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  1. Labpro

    Modern speakers vs Vintage speakers

    Thank you for the information. My colleague has a call into them.
  2. Labpro

    Modern speakers vs Vintage speakers

    Looking for some advice on how to make speaker cable connections on Shahinian Diapason speaker. Thank you for the assistance!
  3. Labpro

    McIntosh C22 MK V -- Thoughts + Impressions?

    Want to know if McIntosh C22 mk V users are swapping 12ax7"A" with 12 AX7 tubes? I read about the "series and parallel" circuit of the C22 preamp....hence the 12AX7"A" tube that it comes with. If I don't mixed tubes (use all 12ax7 instead of 12AX7A) is this OK? Thanks for the advice.
  4. Labpro

    McIntosh C22 MK V -- Thoughts + Impressions?

    I had the McIntosh C22 V in home for the past 3 days. I also had 2 other high end brands, that sell for twice the $6,500 price of the McIntosh. I was certain that I would gravitate toward the more expensive preamps, but at the end of the day, I preferred McIntosh for the following reasons: 1...
  5. Labpro

    New OFC Power Cord from Ice Age Audio

    I learned about Ice Age Audio after reading positive feedback from someone who was experimenting with their Puritan 156 power conditioner (connection from wall to the 156). I tried the new OFC power cord and after about 50 hours, it sounded great. So given the relatively low cost, I added 3 more...
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    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Thank you for the additional information!
  7. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Hello @Atmasphere, Thank you for the thoughtful recommendation. Your vast experience using this method is intriguing and something I need to learn more about. I plan on doing some research on this ISOMAX box. Thank you again!
  8. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Hi Adco, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Clarus Crimson cables. I have heard very positive things about them. I’ll do some research and see if I can arrange a demo. Thanks again for the suggestion!
  9. Labpro

    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Thanks to everyone for the assistance. I ended up buying her the KLH Model 3’s and the Cambridge Audio EVO 75. I added a pair of “Uncle Marks” Duelund speaker cables and a Puritan power/surge conditioner. Sounds Great!
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    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Hi Bruce, Thank you for the suggestion! I am going to listen to the Cambridge unit. I’ve read good things about it.
  11. Labpro

    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Hi Lee, thank you for your suggestion and advice. Someone mentioned powered speakers, so I did some YouTube video research…..some old show coverage. I know YouTube is not great, but I have been somewhat able to get a flavor of the sound when considering past purchases. Anyway, they all...
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    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Thank you for the suggestions. I’ll research both! There is a local Cambridge Audio dealer, so I’ll pay them a visit.
  13. Labpro

    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Thank you for the suggestion about Upscale. Do they have excellent tech support after the sale?
  14. Labpro

    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Good suggestion....thank you. I am going to a local audio store to check our the Bluesound streaming systems. I read that a lot of the Bluesound customers are having issues with the App, among other things. The store manager claims this is no longer the case?
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    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    Speakers…..looking at KLH Model 3 for example. Easy to use and very dependable. Best sound for the money.
  16. Labpro

    Buying Streaming System for my Niece

    I am a vinyl and CD enthusiast, and know very little about streaming. I’m trying to determine the best path to setting my 30-year-old Niece up with a Bluetooth enabled streaming solution. Here are some of the specifics: 1. Ease of use and dependability is almost as important as sound quality...
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    Roon "Error"

    I’m fortunate to have some local audiophiles that will bring things over to try. I’m going to give the Gustard X-26 Pro a try as compared to my Lampizator. I’ll report back. I’d still prefer to get a computer to work with the Lampizator.
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    Roon "Error"

    Sorry about that. I’m on Windows. That’s what happens when an analogue guy try’s to stream music
  19. Labpro

    Roon "Error"

    Thanks for the advice. I’ll try the things you suggested and get back. What operating system do I need? Maybe time for a new computer also.
  20. Labpro

    Roon "Error"

    Heard from my favorite Lampizator dealer. At this point, I’m simply connecting my laptop via USB to my Lampizator Big7, and not getting any sound? Laptop, DAC and preamp volume are all on. I even used NCS (not copy write sounds) from YouTube, thinking perhaps that is the issue. Could it be...
  21. Labpro

    Roon "Error"

    Thank you for the advice. I will definitely keep this in mind as I figure this out.
  22. Labpro

    Roon "Error"

    Thank you. At least this is a starting point.
  23. Labpro

    Roon "Error"

    For those Lampizator experts out there: I have a Big 7 Mk1 with USB and SPDIF inputs. I tried connecting my laptop to the Lampi USB port, and it won't play music through my system.....only thru the laptop. So I assume I need Roon to play YouTube music videos from a laptop......using a "Type A...
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    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    McDee275, thank you for this great information. You have an amazing system!! I’m glad you are happy with the end result. I ended up doing something similar. My speakers are a nominal 6ohm even though they are rated at 97db, so in order to achieve the necessary bass response, I had to use a...
  25. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Thank you for your message and information on Iconoclast. I will research the info you provided above. I also read some info from Robyatt Audio and need to try the DNM cables. Belden is still on the list to try. Since everyone on this forum is very experienced, you know that completely...
  26. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Thank you for the feedback on Cerious Technologies. I plan to do some research and will contact the professor if it looks like a possible solution.
  27. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Ya know what abeidrov, I think I will try the Belden just for fun. Others have also spoken highly of Belden as interconnects, especially in combination with Duelund. I bought the Duelund tinned copper speaker cable just for fun and like it. The Duelund 12g experiment will also be interesting...
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    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Alrainbow, I believe you are asking if I considered moving the entire system along the "long" wall. I can certainly do that, but I really like having the components separated from the speakers. Plus I'll need to get an electrician to re-do the placement of the dedicated lines. Today I ordered...
  29. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Good point about using long run interconnects and shorter speaker cables. Unfortunately my preamp uses a custom Shindo interconnect….and it’s only about 1 meter.
  30. Labpro

    Long Run Speaker Recommendation Appreciated

    Ortofon….I’ll look into it. Yes Erik and Danny are great.

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