Cables that I've had: Audioquest Vodka 1 meter $340 ($82. These two amplifiers are a near dead heat in sound quality, just different strengths. 1,526 posts. 7 posts. 7. Brilliant discussion. 2,706 posts. When you consider all the cheap connections and circuit breakers in the service entrance (panel), it's hard to justify spending a lot of money on wall outlets. 3. Report Comment. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. I think Cardas used to use a more similar clamshell designed Furutech connector which are similar to the ones they use now with their brand name. Copy Comment URL. ANY cap upgrade is useful, power supplies included. If not, then PM John Rutan (audioconnection), he doesn't sell Wilson, but knows just about everything stereo and won't try to sell you something. So, never again. Report Comment. Posts. 2. This was back in 2006 and around the time I sold that amp the revised McCormack amps would pop up on the market quiet frequently. Posts. In my room, the JBL speakers do not give enough oomph in the bass and the sub takes care of it. 2) We are in a global slowdown. I couldnt be more pleased. Go deeper into the world of Hi-Fi with access to a private Insider forum. Audio Note UK Tomei Power Amplifier. I also hope it relates to others who have the same experience. (davetheoilguy) Case in point, on January 8,2023 I had a new Sony 55 inch OLED tv delivered by Best Buy to the tune of $1600. 1,935 posts. It is used in conjunction with Audioquest Niagara 1200 and the NRG Z3 power cable. Cube Audio (Poland) designs single drivers and single driver speakers. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. Perhaps it was my attitude with the equipment being discussed, but I really am not sure. 4cm) W x 13. You can shop in its Marketplace, research gear prices in its Bluebook, talk with other enthusiasts. The SOTA system, by contrast, sounded more immersive. Edit. I have indelible memories of the enjoyment factor of the experiences I have been party to. To add to my previous post: The Electron SE is a slightly different cabinet size than the standard Electron which measures: 48" (121cm) H x 10. 05-24-2011 at 10:46am. Full disclosure I’m a dealer so take this post with a grain of salt if you have issues. I've used cheap 3" wide band speakers in a desk top situation (arm's length away) and they were pretty good. I disagree if you are familiar (in person) with some of the speakers being compared. 0. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. @shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". 10-14-2023 at 04:59am. There will be a factory discount for early purchasers. Updated. 64 posts. Edit. The price is $4500 including shipping. Hello all,I've been trying to gather information and spur conversation regarding these class D amp modules. com was a morning ritual for many bargain-hunting audiophiles, with many of the Audiogon. 25. 12-17-2022 at 08:11am. 36 posts. Audiogon is both an audio market place and a forum. Delete. Accessing Audiogon securely. $1,071. So the majority of my in store demos focused on them exclusively. @erik_squires The only problem I have had with Genesis on. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. This discussion. 171 172 173. They had an open-window into the recording studio feel on almost every track. The following 2 amps sounde d very good with the pre90: - Benchmark AHB2. Interesting you should ask. Edit. I ordered a pair of Salon2's in March '21 through the great folks down at USA Tube Audio in Scottsdale, who I can unreservedly recommend for excellent customer service. My Belle's amp/Audio Illusion/Vandys system produces a very good cd quality with the Nodei. Currently using the Klipsch The Fives…. And actual USER of OMA (Fleetwood Sound) speakers is happy, you will find his original post in the same thread, but i will post it below. Edit. Audiogon forum has many posts concerning my custom built listening room which took precedence over the equipment in cost because once built, will never require adjustment and is permanent. Please return to Audiogon. That DAC is smoother sounding and overall better, but the Gustard X26 Pro is a very good DAC at that price. Delete. Friday at 7:34pm. The CODA #16 and KRELL 175XD are (mostly) Class A and sound smoother. Details. 936 posts. Well, Raul, I think you win this year's award for longest post to the Audiogon forum! [smile] I currently use B&O MMC1 and MMC2 cartridges and I am thoroughly satisifed with the quality of my moving magnet cartridges. Timely discussion. Nearly all models were large and heavy. Hmmm . Report Comment. Bluebook The right price. Topping D90SE ($899) Musetec 005 ($3000) Matrix Audio Mini-I 3 Pro ($1100) I sold all the DACs except the Benchmark DAC3B and the Musetec 005. Discussions. So the majority of my in store demos focused on them exclusively. 