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    a few 2014 Newport Show pics

    I absolutely agree with Gary Koh - The Planter Speakers were a knockout and came as a total surprise! It's one of those cases where a relatively modest system surpassed all expectations and delivered not only good sound but an engaging musical experience as well. These speakers rocked the house...
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    T.H.E. Show Newport 2014-Who's Going

    Hello Friends, I just wanted to send a hearty "Thank You!!" to Steve and Cathy for their kind and generous hospitality. Your Friday evening get-together was great fun and I appreciate being included. Good friends, good food, great music - who could ask for more? Thanks again.
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    New Genesis Products at CES2014

    Hello Friends, Gary Koh kindly invited me to join him and his sister Carolyn for this year's CES and it was a pleasure to do so – thanks again! Here are some observations about CES and the Genesis exhibit. To those members who came by to say hello, it was good to see you (Hi Peter & Myles!). I...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Thanks, Lloyd. I will look forward to hearing from you.
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Yes, I sell it with a 2-week, money-back guarantee - you just cover the shipping if you decide to return it. I am in the process of finishing the production design change to the "Flex-Connect" name, along with a slight change to the chassis. The new model will be available shortly, in about 2 or...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Hi Lloyd - Nice to hear that your system is working well. The GAT is an excellent preamp, and the Gryphon Colosseum is an extraordinary amplifier! But the Gryphon is another instance of an amp that has been designed to be driven with a balanced input signal. Your RCA-XLR terminated cables allow...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    I don't know the details of course, but it is possible that the crossover's volume control is right at the input. This might mean that the setting you've found is a better load for your preamp (listed as having a 1000 Ohm output impedance - high enough to make loading issues a consideration)...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Hi Sean - Thanks for your kind words about the VRE-1C. I'm glad you were able to attend the PNWAS presentation, which I really enjoyed - a good time was had by all! Your question about volume controls opens something of a "can of worms" - a complete answer would be rather lengthy. However...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Ok - got it. Thanks Microstrip. And thanks for providing a definitive answer for the input impedance - it's nice to know for sure. If you decide you can't live without the Interocitor / Flex-Connect, just let me know. Cheers!
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Ha! Thanks, Gary - I love it ;-)
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Yes, the subwoofer application is another interesting possibility, both in terms of ground isolation and impedance matching - thanks for the suggestion. I have to admit that I am still a bit unclear on the actual input impedance of the Burmester 911 MK3 amplifier. The best information I've...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Hi Microstrip - The "4:1" refers to the transformer input-to-output turns ratio. It is this ratio that provides the impedance transform, along with the decrease in output voltage and increase in output current. In this case, the Interocitor One / Flex-Connect has an input impedance of about...
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    Burmester 911 mk3

    Hi Joe - I have just returned home from an extended trip, so have only just now seen the latest bits of this thread. Thanks very much for your kind words about the Interocitor One - I'm glad you are enjoying it! Thanks also to Gary Koh for his explanations and support - a great resource, as...
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    RMAF: The Interocitor Saved My Life

    Yes, this will typically work as an unbalanced connection. You can try this with an RCA-to-XLR (female-to-male) adapter (readily available at musician supply stores and Radio Shack) and your usual unbalanced interconnect cables. Your amplifier's owner's manual may include information on using...
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    RMAF: The Interocitor Saved My Life

    You can make custom XLR-to-RCA cables or use a simple adapter, but that won't give you balanced operation - the connection is still unbalanced. You need something like the Interocitor / Flex-Connect (a balancing transformer) or an active converter to achieve balanced performance. A good...
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