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    Linn Sondek 50th anniversary, really that good?

    That sounds more like a Naim electronics issue, the old amps were very sensitive to incoming mains voltage. On any given day they could be outstanding or completely pants.
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    New darTZeel CTH 8550 MKII owner experience

    I also moved from a Naim 500 system, in my case 3 X 500’s driving Naim DBL loudspeakers, to a Dartzeel pre/power. Explaining to change in sound to my local dealer (he sells Naim but not Dartzeel) I remember saying that with the Naim a trumpet would sound like a trumpet but with the Darts every...
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    Linn Sondek 50th anniversary, really that good?

    Re, the 50: Yup, it's a chunk of change but whatever someone spends on HiFi, it's up to them. I pretty much have a latest spec LP12 but without the new cartridge. At what they are asking for the new TT I would probably want to hear other decks before dishing out that sort of coin. However, I...
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    Linn Sondek 50th anniversary, really that good?

    I have the new Radikal on mine................................sorry to say but, it's good!! The new Ekstatic cartridge sounds fantastic also, well worth a listen if you are in the market for a new cart.
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    Downsizing from dCS Vivaldi Stack? Is this dumb?

    The Klimax is about to get a new power supply (Utopik)which makes a big difference to the sound, particularly dynamics. Have not heard the Vivaldy properly and the Apex version not at all and of course ultimately what you hear is system dependant. However, I would say the Linn is worth a listen...
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    Our Plans for the NEW FORUM

    Astrostar, while I may not be a big poster here I have read a lot of the discussions and want to say how much I appreciate your (and everyone else’s) efforts in bringing this forum into being and allowing so much knowledge to be so freely shared. Many thanks indeed!
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    How satisfied?

    I know the feeling well Bodhi!
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    How satisfied?

    There is a Zen saying that goes, ‘If you are not satisfied with what you have, why want more’? Sometimes the striving state of mind is just that, a striving state of mind, of which there are more than likely a few like that residing in this neck of the woods. I have a bit of that myself to be...
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    Fremer tours Dartzeel + new pre amp

    Not only that but volume of potential sales against design and manufacturing costs. In the case of the 458, Hervé didn’t believe it would sell in great numbers because of the expense but against the odds (and price) it did. It would be an expensive process to design and build the metalwork for...
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    Dartzeel Preamp Hiss

    Knowing what the little 108 can do Howie I don’t think it will take much convincing but you never know.
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    Dartzeel Preamp Hiss

    I’ve never had the pleasure to hear the 458’s never mind the 468’s. They are waaaaay out of my price range but would love to hear how you get on with them.
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    Fremer tours Dartzeel + new pre amp

    At 48 minutes in Hervé is about to say what they will release before the new pre amp when Fremer interrupts him. It’s never mentioned again but does anyone have any ideas?
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    Dartzeel Preamp Hiss

    Hey Howie, are you planning on trying the 468’s?
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    Dartzeel Preamp Hiss

    Hi Howie, am glad you got to the bottom of the problem, would very much like to hear how you get on with it after you have enjoyed it in your system for a bit. Just wondered if you have tried the 108 as well?
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    Dartzeel Preamp Hiss

    hi Howie, Just to say my Dart pre is dead quiet and have no audible hiss or buzz, this is something not associated with the pre amp in general. When I first got it I did have a bit of hiss which was diagnosed by Herve Delétraz as me having the power amp too close to the pre amp when I was...
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