I can’t recall the model of the McIntosh tubed preamplifier but it costs about $7. 01-27-2022 at 03:37pm. - KRELL K-300i integrated. by adriaan · 5,906 views. Copy Comment URL. Delete. 10-29-2022 at 07:42pm. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. 9,337 posts. They were originally commercial amps and not suitable for home audio but the modifications change that in. The Hugo 2 and the AVM are less. Updated. Anyone that has participated in other forums like Audiocircle or the Steve Hoffman forums will probably understand what I’m talking about. If you don’t trust the dealer and manufacturer in question to honestly disclose that it is in fact new and not B stock cancel your order and find those you are comfortable with. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. 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. by clay049 · 1,185 views. Edit. 01-29-2023 at 03:38am. 03-23-2022 at 02:17pm. - Parasound A21+. 10,312 posts. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. 4. 7,660 posts. The first 4 I have sampled, the rest I have read about. My Belle's amp/Audio Illusion/Vandys system produces a very good cd quality with the Nodei. Besides, I want this forum to continue and using an ad-blocker takes the revenue away from them necessary to maintain the site. The real meat of this is the four DACs in the $4500 to $5500 range, Wavelight, HydraVox, M3 and TT2. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. ultraRendu dropouts at DSD512 and 768kHz. 12,531 posts. the SLC of the XI. Report Comment. 6,097 posts. The vents on the front end of the speakers are different as well. JBL DD67000 is the most dynamic modern horn speaker with pretty high efficiency. Its a strength because it makes for a very smooth and cohesive sound. Edit. Buy what you like, and like what you buy. The vents on the front end of the speakers are different as well. Report Comment. 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. @ghdprentice +100. I was going to offer you an opportunity to try mine. Copy Comment URL. by orcas747 · 935 views. 1 x 9. I am looking for a pair of 1. 03-04-2004 at 06:30pm. Better yet, the possibility of a good amount of value preowned in the 8-10k range between the two. " Weight – The feeling of solidity and foundation contributed to music by extended, natural bass. All sound notably, sometimes. Grimm wasn't in my purview at the time. WOW. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44. Delete. My first "audiophile" turntable was a mid-1970’s Phillips GA-212, and it sounded just fine for the time. Of course, pricing things realistically (thank you audiogon blue book) makes a big difference. Cleeds I think you have it backwards, the wattage would be the same in either voltage, but the current draw would be twice as much at 120 volts as opposed to 240 volts. Tomei Kensei Serial #009, manufactured in 2015. Posts. Report Comment. Edit. 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. Friday at 6:56pm. Copy Comment URL. Delete. good luck. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. I enjoyed the 805 quite a bit but have to say the move to the ProAc was a significant improvement. 5,391 posts. Details. Over the course of my 15+ years in the Forums, I have been called an "audio snob" a few times. The sound still haunts me. Forum FAQs. Posts. The higher power outputs had to be ordered, but were probably still in the same relative price range. Delete. 10-30-2018 at 10:47am. Thanks Imhififan ,Jond and Riley. I have a Luxman integrated 505uxii. Copy Comment URL. The strata,storm,studio,q series,T series and now the new S series. However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. The sound still haunts me. 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. helomech, REL uses a Class AB in their G1 MKII and some of their other subs, but Class D in their No. The Grail and the ART-1000 are the big discoveries here, both little known and of the highest SQ. This forum has a great wealth of experiential knowledge and is one of the best online. Bluebook The right price. Then I tried a Benz. Some of these are: Bryston ST, SST, SST2 series. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. He loved the sound of my system, and no, he wasn't being polite. 936 posts. Report Comment. millercarbon. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). What are your impressions? Frank. Some use Ohms with active crossover and subwoofer. I would put my surplus cash into room conditioning before I would waste my money on power cords. Warm sound is often described as "cozy" or "pleasant"; excessive warmth may be described as "laid back" or "lush. Edit. If you have. add or never add 2nd arm as things develop. 5,565 posts. 5. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. I still have their carcasses planning to have them rebuilt someday. Delete. I did buy something and I am trying to buy another set of cables. 11-18-2023 at 05:51am. There's no guarantee that your DAC will work with the DMP-A6, primarily being based on Android. I purchased a pair of M120's about a month and a half ago knowing that their history of maintenance. I might wait to see if I can get my hands on some used Wilson Audio Duette Series 2 or maybe they will come out with a series 3! Looking for some high efficient speakers for my secondary listening room / Den. Message User. I bought them looking for an alternative sound (low watt tubes, high-eff horn-like speakers) to my standard high watt, medium-eff cones and domes system. com harnessed the power of the Internet to create a community that has resulted in a more liquid market for selling audiophile gear. The PP 20 is less than $1500. The Ortofon 2M LVB 250 is $1000. Audiogon strives to maintain a site that is informative, focused, and dynamic. I purchased them from a dealer who sells a lot on here and who gave me a reasonable price on them. 