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    Rosso Fiorentino Loudspeakers - Driven by Music

    With Capital Audio Fest behind us, I've had a chance to reflect on a conversation with one of our very own moderators about Rosso Fiorentino as he visited my room. He was familiar with the line prior to my distribution which began in late 2017. Much like Jason Victor Serinus, he had an...
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    Unleash the Dragon - An Afternoon with AudioQuest - July 16, 2022

    AudioThesis will be hosting an event to become acquainted with the Mythical Creatures line from AudioQuest. Rob Coon of AudioQuest will also be present and available. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. RSVP is not required, but notification is always appreciated - and technically...
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    Delivery of Rosso Fiorentino Siena 2 - Exceptional System!

    Recently I loaded up the SUV and went on a road trip to deliver a pair of these in a Copper finish. It was definitely a world class setup and I thought members here might like to see the room. The room was built solely for two channel audio. Each wall is loaded with mechanical grounding via...
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    Norma IPA-140B - a truly memorable experience

    https://www.thesoundadvocate.com/2020/08/norma-revo-ipa-140b-integrated-amplifier-critique/
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    What makes a good reviewer?

    Is it their ability to ‘sell’ a product? Absolute transparency? Technical prowess? Golden ears? Product discovery? When you read (or watch) a review, what is it about the content that makes you want to come back and take in more of that creator’s work?
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    Ansuz Cables

    I’m investigating cable brands again to expand my lineup and Ansuz has been on my short list for a few years. My expectations are: 1. Solid options below $5k per pair of cable, full loom options 2. Lowered noise floor - clean but not bright 3. Space, space, and more space. Soundstage is my...
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    Rosso Fiorentino Elba Gen 2- a champagne speaker on a beer budget

    I first got this pair in at Capital Audio Fest last year and had little time to really explore their abilities until December and January. They had a relatively strong showing at CAF, but once I got them home, I realized how great these speakers were. These are speakers that can truly compete...
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    New Monitor Purchase

    A few weeks ago I purchased a new desk and set it up in front of my bay window in the front. After looking at it and realizing how stressful it was to work in my office, I decided to dig into solutions to make the new desk my permanent workspace. I've been wanting a new monitor for years - one...
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    Rosso Fiorentino and Norma at AXPONA

    I don't enjoy tooting my own horn, but I'm quite proud of my performance at AXPONA this year and received my first 'Best of' award for a big show. I didn't get many reviewers in the room but got GREAT feedback from those that did. I know I'm currently a small player in this world so getting...
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    MastersounD Spettro Preamplifier and PF100 Monoblocks

    I'm excited to announce that the first set of these fine machines will be traversing across the Atlantic this week. While both models have been in the US before, the newest versions have Litz-wired transformers to elevate their performance. They now boast 120 watts per channel of parallel...
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    Norma Audio

    A few months ago I got the Norma Audio SC-2B preamplifier and 8.7B MR monoblock amplifiers in on trade. I had no desire to 'like' them, but after hooking them up to the Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Siena, I was greeted with the best solid state experience I have had to date. Over the next few...
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    Sonner Audio - an Introduction

    I first heard about Sonner Audio from Sean (of Zero Fidelity) about a year ago. Sean saw that AMR was being used in his room and had to pop his head in and ended up impressed enough to recommend me opening discussions for representation. At that point in time, Sonner only had the Allegro Unum...
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    Good Intro to Photography Resource?

    I know we have some members here who dabble in Photography. I have been wanting to improve my skills as I already have the tools - a Fujifilm X1-Pro and Photoshop CS6. Are there any good resources or books out there worth checking out?
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    MastersounD BoX - 35 watts of single ended power for 1.490,00€

    A few articles are hitting the internet now and I feel the need to 'announce' it somewhat to our members. MastersounD's new integrated amplifier, the BoX, is hitting the European market this month with other markets to follow shortly thereafter. While this amplifier holds true to the single...
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    AudioThesis is the new Dallas dealer for Harbeth

    I'd like to announce that Fidelis and I have been discussing this the past few weeks and AudioThesis will become the North Texas dealer for Harbeth! I'm excited about this one, but was honestly a little bit shocked that there wasn't one in the area already. At any rate, I'll post up more...
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    ANT Meet #2 - Oct 14, Arlington, TX

