75" . Discussions. 246 lbs each. THOUGHTS? calvinj 11-18-2023 5:45am. Sort. jastralfu 11. (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. Comes with original tubes and in very good condition. Copy Comment URL. IMHO, Use your Levinson's to see what you might need/want. Delete. Join the discussion on topics related to high-end audio, such as digital, analog, speakers, cables, amplifiers, and more. Edit. 99% pure oxygen free electrons. 0 " services, a nine-step process and $5/record for "Archival 2. From plenty of experience breaking in new speakers, 500 hours is not unrealistic, unless a break in disc or other devices are used. From cheapest (and least good) to best: metallized insulator, film and foil, air gap, vacuum. 25. Edit. You must be a registered user to Start a New Discussion. 04-28-2022 at 07:59am. Message User. Copy Comment URL. It costs $600 new. Edit. Regarding cosmetics, 9/10 is what’s needed. I have heard the H30 with Blade 1 in an excellent room. Unplugging the TV and plugging it back in solved the problem temporarily. 4,513 posts. Details. First listening impressions: extremely lean sound. Report Comment. start with 1 arm. Perhaps it was my attitude with the equipment being discussed, but I really am not sure. Usually the battle goes between DCS Vivaldi set and MSB Select II. Delete. Edit. midbase upgraded to DynaVox with cast frame and polypropylene/ mica cone. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). 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. However, I am intrigued by the idea of using really massive power on the Blades. Besides, I want this forum to continue and using an ad-blocker takes the revenue away from them necessary to maintain the site. I purchased directly from John last summer. It's plugged into a Audioquest Niagara 5000. Pick your wood and inlay design and let Lou craft you a pair of speakers that exude craftsmanship and pride of ownership. They are certainly beautiful. Delete. 2 mv output vs. Revel f36. (You must log in or sign up to post here. 3) I never turn off the 16. Report Comment. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums Moderated? How Do I Keep Track of My Discussions? How Do I Respond to a Forum Discussion? See all 7 articles. vott 11-22-2020 3:00pm. Expressing myself through this forum has been helpful to me in diagnosing the pitfalls of sound addiction. $1,899. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. Getting hot. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. needs wider area, advantage, many two arm tables are deeper than normal. @shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". Message User. I was hoping to learn more about Point Source speakers, and maybe some good examples. @ghdprentice +100. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. Mine were vintage Foster (later became Fostex) 10F3 alnico magnet drivers in Realistic Solo 103 cab's. . My sources are all digital. 125" x Depth 13. These Acora Acoustics SRC-1's were. Right now, I think I might have found the best sounding amplifier for martin logan. The PSA M1200 amps use IcePower modules with proprietary tubed input stage. Have since moved on to different speakers, but I still think the DeCapo is a really good small-ish 2-way standmount. I am impressed by both designs. 8”. czarivey 11-17-2023 7:52am. Delete. 400 Wool Balls High-end Sound Damping Filler Hand-Made from New Zealand Natural Wool The Best Sound Dampening Material in Optimum Size & Shape Simply fill the speakers with these balls, and you will notice difference. I am currently considering two possible upgrade paths: 1. With this said the bluesound is a great budget unit. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. I couldnt be more pleased. This discussion. Edit. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be quite pricey. I have the 30N and it is superb sounding and easily worth the money. I'm a newish owner/user of Fritz Carbon 7 SE mk2 speakers. Edit. Shop hi-fi All Listings on the largest high-end audio marketplace. I'm using +30 year old kimber 4tc so probably not the one to ask, but I have brought several different lines of nordost flat wire home and couldn't hear an audible improvement. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. 00. I use to read, georgehifi, millercarbon, almarg, GK, tvad, oldhvymec, kenjit, oregonpa, and about 100 other ones. I was going to offer you an opportunity to try mine. Please return to Audiogon. Me too. A collector piece but not necessarily in price. In general, the type of capacitor is more important than brand. ) Go separates with a 6SN7 based preamp (such as Sachs) + SS power amp, possibilities would be a GaN Class D, or Benchmark AHB2. 