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    Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio





    This is the Constellation Pictor Preamp and DC Filter. Taurus monos are on their way. Fabulous pairing with Magico (and everything I’ve heard them with - including Wilson, Martin Logan and many others).

    The new Constellation stuff is just superb.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    best I ever heard Wilsons was at RMAF with constellation....
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations Mike!
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations on Constellation, Mike! It looks like some very fine equipment. I must admit that I know very little about the brand. What do you feel sets it apart from so many other preamp/amp companies that are out there?Best,Ken
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Congratulations on Constellation, Mike! It looks like some very fine equipment. I must admit that I know very little about the brand. What do you feel sets it apart from so many other preamp/amp companies that are out there?Best,Ken
    Thanks Ken. The new Constellation gear is super super smooth, very well balanced across the audio spectrum and a great match for Magico, among others.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Thanks Ken. The new Constellation gear is super super smooth, very well balanced across the audio spectrum and a great match for Magico, among others.


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    Thanks Mike. How is the build quality, noise floor, soundstage, bass control, musicality, etc.?

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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Alpinist View Post
    Thanks Mike. How is the build quality, noise floor, soundstage, bass control, musicality, etc.?

    Ken
    All excellent.’ Very quiet, very musical. I’ll wait for the amps to comment on the rest.



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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    It's almost like, what don't Mike have, LOL

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post




    This is the Constellation Pictor Preamp and DC Filter. Taurus monos are on their way. Fabulous pairing with Magico (and everything I’ve heard them with - including Wilson, Martin Logan and many others).

    The new Constellation stuff is just superb.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Peabody View Post
    It's almost like, what don't Mike have, LOL
    Answer: the bad stuff! Ha!


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congrats Mike, I have been looking at Constellation for a while. Great addition.

    Similar to earlier comments Alexias with Hercules amps in Munich was the best I have heard WA speakers so far.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuoppis View Post
    Congrats Mike, I have been looking at Constellation for a while. Great addition.

    Similar to earlier comments Alexias with Hercules amps in Munich was the best I have heard WA speakers so far.


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    Totally agree. Thank you.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    wow, congrats Mike, and Constellation

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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations Mike , i really like the look of Constellation.
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations Mike!
    Very nice addition!!
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Another excellent acquisition!
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations Mike! Terrific addition to an already impressive portfolio of audio brands.
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Well done Mike. At RMAF last fall I found myself drifting back to the Constellation room several times. I'm only sad that your store is across the continent from me. That might be good for you, I'd likely be a fixture... you'd have to move me with the furniture (or use me as a bass trap!)

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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Congratulations on the line. One local dealer here carried both Constellation and Soulution for a period of time but has since dropped Constellation. Myself I preferred Soulution with their Magico's but the industrial design of Constellation is much better. Looking forward to your comments.
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Bobvin View Post
    Well done Mike. At RMAF last fall I found myself drifting back to the Constellation room several times. I'm only sad that your store is across the continent from me. That might be good for you, I'd likely be a fixture... you'd have to move me with the furniture (or use me as a bass trap!)
    Ha! You’re welcome any time.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    As a new member, I would like to extend my congratulations to Mike for picking up the Constellation line. I think they make amazing products.

    Coincidentally, this past weekend I added the optional DC filter to my rig, which includes the Revelation Pictor preamp and Taurus Stereo amp. The filter addition has been a revelation, lol. Everything I'm listening to sounds as if I'm listening to it for the first time. Incredibly detailed and pristine sound. From my west coast location, I am definitely a happy camper.

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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Welcome to the forum and thank you for the kind words.
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by jbr7 View Post
    As a new member, I would like to extend my congratulations to Mike for picking up the Constellation line. I think they make amazing products.

    Coincidentally, this past weekend I added the optional DC filter to my rig, which includes the Revelation Pictor preamp and Taurus Stereo amp. The filter addition has been a revelation, lol. Everything I'm listening to sounds as if I'm listening to it for the first time. Incredibly detailed and pristine sound. From my west coast location, I am definitely a happy camper.
    Welcome to AS!

    Thank you for the kind words. I am loving the Pictor Preamp with the DC filter. It’s REALLY good. Can’t wait to get the Taurus Monos.


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    My Taurus stereo amplifier is supposed to arrive today, yippee :-)


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by Mark Jones View Post
    My Taurus stereo amplifier is supposed to arrive today, yippee :-)
    Awesome! Pics please.


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    I know the feeling you are going through, as I felt the same while awaiting delivery of my Taurus stereo. I do not think you will be disappointed.
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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    can anyone here comment on how their products compare in price / quality to other brands? I just went to the Constellation website (as I'm looking at Magico's), and it's a bit hard to understand the differences between the ladder of their products. Is this MSB quality we are talking about? Pass Labs? Chime in with your biased opinions! ;-)

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    Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by steinkrieg View Post
    can anyone here comment on how their products compare in price / quality to other brands? I just went to the Constellation website (as I'm looking at Magico's), and it's a bit hard to understand the differences between the ladder of their products. Is this MSB quality we are talking about? Pass Labs? Chime in with your biased opinions! ;-)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by The Sandman View Post
    Pass X, not XS.

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    Congratulations on the addition of the Constellation Audio line!

    Don't forget that they also look good in black...

