Enthusiasts have been buying and selling high end audio equipment on Audiogon for 20 years. Audio Research LS9 in Silver with Remote and new ARC box $999. I have had the Sonic Frontiers SFS-80 amp then upgraded to the Power-2 and Line-2. 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”. Copy Comment URL. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be quite pricey. Made Major Upgrade at $0 Cost in 1 Minute. 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. I ordered it last Friday afternoon (9-15-23) and received it on the following. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. My head is throbbing. 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. I won't list them now because I don't wish to disparage anyone. I just got a copy yesterday of Classic Records 200 gram LP re-issue of Duke Ellington's "Blues In Orbit". If you have. Report Comment. Audiogon strives to maintain a site that is informative, focused, and dynamic. 6,877 posts. Leben CS-600X. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. This discussion. Posts. Highly recommended overall and especially good on solid state (though my. Posts. People can buy, sell, or trade hifi equipment in our marketplace. Delete. 000. Edit. The tube amplifier was the Quicksilver Mono 60’s, using both KT88 and KT77 tubes. 06-25-2023 at 08:23pm. It has two ES9038pro DAC chips deliberately run warm, massive power supply, powered Amanero USB board, JFET section, 3 Crystek femtosecond clocks, Mundorf caps, Cardas connectors, etc. 3. Sonus Faber Olympics Nova V -LIKE NEW-WENGE $12500. First listening impressions: extremely lean sound. 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. 04-04-2023 at 10:21am. 3. 5. 3 years ago. . 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. I would not purchase speakers solely on a YT video, but do find some of the videos to be helpful. Report Comment. Delete. During my first 15 years with an audio system, vinyl was my main source. 00. Delete. Pricing of above units starts at something close to $20k, top flight usb rendering in one box solution costs big bucks in my view. , with springs). Edit. Lab 12 DAC: loved the sound; too big a footprint. P = Watts, Volt-amps. Thanks, Anthony in Oregon. If you look at the brand history you'll see everything from 6sn7/vt99s, to 12au7, 6n6p, 4p1l, dhts, pentodes, and even some large and unusual indirectly heated tubes. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. This is a hi-fi forum. We tested this against my friends dave with the mscaler and preferred the Bartok on speakers on headphones it depends on what you own. 03-04-2004 at 06:30pm. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. 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. 99% pure oxygen free electrons. Thank you. Yeah, apparently there are 2 guys in the Dynaudio sales department in the US, Mitch and Michael. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. emailists 04-14-2022 3:56pm. A NRG Thunder power cable is used to connect my class A Amplifier. I've been an audio hobbyist since the early '80s. Following the discussions and a bit more research, I decided to have Aric build a Custom 300b PSET amp and Super 6sn7 Linestage preamp. Over the course of my 15+ years in the Forums, I have been called an "audio snob" a few times. Details. I would not buy a vintage transport as many times the laser assemblies are almost shot and are sometimes not replaceable. Report Comment. Information can be gleaned from every forum in that way. Edit. So do a quick search so that you aren't making a duplicate or triplicate of a topic. The Gustard X26 Pro is a slightly warm DAC that is not extremely detailed like some of my other ESS DACs. Of course, since I have a B&O BG9000 turntable, I am limited to using only B&O cartridges. Additional dampening and is. Report Comment. Of course, pricing things realistically (thank you audiogon blue book) makes a big difference. 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. 3,481 posts. Edit. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. 12-17-2022 at 08:11am. Report Comment. microphone. @shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". Message User. Message User. There was a volume issue with the following amps and the pre90. My 0. HIFI Rose RA-180 Integrated Amplifier $3999. Delete. I have a Luxman integrated 505uxii. There is no income from the forum. The new 9000CDT looks very nice, though it is priced about $900 more than the 6000CDT. Shipping. My hifi friends also dig it and a fancy mono block friend was “stunned”. 06-23-2022 at 01:56pm. Delete. Audio Research 100. 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. In order to maintain a low signal-to-noise level, we moderate the discussion. 82. Usually the battle goes between DCS Vivaldi set and MSB Select II. Hattor is the brand used for complete preamps from the same company. 13,381 posts. 