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. 12-30-2020 at 04:32pm. 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. Forum. Suggestions on other cables I could try. 4cm) W x 13. I have recently obtained Service manuals for vintage Counterpoint units as follows: Solid 1 amplifier, SA8 power amplifier and Solid 2 amplifier. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. 09-06-2022 at 07:00am. (Hybrid class D). Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and. Featured Listings Wilson Audio Alexia 1 - Certified Authentic Pre. It’s bottom of the barrel in that regard. In my 20 years on Audiogon and my 15 years on Audio Asylum I have never started a political conversation. Who has been an "Insider" with Audiogon? by jeffseight · 908 views. 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. 0" (25. Edit. Report Comment. I cannot stress enough the importance of master clock. laddy. I did not hold the seller liable, feeling that this could have happened during. So, never again. Chapter 7 ( full liquidation and closure). Report Comment. 5 / foot) WireWorld Starlight 3 meter $340 ($27. 82. This discussion. 5. First and foremost is the GaN-FET amplifier module. Edit. 14 responses Add your response. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. These world-famous artists are just a handful of the household-name musicians that listen with ATC. I moved that to a sub. @wvl , Lets start off with some things that you can verify. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Delete. You have some great choices out there, good luck. Years back I provided to a few hundred A'goners cheap all-Teflon 13 and 11AWG power cable kits, and star-ground power boxes using the fireproof Belden 83000 series starquad iterations. 2. 75" . Message User. Details. I’ll be trying them with my stable of 3 watt 2A3 SET, 18 watt EL34 PP, and 36 watt EL 84 PP amps. I guess they're assuming I'm not someone important in the industry. ----around $60k. on Oct 23. com discussion forums. 12-17-2022 at 08:11am. I have a pair of the new version of the Tekton Katz. Copy Comment URL. Please return to Audiogon. Delete. There you may type of your contribution. Delete. 91 posts. on Aug 7. Message User. Tuesday at 3:04pm. The freezing temperture will boost the superconductivity of the cable for audio fedelity enhancement. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. : ) Likely Ad related. jackhifiguy 03-19-2023 6:20am. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. 00. 16. Report Comment. Enthusiasts have been buying and selling high end audio equipment on Audiogon for 20 years. 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. 3. audioconnection. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum affords. @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. Copy Comment URL. 120 days to audition in home! Zu claims Druid 6-type performance, deeper bass than mk. Full-Range. aurender directory all of my audio directories on my drive. I played Enya, one of my Westminster albums and Jacintha. I sold 1 for that amount 5 years ago. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. I bought a 1m LavriCable Ultimate Silver Dual USB cable because the data and power runs are separated physically as two separate cables and it uses 5N silver conductors — design features normally found in much pricier USB cables — but at US$124 it’s only just a hair over your max budget. My hifi friends also dig it and a fancy mono block friend was “stunned”. Jazz for aficionados. 5: August 6, 2023 3:22am: Well built, aesthetically pleasing wooden cabinets. Skip to main content. This discussion. Luckily, Audiogon is the largest Hi-Fi marketplace and community in the industry. birdymaker. Copy Comment URL. 00. My final test was to compare the $45K T+A Solitaire S 530 against my personal reference speakers, the $55K Borresen 02. Initially, I was all in on the Revels because of how well the measure, particularly off axis, since I have an open concept living room kitchen that is wide. 3 years ago Updated. 173536-16123. Golden Reference Power pushes sound forward, now I use it on home theater equipment (a/v. 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. Report Comment. First listening impressions: extremely lean sound. In my room, the JBL speakers do not give enough oomph in the bass and the sub takes care of it. 103:Delete. Edit. Delete. Copy Comment URL. I also hope it relates to others who have the same experience. by garebear · 7,006 views. Copy Comment URL. Delete. 9,337 posts. Copy Comment URL. Especially now that my latest pair are closer to $10k. 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. 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. 06-23-2022 at 01:56pm. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. 04-28-2022 at 07:59am. Delete. Edit. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. Copy Comment URL. The price is $4500 including shipping. by orpheus10 · 2,154,120 views. I’m picturing a scene similar to the one in Wayne’s World, where the the music shop employee stops Wayne while he’s auditioning a Strat and points to the sign, “NO STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN”. 179461-14697. 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). Delete. Tweaks. Expand all responses. Now to pay your audio specialist unlimited access to switching DAC's will be a harder sell. Edit. wolf_garcia. Yeah, my toe did do some tapping. 171 172 173. Me too. Problems with both power unit and capacitors. I see used models listed for sale at a'gon and other audio sites quite often. Copy Comment URL. I checked and had the same problem. 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. 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. Seems like a wrestling match between sales platform profits vs. by lcherepkai · 2,837 views. dinov. