Audiophilia on the Cheap: Playing with air and tubes

impressive system...know some of these components and have read about others. Well done!!!

posted almost 15 years ago

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only for music

Hi...have not heard either, but you certainly seem to have picked 2 amps with very well-documented "synergy" with SF STrads. My only question on the x60 would be whether its got as much &...

posted almost 15 years ago

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The High End

Thanks Scousepasty...great feedback. cannot wait to audition. i just heard the Scarlatti today. Hi Microstrip...glad to hear you are still marveling at your Anniv Pre!

posted about 15 years ago

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The High End

Hi Scousepasty,look like an amazing system!!! i have been debating about whether to go with a s/hand Transport (DCS or Zanden) to go with my Zanden DAC. Then, i came across the Q205...

posted about 15 years ago

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CuongPham's Systems

Hi CuongPham. Fantastic system!!! I am curious about your transport...which one is it? i was not aware of an Esoteric POVU. I know of the P-01 and the P-01VU upgrade. have you compared yours to any...

posted over 15 years ago

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SYAUDIO - Italy meets UK

Hi Syaudio,Would love to hear the Nautilus' someday...have not come across a set, but good to read your own thoughts on them.as for Strads, i totally agree with you. The Strads soun...

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Classic Rockport + Gryphon

Hi Enzo,One more question...i saw you were considering the Wavac PRT-1 vs the Mirage. Did you ever try the PRT1 with your Gryphons? Any observations about the 2 preamps?i run my Wil...

posted over 15 years ago

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Classic Rockport + Gryphon

Thanks Enzo! That is helpful. Happy New Year.Lloyd

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Closer to the real thing

HI Fernando. thanks for that. in a word, wow. that is a big statement given the quality of the Reimyo DAC. I have further heard many mods have been done (some of which take the Nuforce much further...

posted over 15 years ago

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Closer to the real thing

Fernando,congrats on your continuing evoluation! Great to watch it on your posts! Why did you replace your Apple TV with Oppo Transport? (I currently use Oppo BDP-83 as a transport-only too...

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My Sanctuary

WSlam,thanks for that feedback. I have heard good things about your former Pass as well as the Colosseums. It does sound like a personal choice. At the moment, i am pleased with the Gryphon...

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Classic Rockport + Gryphon

Enzo,Fantastic system! i have nothing but great things about the synergies between Rockport and Gryphon. I am currently running a Gryphon Antileon (non-signature) with a pair of Wilson X-1/...

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My Baby

Hi Richardallred,many congratulations on the Strads! i have owned them for 3 years now (and before them the Guarneris). they are a remarkable speaker that will continue to reward you with v...

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My Sanctuary

Hi WSlam,congrats on the new amp! wow. per chance, have you ever compared to Gryphon? i own the Antileon. (sorry if u've answered this already...i may have missed it.) i am currently drivin...

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Steve's UK high-end system

HI Crystalref,beautiful system! i have owned Velodynes for almost 20 years. their line-in has historically been a superior connection imho. instead of a loaner pair of speaker cables, you m...

posted over 15 years ago

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only for music

hi emre,sorry being a bit quiet...have agreed to exchange my speakers...so lots of changes! fingers crossed! i have yet to audition them in my own system, but hopefully that will happen in ...

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My Sanctuary

Fernando, Flg2001Just thought i would check in to see how things are coming. How is the Velodyne? it takes a while to dial-in properly, but i have had some great success with it in my room....

posted over 15 years ago

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only for music

Sensational, Emre! Congrats! i have heard only the highest praise for Soulution. BTW, I notice you (like many other STrad owners) use Nordost Valhalla. I use Transp Ref on my Strads...thoug...

posted almost 16 years ago

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

Thanks, Shane. Will do. Lloyd

posted almost 16 years ago

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

Hi Shane,Congrats! i figured it was only a matter of time with the ART 3 and the your customized 8s on testosterone! I am contemplating an ARC Ref 5 and going balanced into the Gryphon. Hav...

posted almost 16 years ago

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

Hi Shanethanks for the off-line advice...i am buying the Nordost thor...Valhalla wiring inside, and exactly what the doctor ordered to add jump and life to the system. plus it really made a...

posted over 16 years ago

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

Hi Shane,Happy New Year!!! I am looking to add a little quickness to the mid and lower bass response of my Strads. I see 4 virtual SF Stradivari systems on Agon all have Valhalla cables...i...

posted over 16 years ago

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WATT-Puppy-Joule Therapy

Hi Samhar,My rack has similar thickness shelves and otherwise, has minor differences:1), The cabinet sides are on the edge, so the shelves do not extend beyond the sides2) The cabin...

posted over 16 years ago

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My Sanctuary

Hi Flg2001,I used the original CJMV60 (not SE)...55watts/channel. Worked very well...particularly given my use of the Velodyne DD18 which has crossover to save the amp from having to work h...

posted over 16 years ago

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My Sanctuary

Hi Flg2001,I used to own SF Guarneris with Velodyne DD18. They were imho a great combination, and I was amazed at the clarity, pitch definition and control that the DD18 added (replaced an ...

posted over 16 years ago

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