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. (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. My head hurts the thought of spending ions mixing DAC with headphone/speaker amps. I am interested in receiving feedback from anyone who has had the listening experience comparing both speakers. Well my question is specifically about the Prestige 85f, versus Revel Performa 3 line or other $4=5000 range floorstanders. The conversation begins and. I was going to offer you an opportunity to try mine. However, there is a bottle of fine Scotch, likely single malt, riding on this bet. I would recommend Cardas. audioconnection. Revel f36. Comes with original tubes and in very good condition. Audiogon Forums 05-29-2021, 04:45 PM. Message User. Now have a DAC with tube output stage and a tube pre feeding a SS amp. Report Comment. Sorry for the multiple posts, but is the ground in the plugs hooked to the metal c. Report Comment. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. Edit. Copy Comment URL. For my own satisfaction, I'm going to try with it up and off to see if I can hear a difference. New items New comments Author list Series list Latest content Latest updates Latest reviews. yeah, your friend is trying to save you a couple years of time. 00. 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. 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. 07-15-2022 at 11:39am. twoleftears. by jaytor · 871 views. 5 mv. The highs are piercing, the soundstage is flat, the splash cymbals sound like trash cans. 04-17-2021 at 07:32pm. 1,054 posts. I've owned cables by many different manufacturers. The DSP1 went back to the basement. The price is $4500 including shipping. Copy Comment URL. So the majority of my in store demos focused on them exclusively. Discussions. Who has been an "Insider" with Audiogon? by jeffseight · 908 views. Forum FAQs. Some use Ohms with active crossover and subwoofer. by adriaan · 5,906 views. This forum has a great wealth of experiential knowledge and is one of the best online. Delete. Most cables are 50%. 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). I currently own the Proac D-30R but my prior speaker was a B&W Signature 805. by mmcgill829 · 567 views. arafiq OP. Edit. 191 posts. My Luxman cost me minty fresh with two boards $1900. People here are under fewer professional compunctions to praise things. High end HiFi is "for sale now" ie: a buyer's. For manufacturers. Copy Comment URL. Message User. 173536-16123. I just concluded a head to head comparison between N30SA and W20SE and chose to go with N30SA over W20SE. Owned, sold, repurchased a different pair a couple of years later. by willrich47 · 262 views. Report Comment. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum is a special section of the Forum available only to members of our Audiogon Insider™ Program. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. Its a strength because it makes for a very smooth and cohesive sound. While I do not own any Parasound equipment I am familiar with their sound profile. I would certainly appreciate a better understanding of the sound signatures between these two models. 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. @ghdprentice +100. by nonoise · 9,108 views. The above with Most Popular brands available as per July 2020. Copy Comment URL. Message User. Edit. 246 lbs each. Delete. 9,027 posts. Chapter 7 ( full liquidation and closure). Copy Comment URL. Report Comment. It grips a ton and comes with the cover plate. I put anther HP in my office and kept the 34’s as the speakers on that set up don’t need more power. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. 7 posts. Audiogon is the world's largest high-end audio community. . wolf_garcia. Copy Comment URL. darTZeel NHB-18 NS Mk2. Accounts. I have not owned these two models but I did have a back-to-back demo of the Sonetto Vs and Olympica Nova IIs. Message User. Copy Comment URL. dover. I sold it to buy a Musetec 005 for about 2x the price. 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. 3. DACs and more. Copy Comment URL. needs wider area, advantage, many two arm tables are deeper than normal. 110. Please return to Audiogon. Replies: The MH-DA004 with its new ESS chips and JFET analog section was called better then the modified older units. DEALS ON EVERYTHING REVEL AT USA TUBE AUDIO - CHECK IT OUT! REVEL LOUDSPEAKERS - THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE - 0% FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS ON ALL REVEL LOUDSPEAKERS! USA TUBE AUDIO 1-800-676-1085 EXT 2. forum education/function. It was way too loud and did not have any granularity on the volume settings. 09-17-2020 at 07:25pm. Delete. - D-Sonic m3a 800s. I had a couple of guys over 2 weeks ago, one of them is an Audiogoner and both loved my 2 systems. -Just look on Audiogon to see how many of us regard him. 2,136 posts. Bigger cabinet - up from 31. 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. : ) Likely Ad related. 8”. But my ears want a bit more…. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. Then perhaps rip files to HD and compare the same files on the disc spinner. 08-30-2022 at 07:58pm. No change in sound with the upgraded outlet, but it really does grip the plug. Linn makes outstanding gears and speakers as well. 11-13-2020 at 03:54am. Grail isn't cheap but the equal of much costlier top-end stuff. Edit. The strata,storm,studio,q series,T series and now the new S series. Delete. The company is owned by a man named Larry Staples. I purchased them from a dealer who sells a lot on here and who gave me a reasonable price on them. Question is, will Audiogon fix it, and if not what are their reasons for not doing so (multiple ad hits?)