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. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Edit. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Yeah, apparently there are 2 guys in the Dynaudio sales department in the US, Mitch and Michael. Found vocals a little off/ sounded better w external streamer - but then whats the point of the DAC / Streamer. We tested this against my friends dave with the mscaler and preferred the Bartok on speakers on headphones it depends on what you own. I have owned quite a few good reasonably priced tube amps in my life. 4,817 posts. none hyper detailed as that leading edge exaggeration is distortion…. newtoncr 09-24-2022 6:48pm. 385 posts. Delete. com harnessed the power of the Internet to create a community that has resulted in a more liquid market for selling audiophile gear. It's going to be hard to find an SET amp even a kit for $1500. 04-30-2023 at 11:10am. Copy Comment URL. But honestly, I’ve never looked at Audiogon as a resource for great system advice. Copy Comment URL. Grimm wasn't in my purview at the time. Edit. Why Is Apple's USB-C Cable $130? Watch on. Every so often a forum member will give a shout out for something that you have made known, and that is, when directed towards myself, is plentiful as a gesture of goodwill when received. 09-06-2022 at 07:00am. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. Edit. Made my head hurt. 3 years ago Updated. This discussion. Edit. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. Does anyone know what’s up? Tags: None. 2) We are in a global slowdown. Copy Comment URL. 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. Copy Comment URL. I have a pair of the new version of the Tekton Katz. I would put my surplus cash into room conditioning before I would waste my money on power cords. And when you die, you can have them engraved. Message User. 04-21-2022 at 07:09am. Delete. The company is owned by a man named Larry Staples. I have gone through approximately 34-36 amplifiers in the past 12 months. Copy Comment URL. I own a Bluesound node 2i for a yr now. If you have a modern aesthetic look elsewhere but if you want something that blends into a room with fine furniture then Daedalus has got to be on your list. Now I only charge my iPad with 99. Absolutely, to my ears and in my system Clear Power ("Golden Reference II") is less bright than Golden Reference Power, but it is also more neutral (less brightness, less midbass bloom, more naturally warm, less congested sound). Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. add or never add 2nd arm as things develop. The amplifier was the ARC Reference 160 S along with a McIntosh tubed preamp and an ARC Ref 10 phonostage. Report Comment. Drives them to modest listening volume on a large family room up to upper 80s db which is a decent and safe volume but you probably need more to go louder. The Moabs in my room replaced Talon Khorus that were I think about $16k when new back about 20 years ago. Audiogon is the largest, most respected high-end audio community in the industry. Every time. Audiogon Support. Report Comment. When I received them one kt88 was non functioning. Once you get a flat frequency response you will be able to really hear the difference a component change can make. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. audition jbl 4367 at the very least also i think there is a pair of dd67000s for sale on audiogon for under 40k. . For manufacturers who don’t like Audiogon. 0" (25. 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. If we can reset our brains (or me at least) I can still enjoy music without needing a great system for it. I am interested in receiving feedback from anyone who has had the listening experience comparing both speakers. (I did upgrade that as I have a bit of the bug). After a 20-year hiatus (kids, braces, college, a couple of new roofs, etc. 00 and requires an additional step up device or a more expensive phono stage. 3,481 posts. Delete. The world's largest high-end audio community. , but I hardly see anyone recommending Rogers. Delete. I would not buy a vintage transport as many times the laser assemblies are almost shot and are sometimes not replaceable. Details. The specs don't list DVD-Audio discs, so I would presume it will not play them. I enjoyed the 805 quite a bit but have to say the move to the ProAc was a significant improvement. The Cardas clear reflection is a excellent cable ,in many rooms there can be a bit of peakyness . 