arafiq OP. 09-24-2017 at 06:46am. The new lines are far superior hands down,im running S510s. I'll probably buy used, and would like to stay under 3000, though I have a little. The following 2 amps sounde d very good with the pre90: - Benchmark AHB2. 64 posts. 10-29-2022 at 07:42pm. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. 9,337 posts. 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. Edit. 9,027 posts. There were several recent discussions started via Audiogon's forums about this new fee and the moderators. Unplugging the TV and plugging it back in solved the problem temporarily. ) I'm slowly getting back into hi-fi. I think it’s time to divide the forums into three categories, Questions, Opinions and Throwdowns. 00. 8 hours ago. Edit. This discussion. Delete. Report Comment. I recently purchased the m700 mono amps for a new basement system. by orpheus10 · 2,154,120 views. During my first 15 years with an audio system, vinyl was my main source. 385 posts. 179461-14697. Not with McIntosh but with a manufacturer of speakers who said they are way behind because of the virus. 04-20-2022 at 07:50am. I played Enya, one of my Westminster albums and Jacintha. I added whatever upgrades Aric suggested when I inquired which upgrades offered the greatest improvements. I am looking for a pair of 1. Copy Comment URL. 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. birdymaker. 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. by nonoise · 9,108 views. 06-22-2022 at 05:00am. I’m sure someone will post more for you. My seller had no idea about this. Please return to Audiogon. But its a weakness because its asking a lot of such a large driver to go so high. Edit. Friday at 6:56pm. My Luxman cost me minty fresh with two boards $1900. They were originally commercial amps and not suitable for home audio but the modifications change that in. That DAC is smoother sounding and overall better, but the Gustard X26 Pro is a very good DAC at that price. I've been seeing this DAC mentioned a lot everywhere lately, hearing that it performs way above its price class, etc. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. Forum The conversation begins and ends here. 02-27-2023 at 07:04am. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. Report Comment. (This would be about $6K with a Peachtree or. Details. This discussion. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. Delete. And when you die, you can have them engraved. com and complete this step. 625". 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). Details. New posts Search forums. Report Comment. Warm sound is often described as "cozy" or "pleasant"; excessive warmth may be described as "laid back" or "lush. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. on Oct 23. I can’t recall the model of the McIntosh tubed preamplifier but it costs about $7. 00. A collector piece but not necessarily in price. The answer is to connect a second router to the primary router. Delete. Teo, by your method you’re adjusting for cartridge plus phono plus linestage, not for the cartridge alone. 11-14-2023 at 07:30am. 01-27-2022 at 03:37pm. My sources are all digital. Delete. This discussion. Nearly all models were large and heavy. Users may respond to any open discussion threads by scrolling to the bottom. 475 posts. Apparently there is a long list of un-paid creditors! 03-14-2023 at 09:34pm. Daily forum chats. 03-30-2023 at 08:16am. Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. This discussion. Delete. Find reviews, ratings, recommendations, and advice from other audiophiles and experts. Copy Comment URL. . Full disclosure I’m a dealer so take this post with a grain of salt if you have issues. From the audiogon listing to sale lasted less than 1 day. For Sale - Tomei Kensei 211 balanced power amp 220V. U. Why do people come on here and ask questions without doing any research?Audiogon. For the power cord I'm using my trusted Cabledyne 10 gauge pure silver cord. Tube Testing Service Recommendation. 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. Copy Comment URL. The “classic” hybrid system combo is tube pre and SS power, but this setup can have consequences - for example, if the tube pre has high output impedance and SS amp has low input impedance (both common for each type), this can result in frequency response aberrations, especially bass roll off (ESR on coupling caps tends to rise as. by mmcgill829 · 567 views. I posted a lot of items- cables, accessories, equipment, ranging in value from $50-$2000. Delete. the new ART9XI with . 05-23-2023 at 12:01pm. I see used models listed for sale at a'gon and other audio sites quite often. 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?Mr. 2. @tomic601 Respectfully, I disagree that "hyper detail" is distortion. 6,097 posts. This doesn't happen on the Main Audiogon Page (wonder of wonders). Edit. I disagree if you are familiar (in person) with some of the speakers being compared. Copy Comment URL. more metal than wood, but very low/sleek design. 