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    Introducing the LampizatOr Poseidon DAC

    How does the Poseidon compare to the Horizon? Is it close or is the Horizon the run away winner? George
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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    Thanks! My wife thinks otherwise though ... LOL. George
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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    I just sold my BAT Rex II Pre and Mono amps ... Its really great sounding gear that for me at least was bullet proof over the past 5 years so if you're going there you'll be in for a real treat! George
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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    Many thanks for the kind words Bob! Once everything gets broken in and I'm ready to audition the 3 top picks for dac I'm going to try and listen to in no particular order are ... - Lampizator Horizon (although some have said the Poseidon is super close?) - Esoteric D1X SE - DCS Vivaldi No idea...
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    Good Amp Stands for VAC

    I'll chip in as well .. should be receiving my custom M3X2's this weekend for my VAC 452IQ's. These were made with 6 feet rather than 4 to handle the 218lb monsters and the SXR amp stands were built to accommodate that. The custom option didn't add much to the price (already super expensive)...
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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    Thought I'd post an update since I have received my Statement preamp and amps in black ... sounds surprisingly good right out of the box so enjoying the break in process! Once that happens then I'll get serious about listening to dacs in my system. DCS, Esoteric and Lampi are all on my short...
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    What amplification are you using with your Wilson speakers ?

    As of tonight I’m driving my Alexx’s with a pair of VAC Statement 452iq’s and all I can say is WOW! They certainly have a firm grip on these speakers while being incredibly detailed with just a hint of tube sweetness in the midrange. The Bass is up there with the best with maybe the exception of...
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    For what it's Worth-Tesla

    That's really fast and congrats! What is the price per kwh out where you live if you don't mind sharing. When I had one of the many solar panel companies come by my house and quote again recently the ROI was questionable that it would ever be reached during the life of the panels and batteries...
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    VAC Statement system inbound!

    So after thorough break in the Rossini Apex does better the D-02X but adding the Esoteric G-05 clock closes the gap considerably. That said the Rossini Apex still has better clarity, detail, bottom end response (tighter and deeper not necessarily more volume). I have a friend going to bring over...
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    Lou Ottens Dead, Invented the Cassette tape, Pioneered the CD, and Genuinely Practiced Creative Destruction

    A couple of local younger audiophiles have newly resurrected Nakamachi tape decks they are just raving about. Been there did that in the 80’s. LOL George
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    DCS Rossini APEX has arrived!

    New Rossini Apex owner here and wondering if folks use the built in capability for streaming and file playback or do folks tend to use external streamers with the Rossini like an Aurender? I still have my W20SE and have been comparing the built in file playback of the Rossini using minimserver...
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    Dangerous topic, so I'd like to be very specific...DCS Rossini vs. Otari (or any) Reel-to-Reel...real comparisons?

    I believe that it can ... but this unit has no tape head direct out so that would eliminate it for some folks. That said I think the built in tube based analog gain section is very high quality and sounds awesome as a total package which is why I bought it after hearing it. To be clear I had...
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    Dangerous topic, so I'd like to be very specific...DCS Rossini vs. Otari (or any) Reel-to-Reel...real comparisons?

    Here is a link to their website and Arian's explanation of what SHI (Sonorus Holographic Imaging) does for the recording ... I can assure you it works! The recording of The Dark Side of the Moon is unbelievable! https://sonorusaudio.com/shi George
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    Dangerous topic, so I'd like to be very specific...DCS Rossini vs. Otari (or any) Reel-to-Reel...real comparisons?

    I too have a Rossini (Apex) and also own a Sonorus ATR10MkII R2R. The tapes I own are mostly from Sonorus as well and there is great synergy with their tapes and deck. Wonderful in fact. In my setup the Sonorus R2R does things that my Rossini can’t and I’ll be looking to move on from the...
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    How Do You Think About Cost/Benefit Analysis for Your System?

    For me as well ... I have tube amps and have to say that getting my amps onto HRS M3 platforms made a huge difference in overall clarity in the system along with more precise imaging. It was night and day in my system. Not surprising in my case though with needing to isolate the tubes from...
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