Owned, sold, repurchased a different pair a couple of years later. Rogue Audio. The tightening of the transfer and resultant SQ. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. ) that is silver plated copper and sells for $20. My Victor TT-101 drive cost $1500, redone by JP for $1750, original plinth with new Teak veneer $500 including 6 boards, $3750 for Victor which is legendary TT. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. My final test was to compare the $45K T+A Solitaire S 530 against my personal reference speakers, the $55K Borresen 02. There seems to be a fundamental difference of opinion between those who would couple their speakers to the floor (e. Report Comment. The company is owned by a man named Larry Staples. Report Comment. Delete. I use a pair of TWL 8 gauges on my mono blocs, a 10g on my preamp and a 12g on my transport. 4,947 posts. Get a decent DAC, then run both the Disc spinner and the Node into it to begin to start comparisons. 00, the Hana ML is $1200. Tube Testing Service Recommendation. Sometimes when my wife is upstairs I'll listen very low and I'm astonished how, after allowing my. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. I've been an audio hobbyist since the early '80s. This discussion. I find the Nordost having a leaner sound. These problems shouldn't be having for relatively new units like mine, it's kept in a. This discussion. Okoume standard finish instead of hickory. Report Comment. Carver's credibility is at an all-time low following the Crimson 275 fiasco! Instead of farming out production he'd better be hands-on building these new amps! jerryg123 OP. Now look at a close up picture of both cartridges. Friday at 6:56pm. Message User. I would certainly appreciate a better understanding of the sound signatures between these two models. Perhaps they’re taking a page from many of the most in-demand engineers and producers that. You must be a registered user to Start a New Discussion. Warm sound is often described as "cozy" or "pleasant"; excessive warmth may be described as "laid back" or "lush. Chord dacs are good better with headphones than speakers to my ears. Grimm wasn't in my purview at the time. My Audiogon friend has Pass Electronics and Magnepan 3. The Audiomods arm or a lesser Origin Live arm would do fine. 2. Discussions. Edit. This is one of the things that really afflicts the Audiogon forum. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. Report Comment. Collapse all responses. Copy Comment URL. Isolation/ Vibration effectiveness differs per type of component (from source to speaker). I do agree that Nakamichi was the best cassette machine going back in the day. 1. Report Comment. 3,661 posts. Expand all responses. I have an Audio Research Ref 5SE pre running into a Modwright KWA 100SE power amp. 07-16-2022 at 05:31am. While I do not own any Parasound equipment I am familiar with their sound profile. Major changes: 1. Message User. Wattson Madison; great size. Timely discussion. Menu. Report Comment. Delete. But, I would also. They say it sounds "nice" or "real" but still can’t justify it. 04-04-2023 at 10:21am. When the wife went out of town for a time, I set up both 'tables side-by-side and did several weeks of intensive comparative listening. I posted a lot of items- cables, accessories, equipment, ranging in value from $50-$2000. I have gone through approximately 34-36 amplifiers in the past 12 months. Sort. If it has rear ports,. Edit. - Jack. These Acora Acoustics. I guess they're assuming I'm not someone important in the industry. com and complete this step. 00. Delete. The video can be seen on my Youtube Channel "Stjernholm Reviews", a non-monetized audiophile channel covering a lot of ground. I played Enya, one of my Westminster albums and Jacintha. Edit. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum is a special section of the Forum available only to members of our Audiogon Insider™ Program. Copy Comment URL. 000. I also saw “my” DNA-225 come up on audiogon classifieds at least 3 times (could be more but I as well as my audio buddies just stopped paying attention to McCormack amps). 455 posts. Edit. I am currently considering two possible upgrade paths: 1. Delete. Copy Comment URL. This discussion. Bluebook. I sold 1 for that amount 5 years ago. 3. Delete. Copy Comment URL. charles1dad. midbase upgraded to DynaVox with cast frame and polypropylene/ mica cone. This discussion. Bad news for home theater enthusiasts. 03-23-2022 at 02:17pm. It’s the beauty of our our hobby. Edit. If you have any questions please contact Support. com and complete this step. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. The integrated comes with a proper thick gauge power cord. Details. I just bought a cable for about $950 and Audiogon charged me a $5. Conclusion out tomorrow!! Stay tuned!!! jeffseight 10-11-2022 9:19pm. Discussions. Gives the Blackhawk a run for the money. I'm interested too. Copy Comment URL. (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. I would like to hear opinions on the strengths and weaknesses of the cartridge. Copy Comment URL. Audiogon Discussion Forum. The input impedance of the Modwright is listed as “15K at 50 Hz” and the specs on the Ref 5 suggest “20K ohms minimum load”. Cube Audio (Poland) designs single drivers and single driver speakers. I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. 70 each and EL84s were $3. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. Building . For a few years I have had an Intona Isolator with Oyaide Continental 5S upstream and Intona Reference downstream connecting Streamer and DAC. Lab 12 DAC: loved the sound; too big a footprint. 