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June 9, 2020, 05:32 AM
Thread: what Phono stage do you using?
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Re: what Phono stage do you using?
Audionet PAM G2 with
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June 8, 2020, 03:46 AM
Thread: Top Level integrated
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Re: Top Level integrated
Which YG's are you using? The Audionet Humbolt is a great match with most of the line.
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June 3, 2020, 04:05 AM
Thread: Favorite affordable phono stage
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Re: Favorite affordable phono stage
The two phonostages that are very affordable that have stood out to me are the MoFi Studiophono for $300, it will handle both MM and MC cartridges and is is quiet even at the 66db loading, sound is...
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June 1, 2020, 04:56 AM
Thread: Preamp to amp RCA
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Re: Preamp to amp RCA
Power cords first has been my experience too. Followed by phono/digital cables, speaker cables, ICs
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June 1, 2020, 04:47 AM
Thread: What cartridges are you using?
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Re: What cartridges are you using?
My Sonic Lab Signature Gold, around 30 hours on it. So far sounds really good! I'll try and post a pic or two later today.
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January 12, 2018, 07:26 AM
Thread: What amp on Harbeth speakers ?
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Re: What amp on Harbeth speakers ?
The best amps I used with my SHL5's were the Manley Snapper monoblocks. The best amp on my 40.1's was the BAT REX. Tried offerings from Bryston, Krell, VTL, Spectron and probably some I can't...
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January 3, 2018, 07:11 AM
Thread: tonearm cable
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Re: tonearm cable
I used the Furutech for a short while. It's pretty good, better (to me) than the Audioquest Leopard I had at the same time. I have since worked my way through some of the Kubala-Sosna line and liked...
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December 31, 2017, 07:38 AM
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Re: Veloce Audio LITHIO SERIES – LS-1 LINESTAGE ....
It's a shame if they have gone under. That preamp was a great one. Got to hear it compared to other top offerings and was always impressed with it.
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December 7, 2017, 08:58 AM
Thread: Martens arrive
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Re: Martens arrive
Congratulations on a beautiful system!
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November 16, 2017, 04:48 PM
Thread: Built for the love of music...
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Re: Built for the love of music...
Very Nice! Thanks
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November 2, 2017, 05:43 AM
Thread: VK-3000SE Inbound
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Re: VK-3000SE Inbound
Congratulations! Very good integrated, from a great company.
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October 29, 2017, 07:39 AM
Thread: VPI Titan has landed
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Re: VPI Titan has landed
Even on concrete floor, I had the same issues with my SSM reference. Cured by going back to belt drive. Gorgeous setup!
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September 24, 2017, 04:59 AM
Thread: sub to go with Marten Coltrane 3
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Re: sub to go with Marten Coltrane 3
REL G1 or REL No.25 would be my choice. I regret selling my G1 and will probably get another REL in the near future. If you don't have the floor space, the REL 212se is really nice too.
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September 18, 2017, 05:12 AM
Thread: GGG vs. Canelo Fight
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Re: GGG vs. Canelo Fight
GGG got robbed.
Teddy atlas went nuts over decision
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September 7, 2017, 05:09 AM
Thread: XLR interconnect suggestions?
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Re: XLR interconnect suggestions?
These are nice, at a very good price.
https://www.musicdirect.com/equipment/audioquest-columbia-interconnects-pr
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September 7, 2017, 04:57 AM
Thread: Mnaley Steelhead phono stage?!
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Re: Mnaley Steelhead phono stage?!
I have not heard a system with one in it for quite some time. So I can't judge how it holds up to what's out there now.
It hasn't gotten worse, just a lot of the competition has gotten better. With... -
September 2, 2017, 09:17 PM
Thread: I Called Him Morgan : Netflix
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Re: I Called Him Morgan : Netflix
Really enjoyed it! Thanks for pointing it out.
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September 2, 2017, 05:43 AM
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Re: Question on Continuum S2 volume levels
That sounds normal in my experience. On my BAT preamps. Last two were REX and VK-52se, I talked to BAT and they said 70-90 out of 140 steps was optimal. So over half way. On my AudioNet G2 preamp 80...
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August 30, 2017, 04:37 AM
Thread: YG acoustics sold to LK capital
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Re: YG acoustics sold to LK capital
I think the partial sale was to do just what the article says. Allow Yoav to spend more time advancing his products. I doubt very much it's due to lack of money or some kind of bail out. If anything...
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August 22, 2017, 09:04 AM
Thread: Marantz Ref SA-10 SACD/CD Player/DAC?
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Re: Marantz Ref SA-10 SACD/CD Player/DAC?
The redbook is very good. The SACD is a better, depending on the cd. I would imagine that the sa-10 would be better. Given the price increase.
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August 22, 2017, 05:40 AM
Thread: Marantz Ref SA-10 SACD/CD Player/DAC?
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Re: Marantz Ref SA-10 SACD/CD Player/DAC?
Agreed on the SA11S3. I picked one up because it was there and priced right at the time. I needed SACD, CD, and DAC all in one. Everyone who's listened to music with this player at my house has...
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August 21, 2017, 08:16 AM
Thread: what Phono stage do you using?
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Re: what Phono stage do you using?
It's been awhile since the ASR and the ARC, but the BAT was a bigger more powerful sound than either of them. The ARC had a really wide soundstage, I do remember that. But it didn't sound (to me) as...
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August 20, 2017, 05:55 AM
Thread: what Phono stage do you using?
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Re: what Phono stage do you using?
I've owned many over the years, my favorite until recently had been the tube offerings from BAT. I ran two tables a lot of the time and mostly had a BAT VK-P10 and VK-P10se w/super pak. I have owned...
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August 15, 2017, 11:19 AM
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Re: Active Speakers - good, bad or just different?
Very positive review in new Stereophile of the Kii
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July 9, 2017, 09:04 AM
Thread: Best full function Pre Amp?
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Re: Best full function Pre Amp?
I have yet to hear a preamp w/on board phonostage as good as the same preamp with the companies separate phonostage. Tube or SS. I think it's trade off you're going to have to make to get it all in...
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I upgraded the power supply on my Gigafoil v4 to a Weiss PSU 102. It’s very nice step up. But with the new model, you’re looking at $2000 before even investing in a SOTA linear power supply.
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