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    Whither Audio Research

    He does not inspire much hope that ARC will survive in the long haul. He may need some of that black magic.
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    Whither Audio Research

    I might suggest a couple names. Leonid Ayzenshtat. Michael Borresen. Ralph Karsten.
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    Whither Audio Research

    Glad to hear that Gordon and Warren are willing to remain. Hope there is a US or Canadian Based Company interested in stepping in. Trent's pockets were apparently not deep enough to keep things afloat until the "New" AR got a toe hold. Retail sales will be at a dead stop until the air clears...
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    I’m struggling to decide about buying an Ayre DX-5 DSD SACD & etc Player

    To Ayre is human. Keep searching my child...
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    What movies do you watch over and over again?

    Ghandi Treasure of Sierra Madre Seven Twelve O'Clock High Love Actually-every Christmas Manchester by the Sea Last of the Mohicans Sicarro-both Day of the Jackal-original Breaker Morant Straw Dogs Crash The Right Stuff Traffic Clockwork Orange MiniSeries Band of Brothers
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    SCAudiophile Appointed as a Moderator

    Here's to hoping these two aren't nipple phobic!
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    Andrew Jones now Designing Speakers for Mofi?

    I spoke with Andrew at Axpona about the new post. He is quite excited to have an carte blanche in starting anew there. It will be interesting to see where he starts. Said product should be out by end of 2022.
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    Bascom H. King Passed.

    He was at Axpona. Died of Pneumonia 2 days ago. He made his mark.
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    Speaker Seeker

    Axpona changed my list of speakers I am interested in. Now in Is Audio Note, Spendor and Stirling. Sorry I missed the swamers.
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    Axpona 22’ pictures

    The Crab sliders in bar were my highlight. Glad to finally hear the Sennheims. Neon Green Vimbergs-shocker. Bacchs sound manipulation was amazing. If the $20k is too much buy the $500 Head wrap system. Chatted with Andrew Jones. He is wired up for this new work. He the MoFo at MoFi now! Photos...
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    New Recording Technique At New Record Label By David Chesky

    If this is along the lines of the failed "Q Sound' of the 90's then I am in!!!!
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    About to buy MA-1 monos- how long do the tubes last and how easy are replacements to source?

    Nufo, Respectfully, you may be considering the wrong product from Ralph. Have you heard his latest contribution to the audio world? If not get to Schaumburg this weekend.
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    Speaker Seeker

    Audiokinesis, the swarmers? I see they at Axpona and I will stop in to visit Azel! Thank you.
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    Speaker Seeker

    ddk, Oh, as that picture was so unceremoniously removed it was not in the lineup now. Now who could be offended by such a thing of beauty?
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    Magico’s New Sound Room

    Unparallel walls. ceiling slopes up and away. Do not see this. This room of Magicos does not look right for some reason. Maybe it takes a lot of treatment to make them sound good?
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    The Best Franco Serblin Designed Loudspeaker?

    Amator Electa III is for me. Although the $280k SFs are a close 2nd.
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    Speaker Seeker

    Okay some suggestions, thank you. Now lets look at each one: Legacy & SCA- I am a bit down on this brand after seeing a club member buy the $80k model along with a Wavelet. I sat down for a listen and had him play Roger Waters, Q-Sound ,Amused to Death, Ballad of... So for those not familiar...
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    Speaker Seeker

    Okay, here is the list I have now developed. Brands -Paradigm Founders 100-$ 5.5k-New -Salk BePure2 -$ 6.2k-New -SoundKaos -$ 6.0k New DIY Troel Purifi 6661 $4.0+Cabinet Build Cost Est. $2.0k = $6.0k New Madisound Sasandu -Includes...
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Baze, Thank you for the initial Gardot album review. I know why you picked that one. Anymore insights? I wish someone had figured a way to get a pair to Schaumburg. I had a nice visit to LA anyway.
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Travel plans adjusted ahead til Wed. Will be free Thursday or Friday.
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    I am to be in SoCal by tomorrow eve. Have an hotel suggestion?
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Gleeds- So you are in either Newport of Laguna I take it. I stay with family in Palos Verdes Peninsula. I may drive over tomorrow as there are somethings I want to see. Would Monday be a time for listen?
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Gleed- Is there a stocking retailer for the Kaos line in the Bay Area? If not I might be able to get you demo at one. Old Buddy at Music Lovers. My gear-Pass Labs INT25, ANK 4.1x DAC, Innuos Zen 3 Steamer/store/rips. Uptone Audio Etherregen, Balance Power Transformer. REL 5X sub.Two dedicated...
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Belazio- How do those Voxies sound????
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    G- ManNorth of LA by about how much? I can get there in 6 1/2 hours. ANut- I found that funny. Grem- Devore, like AudioNote like Fredo are dead to me .. Need sparkle. Why I sold Tannoys. So now my consideration list has morphed considerably to: -Troel- Purifi 6661-$4k + Box cost $2.5...
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    baselio, What is the pricing on these now? I am finding wildly different numbers. Thanks
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Are you in Boston?
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    The WBF humor and joke thread.

    Mother made us wear these
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    I am fairly new to this forum but I must say I wish I had discovered it much sooner! Thanks for the good guidance!
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Fred, Yes no open Baffle or electrostatic/planars will work for me. I must be too old to find Tekton's appealing and the owner is no catch either. They will likely have to work at 12-16" from the wall. Difference is in my case the back walls are not at 90 angles. See picture please.

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