5 / foot) Nordost Heimdall II 1 meter at $700 ($233 / foot) Berktek Hyper 5e 98 meter at $90 ($0. Therefore if folk like you come on to promote your own product, but try to sell it by inserting links in your forum posts, then Audiogon would have no income and the forum would not exist. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. Mine were vintage Foster (later became Fostex) 10F3 alnico magnet drivers in Realistic Solo 103 cab's. 04-21-2022 at 07:09am. Rogers High Fidelity Integrated amplifiers. It was way too loud and did not have any granularity on the volume settings. For half the price of N30SA or W20SE, it’s capable of ringing 85%-90% performance of the aforementioned top tier models. 05-29-2021, 05:50 PM. Or, if you ordered it from a retailer, please call your retailer and ask for the status of your McIntosh pre-amp order. Delete. They fall right into your budget and fit your parameters sonically, but perhaps in an unconventional way. 5 mv. Posts. Audiogon Forums 05-29-2021, 04:45 PM. 2. Report Comment. Rank the top reference DACs you've heard. Pricing of above units starts at something close to $20k, top flight usb rendering in one box solution costs big bucks in my view. 5. @wenhaw "he straight out told me that based on his experience with a myriad of AN equipment, if I’m getting an AN power-amp then I should pair it with an AN pre or just get an AN integrated and that AN equipment doesn’t mix well with other brands. 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. Report Comment. 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. The Mitchi monos are likely similar sounding to the Hegel H30 mono with the Mitchi 1/2 the price. Copy Comment URL. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. 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. Also, not all speakers are a match for all electronicsThis discussion. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. 103 posts. Discussions. $1,071. Principals are Grzegorz Rulka and Marek Kostrzyński. Once logged in to the Audiogon Forums, you can click on the Start a New Discussion link in the navigation. My hunch is some iteration of the Harbeth C7 or another Brit monitor, though I'm also considering the Fritz Carreras. Luckily, Audiogon is the largest Hi-Fi marketplace and community in the industry. $1,899. I am intrigued. Edit. Apparently, Audiogon will be charging a fee based on the sale price to the buyers of each transaction. net. Bluebook The right price. Still needs a streamer. 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. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. And dozens of recommendations don’t really narrow the field much, especially when there is little opportunity to demo any of them. So I ended up with the N200 and a Berkeley USB, plus. All I have to say is that these are the finest speakers available in this size range for anything close to $10k. Or one can go with two box solution at more reasonable price level. by vpi · 1,496 views. Found vocals a little off/ sounded better w external streamer - but then whats the point of the DAC / Streamer. by garebear · 7,006 views. I have owned MANY amps (both tube and SS, including 6+ class Ds over the decades. My seller had no idea about this. - LSA Voyager 350 GAN. Every time. Dunno about any $700 versions. 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. ANY cap upgrade is useful, power supplies included. Delete. Given your equipment I would recommend all copper which would not overly highlight the treble and generally be a little warmer. Following the discussions and a bit more research, I decided to have Aric build a Custom 300b PSET amp and Super 6sn7 Linestage preamp. A tremendous speaker for the money. ATC speakers !! Beck, Kate Bush, David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Diana Krall, Ray LaMontagne, Tom Petty, Sting, Roger Waters, and Jack White. Delete. Copy Comment URL. emailists 04-14-2022 3:56pm. Copy Comment URL. 11-14-2023 at 07:30am. In addition, an Audiogon Insider™ profile badge will appear next to your username on all. I took the leap and bought. Delete. Report Comment. 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. 610 posts. It may already be on a web page, in which case you right click on it and copy the address, or hosted on your own server, or perhaps an image-hosting site like Flickr or Imgur. . 5 / foot) WireWorld Starlight 3 meter $340 ($27. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. 1,032 posts. by clay049 · 1,185 views. Each type of tube requires different kinds of design concerns and solutions. The other forums have a "ban first, ask questions later" feel to them. This thread is intended for those who are actually using the new SR Purple Fuses. First listening impressions: extremely lean sound. Edit. 03-17-2023 at 03:02am. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. 70 posts. Unplugging the TV and plugging it back in solved the problem temporarily. Discussions. 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. more from this seller →. Leben CS-600X. My experience with the MY Sonic Lab cartridges is limited to the Ultra Eminent EX. Browse the alphabetical list of brands and find your. Delete. there are others I know about but I’ve not heard them recently. Bluesound Node $545. 2,498 posts. $5999 starting price. Amazing. I was also in audio retail for years. Details. 04-24-2022 at 05:13am. 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. The Weiss and Wavedream signature are quite a bit more. Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. Copy Comment URL. 246 lbs each. Report Comment. I purchased directly from John last summer. Anyone that has participated in other forums like Audiocircle or the Steve Hoffman forums will probably understand what I’m talking about. 