36 posts. 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. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Edit. What are your impressions? Frank. by lcherepkai · 2,837 views. Edit. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. 191 posts. 243 posts. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. 1,440 posts. Focal Aria 936. 2. You’re right , I had my conversion rate from Singaporean dollars to US dollars off a bit. 64 posts. by hodu · 4,812 views. 04-18-2022 at 04:42am. Copy Comment URL. The SOTA system, by contrast, sounded more immersive. There you may type of your contribution. 625". 91 posts. Message User. audioman58. Delete. Details. 4,947 posts. Message User. Bluebook The right price. My first build uses the Takman REX resistors in the shunt positions with a Vishay Z-foil series resistor. They say it sounds "nice" or "real" but still can’t justify it. Forum FAQs. (This would be about $6K with a Peachtree or. Nailed it! @simao. if you still have doubts, just go do a simple audition A-B bakeoff between, say, a BLUESOUND NODE doing its yeoman service duty and compare its performance to a stand-alone $3K + north unit, as a very graphic. Edit. Can't say for sure, but I'd think that if you're able to make cartridge alignment adjustments by yourself, like with the anti-skating, there wouldn't be much else the technician could do, I would suggest watching a few YouTube vids or online articles/forums on turntable. The following 2 amps sounde d very good with the pre90: - Benchmark AHB2. REF 75SE in my opinion might be the top 10 best amplifier in the price under $10000. The vents on the front end of the speakers are different as well. 09-27-2021 at 09:08am. And I also learned not. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. 08-27-2020 at 06:28pm. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. 01-27-2022 at 03:37pm. Quoted me about 33% of the cost of a brand new unit to get the problem fixed/replaced. 04-30-2022 at 07:13pm. microphone. 1,439 posts. I have never heard dull or shrill sound from my systems. The time from order to delivery was about 5 months and both Connie & Roger West were terrific to deal with. Another contender might be the ProAc D2R. My hifi friends also dig it and a fancy mono block friend was “stunned”. Consequently, I gave up on cassettes long ago. ) Primaluna EVO 400 Integrated (about $5. 5: August 6, 2023 3:22am: Well built, aesthetically pleasing wooden cabinets. Same issue raising it's head today. Perhaps they’re taking a page from many of the most in-demand engineers and producers that. Payments & Fees. by vpi · 1,496 views. Cables that I've had: Audioquest Vodka 1 meter $340 ($82. . Lab 12 DAC: loved the sound; too big a footprint. The Mitchi monos are likely similar sounding to the Hegel H30 mono with the Mitchi 1/2 the price. I had a real Uncle Bob, so Bob was always my uncle. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. I just bought a cable for about $950 and Audiogon charged me a $5. Revel f36. 04-21-2022 at 09:34am. 11-14-2023 at 10:00am. 08-20-2022 at 01:25pm. Discussions. High end HiFi is "for sale now" ie: a buyer's. All I have to say is that these are the finest speakers available in this size range for anything close to $10k. The XA is the lower output air core version of the new ART9 series having . Hmmm . We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. This discussion. A GaN-FET power stage provides a precise high-power reproduction of the Class-D PWM signal with extremely high linearity. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. Forum FAQs. Edit. - Parasound A21+. stereo5. Browse our newest high-end audio equipment and music listings for sale. Audiogon is both an audio market place and a forum. My 0. They still are going to need at least 50 wpc per the mfg. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm. I noted it has Siemens Halske and Telefunken ECC802S tubes for sale on The Tube Museum website. 1,054 posts. Copy Comment URL. I have a McIntosh C2500 tube preamp and MC452 solid state power amp, driving a pair of Focal Sopra No2's. good luck. Then I tried a Benz. 10-29-2022 at 07:55pm. Focal Aria 936. Accounts. Recently, it became the hub for scammers listing all kind of Mcintosh gears. 3,543 posts. I will one day give D. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. IMO Linn is very innovative and I have always loved their. Copy Comment URL. The Preamp is in production and will be ready to ship in about 2 weeks. 