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    Hardcore contemporary classical music

    Apparently @Al M. is into new release Hardcore contemporary classical music. I have heard of and listened to plenty of musical genres, but this is a new one :p I do luv Bohren & Der Club Of Gore, but that is more what they call "doom ridden jazz music". C'mon Al. Here is your chance to...
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    2023 Albums of the Year

    We all know that plenty is spent on equipment on WBF. Lets see how much new music is being bought and listened to. Personally I bought about 135 albums in 2023 so far. Album of the Year: CASisDEAD - Famous Last Words - amazing hip hop/grime album on XL Recordings - the perfect blend of UK...
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    Mike Lavigne's new speakers

    C'mon Mike Spill the beans. What is the new speaker? Personally, I believe it's the new Evolution Acoustics top of range model. I could be completely wrong ;) But, we all want to know :p
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    What is your primary music source?

    For me it is vinyl. Streaming is great for the car. CD is DEAD
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    Diamond Cantilevers vs Boron etc

    It seems that quite a few cartridge makers are introducing diamond cantilevers for their top of range cartridges. Eg Koetsu, YZX, Ortofon Are there general sonic differences that the diamond cantilever brings vs boron etc. Is it always better sound or different? Why don't...
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    REL vs JL Audio subs

    Has anyone compared the merits of both subs and come up with any consensus on what is better for 2 channel audio with full range speakers?
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    Manila November Hi Fi show

    After a couple of years off due to covid, Tony Boy and co put the Manila Hi Fi show on again and it was a resounding success Great fun and lots of good sounding rooms I need to go home to recover ;) https://www.stereonet.com/forums/gallery/album/4-november-hi-fi-show-manila-2022/
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    Best overall cartridge

    Looking for opinions on what folks think are the best cartridges. I only want you to answer if you own or have owned these cartridges or have a lot of experience with them. I want to know what cartridges have speed, purity, density, soundstage depth and realism, extension both in bass and...
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    Phasemation EA-1200

    Phasemation seems to be gathering a bit of a following with their phono stages and cartridges. After reading Shakti's phono adventures and how he ended up with the mighty EA-2000 it piqued my interest in Phasemation. I was looking for a tube alternative to my SS Accuphase C-37 and it had to...
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    Wanted to buy - SME headshell for 3012-R

    Looking for a nice SME headsheel in excellent condition Please pm me Thanks
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    Phono cables - the most sensitive and critical cable in your system

    over the past 6 weeks I have tried out 5 different phono cables in my system. All din to rca Everyone of them has sounded quite different and changed the balance of the system. It would be good to hear about others phono cable journey's. Vyda silver phono - wonderful cable but a bit...
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    bonzo75 HiFi System

    Hi Ked You have been travelling the world listening to many glorious hifi systems for several years now you have gathered an encyclopaedic knowledge of many systems and what works and doesn't work to your musical tastes . If you had to make a choice this week and within your own budget, what...
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    Has Magico lost its Touch?

    I see that Peter A and now Myles B Astor have moved away from their Magico speakers as have some on Audioshark. Even Jay did not really like the M6's and now luv's the Wilson XLF's. Words like " natural" , " lifelike" , "musical" " free flowing" seem to be part of the new speakers descriptors...
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    Best Video Unboxing Ever

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    The Ugly American

    Serena Williams behaviour at the US Open final was an absolute disgrace and took away from what should of been a surreal joyful win for Naomi Osaka. the US crowd were not far behind after almost being incited to carry on with boos. Serena then continues to show zero class by...
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    Fraud on Audiogon

    I was browsing through Audiogon when I saw a Thales Simplicity II for a really good price. Thought I would have a look and the guy was selling my Thales Simplicity II on my TW Raven !! WTF!! https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis93885-thales-simplicity-2-amazing-tonearms Anyway, I...
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    No more Grid Girls at F1

    Would love to know the thoughts of this one. Have feminists put grid girls out of work? http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-02-01/f1-axes-grid-girls-from-formula-one-races/9381902
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    Thales Simplicity II tonearm

    I see the Thales tonearm is Marshall Nacks product of the Year along with the 15k Opus cart - a match made in heaven as it is with every cartridge. https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/the-14th-annual-positive-feedback-writers-choice-awards-for-2017/...
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    Symposium Ultra platform vs $69 Auralex Isolation platform

    I had a Symposium Ultra with Stillpoint Ultra's under my DÁgostino Stereo amp for quite a while. the Ultra platform used to be under my turntable, but my $100 granite platform and compression springs had superior results. the Ultra platform sounded nice and was better than the Dag amp sitting...
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    Deqx embraces roon

    It’s not widely known that DEQX, arguably one of the world’s best DSP and room correction hardware and software solutions is Australian designed and owned. And while you may not know the founder of DEQX, Kim Ryrie, by name, if you’ve been around music for a few decades then you’ll almost...
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    Hong Kong 2016 AV-HiFi Show

    Spent the day at the Hong Kong hifi show today. Photos may be of some interest http://www.stereo.net.au/forums/index.php/topic/109182-hong-kong-av-hifi-show-2016/ Cheers
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    Hong Kong HiFi shops to visit

    Hi Guys I will be in Hong Kong first week of May on business, so want to visit a few of the good hifi shops so I can actually hear some gear we don't have in Australia. Where should I visit? After I go and have a look at Gary's wonderful Genesis Dragons @ Forthwise Ltd . 6/F, 1...
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    Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds vinyl reissue starts

    I think you guys that don't have Nick Cave on vinyl will be in for a treat. Based on the excellent original vinyl remasters Mute did a few years back, I would be pretty sure they will sound excellent. "Vinyl transfer approval overseen by Mick Harvey Summer 2014, cut at Abbey Road studios...
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    VPI now making tube amps?

    ???
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    Do You Know This Guy?

    :d
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    Simaudio Moon CP-8 AV Processor: A Denon Receiver in Sim Clothing?

    Hmmmmm, Crazy http://www.audioholics.com/av-preamp-processor-reviews/simaudio-moon-cp-8-processor
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    Ypsilon VPS - 100 phono stage - how good?

    Hi guys. I am wondering how much better or just different the 30k Ypsilon phono stage and matching SUT's are compared the the top of line phono stages in the 10-15k mark These would include Pass xp-25 Allnic h300 ARC ref2se phono To name a few Anyone who owns or has the heard the...
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    Lyra Atlas Pics

    I recieved my Lyra Atlas today. s/n 22. Only played a few LP's so far. I have just 3 words at the moment - Speed, Dynamics, Purity :D :cool: Hope you enjoy the few pics of this new cartridge.
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    TW Acustic Raven AC-3 with Graham Phantom & Ortofon AS-309S Pioneer Exclusive P3 - 30 years young and competitive with anything Pioneer Exclusive P10 - little bro to P3 Linn LP12, Lingo,Naim ARO - what really started the vinyl luv affair
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    Is there TOO many Forum choices?

    One thing that seems to me, there is an overwhelming number of forum choices. For me there is just too many. 8 sub forums in turntables alone?? You almost need sat navigation to get around this site. Anyone agree?

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