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  1. kimurastanley

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    Previously my SR purple fuse was blown. SR sent me a replacement and advised that for audiophile fuse, it is better to use one 10-20% above the rated value.
  2. kimurastanley

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    I found statement BDC runs quite a bit hotter than elite BDC. So must make sure adequate ventilation for the unit.
  3. kimurastanley

    Feets/platforms experiences under your TADs...

    I prefer to place CR1 directly on the delta extreme. I have used delta non extreme with spike hole before, and I found that different spikes can alter the sound in my system. So decided to use without spikes to minimize the variables.
  4. kimurastanley

    Plixir Statement LPS : I bought this flagship grade LPS just now.

    A bit late into the party but I finally got a statement BDC today. Some background, I have been using Plixir products since 7-8 years ago when I started my audio journey. Few days ago I received msg from James if I am interested in statement BDC and was told about the significant improvement...
  5. kimurastanley

    Feets/platforms experiences under your TADs...

    I recently changed to delta extreme under CR1. Very happy with the result. Unlike Harmonix which I used before, these are not altering tonal balance while elevating the SQ
  6. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    I have used skogrand Wagner and the cable is very good. Beethoven and Stravinsky is very expensive to me.
  7. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    I recently got an used Kimber select KS6065 speaker cable. Mixture of copper and silver. Quite a significant improvement compared to Mad scientist audio black magic speaker cables
  8. kimurastanley

    TAD C600 Pre Amp thoughts....

    The Vitus should cost much more than the TAD?
  9. kimurastanley

    TAD C600 Pre Amp thoughts....

    A few points IMHO 1. Coming from D1000TX, D700 is noticeably better in every aspects. lower noise, better micro details and resolution, perceivable better lower end extension 2. C600 is a better match to my TAD spk, power amp and sacdp compared to my previous VAC master preamp. Full TAD setup...
  10. kimurastanley

    TAD Reference D700 CD/SACD player

    2 years ago, I bought TAD D1000TX despite knowing that the launch of TAD D600 successor was imminent, thinking that I won’t spend much on digital gears. I was thinking digital gears won’t sound close to analog setup. So I have been happy with D1000TX. Although my cartridge is a humble Audio...
  11. kimurastanley

    New TAD Evolution series C-1000 preamp

    Full evolution setup in Singapore dealer show room. Lacking GE1 which is estimated to arrive end of December
  12. kimurastanley

    TAD Reference D700 CD/SACD player

    S Any regret so far as no USB input?
  13. kimurastanley

    Thread size for Footers for CR1’s?

    For CR1-TX, the stand thread size is M6. Should be the same for previous generations as the stands are the same
  14. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    We did ask him about phono. But he said there are not enough engineers to work on this:p
  15. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Thanks Sujay! There is a qualification test for me in coming month. We keep in touch again by year end to come cover for listening fun!
  16. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Hi Steve, you have a lovely system too! His general advice is applicable to all speakers which is the speaker placement. My speaker placement is not optimal and is a trade-off between listening area and family living space. And I have limited space to play with placement. He also suggested to...
  17. kimurastanley

    New TAD M700 & M700S

    It was an honor to have TAD President to visit my humble listening area/living room last week. Tarutani-san is extremely humble and nice. He provided a few suggestions on possible ways to improve my setup. We also had nice chat about TAD operation and some interesting facts of TAD listening...
  18. kimurastanley

    Sablon Interconnects

    Just went through various posts about Mark’s new Evo interconnect. Seems like it is a big improvement over the previous generation.
  19. kimurastanley

    New TAD Evolution series C-1000 preamp

    Just arrived in Singapore show room
  20. kimurastanley

    TAD C600 Pre Amp thoughts....

    I dont feel lost much by changing. In fact, I feel the obvious improvement I got is more enveloping and enganging sound.
  21. kimurastanley

    TAD C600 Pre Amp thoughts....

    Finally replace previous tube preamp with C-600. It’s a match made in heaven with other TAD gears. Running in before travelling :)
  22. kimurastanley

    Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?

    New firmware is available https://www.grimmaudio.com/news/new-mu1-firmware-v1-5-0/?fbclid=IwAR00fTAeJyhpz0Y4O8h2-SksaqTmvXGRuwU1gseAMC5xm-AE2deYCO8sZ24&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Last but not least, this update brings many improvements to prepare for the next big update that will make the MU1 an...
  23. kimurastanley

    THE COMPACT EVOLUTION ONE TAD-CE1TX

    PM-Ed you
  24. kimurastanley

    TAD CR1 speaker placement suggestions?

    have you tried to reduce the toe in angle?
  25. kimurastanley

    THE COMPACT EVOLUTION ONE TAD-CE1TX

    I had a chat with TAD CEO during recent Singapore Audio Show and he mentioned that the new CE1-TX is his new favourite speakers system. Over the weekend, I had a listen to CE1-TX, electronics were Cary audio dms700, accuphase c-2150 and TAD M1000 power amp. I was quite surprised with the good...
  26. kimurastanley

    THE COMPACT EVOLUTION ONE TAD-CE1TX

    Some photos from recent Singapore Audio Show
  27. kimurastanley

    THE COMPACT EVOLUTION ONE TAD-CE1TX

    Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc. (TADL) today announced the TAD-CE1TX bookshelf-type speaker system as the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hi-fi audio components, replacing its predecessor, the commercially and critically acclaimed TAD-CE1, introduced in 2014. While...
  28. kimurastanley

    TAS review of Evolution One TX - link included

    Nice to see fellow TAD user in Singapore
  29. kimurastanley

    Melco HA-N1Z / 2EX-H50 Digital Music Server - Owner Review (Part1)

    I recently compared my N1ZS/2 to the new N10/2. N10/2 delivers N1ZS/2's goodness to a slightly higher level.. clarity, noise level, separation etc. Not a day and night difference but easily perceivable.
  30. kimurastanley

    Grimm MU-1 server review - A new force in digital source?

    Hi, the Jorma AES sounds transparent and fast with good resolution and little coloration. But I don't feel it is bright. It is not a warm and voluptuous cable, some people may feel it is on the lean side. And this is what I am looking for.

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