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February 27, 2021, 09:21 PM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Re: Open Or Closed Headphones?
Thank you, I will.
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February 27, 2021, 04:10 PM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Randy, I was talking (emailing) with Mike about a week ago and he said Focal has discontinued the Arche. I'd be more interested in HeadAmp but I've read some negative stuff about customer service...
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February 27, 2021, 12:03 PM
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Re: Lost another family member last night...
My most sincere and heartfelt sympathy. When we lost our first Jack Russell Terrier to cancer it left a gaping hole in my soul. It got better as the months and years went on but it still has not...
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February 27, 2021, 10:36 AM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Boy, I dunno...It still sounds like I'd be better served in my application by closed phones. I discussed it again with my wife and she doesn't want to be able to hear music leaking out of headphones....
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February 19, 2021, 07:21 PM
Thread: Posting Prices Publicly
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That would indeed be a killer system.
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February 19, 2021, 12:55 PM
Thread: Posting Prices Publicly
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As Mike knows, I'll be returning in a few months for a good, high quality, set of headphones and a top notch HP amp. It'll be sans the sticker shock as I'm much better educated than a year or two...
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February 19, 2021, 12:00 PM
Thread: Posting Prices Publicly
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I truly sympathize with Mike. Why? Because he had to deal with me while I put in a full year of research and selecting components for my new high end audio system.
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February 18, 2021, 05:33 PM
Thread: Today's Jazz Playlist
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Re: Today's Jazz Playlist
"Ella And Basie"
"Ella Fitzgerald Sings The George And Ira Gershwinn Song Book"
Frank Sinatra with Count Basie
Kenny Burrell "Blue Bash" and "Midnight Blue" -
February 15, 2021, 08:38 PM
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
One of my all time favorite singer song writers. The album with "Don Quixote," "Christian Island," and "Second Cup Of Coffee," is outstanding.
Recently been listening to a lot of Ella and Count... -
February 15, 2021, 08:33 PM
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
Killer recording.
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February 15, 2021, 08:26 PM
Thread: Leaving Components On Continuously
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I shut the amp off using the push button switch on the front of the amp. There are two power supplies for the MSB Discrete DAC and I shut them both down (also push button switches) after every use....
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February 15, 2021, 07:56 PM
Thread: Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio
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Re: Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio
They sure look gorgeous. Do they sound as good as they look?
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February 15, 2021, 07:52 PM
Thread: Leaving Components On Continuously
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Leaving Components On Continuously
I've been turning my audio components off when not in use. I think I read where many audiophiles leave all components on almost 100% of the time. I'm considering leaving my Pass Labs int 250 amp and...
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February 7, 2021, 04:41 PM
Thread: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
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Re: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
Many thanks to all you guys!! I really appreciate your comments. Lots of great info. Anyone else, feel free to jump in.
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February 7, 2021, 01:48 PM
Thread: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
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Re: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
vortrex, could you be a little more specific? What is it that the Abyss has and the Focal doesn't and vice versa? I appreciate your post.
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February 6, 2021, 01:48 PM
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Headphone Amp For Abyss Diana Phi Headphones
What do you recommend? Budget about $2500 to $3000.
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February 5, 2021, 10:09 AM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Re: Open Or Closed Headphones?
My system is in my signature. I don't have any high end listening phones or headphone amp.
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February 5, 2021, 10:02 AM
Thread: Boulder v Gryphon
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Re: Boulder v Gryphon
I think they also used to refer to it as "accuracy." Or, "colored" vs "uncolored." Only problem using those terms is I'm showing my age.
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February 5, 2021, 09:02 AM
Thread: Abyss vs Focal Utopia
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Abyss vs Focal Utopia
How do they compare?
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February 4, 2021, 08:04 PM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Re: Open Or Closed Headphones?
Thanks for all the recommendations. Please feel free to make any further comments.
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February 4, 2021, 07:43 PM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Re: Open Or Closed Headphones?
Sounds like I'd be happier with the sound of open headphones. Hopefully, they won't disturb the wife much. She usually has the TV on while she's reading. Hopefully, the TV will mask the sound of the...
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February 4, 2021, 05:15 PM
Thread: Open Or Closed Headphones?
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Open Or Closed Headphones?
I'll soon be in the market for headphones and headphone amp. I need the phones so my wife and I can be in our listening together. My wife and I often like to spend time in our downstairs family room...
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January 29, 2021, 01:14 PM
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Re: What was your first high-end component ever?
I received a 35 watt per channel Sylvania receiver for my HS graduation in 1968. It was accompanied by two Sylvania 10" "air suspension" speakers, a Gerard turntable and Sony reel to reel recorder
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January 17, 2021, 09:16 AM
Thread: What is an Audiophile?
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Re: What is an Audiophile?
Does having a semi-understanding wife count?
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December 24, 2020, 07:32 PM
Thread: Klipschorns
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Re: Klipschorns
Not a darn thing wrong with the Luxman L590axII. Great integrated amp. Check out the Pass Labs INT 60 or INT 25 while you're at it. The INT 60 is a 60 wpc amp that operates Class A up to 30 wpc. I...
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The Aragon brand was purchased by Indy Audio Sounds about a decade ago. The came out with updated amps soon after that. I don’t think they have been really able to grow their business. The Mondial...
Aragon is back