09-27-2021 at 09:08am. Enthusiasts have been buying and selling high end audio equipment on Audiogon for 20 years. Join the discussion on topics related to high-end audio, such as digital, analog, speakers, cables, amplifiers, and more. I wore a Koetsu Black down to a nub. 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. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and more. Copy Comment URL. In the deep, dark, past manufacturers participated in the Audiogon forums with a general sense of decorum and a sensitivity to other products that they did not manufacture themselves and which were, from a design. ) Go separates with a 6SN7 based preamp (such as Sachs) + SS power amp, possibilities would be a GaN Class D, or Benchmark AHB2. I thought members in here might find this video interesting, that offers you to listen and compare high quality direct recordings of the different combinations ranging from €300 to €20. The price is $4500 including shipping. 1,439 posts. Delete. by czarivey · 319 views. I believe a company can make fantastic products but their business model can have some problems. 03-04-2004 at 06:30pm. com harnessed the power of the Internet to create a community that has resulted in a more liquid market for selling audiophile gear. 0 responses Add your response. Copy Comment URL. 5. . Always liked MC got a tube preamp c70 . These aren’t broken in yet. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. Please return to Audiogon. @ghdprentice +100. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. 246 lbs each. 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. I opted to get one because my Oracle was meant for SME tone arm but I had a Grahmn Phantom Supreme. 84. on Oct 23. There seems to be a fundamental difference of opinion between those who would couple their speakers to the floor (e. An electrical engineer on how power cables can impact sound quality. 4. jonathanb. Buying. My question: is there really anything s. I find the Nordost having a leaner sound. 11-18-2023 at 05:50am. Phono cable (RCA-RCA) from TT to Phono Pre Question. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. 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. Message User. 00 with EL34 and is 15w. 00 and requires an additional step up device or a more expensive phono stage. jl35. Another contender might be the ProAc D2R. Mine were vintage Foster (later became Fostex) 10F3 alnico magnet drivers in Realistic Solo 103 cab's. Report Comment. 00. An old forum post recommended The Tube Museum to source NOS/NIB tubes. Copy Comment URL. example of used, allows 2 tonearms: luxman PD444DD, rear can be long arm, side 9". These Acora Acoustics SRC-1's were. I've owned cables by many different manufacturers. I have no personal experience with them, but Lampizator have quite a few highly thought of tube DACs. Copy Comment URL. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. Problems with both power unit and capacitors. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. Not that there’s necessarily anything wrong with that. From cheapest (and least good) to best: metallized insulator, film and foil, air gap, vacuum. A few years ago I ran an experiment. I just concluded a head to head comparison between N30SA and W20SE and chose to go with N30SA over W20SE. 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. . Sorry for the multiple posts, but is the ground in the plugs hooked to the metal c. The source unit needs to have the right type of. . Expand all responses. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. Discussions. there are others I know about but I’ve not heard them recently. 44. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. Edit. Edit. Some use Ohms with active crossover and subwoofer. Tomei Kensei Serial #009, manufactured in 2015. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44. The SE version measures: Height 48" x Width 10. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. To my ears the N200 is definitely superior to the N10 and the Bluesound (i've owned all 3). com and complete this step. Delete. 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. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. Delete. I use a pair of TWL 8 gauges on my mono blocs, a 10g on my preamp and a 12g on my transport. 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. 04-06-2022 at 10:26pm. by jaytor · 871 views. Forum Leader. Report Comment. waltersalas. Audiogon is the world's largest high-end audio community. My advice is to upgrade your charger cable or your power supply. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. +1 @yogiboy I was just going to say, HiFi Shark and its notifications do exactly this, but across multiple platforms. In the past 12 years, Audiogon was a great resource for buying used Mcintosh Amps. 8: July 5. by garebear · 7,006 views. 5K) 2. The bulk of my cables were sourced from Morrow Audio. 0" (25. I did buy something and I am trying to buy another set of cables. Edit. 9,337 posts. - CODA #8. 25. Edit. Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC. 14 responses Add your response. I have gone through approximately 34-36 amplifiers in the past 12 months. I mentioned flagship. I’m just pointing out what I see on a lot of forums and here! coralkong. - KRELL K-300i integrated. But, I would also. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. I couldnt be more pleased. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. 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. THOUGHTS? calvinj 11-18-2023 5:45am. $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 enthusiasts, we’ve launched a premium membership tier for those of you who live and breathe Hi-Fi, AudiogoN Insider™. I raise this question because there is a maker claiming. Get a used rogue Cronus magnum 2 with the kt120 tubes for $1500-$1700. 103:Delete. Luckily, Audiogon is the largest Hi-Fi marketplace and community in the industry. For a few years I have had an Intona Isolator with Oyaide Continental 5S upstream and Intona Reference downstream connecting Streamer and DAC. Delete. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. They are no longer in production (the designer/builder died a few years back), and rarely come up for sale (they're good). The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses. 3,481 posts. 2 Power Amplifier in Silver Solid State $1299. Bluebook The right price. - D-Sonic m3a 800s. yesterday at 5:54am. KRELL KAV 500. 941 posts. 1,935 posts. Edit. The new 9000CDT looks very nice, though it is priced about $900 more than the 6000CDT. Delete. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. 1,075 posts. Checking the "New Today" section on Audiogon. One kind of post is made when someone gets a new piece of equipment, is excited about it, and wants to share with others. com and complete this step. For my own satisfaction, I'm going to try with it up and off to see if I can hear a difference. 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. Report Comment. A pair of Cornwall IV will arrive this week. 4. I have been reading a lot of threads here that I have been informative and helpful. Warning for Revel lovers. May be reason to reconsider purchasing dac with usb as optimal port for some. Copy Comment URL. Report Comment. Browse our newest high-end audio equipment and music listings for sale. 09-12-2022 at 01:09am. 2. 00. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. Report Comment. oregonpapa 10-23-2021 5:42pm. Edit. georgehifi. . com discussion forums. 04-14-2023 at 08:00am. My price range at this moment is around $500 for the pair. Concerning tube cost in the old days, I found a 1970 Radio Shack catalog online. I am curious if it will garner votes. com and complete this step. 625". czarivey 11-17-2023 7:52am. They say it sounds "nice" or "real" but still can’t justify it. 04-04-2023 at 10:21am. Additional dampening and is. Owned, sold, repurchased a different pair a couple of years later. 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. 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. I have heard the H30 with Blade 1 in an excellent room. Audiogon forum site problem; Magnum Dynalab MD-108. Copy Comment URL. In my experience, I have never heard speakers that image quite like the way. I sold my TT2 to upgrade to the dCS Bartok. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. Edit. And they are simply amazing. Pass and D'Agostino would be high up on my list. However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. Edit. Delete. This discussion. The XA also has a shibata profile vs. Edit. Report Comment. Currently using the Klipsch The Fives…. Misc Audio. Updated. 00. Wilson audio , YG Acoustics, Magico ,Alta Audio , Salk Audio ,Spatial audio , Omega audio. After a 20-year hiatus (kids, braces, college, a couple of new roofs, etc. The other forums have a "ban first, ask questions later" feel to them. 09-27-2023 at 03:38pm. 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. @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. Edit. General. 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. (You must log in or sign up to post here. Okay so they are Rainmakers , still 86. Currently using the Klipsch The Fives…. The Weiss and Wavedream signature are quite a bit more. . needs wider area, advantage, many two arm tables are deeper than normal. The thing that really annoys me with the Anthem is that. Review: The Audiogon Discussion Forum itself 😉. Please return to Audiogon. Interesting you should ask. 5 hours ago · Items from this seller. Talon makes up for it with their isobaric design. Edit. 4,113 posts. Discussions. Same issue raising it's head today. Delete. If you have any questions please contact Support. 2,720 posts. I’ve been through myriad mats on my Technics SP10R, including the stock rubber, Oyaide BR-One, Origin Live (love their Gravity One stabilizer), Ortofon cork/rubber, both thicknesses of Acromat, the Herbie’s mat, and others. I guess they're assuming I'm not someone important in the industry. As you mentioned back in August, the XI would probably work better with my arm, and I wouldn't have to mod the Classe.