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    Convince me to restart my analog journey

    stay out.. why get back in
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    High Mass thread Drive

    Hi Peter are you going for the upgraded AS?
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    Bill Thalmann of Music Technology RIP

    i reached out to Bill when i needed service for SP10mk3 during the pandemic. he is a great guy, RIP.
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    Two way horn

    hello gamlas, your system looks great! what are the drivers and xover points/slope?
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    Why aren't coaxial speakers more popular?

    people want to see an array of drivers to justify the price paid, it's not about the sound...
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    How much impact does driver material has on SQ??

    Very… 50 years+ still going strong
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    How much impact does driver material has on SQ??

    in my experience cone material and surround have tremendous impact on the sound…. paper is the best…
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    nice, thanks for the info! i also use Sien super long bearing, which allows me to mass load the platter with layers of copper/ceramic/duralumin etc. completely transforms the deck into a beast :) pls keep us posted on your new slate plinth.
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    What turntables do you use? Pictures would be nice as well :-)

    Very nice slate plinth @Robert. Is this by OMA? Lenco in slate is also one of my fav decks, but mine is much more spartan.
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    $80K budget for Speakers

    i like how you roll audiog... my advice, you need to start somewhere... buy the wilson and see how you feel afterwards. the reviews will always be supportive of your choice. it will look great in your room in custom color. should you remain committed to the hobby afterwards and find the...
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    Anyone else find video reviews annoying?

    Agree…. There’s too many clips of gear reviews and way too little clips of audiophile systems….
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    Zero Distortion: Visit to Rhapsody Dallas

    thanks ked for this well thought out report... and i am enjoying wbf more lately too :)
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    Noteworthy attempts to advance level of audio reproduction

    to not deny the power of triodes and build something from it…
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    Noteworthy attempts to advance level of audio reproduction

    3. BACCH dsp Discussed here many times.
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    Noteworthy attempts to advance level of audio reproduction

    2. Korg Nutube 6P1 Dual Triode Triode using vacuum fluorescent. A dear friend tried it and was not impressed with the sound. Commendable effort nevertheless.... https://www.korgnutube.com/en
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    Noteworthy attempts to advance level of audio reproduction

    1. B&O Beolab 90 I recalled first time listening to the pair when they first came out and was very impressed. I think it truly represented some out of the box thinking and the execution was commendable. However, I did not know how it will sound in my room and was not willing to bet...
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    Noteworthy attempts to advance level of audio reproduction

    Recent discussions here prompt the question - what do you feel are noteworthy attempts to solve audio problems and/or represent key moves by industry participants worth penning down. Does not have to be a commercial success, just commendable efforts. While I belong to the camp that believe...
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    Toward a Better WBF…

    Wilson’s marketing campaign is so successful their customer helps them defend price increases to fellow audiophiles with technological advancements, raw material price increase etc etc…. Salute!
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    Wilson Audio vs Magico

    Very difficult choice, I opt for W - less evil of the two.
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    Extreme Luxury Pricing in Audio

    I have no problem seeing absurd audio pricings, but do have problem when I see people, especially those with vested interest, trying to relate such pricings to audio advancement etc. etc. It's simply margins and paying those in the chains to get the sales done...
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    Vandersteen Seven Mk.IIs and M7-HPA monoamps

    congrats and looking forward to your thoughts... these don't come often if at all...
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    Wilson Audio Sasha V

    wilson's next move after cap factory acquisition should be a marketing company acquisition to save cost on their marketing/new launches expenses...
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    DAC Options

    LKS DA005
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    Thorens New TT

    I know it’s subjective but I’d take the old reference any day…. Looks to me like when techdas and wadax copulate the new thorens reference is born…. Rolf kelch reference looks much cooler…
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    Impressed with recent Wilson XVX audition - is there anythings that presents that kind of detail without sounding analytical?

    Any speakers at or around any Wilson model's price point must have something to offer otherwise they will not sell.
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    Natural Sound

    my trial with SET + vintage drivers in open baffle... silent background with pin-point image, super fast sound and very clear instrument separation that my previous systems be it with magico/wilson/sf cannot match... downside - low to very low listening volume depending on complexity of music.
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    Three no trumps when vulnerable

    Love how equipment is neatly blended in, in a non-showy-trophy pieces looking style as the room is a trophy in itself. Single full-range driver system has my respect, bravo!
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    Siemens Da tubes

    Ok, triple flip with a twist it is, be ready for my super amp :cool:
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    Siemens Da tubes

    Have been using them in a tube buffer for a long time. Was thinking if I should build an amp out of it, the rarity part is not of my concern I don't collect tubes. Datasheet per the link above.
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    Siemens Da tubes

    Thank you! The below link is the only thing I can find. https://www.radiomuseum.org/tubes/tube_da~2.html

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