    Hello gentlemen (and any ladies out there), Unfortunately ANT was unable to find a host for our August meet - it is a busy month after all - but we are back on track for October! I will be hosting this event in Arlington, TX (76001) and will convert most of my 3,000 SQ FT home into an audio...
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    Top 3 Obscure Demo Tracks - Poll

    Hello gents, I am beginning to build a playlist for RMAF and have a need for some more tracks to fill in certain areas. I am looking for a broad range of material. With that said, I was hoping the members here might be able to turn me on to some more obscure pieces that do exceptionally...
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    MastersounD Evolution 845

    As some may have seen, I recently was fortunate enough to become the US distributor for MastersounD. If you are unaware of their products, they specialize in SET and Parallel SET designs. Their work in this field has also led to them being OEM for several other brands over the years. During...
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    Audiophiles of North Texas (ANT)

    I have not made this announcement here, but I want to share with anyone who might be interested. I have founded an audiophile community in the Dallas area and would like to invite anyone to join us. I expect this to not be about the gear but about creating lasting friendships with those we...
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    AudioThesis - new USA distributor for MastersounD

    Earlier this week, MastersounD and AudioThesis came to an agreement. We will now be distributing these Italian beauties throughout the USA. This should complement our lineup well with our other Italian brands, Rosso Fiorentino and North Star Design. I think my blood might be starting to run...
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    Is the Economy back on track?

    This year at LSAF, we had the unique experience of dozens of buyers ready to pull the trigger on demo gear. While this is normal for shows, the past handful of years we have had guys genuinely interested but unable to load the gun. This gave me hope that our economy was starting to turn. A...
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    North Star Design returns to the U.S.

    Hello everyone, I run a small dealership, AudioThesis, and have been in business coming up on 2 years. The business has done well for me - better than i expected - and now has taken a turn that I wasn't expecting but am embracing with open arms: I have teamed up with North Star Design to...
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    Seeking help in Manchester, UK area

    I am trying to acquire an item and have it shipped to the US. I would like to request the seller to take it to an audio shop to verify the item and process shipment for a fee. One thing I am a little concerned about is the unit is a 120 v unit. Being ignorant in this field, I have to ask...
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    Audio Thesis and Rosso Fiorentini - July 25, 2015 - Dallas TX

    Hello everyone, For LSAF this year, I reached out to Fred at Katli Audio and requested that he send some Usher products down for the show. He obliged, and after a month or two of listening to the products, I reached out to him about being a dealer and again, he obliged. In April I filed all...
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    200 hours

    What is it about this seemingly magical number of burn-in hours that seems to be the breaking point for 99% of new gear out there? Its the #1 answer for everything from cables to amps to sources to speakers.
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    Pass Labs XA-30.5 vs. 845 monoblocks

    I have the opportunity to pick up a Pass Labs XA-30.5 for a stellar price from a friend. I'd like a little input on the decision. I haven't had a chance to hear them in my rig yet, but hope to soon. Right now I've got a very good sound with the 845's, but the bass can be a little...
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    What are the must read resources for 2 channel audio?

    My journey is still new. My 30th birthday is around the corner, and I have a good grasp of what stereophony is capable of over the last four years. What I need help understanding is more of the technical aspects. I have a general understanding of component A pairing well with component B, but...
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    Streaming FLAC - does anything upstream matter?

    Up until recently, I've been streaming FLAC from jriver directly from the computer to my DAC via USB. I don't have room to make the computer aesthetically appealing in the front end, so I had a 5M USB cable running from the computer and snaking around the front end. I recently picked up an...
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    Black Plinius 9100 Integrated Amp

    Picked this up recently and absolutely love it, but I sadly can't afford to keep it due to recent financial obligations. I do not have the remote, but it is programmable with any Harmony remote. This is the same unit listed here...
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    Cardas Golden Cross 8ft bi-wire speaker cables

    I'll be honest and state that I'm not sure what these really go for on the used market. I've seen prices ranging from $1400-1700 for both bi-wire and standard cables. I'm going to post them at $1200 for the pair. These are very nice, second-owner cables and I've been reluctant to move...

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