Hello From Paris, France

[laurent.maury]

All,
I wish all of you a wonderful Year 2015. It's a bit tough for us in France. Music is an amazing way to make people happy. Laurent

 

[Mike]

Welcome Laurent. Yes, our thoughts and prayers are with you.

 

[laurent.maury]

Many thanks Mike. Amazing site and forum by the way.
Have a great day.

 

[Mike]

Many thanks Mike. Amazing site and forum by the way.
Have a great day.

Thanks Laurent. I'm so sorry to read about the terror that has been afflicted on your fine country.

 

[MDP]

Welcome to AS !

I too feel for the people of Paris, our thoughts are with you !!

 

[socfan12]

Welcome to AS, Laurent!

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope things are brought to closure soon and the healing process can begin...

 

[Alpinist]

Hi Laurent,

Welcome to AS! Truly sorry about the terrorism that France is dealing with recently. You have a very fine audio system. How are you liking the K-01X and how much improvement does the G-02 clock provide?

Best,
Ken

 

[laurent.maury]

Hello,

many thanks for these very kind words. I do remember September 11th in the US. I was living in SFO at that time. I really hope we won't see other terrorist attacks in 2015.

Back to fun: Regarding the K-01X + G-02... Yes, it's purely amazing how much better the K-01X sounds when synchronized with the G-02. I tested the G-02 first with a K-03X. To be honnest, I see very few differences between a K-03X + G-02 and a K-01X with no external clock. If I try to measure how much the G-02 improves the system, I would say the following:
1. K-03X = 1
2. K-03X + G-02 = 1.3
3. K-01X = 1.4
4. K-01X + G-02 = 1.7

But you know, my K-01X has played music (CD and SACD) since only 200 hours. It still needs some time to give its best.

Also, I would like to add that the difference was huge when I used a Furutech PowerFLux cable to power the K-01X.

Laurent

 

[Alpinist]

Hello,

many thanks for these very kind words. I do remember September 11th in the US. I was living in SFO at that time. I really hope we won't see other terrorist attacks in 2015.

Back to fun: Regarding the K-01X + G-02... Yes, it's purely amazing how much better the K-01X sounds when synchronized with the G-02. I tested the G-02 first with a K-03X. To be honnest, I see very few differences between a K-03X + G-02 and a K-01X with no external clock. If I try to measure how much the G-02 improves the system, I would say the following:
1. K-03X = 1
2. K-03X + G-02 = 1.3
3. K-01X = 1.4
4. K-01X + G-02 = 1.7

But you know, my K-01X has played music (CD and SACD) since only 200 hours. It still needs some time to give its best.

Also, I would like to add that the difference was huge when I used a Furutech PowerFLux cable to power the K-01X.

Laurent

Laurent,

Thanks for your excellent response! It is very helpful.

Best,
Ken

 

[laurent.maury]

Ken, if I may, what can you say about your Audience AR6-TSS Power Conditioner? Would you recommend it for a system like mine for example?

Many thanks
Laurent

 

[Alpinist]

Ken, if I may, what can you say about your Audience AR6-TSS Power Conditioner? Would you recommend it for a system like mine for example?

Many thanks
Laurent

Laurent,

I would recommend the Audience AR6-TSS for your Sources, DAC and Preamp. In my opinion, it is one of the best sounding power conditioners on the market. It significantly reduced the noise floor and removed harshness and edginess that I was experiencing in the treble and could not otherwise cure. Overall, it significantly improved the sound quality of my system. While it had the same effect for my former monoblock amps (Pass Labs XA-100.8), I did notice some constraint of dynamics on hard transients. It is much less noticeable with my current amps. I currently do have these amps plugged into it. If you are concerned with or experience some current limitation on your amp, you might want to try a Furutech Flux-50 Filter instead, as everyone I've spoken with has told me that it is does not limit current or dynamics.

Best,
Ken

 

[laurent.maury]

Very interesting Ken. I will probably go for it soon. Do you know a good and reliable place to buy it?
Many thanks for your detailed answer. Have a great evening.
Laurent

 

[bzr]

welcome to the pool

 

[Julot]

Bienvenue Laurent! Passe nous voir à l'occasion!

 

[FlexibleAudio]

Hello,

many thanks for these very kind words. I do remember September 11th in the US. I was living in SFO at that time. I really hope we won't see other terrorist attacks in 2015.

Back to fun: Regarding the K-01X + G-02... Yes, it's purely amazing how much better the K-01X sounds when synchronized with the G-02. I tested the G-02 first with a K-03X. To be honnest, I see very few differences between a K-03X + G-02 and a K-01X with no external clock. If I try to measure how much the G-02 improves the system, I would say the following:
1. K-03X = 1
2. K-03X + G-02 = 1.3
3. K-01X = 1.4
4. K-01X + G-02 = 1.7

But you know, my K-01X has played music (CD and SACD) since only 200 hours. It still needs some time to give its best.

Also, I would like to add that the difference was huge when I used a Furutech PowerFLux cable to power the K-01X.

Laurent

Welcome!

+1 on PowerFlux

I also hope the acts of the last few days are behind us all. I am sorry the wonderful Parisians have to face such tragedy. May we all find a way to live in peace.

 

[Douger]

Welcome! May God protect you and your nation against all evil... Nice system, enjoy the music!