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  1. Mobiusman

    Do we need another high-end turntable? The Ars Machine M1

    You are always welcome!!
  2. Mobiusman

    Do we need another high-end turntable? The Ars Machine M1

    I have had my ARS Machine with a My Sonic Labs Signature Platinum cartridge for 10 months and continue to have the same excitement I had the first time I heard it. Granted, I have tried my best to insure that every mm of the signal path is as good as it can be, both on the analog side and the...
  3. Mobiusman

    About Taiko Audio

    I have been an Extreme owner since 2018 and loved it from day one. When I first got it I had VSA Ultra 9's, which were modified to accept the CMS LS 1.5 footers, a total VAC system with 456 mono.blocs, Master preamp and Renaissance phono stage, and a MSB Reference DAC with a 70 femto sec clock...
  4. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Monologue phonoamp - a new 2023 product

    Gary, Angus' track record with me is first class. Of course I am interested, especially with the ARS Machine and suspect there is even more potential within the TT. I look forward to getting together and hearing the new setup, connecting and looking for new room layouts from the famous Gary...
  5. Mobiusman

    Do we need another high-end turntable? The Ars Machine M1

    Thank you all for your kind comments. I just watched Ron's interview with Ralf and can confirm everything he says its true, but understated, but I must truly say the M1 sounds even better than Ralf is suggesting. It is truly so quiet that you are not sure what the medium is for the source...
  6. Mobiusman

    Do we need another high-end turntable? The Ars Machine M1

    We all have a story of how we got into high-end audio. When I was ten, I helped my father build Eico audio kits. Later, he took me to my first audio show, where we met Saul Marantz. We heard his 7C, preamp model 9 power amps, and SL-12 linear tracking turntable through JBL Paragons and...
  7. Mobiusman

    Introducing the All-new Center Stage Ultra TT Feet for Turntables and Center Stage Ultra TD Feet for Tape Decks

    For the past 65 years, I have been on a quest to continually improve my audio system until the day I retire, My only requirement was that I did not buy any equipment unless I could pay for it in full. Through my multitude of systems, footers have been an ongoing part of this journey, which...
  8. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System

    Nuprin, Thank you for your kind words. I love the Ultra 9's even more than the Ultra 11's, although I think that the Ultra 7's may sound a bit better due to the superior ribbon tweeter, although the 9's have a more forceful and impressive sound stage. When I owned VAC electronics I used to...
  9. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System

    I have yet to post my latest system impressions after my recent upgrades, but will very soon.. On the speaker front, my Ultra 9's are modified, with the skirt and sound casters removed, a new reverse angled plinth with 4 CMS LS 1.5 footers attached directly to the 9's cabinet. BTW, this change...
  10. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System

    As someone who has owned both, it is totally different and for where my hearing preferences are currently, I prefer it to the VAC. The VAC equipment is different and still a wonderful option, but for me the believability of the Westminster is what I am looking for.
  11. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System

    CKKeung, Isn't the umbilical upgrade on the MSB amazing. I was not at all ready for what I got. It also led me to audition and buy the REI's and then the Quest and most recently the Westminster phono stage for the quest. While I thought I was done with my electronics having all VAC including...
  12. Mobiusman

    Which electronics would you choose for Sasha DAW with the given budget?

    I concur with Kingsrule's recommendation on WestminsterLab amplification. I replaced some very high-end tube electronics with WestminsterLab Rei amplifiers and Quest pre-amplifier about nine months ago and found my end-game electronics at a price point that was far less than expected! While i...
  13. Mobiusman

    Wilson Sasha 2,DAW, Alexia 1 or 2??

    Congratulations on your system evolution. I am almost 74 and have been into audio since I was 10. I retired a couple of years ago and had what I thought was my final system, which was modified Von Schweikert Audio Ultra 9's with CMS LS 1.5 speaker footers, a pair of VAC 452's AB Tube amps and...
  14. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Gary, Fabulous report. It helps that I personally experienced much of what you described, and I totally agree with all of your comments, but want to say that for those who were not there to experience for themselves, the incremental gains are much bigger than you can possibly imagine!
  15. Mobiusman

    MSB Reference and Select DACs, The Icing on The Cake?