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. 16. One kind of post is made when someone gets a new piece of equipment, is excited about it, and wants to share with others. Report Comment. Audiogon answer was be careful with some of our sellers ( what a laughable comment). Vinyl adds complexity regarding system gain. Some audiophiles get hung up on the high price items. I agree with many of our members your DAC plays a big role. I bought the amp just as a way to dip my toe into the world of tube amps. Report Comment. Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please. The speakers are 7 months old about 70 to 100 hours on them. 5 hours ago · Items from this seller. II, more amp friendly, horn-like impulse response. Discussions. 5,304 posts. $1,899. Copy Comment URL. 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). 05-24-2011 at 10:46am. Copy Comment URL. Wednesday at 6:25am. Bluebook The right price. 95. 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. 55. IMO Linn is very innovative and I have always loved their products. My head is throbbing. I am having a pair of 1960 Altec Lansing 1570B mono blocks refurbished and modded. 8 hours ago. Still waiting for the TAS review online. 09-24-2017 at 06:46am. Delete. @leemaze, There is no straightforward answer to your question about appreciable difference between $6 and $50-$60 IC's. 00. Because of the hastle of tube changing, I recently went in a simpler direction and bought a Rogue DragoN. 06-25-2023 at 11:10am. Pissed like mad. I hope that living spirit of John Hoffman will enjoy your good job on his preamp in after-world. surprised that two of my classic choices haven't been mentioned! Pink Floyd's Dark Side Of The Moon (I prefer the Sony Mastersound only slightly over the 24 bit new stereo mix) and Welcome to the Machine (I prefer the new stereo remaster slightly over other versions). Copy Comment URL. During my first 15 years with an audio system, vinyl was my main source. A GaN-FET power stage provides a precise high-power reproduction of the Class-D PWM signal with extremely high linearity. Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. Browse the alphabetical list of brands and find your. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. Copy Comment URL. U. Delete. For this review, I used two different amplification setups to try out the speakers -- tube and solid state. I have never heard dull or shrill sound from my systems. 07-16-2022 at 05:31am. 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. Report Comment. Report Comment. 11: August 4, 2023 11:54am: What are your top three live concerts of all time? by rockysantoro · 10,278 views. PVF services cost $8/record for "Archival 3. My seller had no idea about this. 9,027 posts. 2,646 posts. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. 00 and requires an additional step up device or a more expensive phono stage. My experience with the MY Sonic Lab cartridges is limited to the Ultra Eminent EX. It's plugged into a Audioquest Niagara 5000. Copy Comment URL. Made Major Upgrade at $0 Cost in 1 Minute. 0. I posted on Ebay, Agon, Audio Asylum, US Audio Mart, Head-Fi. These two amplifiers are a near dead heat in sound quality, just different strengths. 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. Go for APEX upgrade and add master clock as your finances permits. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality. ) Primaluna EVO 400 Integrated (about $5. Report Comment. 03-17-2023 at 03:02am. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. My opinion in listening is Revels are a little smoother and less grainy in midrange and treble but can't play as loud or as effortless as Paradigm. In my preamp, the difference was quite subtle - not near the impact of replacing the rectifier with a NOS metal-base Mullard. Discussions. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). There were several recent discussions started via Audiogon's forums about this new fee and the moderators. Edit. CH Precision mono dac with clock and 3 power supplies (7 boxes)----it’s more spendy---$150k. Details. Linear Tube Audio (LTA) Z40+ Tube OTL Integrated Amp w/ Phono and SUT $5999. Report Comment. Multiple load failures for the Forum Page. I have owned MANY amps (both tube and SS, including 6+ class Ds over the decades. Second router provides wifi for the home, this scheme keeps vast majority of rfi out of audio system streaming chain. newtoncr 09-24-2022 6:48pm. Delete. Edit. I use to read, georgehifi, millercarbon, almarg, GK, tvad, oldhvymec, kenjit, oregonpa, and about 100 other ones. 5" to 36". (I did upgrade that as I have a bit of the bug). I use a pair of TWL 8 gauges on my mono blocs, a 10g on my preamp and a 12g on my transport. 08-27-2020 at 06:28pm. Wilson audio , YG Acoustics, Magico ,Alta Audio , Salk Audio ,Spatial audio , Omega audio. Here is everything from the last 24 hours. Atma-Sphere Class D…. 4. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 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. I’ll be trying them with my stable of 3 watt 2A3 SET, 18 watt EL34 PP, and 36 watt EL 84 PP amps. Steve Hoffman , Apr 29, 2022. 25, 212/SE, S/812, Carbon Limited, and S/510. Report Comment. 08-20-2022 at 01:25pm. Elac Vela FS 409. If you have any. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. 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. Delete. 5 x 15. I sold my TT2 to upgrade to the dCS Bartok. . 4 version not the 2. 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. 345 posts. Delete. Sharing an fascinating discussion of how the design of power cables can impact sound quality of an audio system from an electrical engineer that does analog design for audio equipment. oregonpapa 10-23-2021 5:42pm. Edit. 2,136 posts. Edit. on Oct 23. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. Pass and D'Agostino would be high up on my list.