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  1. RdW

    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Wow @Gunnar, that is a reasonable amount of €€€ for a few power cables to external power supplies (they look fantastic , I have to give you that ;)). I’m not sure if I am ready for this… but I take it that they are fantastic cables knowing you a bit now. I agree that AQ is not the best for...
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    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Thanks pjwd for this. I will read about this switch.
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    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    I did the @flkin test :cool:. And guess what.… Improvement made. Never thought about listening without a LAN cable…. So fiddled around whit a couple of switched just for fun and ended up with three Cisco switches, one CS 2960 connected to my modem downstairs, connected by cat8 to another...
  4. RdW

    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    I like that “transparant year ahead” :) Happy New Year to you all!
  5. RdW

    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Got you flkin, and can't agree more. In critical listening mode, one should get rid of all the unnecessary components that are causing distortion, including the LAN connection. Still, like in your impressive description of your equipment, adding a streaming set-up is desirable to listen to /...
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    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Thanks both. There is so much to read, as there are as many different views and opinions. It goes from adding a single Uptone EtherRegan (eR), to chaining a couple of Cisco's (Meraki, 2960 or SG100D) to SoTM's and Bonn's in the wildest configurations. But it is good to learn that an...
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    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Hi Gunnar, I read you are using a Melco S100 modified by Pink Faun. Can I extract from this that PF recommends the Melco S100 nowadays. Thanks.
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    Artnovion Myron E vs Vicoustic DC2 diffuser

    Thanks QuadDiffuser. Your observations resonates with my experiments I have done in the meantime. I have the Artnovion Alp W as preferred diffusers on my list, in combination with their Lagos - W. Will share some experience when tested.
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    Artnovion Myron E vs Vicoustic DC2 diffuser

    Hi, may I ask what your view is on these Myron E diffusors? I have my system placed on the attic and want to use them to form a "ceiling" in the top where the sloping walls meet. Absorption does work here als in makes the room dull. Thanks.
  10. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Thanks for sharing. Again, nice set-up! In this space, your MQ2 must sounds fantastic.
  11. RdW

    new Nagra Tube DAC

    Thanks @Zeotrope, it does help! I have to work on my Portuguese though ;)
  12. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Sometimes @kimurastanley, it is difficult to put in words . The simple version is that I bought the CR1 a few years ago, because I just casually and unknowingly walked into a listening room where the CR1’s were on demo. All my “neural sensors” where telling me “wow, what is this?” And I bought...
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    new Nagra Tube DAC

    Just wondering if anyone had the chance to compare a MSB Premier/Reference with the Nagra Tube DAC. Of course this is all subjective. This is not about SQ, that will be good depending on your taste, but ask my self the question if there is noticeable difference in dynamic range, speed and sound...
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    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    That’s what one would indeed expect if you read the marketing comms about the DD and indeed what one would conclude for the Quad USB module. One little problem though for the AES input: on the latest Premier version, the AES is fixed on the standard input/output module. So, the question is if...
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Had a great time to listen to the MQ2 and really did enjoy it. The are stunning LS’, but at the end, to my ears and in my difficult listening room, in still prefer my TAD CR1’s. Although in a larger listening room, I would have no doubts to place the Marten Mingus Orchestra in the room
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    The Digital Director - A new MSB product improving everything from the source to the output

    Actually, wondering if the AES/EBU should also be moved to the DR, and if such a DR also improves the SQ of this AES/EBU digital connection. I have a N20 connected to u my Discrete DAC and have, to my ears, the best result with AES/EBU (Shunyata Omega). The USB is also connected for the higher...
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    Calling AC Kassandra Owners

    Thanks @WLGMuzza for the detailed feedback. Very helpful. And great to hear that you are enjoying the Kassandra. It is not the first time I hear this DAC is a great musical performer. I did gave it a serious thought to audition the Kassandra. But first I got this weekend the opportunity from my...
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Thanks!
  19. RdW

    Calling AC Kassandra Owners

    it is a while ago but am interested in your findings and if you still own the Kassandra? thanks.
  20. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    To the comparison @kimurastanley described, the latest CR1-TX, versus an “older” Mingus Twenty is interesting, but the Quintet 2 must outperform the Twenty. Otherwise, what’s the point of bringing this “successor” of both the Quintet 1 and Twenty to the market. But the same counts for my...
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Jörgen Olofsson would be pleased to read this. LOL But good to hear that you are so pleased with the MQ's. And thanks for sharing the size of your room. Important to know the MQs vanish if the set-up is right in a similar room size. I will let you know when I have the chance to audition them!
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Appreciated :D
  23. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Thanks of sharing. These were good looking MQ's as well! You have a nice collection of CD's by the way! And don't worry about English is not you mother tongue. Same here, as many others. Found your English quite good :)
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    You are the third one telling me this :) I am indeed not unhappy. Actually very happy. What triggered me is that I had the chance to listened to Mingus Orchestra. They were very, very good. Jörgen Olofsson was in the room and was referring to the coming (at that time) Mingus 2, stating that for...
  25. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    I am thinking of replacing my TAD CR1 MK2 with either the Parker Quitet diamond, the Mingus Quintet 2 or still in play, the Zellaton Plural EVO discussed elsewhere on this forum. Depends what is best for my listening room which is not to big (4m x 7m). @Sampajanna , may I ask, what is the...
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Agree. Not the Marten style. They let the speakers and owners speak.
  27. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Nice set!
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Congrats!! They really look nice!
  29. RdW

    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Really curious if there is such a huge improvement with the MK2. Did you had a chance to compare them. Maybe a good time to pick up a pair of MK1’s on stock….
  30. RdW

    TAD R1 Mk2 vs TAD R1tx

    Has pricing been discussed. I own the CR-1 MK2 version before the TX and saw the price almost doubled..... There must be a significant improvement one would think?

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