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    Ever since I got a totaldac d1-six (and now d1-seven), there was a very sizable gap between my digital and analog systems. Succinctly, vinyl was not remotely competitive, no matter what combination of 12AX7s I rolled into my VAC Master preamp with phono. I debated between trying a new phono cable vs new cartridge vs new phono stage. Cutting to the chase, I have ordered the Constellation Andromeda phono stage, from the Revelation series. My jaw dropped as soon as I heard it. I was hoping it would sound as good as my digital, but I believe that my analog system may now surpass my digital system.

    I had quit listening to vinyl. Now I can’t get enough!

    I highly recommend the Constellation Andromeda phono stage.
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    Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Quote Originally Posted by thase13 View Post
    Congratulations on the addition of the Constellation Audio line!

    Don't forget that they also look good in black...

    Thank you. Beautiful.
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    Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    I’ve been enjoying the Pictor Preamp and DC Filter. Joining the lineup this week is:

    Virgo III Preamp



    Centaur II Monos



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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio



    Centaur II Monos
    Virgo III Preamp


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    Great stuff. Looking forward to some videos. some Cowboy Junkies or Bill Frisell's Shenandoah from Good Dog Happy Man if possible. Enjoy your new amps.

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    Beautiful gear, Mike. Congratulations!!! Can’t wait to listen to a video once they’re broken in.

    Best,
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    Quote Originally Posted by ashandger View Post
    Great stuff. Looking forward to some videos. some Cowboy Junkies or Bill Frisell's Shenandoah from Good Dog Happy Man if possible. Enjoy your new amps.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-9lhihRGk


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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Sounds pretty darn good Mike! (For a YouTube video)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_f-9lhihRGk


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    Holy crap!!! They sound amazing, Mike. The sound is so relaxed and musical. The midrange is magical. There is some huge synergy happening there with the M3's. I can't believe they are not even broken in yet. I found the song drew me in emotionally even though I was hearing it through a YouTube video. Very impressive indeed!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
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    Totally awesome Mike! Thanks so much for doing this for me. Sounds absolutely wonderful even over Youtube via my headphones. This is one of my main test tracks that I have been using for many years and have played it through several systems. I think Constellation really have come a long way in recent years. Thanks again and enjoy this wonderful system.

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    Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    Did you guys see the Stereophile review in the Oct issue of the Centaur II Stereo? Atkinson said was one of the best amps he’s ever heard!


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    Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio

    I’ll admit, when the first Constellation amps came out about 5 or 6 years ago, I loved the mids and highs, but wasn’t sold on them. This new stuff (including series II stuff) is as good as anything I’ve ever had, including D’Agostino. The Stereophile review this month confirmed what I was hearing. I just LOVE how the bass is seamlessly integrated with the mids and mids with highs. The bass never gets muddy, but it’s there and rattles your ass, but the mids stay just beautifully in tack with such fleshy liquidity.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Yeah, it sounds really good.
    Is this kind of "full" and "liquid" sound that i´m looking for.
    But this stuff is not for my wallet.
    I´l keep on trying hunting with cat, since i do not have the dog...
    But is good to know that there is a real pot of gold at the end of the rainbow...

    Congratulations. I love Constellation Audio



    (about you tube videos: if the camera is not good, the result is surely trash.
    If we have a good camera, even so, we can´t add anything that is not there, so a live audition can only be better)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    I’ll admit, when the first Constellation amps came out about 5 or 6 years ago, I loved the mids and highs, but wasn’t sold on them. This new stuff (including series II stuff) is as good as anything I’ve ever had, including D’Agostino. The Stereophile review this month confirmed what I was hearing. I just LOVE how the bass is seamlessly integrated with the mids and mids with highs. The bass never gets muddy, but it’s there and rattles your ass, but the mids stay just beautifully in tack with such fleshy liquidity.


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    Mike, just wondering if you have heard the Hercules II and if so, what are the most significant differences between it and the Centaur II? I haven't come across any reviews comparing the 2 amps in the same system or comparing the Hercules II to Dart 458 or CH Precision M1. Many thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by ashandger View Post
    Mike, just wondering if you have heard the Hercules II and if so, what are the most significant differences between it and the Centaur II? I haven't come across any reviews comparing the 2 amps in the same system or comparing the Hercules II to Dart 458 or CH Precision M1. Many thanks
    I don’t know. Never heard the Hercules II. I have heard the M1’s when I was considering CH Precision. I really wanted to like them. Just wasn’t my cup of tea. Very dry for my liking. YMMV. I’m certain the Dart is stellar, I’ve heard their integrated and stereo amp and it’s right up my ally.


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    Many thanks for the feedback.

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    Wow Mike, that system looks great and sounds even better. Amazing sound for a YT video. What music was that?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mechnutt View Post
    Wow Mike, that system looks great and sounds even better. Amazing sound for a YT video. What music was that?
    Thanks. The song was Bill Frisell's Shenandoah from Good Dog Happy Man


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    That was quick Mike! I bet they sound fantastic.
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The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.

At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.

We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!

Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com

Audioshark is a community of like minded individuals. Audioshark welcomes participation from all manufacturers and owners of all brands and products. It is our belief that online forums provide a community of like minded audiophiles and music lovers to encourage the growth of this wonderful hobby.

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The Audioshark.org Team

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