Recent content by Robert

  1. Robert

    Wadia S7i

    Whether anyone has surpassed a well set-up Wadia 922/931/270SE GNSC is debatable.
  2. Robert

    Acoustic Drywall Sound Absorption vs. Transmission

    Thanks for the tip. Seems like there are several styles of channels and clips? Any recommendations on gauge and clips? I was looking at http://www.soundproofingcompany.com/soundproofing101/furring-channel-with-resilient-sound-clips/
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    Acoustic Drywall Sound Absorption vs. Transmission

    Hi, Any dry wall products or installation techniques to reduce sound reflections? I have a detached home, so sound transmission is not an issue. It would seem that the material in front and behind the drywall would have the greatest effect because of their thickness. But what about...
  4. Robert

    installing 7 Furutech GTX-D NFC (R) outlets this morning

    I'd be curious to hear a comparison of the Furutech vs. Maestro outlets.
  5. Robert

    Audio Electrical Subpanel/Circuit Breakers - Isoclean Zero Ohm

    Room is underway. Three meter chemical grounding rod is here. Notice the width next to my shoe! http://www.lightningprotection.com/gaf/ The rod is back-filled with bentonite. Now just need to select 2AWG conductors to power the subpanel...
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    Pierre Boulez has died

    I'm a fan of his Bartok and Stravinsky in particular. Rhythmic incisiveness is correct. However, his DG recordings often sounded a touch forward and bright. For those looking to try, Rite of Spring on DG (although many would argue his earlier was more emotional and better), and Bartok's Mandarin...
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    Tripoint troy signature grounding device

    My recollection is about 48 hours for the initial settling-in, then continuous improvement for the next 1-2 months. What does it sound like? Music. Don't worry about the analysis. Everything just flows in the right way. There are plenty of descriptions out there, and yet it defies...
  8. Robert

    Tripoint troy signature grounding device

    This shall be interesting.
  9. Robert

    REVIEW: Pass Labs XS 150, XA160.8, XA160.5

    Good information.
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    REVIEW: Pass Labs XS 150, XA160.8, XA160.5

    Hi Peter, I'm trying to read between the lines and press you a little about a value analysis. If cost is no concern and everything else is totally optimized, sure on the XS150. Do you think the 160.5 remains the one to beat for the price? There is a vast differential in cost.
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    Tesseract, an overview from an Avalon insider's perspective

    If I've learned one thing in audio, it's that if Steve is excited about something, I should be paying super close attention. I had the honor of visiting with Steve and Neil, listening to Tesseract, and learning just a fraction of what went into it's compulsive design and ambitious construction...
  12. Robert

    I did it!!!!!!!! Avalon Isis

    I think with Rex amps and Rex 2 preamp, this is going to be an outstanding combination. I would love to hear sometime. Interested to hear comparisons to your prior speaker - is it similar with more bass, or different from top to bottom.
  13. Robert

    Just heard the Avalon Time...

    I heard the Isis with Bat 150 monoblocks in a smaller room when Steve Huntley was a dealer. They sounded great, and I sometimes thought about trying BAT amps in my current set-up. Steve now works for Avalon. You might consider emailing him for advice.
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    Just heard the Avalon Time...

    Isis is a destination speaker, once dialed-in, there is little desire to consider anything else. However, it requires room, power, and expensive upstream elements to reach its potential. It may take 1-2 years to optimize. I've know more people who couldn't get them to work, than those who could...
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    Avalon time

    Diamond tweeter implemented on the Isis is pristine and phenomenal, when you figure-out your wiring and components configuration.
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