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Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Premium Sound System
I have a B&O system in my 2018 Audi. However I don’t think it’s the “premium” version. That said, it’s extremely average. Perhaps it can’t compare to what you’re looking at though. -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Providing the Quads have protection circuitry, not too much power. The length of the room is pushing it unless you don’t mind bringing the speakers way out into the room. Harbeths are very nice (I’ve owned 30.1s and SHL5s) but they really can’t compete with properly functioning Quads in the... -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
The Radford STA25 is a well established partner to Quads. I picked up a new one from Radford Revival, built exactly to spec as the original with some improved parts and materials. https://www.radfordrevival.co.uk/sta-reissue/ I’ve also found success with SS Blue Circle amps as well as an... -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
No I haven't, but I'd love to. How would you describe their differences/similarities? -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Thank you! Those panels offer both diffusion and absorption. I have more at the first and second reflection points. They made a huge difference with box speakers, less so with the QUADs but they’re still a marked improvement. Those treatments towards the ceiling were to dampen the sound of the... -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Gilbert Yeung of Blue Circle is a brilliant designer. Only catch is he builds everything himself and has a constant backlog. It can be a solid 6 month wait for an amp. -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Bobs SUT to custom Blue Circle (again). I’ve read about Zero hum issues, but I’ve had none. Beautiful cartridge. -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
TD-124/Ortofon RS-212D/SPU Classic. 301/2 Schick arms/Miyajima Zero Infinity/London Reference. Kuzma Stabi M/4 Point/Victor Z1. I know that last one is an odd cartridge choice, but I learned a lot on the MM Audiogon thread! -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Yes that could be so, which is why I emphasized my small, relatively untreated room. I certainly imagine there’s better, but nothing I’ve tried is. -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Thank you! I’ve tried a few amps but my favorite have been some custom Blue Circle. Sources: mostly vinyl, Kuzma Stabi M, Thorens TD-124, Garrard 301. For digital I have a Resolution Audio Cantata. -
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This is insane...the Quad ESL
Since buying restored 57s from Electrostatic Solutions a year ago I’ve somewhat compulsively looked for speakers that can better them but in my smallish room I haven’t been able to. Maybe it’s my less than perfect basement listening room that the QUADs happen to excel in, or my inability (maybe... -
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What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)
Kuzma Stabi M/4 Point and a Garrard 301/Schick plinth and arms...- Benanton
- Post #405
- Forum: Turntables
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Technics brings back the SP10
Ah ok thank you. That’s the info I was looking for.- Benanton
- Post #191
- Forum: Turntables
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Technics brings back the SP10
Yes, for the 2nd and 3rd arm positions only correct? My understanding is that the Technics arm can't be swapped out.- Benanton
- Post #188
- Forum: Turntables
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