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    Esoteric to Bricasti?

    I've had my Bricasti M1 Limited Gold DAC for seven years, and am considering upgrading it to the M1SE Series II (performed at the factory).I have had two upgrades of my DAC (both done quickly and very reasonably priced). Purchased M25 amp four years ago. Have an M20 preamplifier coming in...
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    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    Friday night I attended an open house at Music for Pleasure, which represents many quality audio brands here in St Louis, Missouri USA. A representative from YG Acoustics was in the room featuring the new Hailey, with the new Weiss Helios DAC feeding Boulder 2000-series preamp and amplifier. In...
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    BEST SPEAKERS BETWEEN 15k and 30K

    I have enjoyed my YG Acoustics Carmel (original version) for 11 years. They retailed at $18K. Have changed amps, DACs and digital front-end over that period, but not the speakers. The new Version 3 retail at $29K. In my smallish room (13 x 17 x 10) they mate very well with a pair of RELs. A lot...
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    FS Ktema's and best amp to pair with?

    Just curious, are you unhappy with the pairing with your Bricasti gear?
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    Caught Kenny Wayne Shepherd band at The Factory in St Louis Wednesday night. Solid acoustics, top notch guitar. King Solomon Hicks opened...young blues guitarist with a good singing voice...evoked Robert Cray (to me).
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    Has Jim Smith Found the Magic Formula for Speaker Placement?

    I've used Jim's setup method, garnered via his book, videos and a Straight Talk session, to great satisfaction.
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    Bricasti MC1 Reference DAC

    I've had my M1 Limited Gold for 5 years and have never considered switching. As noted earlier in this string, support is second to none.
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    If you could travel back in time, what would you tell yourself as a young audiophile?

    Be careful when buying foreign products being newly introduced in the US. Trying to get them repaired can become a futile experience.
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    A new Youtube channel starts next week

    Stirling Trayle interview was very interesting. I've read about him over the years, and it was good to hear a live interview. A great holistic approach.
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    Last night, we saw Bela Fleck, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan and Bryan Sutton performing together in support of Bela's new album, "A Bluegrass Heart" at The Sheldon in St Louis. Masterful musicians playing for over 2.5 hours. It was truly incredible. If they're coming...
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    What nice wines did you taste this weekend?

    Sheridan Vineyard L'Orage Cabernet Sauvignon 2016. An Oregon vineyard with some very smooth wines.
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    What SONG are you listening to right now?

    "Strawberry Flats" from Little Feat's self-titled first album. MoFi gold disc.
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    Synergistic Research Audioholics Challenge

    I also watched the video yesterday. If Gene is going to call Ted's products "bulls**t", then he should allow Ted's response to play. I believe he doesn't want the pressure of folks wanting him to respond to Ted's challenge. Full disclosure, I own a couple of SR products (HFT, FEQ).
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    Preferred aes/ebu 110 ohm digital cable you have tried

    I've been using a Stealth Varidig V15T for the past several years. Very happy.
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    Mr. Yoav Geva has left YG Acoustics

    I purchased my Carmels in April 2012. I was doing some business in Denver about 18 months later...rang up Dick Diamond (a great guy who I'd had conversations with regarding placement) and asked if I might stop by the YG factory for a look. He hooked me up with Yoav who gave me a top-to-bottom...
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