    I first became aware of Westminster Lab when via Steve William, Gary Leeds, US importer for Westminster Lab asked me to evaluate the MSB Reference digital and analog cables.. My system was then totally VAC power core, Taiko, MSB and Bergmann. I liked the MSB Reference when used with my VAC AB...
  16. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Steve, You and I have always had similar sonic taste, but this time, if you told me that I wrote your poste, I would probably believe you because you described what is so special about these amps, and preamp, even a mono pair. Thank you again for turning me in this direction. I would love to...
  17. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Nice write-up and as an owner of Westminster Lab REI's, the Quest Preamp (soon with the addition of the Phono card) and some Westminster Lab umbilical cables between my power supplies and my audio chassis of my MSB DAC. I must state the obvious, your comments are spot on and EXACTLY what I am...
  18. Mobiusman

    Audio Bliss Is All About Equipment Synergy And The People Who Make And Service The Equipment

    thank you. The speakers were aimed by Leif because moving my TV back changed the sound stage and putting the LS 1.5/s on the new plinth allowed for the speakers to be separated more. It was really fun watching Leif reset the speakers because he understands their potential better than anyone...
  19. Mobiusman

    Audio Bliss Is All About Equipment Synergy And The People Who Make And Service The Equipment

    I am a very fortunate guy to have an amazing audio system that I listen to probably at least 4 hours each day and up to 15 hours. I have had many audio systems during my life and have been engaged in making my ultimate system for a number of years, actually creating it during the past 4 years...
  20. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Steve, I understand your thinking on this front, but have also shifted my assessment system to lean heavily how a new piece of gear enhances my listening enjoyment as I perceive it. As I have written extensively on WBF, the addition of this equipment to my system helped push my Bucket List...
  21. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Fred, Beautifully stated and 100% in agreement with your assessment. I have had mine for about 1 1/2 months and am just throughly in love with this equipment and how it has impacted my life. Although what I had previously, was absolutely amazing tube gear. I have become a huge fan of ultra...
  22. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    I probably made a mistake when I posted the below post under its own threat Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System . So I decided to post it here as well. My Bucket List System has had an unplanned mega enhancement by the addition of a Westminster Lab Quest...
  23. Mobiusman

    Westminster Lab Equipment Makes My Bucket List System My Audio Bliss System

    My Bucket List System has had an unplanned mega enhancement by the addition of a Westminster Lab Quest preamp and a pair of Westminster Lab REI monoblocs when all was supposed to already be in place. I also have the Westminster Lab phono card but due to some ongoing problems in my analog arm, I...
  24. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    What you are saying very much synch's with my take on the emotional impact of these products. They are all so razor sharp in all aspects of the soundstage and the detail and texture of the music are totally spot on, once again promoting that the music is believable as live.
  25. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    I actually live in Brick and will be driving. I am looking forward to the event. Russ
  26. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Fred, Once again thank you so much for your kind words. If it is okay, I would like to attend your Princeton get together so I can hear the Westminster Labs with the Horizon, since hopefully my selling my VAC gear will net me some significant cash likely making the Horizon feasible again. russ
  27. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Joe, Thank you for your kind words. I must say that your review of the Westminster Labs had a major impact on me. You said much more eloquently than me what listening to Westminster does to your state of being. It is nothing short of amazing on a number of fronts. and has been invaluable to...
  28. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Westminster labs REI amps and quest preamp. I t has been several weeks since I posted my initial impressions of this new line of amazing products when substituted into my system to replace my already amazingly good VAC 452 Musicblocs, VAC Master preamp and Renaissance phone stage in it’s own...
  29. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Also pay attention to how listening to the REI's makes you feel. I find it very energizing and mood up lifting because it so effectively removes obsessive thoughts from my brain. I do not know if you have Westminster Labs Quest preamp, but it is cut from the same fabric and advanced my sound...
  30. Mobiusman

    Re-imagining "Class A" Amplification

    Fred, Count me in for your event. russ

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