00. 5. Buying. 345 posts. Delete. Edit. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. I had 1 sale on Head Fi, 1 Sale on US Audio Mart, and the rest sold on Ebay. 3,481 posts. I still have their carcasses planning to have them rebuilt someday. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. And the bluebook itself wasn’t a great guide - though it’s. These Acora Acoustics SRC-1's were. It’s incredibly interesting and goes some way to showing why cables matter and that all cables are not equal. 12AX7 tubes were $2. The DAC3B is neutral and a bit bright. I have indelible memories of the enjoyment factor of the experiences I have been party to. Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Co. I spoke to Fritz a few times about 5-6 years ago when last looking for new speakers, but went in a different direction. In my room, the JBL speakers do not give enough oomph in the bass and the sub takes care of it. 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. The freezing temperture will boost the superconductivity of the cable for audio fedelity enhancement. Always liked MC got a tube preamp c70 . 2. @wvl , Lets start off with some things that you can verify. 14,829 posts. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. II, more amp friendly, horn-like impulse response. The XA is the lower output air core version of the new ART9 series having . You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. 3. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Chapter 7 ( full liquidation and closure). I raise this question because there is a maker claiming. 09-23-2021 at 05:22pm. Report Comment. Pick your wood and inlay design and let Lou craft you a pair of speakers that exude craftsmanship and pride of ownership. 171 posts. The M700's are a good value, but not as nice as the A-21. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and. Audiogon is both an audio market place and a forum. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. 9 hours ago. The older stuff/ cables is still better than a lot of stuff currently on the market. @middlemass - this should not be necessary, and some of the websites I use for my work break when an ad blocker is used. Copy Comment URL. So the majority of my in store demos focused on them exclusively. 5,180 posts. Hopefully, this is a Chapter 11 ( re-organization) vs. Message User. Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC. I have listened to these and the sound is just incredible. Delete. @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. Report Comment. 10-29-2022 at 07:55pm. 08-20-2022 at 01:25pm. IMHO, Use your Levinson's to see what you might need/want. However, since you can put it into a stand-by mode which keeps the caps charged I would assume it would come on "song" very quickly if you did. stereo playback for SACDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and DVD-Rs". Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. And it will produce its rated output either way. Report Comment. Report Comment. 0" (25. He loved the sound of my system, and no, he wasn't being polite. 01-21-2023 at 05:42am. I have tried twice to buy equipment from him and both times he was rude and opinionated to the point of insulting. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. Every time. Drum snares, cymbals, rim hits, percussion, guitar strings etc all had a fairly riveting precision. Thread Display Options. The Hint 6 comes in closer to $3000, offering balanced inputs, A/AB amplification courtesy of John Curl, slightly improved DAC, 160 wpc @ 8 ohms and 240 wpc @ 4 ohms. My head is throbbing. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. Highly recommended overall and especially good on solid state (though my. 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 am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Linear Tube Audio (LTA) Z40+ Tube OTL Integrated Amp w/ Phono and SUT $5999. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. I checked and had the same problem. I see used models listed for sale at a'gon and other audio sites quite often. Still waiting for the TAS review online. Audiogon. on Oct 7. 5M Matrix Damping squared Interconnects with RCAs and a pair of Matrix Jumpers for speakers. Selling. Delete. Sorry for the multiple posts, but is the ground in the plugs hooked to the metal c. waltersalas. Delete. Ive had a Rel in my system since the company started. VERY AFFORDABLE! Hi I usually get a email every evening between 6:55 and 7:00 pm with most recent and popular threads here on Audiogon. Edit. by orpheus10 · 2,154,120 views. This forum is for discussion of top-of-the-line (TOTL), exclusive headphones (eg: electrostats) and high-end audio and headphone rigs. 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. 236 posts. 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”. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. I currently own the Proac D-30R but my prior speaker was a B&W Signature 805. Report Comment. Delete. Delete. Report Comment. Does anyone know what’s up? Tags: None. Discussions. They had an open-window into the recording studio feel on almost every track. Revel f36. Message User. Posts. Tomei Kensei Serial #009, manufactured in 2015. The Ortofon 2M LVB 250 is $1000. aurender directory all of my audio directories on my drive. Still waiting for the TAS review online. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and more. 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. This discussion. Copy Comment URL. Made my head hurt. - KRELL K-300i integrated. Copy Comment URL. This discussion. The thing that really annoys me with the Anthem is that. 04-17-2021 at 07:32pm. Delete.