My head is throbbing. The room is approximately 800 square feet. From plenty of experience breaking in new speakers, 500 hours is not unrealistic, unless a break in disc or other devices are used. Delete. This is a hi-fi forum. 125" x Depth 13. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. A collector piece but not necessarily in price. 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). 4. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. Hello Audiogon. Phono cable (RCA-RCA) from TT to Phono Pre Question. 8”. Bad news for home theater enthusiasts. If we can reset our brains (or me at least) I can still enjoy music without needing a great system for it. Copy Comment URL. 02-27-2023 at 07:04am. Its a strength because it makes for a very smooth and cohesive sound. You realize a good quality amp converts the AC to DC, filters and regulates, and could care less about the 6' from your wall outlet to your amp. He has it connected to a pair of Klipsch RM600’s I think and it sounds really good for under $2000. I mentioned flagship. If you have any. Regarding cosmetics, 9/10 is what’s needed. 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. 00. I run my ohm100s (8”driver in refurbed Walsh 2 cabinets) off 60 w/ch 8 ohm Bel Canto c5i. Copy Comment URL. -Just look on Audiogon to see how many of us regard him. The first 4 I have sampled, the rest I have read about. If 48025 is your zip code you can’t be far from me, 48323. on Nov 5, 2022. Report Comment. 00. Delete. Message User. Insider Forum. Because of the hastle of tube changing, I recently went in a simpler direction and bought a Rogue DragoN. Report Comment. Report Comment. The new 9000CDT looks very nice, though it is priced about $900 more than the 6000CDT. 10-30-2018 at 10:47am. 4. A tremendous speaker for the money. by garebear · 7,006 views. U. 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. 64 posts. Delete. 00 on speakers (peanuts for most audiophiles) and he was shocked and told everyone. Also, not all speakers are a match for all electronicsThis discussion. Report Comment. Please return to Audiogon. on Aug 7. Collapse all responses. I just bought a cable for about $950 and Audiogon charged me a $5. $1,899. 246 lbs each. ) Discussions about all types of audio hardware, from vintage gear to the latest in hi-rez. 14,829 posts. forum education/function. If you have any questions please contact Support. 06-25-2023 at 11:10am. I have read these forums for some years, and have never contributed, but feel I really must let people in on what is happening at Revel. Please return to Audiogon. 04-30-2022 at 07:13pm. 503 posts. Blue Jeans Cable Iconoclast. 11-17-2023 at 09:08am. 95. 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. Delete. I stayed with all Audioquest for the synergy. 00, the Hana ML is $1200. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. 91 posts. Delete. KRELL TAS. 11,943 posts. Message User. I think it's because now many people think they know everything about things they know very little about, and feel a need to broadcast their poorly informed opinions. Copy Comment URL. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. 5,304 posts. 1 x 9. These world-famous artists are just a handful of the household-name musicians that listen with ATC. 6,481 posts. The following 2 amps sounde d very good with the pre90: - Benchmark AHB2. Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. Report Comment. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and. Delete. I have not tried the AMRG resistors, but have read good things about them. The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses. Edit. I raise this question because there is a maker claiming. Warning for Revel lovers. dover. 12AX7 tubes were $2. Most cables are 50%. The tightening of the transfer and resultant SQ. 9,337 posts. 00. Posts. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. From cheapest (and least good) to best: metallized insulator, film and foil, air gap, vacuum. The PP 20 is less than $1500. I'm late to the game (sorry), but I happenstance came across this discussion and thought I would add my two-cents. Audiogon is both an audio market place and a forum. Why Is Apple's USB-C Cable $130? Watch on. 625". The overall cost is more with external master clock but you will appreciate the latest DAC and SOTA performance with external clock. 1. . 4. 01-29-2023 at 03:38am. emergingsoul 11-11-2023 4:44pm. 03-31-2022 at 09:59pm. 82. I jumped into the expensive end of phono cartridges in the late 90s. 171 172 173. The Audiomods arm or a lesser Origin Live arm would do fine. To my ears the N200 is definitely superior to the N10 and the Bluesound (i've owned all 3). Pissed like mad. From what I see Audiogon is literally Audio-erased 85+ % of the great posters. Shipping. Avanti, lots of praise on Audiogon for the XA. Jazz for aficionados. However, I am intrigued by the idea of using really massive power on the Blades. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. The Kabledirekt cables offers adequate shielding and quality 24k gold plated. I played Enya, one of my Westminster albums and Jacintha. by clay049 · 1,185 views. Still waiting for the TAS review online. The reviews seem all positive and the designer Darius seems to be a very approachable person . However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. New posts Search forums. Nearly all models were large and heavy. Apparently, Audiogon will be charging a fee based on the sale price to the buyers of each transaction. You have to ask @nandric about his NOS Signet samples. on Oct 9. 