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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Sorry had the wrong plasterboard name. It’s Soundstop by Knauf
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Soundchek is high density sound orientated plasterboard (drywall). Two 13mm layers with greenglue in between have been added over the existing 10mm standard plasterboard with all gaps filled with acoustic sealant. This will help stop the walls rattling. Plus all lights and switches and...
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Australia is a small market so there wouldn’t be too many examples of MAXX’s, Alexandria’s and Alex’s around. The XLFs were a massive step for me so sorry not likely to change unless I win lotto. Plus now with the low USD to AUD exchange rate, USA gear is very expensive here. The JL subs...
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Yes it has been awhile. Haven’t heard of any planned upgrades or replacement for the DD+ series but will likely happen eventually.
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Hi Shane and Loyd, FWIW, I went for two Velodyne DD+12 subs for my XLFs, a few years back. This was after talking with the new European Velodyne owner who has also been the Wilson Audio distributor in Europe for many years. The two subs had the advantage that each sub could be positioned...
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    Krell 402e blinking red

    Hi AusieAudi man, I used Watson Electronics in Brisbane. Link attached. http://www.watsonelectronics.com.au/ However, they no longer work on pro-audio and domestic audio. One option may be to call and ask if Micheal still works there. He fixed my amp. Otherwise Audio Marketing in Sydney...
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    I will let you know. I have looked at Stillpoints several times other the years. I use Finite Elemente racks and footers for my components but have always struggled to accept the floating bearing type technology for speakers since they rely on a fixed platform to launch acoustic energy. From...
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    Waiting for the 3/8” thread adaptors for the XLFs to be dispatched.
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    I’ve had the Torus for several years with now issues. Never had any grounding hum issues but did have a mechanical hum in a Krell FPB300cx amplifier transformer which was eliminated when the Torus was introduced. Yes I also benefited in 2018 when the XLF was about to be retired and the XVX was...
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    Wilson Audio XLF

    For those interested in the potential impact of changing the resistors on the XLF it is well worthwhile. The factory accessory kit came with a full set of replacement resistors, so this first change had no cost impact. Well I am very pleased with the results. Some of the improved factors...
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Yeah, but these days of political correctness.
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    Best Speaker Direction??

    Best Speaker Direction?? I found facing speakers forward works the best! Sorry Aussie humour.
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    @heebrog, I had the P10 before the Torus AVR16. I also had a Krell FPB300cx at the time that after many years of trouble free operation, every now and then the transformer started to mechanically hum. Time of day or night, switching appliances in the house off, nothing worked to stop the...
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    Dedicated audio room build thread aka The Big Dig

    Same here. I use a Torus AVR16 and have had no issues including capacity to supply my system. Also makes it a bit easier in Australia as we have 415/240vac.
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    Curious About Cables - Curious USB and FoilFlex Analog Cable

    Hi Simmogra, welcome to the forum. I found the Foilflex give good results for their relatively low (compared to how high cables can cost) asking price. Happy to stay with them with no plans to change at this stag.

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