?The new Holo springs 3- the new model has a lot of May trickle down technologies and a clear step up from the pontus mk2. Updated. Forum contributions in the past 48 hours; Floating ground in the apt. Delete. on Oct 23. +1 @yogiboy I was just going to say, HiFi Shark and its notifications do exactly this, but across multiple platforms. 11,943 posts. It costs $600 new. I use to read, georgehifi, millercarbon, almarg, GK, tvad, oldhvymec, kenjit, oregonpa, and about 100 other ones. Quoted me about 33% of the cost of a brand new unit to get the problem fixed/replaced. good luck. Bluebook The right price. Edit. Message User. You can shop in its Marketplace, research gear prices in its Bluebook, talk with other enthusiasts in its Forums, and create a Virtual System to show off your obsession. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. Forums. Delete. . Anyone else using slugs instead of fuses? Comments on metals used and sound please. Report Comment. Report Comment. Message User. I got scammed myself but Paypal and my bank caught it. Copy Comment URL. Copy Comment URL. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. Rogers High Fidelity Integrated amplifiers. I just bought a cable for about $950 and Audiogon charged me a $5. Our Forums have been around for over two decades. He’s been there done that. The Audiogon Insider™ Forum affords users the ability to engage in elevated discourse about a broader range of audiophile-related topics with no moderation. I have indelible memories of the enjoyment factor of the experiences I have been party to. 5K) 2. 11-18-2023 9:09am. Posts. And when you die, you can have them engraved. audition jbl 4367 at the very least also i think there is a pair of dd67000s for sale on audiogon for under 40k. Shop hi-fi All Listings on the largest high-end audio marketplace. Copy Comment URL. The source unit needs to have the right type of. 10-14-2023 at 07:44am. Speaker Pairing for Sugden A21SE. 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. 06-22-2022 at 05:00am. Tons of issues on my iPad with Audiogon website until I upgraded my charger cable. 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. Aurender has put a . 2. 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. big_greg. I dont think any HFC product becomes obsolete when new ones came out. $27,995. All sound notably, sometimes. Edit. C. Edit. Bluebook The right price. Link to the Cube Audio Nenuphar (with F10 Neo driver) speaker page:audioman58. 25, 212/SE, S/812, Carbon Limited, and S/510. 30 / foot) Differences that anyone could hear: 0. 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). 2. Posts. 4. Message User. Coda has been around since The 90s and still going strong , Bricasti audio Pass labs ,Boulder mRogue audio ,Vac , Audio research upper end McIntosh ,Just to name a few. on Oct 7. Report Comment. 3,496 posts. There seems to be a fundamental difference of opinion between those who would couple their speakers to the floor (e. 09-26-2020 at 07:30am. 4. Given your equipment I would recommend all copper which would not overly highlight the treble and generally be a little warmer. Edit. The SOTA system, by contrast, sounded more immersive. Delete. 55. Forum FAQs. Delete. jl35. 3,661 posts. I have owned quite a few good reasonably priced tube amps in my life. Message User. 01-27-2022 at 03:37pm. Out of business? Is the United States out of business? They don't have any warheads in stock. I was also in audio retail for years. This discussion. I use a 200wpc integrated amp with my JBL L100 Classic speakers and also a single SVS sub. BTW, I had a Rogue Cronus for a few years, no issues with tube life. PVF services cost $8/record for "Archival 3. ----around $60k. 103:Delete. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. 84. In general, the type of capacitor is more important than brand. Search Head Gear. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. more metal than wood, but very low/sleek design. They are certainly beautiful. Copy Comment URL. Join the discussion on topics related to high-end audio, such as digital, analog, speakers, cables, amplifiers, and more. Edit. This discussion. by hodu · 4,812 views. The first 4 I have sampled, the rest I have read about. Home. 0 purifier with a Grey Knights power cable. Edit. 9 hours ago. Find or sell audio related products, such as speakers, amplifiers, turntables, DA converters, and more. Delete. My Audiogon friend has Pass Electronics and Magnepan 3. 179461-14697. 02-28-2021 at 12:09pm. This discussion. Copy Comment URL. 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. 70 posts. I added whatever upgrades Aric suggested when I inquired which upgrades offered the greatest improvements. When I listen and listen everyday, I realize 75SE is a big step up from VT100 MK iii, although I still love VT100 MK III. 111 posts. I think it’s time to divide the forums into three categories, Questions, Opinions and Throwdowns. Interesting you should ask. Report Comment. For now, I will not list or buy till. Delete. The Preamp is in production and will be ready to ship in about 2 weeks.