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    Field Coil Driver Panel Discussion at Southwest Audio Fest 2024

    I like the sons so much I've decided to try and mimic what I liked about them, with some changes, in my own build. I intend to use the ems ma5ex which is a smaller 5" full range, open baffle, and supported by two open baffle woofers per side and a tweeter (super tweeter?). I have high hopes...
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    Treehaus Audiolab

    Crazy for me reading this. Rarely do I get to run into people who state indie as a primary genre... usually if it's rock at all it's classic rock, while for me I need yo la Tengo, dinosaur Jr and pavement to sound as good as Andrew Bird or cat power does. It's not an easy task to be honest and...
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    Supravox Speakers and Drivers

    Wanna sell me those wvl field coils? ;)
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    Venit, vidit, Lampucera

    I'm getting interested in doing this as well, please update us when you get building
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    Qualio IQ Review

    Haven't done it yet. I've made so many changes lately I'm not doing any tweaks until it's all settled and run in.
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I think I will be. Isoacoustics says within 10% go up a size. I can get them on Amazon and if no noticeable difference, return them. I'll report back on what I hear.
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I already had the giai 3 so that's what I'm using. The dividing line between the 2 and 3 is basically the exact weight of the qualio. I can't help but want to try the 2 and see if they suite better.
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    Qualio IQ Review

    They absolutely disappear. They will do what you ask of them. It doesn't matter what kind of music you like, you can cater the sound to your taste using other components. They can be soft, warm and delicate. They can be hard driving, intense and dynamic. They can find the line between the two...
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    W Audio AC Power Filter Conditioner w/Surge Protector

    I was looking to try something available on Amazon so I can easily test and if it doesn't work with my system, return. Seems this may be the one to try. I have a dedicated line I would still use for my power amp but would try this for my dac and turntable probably. I need some more outlets anyway.
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    Experience with luxman ad8000?

    I have an allnic h3000 and I've seen various mentions of people using suts with them. This got me interested in experimenting. There's a luxman ad3000 (with 3020) available near me for a reasonable price but I can't find a whole lot of information on it. Seems well regarded but maybe not the...
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    Qualio Audio join the WBF forums!

    Little update for me. I have had and loved my Lab12 Suono for many years, but the 25wpc single ended amp just didn't work that well with the qualio, understandably. After many amps (mostly integrated) over the last year, all pretty heavy hitters, i never found the pure musical enjoyment I have...
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    Qualio Audio join the WBF forums!

    I really appreciate your analysis on the above posts. And I agree, as I said I'm my review, if I had to give the qualio strength in one word it would be balance. While I didn't know that was something I cared about that much, when you hear a perfectly balanced speaker everything just clicks. I...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I think wonderfully. I've used with 25wpc Vinnie Rossi and 25wpc class a tubes and both are fantastic at my 75-85db range in a 25*16' room.
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    Qualio IQ Review

    That's a bit of a rough one now as I didn't have the s200 for all that long and was a good 7-8 months ago but... The s200 I thought had wonderful grip and authority and power. The timing felt right. As far as I can recall it did nothing wrong and had heaps of positive qualities. But at the end...
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    Franco Serblin

    I do think the ktema will remain my end game and I think i will fly to Italy, spend a few weeks, find a used pair a t a good price and send them back home. I almost got some for around $10kusd used so if I find a deal like that... The other big part of not getting the accordo was thinking I...
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    Franco Serblin

    The accordo were some.of the nicest speakers I've ever heard. I ended up passing on them really just because of bass and I didn't feel like going for subs. The essence were a bit too expensive for me, and I decided the ktema would be my end game but I would have to import from Europe to afford...
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    Anyone with experience with Viola Labs Crescendo?

    I was offered a trade of my Vinnie Rossi lio dht (+cash) for a crescendo. I haven't heard any viola and won't have a chance to but it's intriguing. Hard to find many impressions, has anyone heard one, or any viola preamp, and able to give some thoughts as to the sound?
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    Qualio IQ Review

    Regarding the hifi pig review...I bought these speakers and am very happy with these speakers specifically because I'm not a soft jazz guy, and I know they intended them to be able to rock, rave, and rap. And they do, very much so. Regarding volume levels, I think I agree, that there is a sweet...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I already owned the ii so that's what I'm using. Part of me wants to try the 3 but it's not that cheap to do so and really, it's at the max of the specs but within spec so I'm sure it's dandy. I'm sure isoacoustics puts the range ending as performance starts to drop not after it's already dropped.
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I think being open baffle gives a wide enjoyment area as the sound really fills the space. I have a 16' living room depth, then a doorway to dining room that's about 18 feet and then my kitchen. The first time I had it on while doing dishes I did a big double take, it sounded fantastic and very...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I don't have a lot of data on that as my position is kinda wedged, there's one sweet spot to sit in. That said previously if I reclined all the way back or literally just moved my head I lost the perfect sweet spot. That's with a few different speakers. I don't get that with the Qualio. The...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    So, time for an actual review, as my system is fully rebuilt and I'm very happy with it. Final setup: Kuzma stabi/stogi s My Sonic Labs Eminent EX Mastersound evolution 845 Allnic h3000 Qualio IQ with isoacoustics Gaia Since I've changed everything but my source, this has to be a review of the...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    Full review still incoming. I'll put this in here for now. I mentioned brightness previously. They aren't, not in any negative way. It's my opinion these speakers will be whatever you want them to be depending on what you pair them with. Until I get to the full review I'll say that I'm very...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    orough, ON, CA Part 3: First Impressions I'm going to put a huge caveat here: I have an ear injury on my right side that creates a loud sympathetic buzzing for women's voices and higher. It makes listening tough. Doctor said ,3-6 months but should fully heal. I have good days and bad and...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    I'm cutting and pasting from my thread on Canuck audio mart. There are a few pics there... Part 2: Speakers arrived late Tuesday and I've been breaking them in since then. I thought I would talk a little about the final part of the ordering process. I paid taxes online and there was no duties...
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    Anyone heard the vaic 52b reference mono?

    I'm looking at some vaic 52b reference mono and they seem really appealing to drive my 90db, 4ohm speakers. I don't know a lot about that tube but it seems that it would be tough to replace, but that there are other, perhaps less special, options when they die. Anyone have any notes on their...
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    All New Qualio Audio IQ Semi Open-Baffles Loudspeakers Review OMG !

    I have, and I do. Very pleased in fact. I've been working on a review in Canuck audio mart forums of you want to find it. They really just settled in over the past couple days so I'm going to write up a real review soon. I'm still not sure what amplifier I'm going to use with them. Right now...
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    Dartzeel LHC-208 Streaming Capabilities Updates?

    I thought I would piggy back on this thread. I just finally set up a new router with Ethernet and bought an iPad to run the Dartzeel app. Radio works fine but I can't seem to get tidal to play. Everything acts normal but when I try to play a song nothing happens. No indication it's playing on...
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    Qualio IQ Review

    This is a thorough review of the new Qualio IQ speakers by the cube audio team. Since there's no user reviews on the internet I decided to do a full review even though I'm not really experienced or knowledgeable enough to usually write a review. But, I'm getting the first pair so I thought it...
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    LHC 208 vs cth 8550

    Yup that's the one I have :) The DAC sounds really really good but I still only listen to vinyl so I'm thinking of making a change. I was considering the 8550 as a possible change. Used they are around the same general price.

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