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    Weiss Helios - POV on sound

    I use an Inakustik power cable with my DACs and Server. For the most part I don't use SR stuff because I am not a dealer. I place everything within my lateral rack and usually try it with both IsoAcoustic Oreas and any other feet I have around. I have tested Critical Mass and a few others...
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    In my conversation with Edgar, he was of the opinion that Ethernet is best way to connect to his devices. I explained my plan to use the Antipodes K41 with the device and he was quite supportive. He is of the opinion that the internal I2S connection is optimal due to clock synchronization...
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    I don’t know yet. When my unit comes in I will test different units I have here. I don’t have Taiko, so I will test with my Antipodes Oladra, Ethernet direct and via the clocked outputs on it, will use an Innuos Pulsar and Roon Nucleus. When I do that I will report back results.
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    BACCH units serve as Roon, HQ Player or UPnP endpoints. I am suggesting the Antipodes K41 as a server to pair with it to leverage the built in endpoint and then you connect via Ethernet with my customers. That said there are a bunch of digital inputs so Taiko being windows based should not...
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    Playback Designs MPD-8

    At this time I do not believe there is a plan to introduce a Merlot replacement. I was aware of MPD6 about 6-8 months before it was released. The Meitner MA3 or Bricasti M3 and M1 are best options IMO at a lower price if you like Playback. Periodically Merlots do end up on the used market...
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    Thank you Craig! I am immensely excited about this. Both as a listener and as a dealer. I think this is going to be a wonderful line to be working on and an excuse to go back and relisten to all those DACs paired with this.
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    My expectation is ORC will be a few weeks behind my initial delivery. Sounds like it will be available in June.
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    That is great to hear that the DAC character remains. It will be fascinating to see how this interacts with these other units.
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    BACCH-SP: The future of high-end audio? Yes.

    At a request of a customer I went to audition the BACCH-SP unit. I had the opportunity to spend about two hours speaking with Edgar and enjoyed the demo. At first, he played tracks that really show off the extreme imaging capabilities of the unit. I literally listened to a fly buzz in circles...
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    Fraudulent Retail Websites

    Thought I would share with you guys there are at least two fraudulent retail websites peddling high end gear at ridiculous prices. Unfortunately, one of my customers actually tried to buy something from them and is dealing with the replacement of his credit cards, etc... These are scams that...
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    Playback Designs MPD-8

    I am one of the US Dealers for Playback. This is straightforward. At this time, demand for Playback products are so high that each production batch is sold out before it is produced. Based on parts availability, the brand is at max production. Going to Munich and other shows would create...
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    AGD Gran Vivace & Adante deep dive

    @Rumpole Regarding preamp, whether the Andante is right for you very much depends on your taste and how you intend to get a signal to it. The Andante sounds a lot like the MPD-6 from Playback designs. Playback has a very musical and engaging sound but it is not the most dynamic or energetic...
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    Weiss Helios - POV on sound

    @Carlos269 I will post some videos and will listen to your videos. I have been busy and also have a set of Spatial X3s in the room that I was testing and need to get them out of the room so I can get back to my base setup. @matthias I have not compared to the Ideon. I have compared to...
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    Weiss Helios - POV on sound

    I recently received my demo of the Weiss Helios. If you aren't familiar, I have tested dozens of DACs using the same 5 songs and offer a comparison of their sound profile. I find this to be most comparable to the Playback MPD-8, Aries Cerat Helene and EMM Labs DA2 V2. I have had this unit...
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    Rockna Wavelight Server Finally Available

    Just want to make you guys aware that the Rockna Wavelight Server is finally shipping. We have been waiting for more than two years for this product and thought I would share that it is physically on its way to the US. I am sure there will not be tons of them at first but it is good to know...
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