00. There were several recent discussions started via Audiogon's forums about this new fee and the moderators. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. I sold it to buy a Musetec 005 for about 2x the price. PM Me. Report Comment. I purchased them from a dealer who sells a lot on here and who gave me a reasonable price on them. Delete. . The sound still haunts me. on Oct 23. 12-17-2022 at 08:11am. Hello all,I've been trying to gather information and spur conversation regarding these class D amp modules. jonathanb. 09-13-2021 at 01:30pm. Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉. The comment concerning the actual cost of equipment is telling What could be in a $500 integrated amp? Most higher end gear have higher costs. Message User. I mentioned flagship. 02-28-2021 at 12:09pm. That DAC is smoother sounding and overall better, but the Gustard X26 Pro is a very good DAC at that price. Discussions. Report Comment. Owned, sold, repurchased a different pair a couple of years later. These are USB cables but I’m sure the principle applies to speaker and IC cabling. In addition, an Audiogon Insider™ profile badge will appear next to your username on all. This discussion. HIFI Rose RA-180 Integrated Amplifier $3999. Copy Comment URL. I come here and I'm sure most of you come here to get away from that crap, not to see more of it. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). It can be very sonically pleasing. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. Copy Comment URL. In my experience, I have never heard speakers that image quite like the way. on Nov 5, 2022. I think it’s all in the brain. My hunch is some iteration of the Harbeth C7 or another Brit monitor, though I'm also considering the Fritz Carreras. I added whatever upgrades Aric suggested when I inquired which upgrades offered the greatest improvements. by clay049 · 1,185 views. 4,113 posts. by vpi · 1,496 views. I loved the sound of it too and wore it down to a nub as well. This discussion. Report Comment. The speakers were the Wilson Alexias. I think JBL 4367 is based on the same. Edit. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. Edit. Edit. 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. 2) Yes, I have the 100's with the built-in amps. The Hana ML base is roughly machined. I checked and had the same problem. 4cm) W x 13. If you want to have a fun and productive discussion going, come up with a bit more interesting topic than this or go to ASR forum where you’ll be a star for posting something as stupid as this video. The Linear Tube Audio amplifiers seems a more suitable option. Home. I moved that to a sub. Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. There are probably a dozen of threads out there on Isolation/ Vibration footers out there, but there hasn't been thus far one been that combines the following two assumptions: 1. There was a volume issue with the following amps and the pre90. I use PC Triple C Wire as present in Power Cables, again this does make a noticeable change to other Cables used, and makes a change for the better to Digital Sources. Message User. 82. DACs and more. Some of these are: Bryston ST, SST, SST2 series. Edit. Edit. Delete. 1,958 posts. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. Report Comment. Accessing Audiogon securely. 236 posts. com and complete this step. Link to the Cube Audio Nenuphar (with F10 Neo driver) speaker page:audioman58. Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Co. These two amplifiers are a near dead heat in sound quality, just different strengths. Copy Comment URL. My understanding for the amplifier right now is that if the amplifier do the emotional narrative or not. 6,481 posts. Along with Joseph Audio Perspective 2, SRC-1 was the best sound in CAF cost no object. on Oct 7. Delete. I am intrigued. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Mpomerantz. 171 172 173. The SME V is higher mass than your arm (10-11g) and, unless I swap out a couple resistors in my Classe Six, the gain would only be 57db. 03-04-2004 at 06:30pm. Sandhu is the man when it comes to DAC reviews. If you have any. 12-20-2022 at 01:00pm. I have tried twice to buy equipment from him and both times he was rude and opinionated to the point of insulting. The cables are warm and detailed. Why Was My Forum Post or Discussion Removed? How Do I Request A Post or Thread Be Removed? Why Did My Thread Disappear? Why Are the Forums. Under certain conditions, the DMP-A6 can get too hot.