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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    Absolutely have to agree, incredible machines, very unique. The Takumi K-70 with its three chassis layout, military power plugs for the 430V DC umbilical cords to separated left/right channels, I mean, who does that and neon lights power indicators?, the panel work, the anti-traditional use of...
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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    Totally agree, Rob's an authentic man with very real talent with electronics. I have stated for years he will be a builder to watch. Big fan.
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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    OK, look, don't be going to Rob and telling him I sent you. Champagne is the colour. But here is something a little bit different.
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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    Very impressed with my amps., the Koda gear gripping and concise while delivering, really, some of the finest natural amplified playback I have experienced. Actually that first photo I provided above, while this is all my current work-in-progress rigging here in BrizVegas, Oz, I have both my...
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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    'Nother angle. Enjoy.
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    Robert Koda Takumi K160

    That's not how to set up a Robert Koda rig, this is. Cop no. 1, engraved "Top End Beast", in the corner. Takumi K-70 backing the grey K-10. Lovely, lovely outfit, AE, enviable.
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    Koda K10 preamp in my home for evaluation

    https://www.stereo.net.au/forums/topic/289404-robert-koda-takumi-k-70-power-amp-for-sale/
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    Comment by 'sickophant' in media 'Air bearing'

    Very special.
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    Dcs

    Personal and rude commentary removed. We are better than this.
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    Robert Koda Takumi MC One Reference Phono Stage

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    300B tubes for VAC 30/70 amplifers

    I hope WE reissues weren't completely dismissed outhand. Maybe due to suggestions? Maybe a quick search was made for sellers? A mild interest otherwise? Otherwise this might read as "bought chinese tubes because the WE reissues are not as good as WE 70's and unders". There's some sort of mass...
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    300B tubes for VAC 30/70 amplifers

    Ignore this sort of entry. The reissues were Fantastic! tubes and would be more than likely all listeners' favourites out of the list of tubes listed on this post by Bozzo. Truly great tubes albeit a fizzled effort to restock the world due to dwindling WE 300B's, as I guess they closed again...
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    Robert Koda K70

    And here's how Not! to strap up a K-70. All (and Rob), great care is taken for thermal behaviour. Enjoy the shamozzles.
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    Best integrated for under $20K

    It was mentioned first on page one, but have you considered a gander at the Gryphon Diablo? Know nothing about its latest guise but the original was simply musical and very capable. Their design aesthetics are to be admired as well. Save you a LOT of change from 20k if you found a pristine 2nd...
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    Lyra connoisseur 4.0 line stage

    Lovely pre you're looking at there. Apparently a lot to do with 4.0 op amps vs 4-2 discrete circuit, the details of which I am untrained to enter into. Don't know if Lyra still support the 4's. I think there was even a 4.0 to 4-2 upgrade once. They certainly both carry the same outward design...
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