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. 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. But its a weakness because its asking a lot of such a large driver to go so high. 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. 05-24-2011 at 10:46am. Warm/Warmth – A quality of sound defined by fullness, engaging vocals, bumped mid-bass, and a clear midrange. 12-30-2020 at 04:32pm. Edit. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. Still needs a streamer. The world's largest high-end audio community. The Audiogon developers should just implement the simple fixes necessary to prevent the. Sonus Faber Olympics Nova V -LIKE NEW-WENGE $12500. Drivers include, first, a 7" Carbon Graphite Fiber/Paper Pulp composite cone with non-resonant low loss butyl rubber. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. 03-30-2021 at 04:47am. Edit. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. The bulk of my cables were sourced from Morrow Audio. Report Comment. The ART9XA beats the "highly regarded" one. I am 85 and have been fiddling with audio since the age of 10. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. For manufacturers. Getting hot. Hi Does any of you using VPN to access Audiogon? Please share which one you've chosen. The Clear Day Double Shotgun mentioned above by @dill are the lowest priced silver speaker cables I remember ever hearing of ($500 for an 8 foot pair). ) that is silver plated copper and sells for $20. I was hoping to learn more about Point Source speakers, and maybe some good examples. Copy Comment URL. Principals are Grzegorz Rulka and Marek Kostrzyński. Copy Comment URL. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. I use a pair of TWL 8 gauges on my mono blocs, a 10g on my preamp and a 12g on my transport. Especially comparison with the Lyra atlas sl which is my current cartridge. Anyone that has participated in other forums like Audiocircle or the Steve Hoffman forums will probably understand what I’m talking about. A good quality cable should allow you to hear the best possible sound your upstream components are capable of. These aren’t broken in yet. Report Comment. I am intrigued. 10,312 posts. During my first 15 years with an audio system, vinyl was my main source. stereo playback for SACDs, audio CDs, CD-Rs, CD-RWs, and DVD-Rs". So, yup, things are a bit more expensive these days. 103 posts. Delete. The verdict -- The Linn had better speed stability and the sound had more punch. helomech, REL uses a Class AB in their G1 MKII and some of their other subs, but Class D in their No. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. Everything is built to its pricepoint, with an audio performance that follows in lockstep. They fall right into your budget and fit your parameters sonically, but perhaps in an unconventional way. Edit. Delete. I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. Wilson audio , YG Acoustics, Magico ,Alta Audio , Salk Audio ,Spatial audio , Omega audio. 1,032 posts. I believe it ties a lot to the fickle nature of the audiophile market. I also hope it relates to others who have the same experience. Delete. 125" x Depth 13. This discussion. If you have any questions please contact Support. Chord dacs are good better with headphones than speakers to my ears. 06-27-2022 at 09:46pm. I paired the VI's with an old yamaha DSP1 not good . Pricing of above units starts at something close to $20k, top flight usb rendering in one box solution costs big bucks in my view. Mac, Good point, if this speaker has a challenging impedance characteristics then the Frankenstein wouldn’t be the best amplifier choice. Report Comment. On the advice of a fellow Audiogon member, I tried an HDMI cable from ApolloAV. I'm a newish owner/user of Fritz Carbon 7 SE mk2 speakers. 05-23-2023 at 12:01pm. 5. Copy Comment URL. 7,660 posts. Skip to main content. Posts. Report Comment. Please return to Audiogon. Talon makes up for it with their isobaric design. Report Comment. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. If you have any questions please. Copy Comment URL. C. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. 03-23-2022 at 02:17pm. CH Precision mono dac with clock and 3 power supplies (7 boxes)----it’s more spendy---$150k. Edit. Message User. Edit. Bluebook The right price. It’s not too tall at 46", and a small footprint; also good for a small room. Selling. 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. Seems like a wrestling match between sales platform profits vs. Personally that’s the kind of forum I’m interested in, not to come here to be challenged about what I hear and that since it can’t be measured so it must be “dubious. aurender directory all of my audio directories on my drive. Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. Report Comment. Edit. Lots of good reviews and comments here about Fritz speakers. Delete. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. ) I'm slowly getting back into hi-fi. Edit. 2 Power Amplifier in Silver Solid State $1299. I guess they're assuming I'm not someone important in the industry. Report Comment. It has several inherent advantages in a power amplifier that even the best MOS-FET designs simply cannot achieve. 1. 1,440 posts. The SE version measures: Height 48" x Width 10. Report Comment. It costs $600 new. Edit. Edit. Report Comment. 385 posts. My price range at this moment is around $500 for the pair. PARASOUND HALO. Revel f36. Connie kept me informed of the build progress and sent me photos my my own speakers being build. In full disclosure, I am an authorized dealer for T+A, but I would encourage you to look into the T+A Talis S 300. Find reviews, ratings, recommendations, and advice from other audiophiles and experts. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. So the majority of my in store demos focused on them exclusively. Forum FAQs. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. Delete. net. Edit. on Oct 23. 2) We are in a global slowdown. 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. Copy Comment URL. 06-25-2023 at 08:23pm. and to jackd I still stand by saying the AudioGD R8 mk2 is a very good dac. There are a few obvious restrictions to its utility. 7 posts. In my preamp, the difference was quite subtle - not near the impact of replacing the rectifier with a NOS metal-base Mullard. Please return to Audiogon. The integrated comes with a proper thick gauge power cord. Copy Comment URL. Delete. This discussion. Copy Comment URL. The M700's are a good value, but not as nice as the A-21. Delete. I’m using Safari and Brave browsers. People can buy, sell, or trade hifi equipment in our marketplace. Brilliant discussion. , for about $1500. Copy Comment URL. My question: is there really anything s. I actually believe I have more Freedom of Speech in Siberia and Beijing than I do on an Audiogon Forum. The DSP1 went back to the basement. 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. 6,877 posts. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. For Sale - Tomei Kensei 211 balanced power amp 220V. Accessing Audiogon securely. Elac Vela FS 409. My DAC requires XLR or BNC cables. Report Comment. Over the course of my 15+ years in the Forums, I have been called an "audio snob" a few times. This discussion. Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Co. Okoume standard finish instead of hickory. This is one of the things that really afflicts the Audiogon forum. The new 9000CDT looks very nice, though it is priced about $900 more than the 6000CDT. wolf_garcia. Copy Comment URL. Suggestions on other cables I could try. 5k and is an outgoing model. $10 /mo MONTHLY PLAN OR $100 /yr ANNUAL PLAN BECOME AN INSIDER We're turning up the volume Working closely with some of our most dedicated audio. Well , it appears @eric5kim is the owner of Tone of Music and his response shows why I didn’t buy. Report Comment. Posts. Message User. 00 with EL34 and is 15w. Made my head hurt. The tube amplifier was the Quicksilver Mono 60’s, using both KT88 and KT77 tubes. Not sure if Cardas actually makes them in house or Furutech makes them for Cardas. Report Comment. I prefer than over the lower budget musical fidelity amps. 01-20-2023 at 12:09pm. Delete. On power cords I go with the theory quality plugs, quality cable of sufficient gauge with a quality IEC does the job, no more than £100. 8 hours ago. to be the best. In my experience, I have never heard speakers that image quite like the way. Message User. 243 posts. The world's largest high-end audio community. 04-21-2022 at 09:34am. 2. by garebear · 7,006 views. I found them to be very natural sounding as they really brought a convincing sense of "reality" to my system. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44. 6,481 posts. I would not purchase speakers solely on a YT video, but do find some of the videos to be helpful. 09-12-2022 at 01:09am. 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. 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. Forum contributions in the past 48 hours; Floating ground in the apt. They had an open-window into the recording studio feel on almost every track. Read the reviews on the sprout 100. Insider Forum. Delete. 2. Delete. Message User. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. Does anyone know what is going on? I have Matrix SCs and one Matrix IC and really like them. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. Yeah, apparently there are 2 guys in the Dynaudio sales department in the US, Mitch and Michael. 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. 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. I have been reading a lot of threads here that I have been informative and helpful. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. 16. Advent Christmas music ranges from ubiquitous elevator to bespoke. Report Comment. 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). 05-23-2023 at 12:01pm. 1 day agoAudiogon is the largest, most respected high-end audio community in the industry. Sorry for the multiple posts, but is the ground in the plugs hooked to the metal c. Copy Comment URL. Tweaks. g. I currently own the Proac D-30R but my prior speaker was a B&W Signature 805. He patiently talked about each amp option and what sort of sound to expect. I owned the Reference 3A MM DeCapo (i) twice.