4. I would not purchase speakers solely on a YT video, but do find some of the videos to be helpful. I have followed the speaker discussions in forums, and what I find is too many recommendations. Delete. At present, I have a Luxman m-700u/c-700u combo and PS Audio M1200 mono/PS Audio BHK preamp combo in rotation. Message User. I had 1 sale on Head Fi, 1 Sale on US Audio Mart, and the rest sold on Ebay. by garebear · 7,006 views. Copy Comment URL. there are others I know about but I’ve not heard them recently. Delete. Buying. Pricing of above units starts at something close to $20k, top flight usb rendering in one box solution costs big bucks in my view. Same issue raising it's head today. But I have never heard a cassette sounding better than a vinyl LP, even at Nakamichi dealers. Seems like a wrestling match between sales platform profits vs. Copy Comment URL. There seems to be a fundamental difference of opinion between those who would couple their speakers to the floor (e. Mpomerantz. I have a Technics 1200G. Edit. Hattor is the brand used for complete preamps from the same company. The DSP1 went back to the basement. Who has been an "Insider" with Audiogon? by jeffseight · 908 views. There is a good discussion of this in 'Art of Electronics. My price range at this moment is around $500 for the pair. Merging Technologies NADAC w/power supply and clock---much better now with the clock and power supply upgrades than my previous experience. good luck. Copy Comment URL. 9,027 posts. Hat's off to the threads on this forum that started the legend of the ART9 (Pani and Oregon Pappa)This discussion. U. The Weiss and Wavedream signature are quite a bit more. 5,565 posts. @steakster It's not that these topics haven't always been discussed since the beginning, it's the premise that perhaps tweaks and wires have shifted from a sometimes topic to overwhelming the joint. In my search for a new pair of speakers, I found the MC452 was the best match for the Sopra's, brought out the best soundstage, smooth but defined high end, and really well defined midrange. Discussions. The tube amplifier was the Quicksilver Mono 60’s, using both KT88 and KT77 tubes. 2. Made my head hurt. stereo playback for SACDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and DVD-Rs". I stayed with all Audioquest for the synergy. Up for sale pair of Thiel CS-1. I have returned the M700's and the PS Audio BHK 250 is arriving next week! I also swapped in my Classe CA 2300 for the M700's and there was no comparison how much better the Classe was. Report Comment. Expressing myself through this forum has been helpful to me in diagnosing the pitfalls of sound addiction. Report Comment. Which brings me to discuss my most recent purchase, a Schiit Lokius 6 band EQ. 03-23-2022 at 02:17pm. So lets say 3500 to 5000 ( if I sell both pieces). Insider Forum. Copy Comment URL. jonathanb. . . Copy Comment URL. It’s incredibly interesting and goes some way to showing why cables matter and that all cables are not equal. Message User. 09-17-2020 at 07:25pm. Posts. Not with McIntosh but with a manufacturer of speakers who said they are way behind because of the virus. Posts. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. To be more helpful, you are gonna need to share a little more with folks here about what model preamplifier/ amplifier and speakers you are running now. I had a real Uncle Bob, so Bob was always my uncle. And dozens of recommendations don’t really narrow the field much, especially when there is little opportunity to demo any of them. one manufacturer was willing to send me new equipment without involvement of a dealer, which is fine with me but certainly the dealers would have a problem with this. the SLC of the XI. The video can be seen on my Youtube Channel "Stjernholm Reviews", a non-monetized audiophile channel covering a lot of ground. Report Comment. I have a McIntosh C2500 tube preamp and MC452 solid state power amp, driving a pair of Focal Sopra No2's. 95. After a Stereophile review of the SC-IV offered positive comments but felt appropriate bass extension was missing for a speaker of that size and cost, John introduced the SC-IVa with improved bass. Copy Comment URL. Or, if you ordered it from a retailer, please call your retailer and ask for the status of your McIntosh pre-amp order. Message User. I use the Audioquest NRG Edison receptacle made of beryllium copper. 455 posts. 04-21-2022 at 07:09am. It’s pretty easy to follow any discussions that you want, and there’s several ways to look at recent activity. Delete. 05-23-2023 at 12:01pm. Edit. Forums. I had a couple of guys over 2 weeks ago, one of them is an Audiogoner and both loved my 2 systems. Delete. Copy Comment URL. 29,841. Pick your wood and inlay design and let Lou craft you a pair of speakers that exude craftsmanship and pride of ownership. Especially their DS (digital streamer/DAC) such as the Linn Klimax DS or DSM, Linn Akurate DS or DSM, and Linn Majik DS or DSM. stereoisomer. Edit. Additional dampening and is. