping.
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May 9, 2017, 11:39 PM
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Re: My Sonus Faber Stradivari - Curiosity got the better of me!
What does Alan Shaw have to do with Joe's Strad's? Answer...nothing.
Joe loves his Strad's and should be able to revel in his happiness. Alan Shaw wants to keep people from thinking they need a... -
September 19, 2016, 11:04 PM
Thread: Who's getting the new iPhone 7?
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Re: Who's getting the new iPhone 7?
I have the iPhone SE. It's a 5 on steroids. A9 chip, fast, best battery life. It's not the 7, but I like a small phone. It's great. I had a 4 for 7 years.
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July 16, 2016, 05:57 PM
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Re: Soulution 520 preamplifier vs Ayre KX-R Twenty ?
The 520 is a single ended design. The Ayre is fully a fully balanced design. If you want to use Ayre amps you should pair it with a balanced pre. The 520 is supposed to be great and has the built in...
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September 12, 2015, 01:17 AM
Thread: What amp on Harbeth speakers ?
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Re: What amp on Harbeth speakers ?
Any competent amplifier will mate with Harbeths. I'm using a Spectral DMA260 on the M40.1. Prior to that I was using a Nagra SS stereo amp. The Harbeths will flesh out the differences in different...
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September 2, 2015, 09:36 PM
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Re: Chair Or Other Listening Seat Recommendations?
Herman Miller Eames aluminum group executive chair. I have a padded fabric version and an unpadded leather model. I have been sitting in one of these off and on for 20 years.
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June 20, 2015, 02:10 AM
Thread: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
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Re: What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table?
Jimmy Buffet "You had to be there" live double lp, then Miles Davis Sketches of Spain. Finishing with Pink Floyd Animals. Not sure how I could possibly have chosen this sequence. I was considering...
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June 13, 2015, 01:40 PM
Thread: M Project, Part Four
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Re: M Project, Part Four
JV does write a nice piece. Enjoyed reading all four parts.
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June 8, 2015, 12:35 AM
Thread: Do you go camping?
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Re: Do you go camping?
I'm into backpacking. Sometimes minimalist, others times I'll add a tent and a few comfort items. Definitely good for the soul to get lost and disconnec, even if only a weekend.
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June 1, 2015, 12:47 PM
Thread: Air Tight is calling me.....
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Re: Air Tight is calling me.....
Great gear. I really like airtight components, very satisfying gear. Hold onto it for the long run.
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May 30, 2015, 10:18 PM
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Sticky: Poll: Re: What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid?
Straight SS Spectral in the main system. Tube OTL for headphones and old pre is tube with SS amp for 2 channel HT.
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May 27, 2015, 01:52 PM
Thread: Hanging With Andre on Saturday
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Re: Hanging With Andre on Saturday
Hi Dre,
It sounds like you had a wonderful visit. I have been using an Ayre P5xe for years. Could you discuss your mods a little? I wonder if I could get a little more out of my phono.
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May 13, 2015, 11:33 PM
Thread: Nagra Classic AMP
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Re: Nagra Classic AMP
I had a Nagra pre and amp for my last electronics. Great stuff. I think the new amp range will please several people with the need for a few extra watts. More headroom is always welcome regardless of...
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April 19, 2015, 11:34 AM
Thread: NAGRA MSA power amp landed !
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Re: NAGRA MSA power amp landed !
I used a Nagra PLL and PSA on my M40.1 for years. Nagra pairs really well with Harbeth. I never lacked for power. The M40.1 may have low sensitivity but they present an easy load to the amp. Enjoy!
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April 17, 2015, 08:04 PM
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Re: What's next after Sasha's ??? A new endeavor
I thnk Verity is a likely speaker given the requirements and contrast with the Wilson Sasha. If I was in Europe the small Cessaro horns would need a listen. Good luck.
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March 7, 2015, 04:49 PM
Thread: Lyra Kleos versus Delos
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Re: Lyra Kleos versus Delos
I'm using the kleos loaded at 47k. VTF is 1.78 grams. The difference between 1.72-1.78 g was just a bit more definition in the bass. Gain is around 54 db. Good luck
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February 12, 2015, 10:40 PM
Thread: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
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Re: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
I am using Skylan stands. The stands have four legs that are sandwiched by a top and bottom mdf platform. I have filled the legs with kitty litter. I have placed the dots on the top of the opening...
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February 12, 2015, 11:42 AM
Thread: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
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Re: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
Delores is a beauty! Talk about room treatment that works.
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February 12, 2015, 01:32 AM
Thread: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
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Re: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
Glad the dots are working for you Yee. You can experiment with placement of the dots to fine tune your sound. Enjoy!
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February 7, 2015, 10:44 PM
Thread: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
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Re: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
Increase in clarity across the board at all frequencies. Very affordable method to couple the speaker to the stand. I placed the fat dots on top of the opening used to tension the top and bottom mdf...
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February 7, 2015, 07:15 PM
Thread: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
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Re: I finally got to hear 40.1's today ....
I use Herbies Big Fat Dots between my M40.1s and Skylan stands. Definitely helped. I have the axis crossing in front of my listening position. It makes a difference give the wide baffle of the...
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January 17, 2015, 04:15 PM
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Re: What is your favorite amp with your Harbeth?
I'm using a Spectral DMA-260 amp with Harbeth M40.1. My rational for a few extra watts was the 12" woofer. No complaints on my end. No one really complains about amps and Harbeth speakers unless you...
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October 23, 2014, 05:35 PM
Thread: Dynaudio sold off to China - News Press
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Re: Dynaudio sold off to China - News Press
Makes me want to take my Special 25's out of the box and crank up some vinyl. As long as Mfg stays in Denmark they should hold onto the quality as expected.
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September 15, 2014, 01:05 PM
Thread: Head Phones only listening
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Re: Head Phones only listening
I use headphones around once a week. Usually early am on the weekend while my wife is sleeping in the next room. I'm using Sennheiser HD600 to RSA Raptor. I just use the tape out on my pre and use...
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