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  1. 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.
    I used to have black components but...
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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...
  3. Thread: Centaur Mono

    by skytop
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    Re: Centaur Mono

    Enjoy chasing the dust! ;-)
  4. 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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    Re: Focal Maestro Utopia EVO

    Mercedes Black Lacquer on Maestro Utopia EVO. (like a metallic Fire Mist black):
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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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    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...
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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 ...
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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.
  10. 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...
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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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    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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    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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    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.
  15. Thread: Magico M2

    by skytop
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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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    Re: Audio Research 160M

    The 160M IMO, looks French and not bold American ARC.
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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.
  18. 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.
    Other high end speaker makers...
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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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    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.
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