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. Edit. 00 and requires an additional step up device or a more expensive phono stage. Along with Joseph Audio Perspective 2, SRC-1 was the best sound in CAF cost no object. Regarding cosmetics, 9/10 is what’s needed. 5,304 posts. Report Comment. Steve Hoffman , Apr 29, 2022. Linear Tube Audio (LTA) Z40+ Tube OTL Integrated Amp w/ Phono and SUT $5999. Rogue Audio. 3,481 posts. uberwaltz. Thank you. The bulk of my cables were sourced from Morrow Audio. 345 posts. Bluebook. 10-29-2022 at 07:55pm. IMHO, Use your Levinson's to see what you might need/want. Leben CS-600X. Copy Comment URL. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Report Comment. Report Comment. I owned the Reference 3A MM DeCapo (i) twice. There are "dreamers" on every sales platform. Does anyone know what is going on? I have Matrix SCs and one Matrix IC and really like them. Also to build your own speaker is quite easy today and the material is a little expensive but you can make it so much better for a few thousand on a custom speaker is nearly better than a 20000 speaker just saying also diminishing. Please return to Audiogon. 1,054 posts. Details. wolf_garcia. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. Edit. Edit. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. This forum has a great wealth of experiential knowledge and is one of the best online. THOUGHTS? calvinj 11-18-2023 5:45am. I think JBL 4367 is based on the same. 5,180 posts. However, there is a bottle of fine Scotch, likely single malt, riding on this bet. In the $2k range I Never compared it to anything reference class dac,You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. @tomic601 Respectfully, I disagree that "hyper detail" is distortion. Thanks, Anthony in Oregon. Report Comment. Edit. Add to that, a tremendous value at well under $300/5'. Edit. 3,543 posts. Some use Ohms with active crossover and subwoofer. The strata,storm,studio,q series,T series and now the new S series. 2. The PSA M1200 amps use IcePower modules with proprietary tubed input stage. The Audiomods arm or a lesser Origin Live arm would do fine. The Gustard X26 Pro is a slightly warm DAC that is not extremely detailed like some of my other ESS DACs. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. I have gone through approximately 34-36 amplifiers in the past 12 months. I've looked at reviews for Audio-GD, Denafrips, Sonnet, and the new one from Jay's Audio (which doesn't yet seem to have any reviews that I can find). Delete. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Report Comment. Details. I do like their digital source components. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. I prefer an active output stage, which Hattor also offers. 06-25-2023 at 08:23pm. 05-28-2023 at 06:08pm. Report Comment. 0" (25. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. These problems shouldn't be having for relatively new units like mine, it's kept in a. 00. Edit. and to jackd I still stand by saying the AudioGD R8 mk2 is a very good dac. 44. Edit. Delete. First and foremost is the GaN-FET amplifier module. This forum is accessible to Audiogon Insider™ Members by clicking on "Browse" in the top bar menu of the Forum page and then selecting "Insider Lobby" from the drop-down menu. Audiogon. @larseand , I mentioned the VPI gimbal arm because it is a direct swap but you can, with a little creativity, mount just about any arm you can think of on that turntable. Delete. or brightness the combination of clear and golden reference takes off just a bit of total neutrality and is not that warm, lending a very organic natural. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. 4cm) W x 13. $2,596. The conversation begins and. Sort. 03-31-2022 at 09:59pm. It only has one input, so that's what you need to be looking for. 08-27-2020 at 06:28pm. This discussion. So do a quick search so that you aren't making a duplicate or triplicate of a topic. Delete. 1U rack mount kit available separately (Model RMK11) Parasound NewClassic 200 integrated $1195. Delete. I have recently obtained Service manuals for vintage Counterpoint units as follows: Solid 1 amplifier, SA8 power amplifier and Solid 2 amplifier. . Delete. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. This discussion. Revel f36. Copy Comment URL. (I did upgrade that as I have a bit of the bug). My System: Amp - Parasound A21+, Preamp - Parasound P6, Phono Amp - Parasound JC 3 Jr, Turntable - MOFI Studiodeck with Ultra Cartridge, Streamer - Bluesound Vault 2i, Speakers -. 5 / foot) WireWorld Starlight 3 meter $340 ($27. dover. Message User. Delete. My understanding for the amplifier right now is that if the amplifier do the emotional narrative or not. My Audiogon friend has Pass Electronics and Magnepan 3. I personally have a REF75SE, sold it, missed it terribly, and went to buy a replacement as soon as one became available. With less moderation than our public forums, the Insider™ forum allows users to discuss topics they might not otherwise be able to, with an elevated discourse. New posts Search forums. Report Comment. But sensitivity is rated for 8 ohms, and this is a 4 ohm nominal speaker. Second router provides wifi for the home, this scheme keeps vast majority of rfi out of audio system streaming chain. Report Comment. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. 0" services, a five-step process. But honestly, I’ve never looked at Audiogon as a resource for great system advice. Have since moved on to different speakers, but I still think the DeCapo is a really good small-ish 2-way standmount. The current price for the Pontus 12th is S$2449 which translates to US $1853. The highs are piercing, the soundstage is flat, the splash cymbals sound like trash cans. Edit. Wednesday at 6:25am. Delete. 4 version not the 2. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. 04-04-2023 at 10:21am. 04-16-2022 at 01:51pm. I raise this question because there is a maker claiming. 00 on speakers (peanuts for most audiophiles) and he was shocked and told everyone. Edit. Delete. However, since Swiss/Japanese (boutique level) DACs are usually out of reach, we rarely read about ultra high end DACs and where they fit with the rest of the league ($5000-$100,000) price range. The world's largest high-end audio community. 125" x Depth 13. REAL SHOCKER the "PROAC K-1's" was the best Monitor speakers at Munich 2023 beating out the Highly Highly Raved TAD Monitors that all the Audio Reviewers say are the Holy Grail of all Monitors ! 🤔😲😲😲. 2. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. These Acora Acoustics. I have owned MANY amps (both tube and SS, including 6+ class Ds over the decades. I spoke to Fritz a few times about 5-6 years ago when last looking for new speakers, but went in a different direction. Edit. Teo, by your method you’re adjusting for cartridge plus phono plus linestage, not for the cartridge alone. If you have any questions please contact Support. Delete. Besides, I want this forum to continue and using an ad-blocker takes the revenue away from them necessary to maintain the site. If this guy thinks he can determine the sound he’s going to get from the equipment he takes home by how the store he buys it from looks, he’s in for a surprise. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. The first 4 I have sampled, the rest I have read about. Get a decent DAC, then run both the Disc spinner and the Node into it to begin to start comparisons. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. 323 posts. Yeah, apparently there are 2 guys in the Dynaudio sales department in the US, Mitch and Michael. 02-28-2021 at 12:09pm. My final test was to compare the $45K T+A Solitaire S 530 against my personal reference speakers, the $55K Borresen 02. Copy Comment URL. Hopefully, this is a Chapter 11 ( re-organization) vs. . On the advice of a fellow Audiogon member, I tried an HDMI cable from ApolloAV. Collapse all responses. With over 6 million audiophiles visiting the site annually, your item is guaranteed exposure to the right potential buyers—ones that appreciate what you are selling. It has two ES9038pro DAC chips deliberately run warm, massive power supply, powered Amanero USB board, JFET section, 3 Crystek femtosecond clocks, Mundorf caps, Cardas connectors, etc. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. Not sure why, but it appears the OP edited their original post from a longer story about being on the list and having to cancel their order to this two word version. Copy Comment URL. Bluebook The right price. Some people think he is paid by manufacturers, whatever he is, he is a great reviewer, and has a similar taste in sound as me. 00. Edit. 14,829 posts. This discussion. They fall right into your budget and fit your parameters sonically, but perhaps in an unconventional way. 1. This discussion. It’s not too tall at 46", and a small footprint; also good for a small room. 02-25-2023 at 07:30am. Edit. Focal Aria 936. Copy Comment URL. Copy Comment URL. 35. Question is, will Audiogon fix it, and if not what are their reasons for not doing so (multiple ad hits?)?The new Holo springs 3- the new model has a lot of May trickle down technologies and a clear step up from the pontus mk2. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. Fantastic topic, especially because you're asking for specifics I'll start: Ives, Overture & March "1776" Nordic 2L recording Highlight: At least first 1/2 of song. Report Comment.