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  1. rugyboogie

    New Dedicated Listening Room

    Exciting times ahead. Congrats.
  2. rugyboogie

    List your Theta gear and system, room, etc.

    Home theater set up Theta Casablanca III, ML 33, ML 33h, ML 335, The ML gear has been replaced due to heat gain in the room with a BAT VK 6200, Wilson Maxx II, Watt Puppy V, Watch Center, Watch Dog Sony VPL 100, Stewart Grey Hawk 110" Sony ES 400 Disc Carousel
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    home control systems: Crestron vs. Elan vs. Savant?

    Have had Crestron, Savant, Elan installed in the homes we have build. Crestron is well know but get more complaints from end users. The majority of clients that have had the Savant installed have very little to no complaints.
  4. rugyboogie

    Infigo Audio and Stenheim at Pacific Audiofest 2023

    You two had a great room. Came by twice and it was very enjoyable.
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    Pacific AudioFest 2023

    Staying at the hotel. Will be there for the three days and hope to meet some local Seattle members.
  6. rugyboogie

    Jonathan Tinn R.I.P.

    pf magazine has a nice page on our friend JT. https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/passing-of-jonathan-tinn/
  7. rugyboogie

    Pacific AudioFest 2023

    Anyone members attending the PAF ? Is the hotel where the fest is being held quiet being so close to the airport ?
  8. rugyboogie

    Jonathan Tinn R.I.P.

    Dear Mike L. So so sorry to hear about this. I know you you two were really close. Sincerely hope that his kids and wife are doing well considering. Thanks for introducing me to JT at your place so many years ago. Always a gentleman, so honest about all things audio and life. We had many great...
  9. rugyboogie

    At What SPL Do You Listen to Your Stereo?

    My room is very quiet, system on no music I'm at 18 to 22db pending time of day. Listening levels averages between 68 - 76db with peaks up to 84db.
  10. rugyboogie

    All New Clarisys Audio Minuet Loudspeakers !

    So that means no ?
  11. rugyboogie

    Matching Pre-amps and Amps: Same Brand or Not?

    Lamm 1.2r now with a Lamm 2.1 driving my TrueSoundWorks Apogee Divas. Great combo.
  12. rugyboogie

    All New Clarisys Audio Minuet Loudspeakers !

    Florian Are you going to the Pacific Audio Show in Seattle ?
  13. rugyboogie

    LAMM News

    Bough an LP2 in the states and wanted to ship to Lamm so it wouldn't have to cross the border twice. I'm in Canada. Seller held on to the LP2 for almost 3 months after the sale. Lamm wasn't going to take it look at it till early Feb, so I had it shipped to me . Have ordered some replacement...
  14. rugyboogie

    New preamplifier Audio Research/Conrad Jonson

    Have a SP11 Mk II . Along with two other preamps. Like how quiet the phono stage and used direct is no slouch either. It has been very reliable no noise issues. Doesn't consume tubes and has a great over all presentation of music in my set up. Lot's of favourable reviews all over the net. Oldie...
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    New Audigon Service Fee

    Have used Audiogon for buying and selling since 2005. Back then the transactions were good and transparent. Have met many good people who have become friends over the years through dialog from their forums discussions. Recently tried to make a purchase on Agon and it became very frustrating...
  16. rugyboogie

    Merry Christmas ‘22

    Merry Christmas to all WBF members.
  17. rugyboogie

    LAMM News

    Was in contact with Elina last week via text messaging. Shipping a phone stage to them and she asked to check back next week before shipping.
  18. rugyboogie

    Resources for Building an Ideal Listening Room

    Have been building our cottage for some time now. The two generators used for the construction combined hour meter is up at 4800 hrs. We are on an Island which is off grid and boat access only. In 2013 I installed 8 used (20 year old at the time) 75w and battery set up for our DC power fridge...
  19. rugyboogie

    Kuzma Airline Arm - Experience called upon.

    Have had my Kuzma airbearing since 2012. Compressor issues after 7 years, replaced with a Jun-Air with much larger airtank vessel. This sits in my garage which is heated. After market air dryers, timers solenoid to do auto 2 second bleed off every hour. Plus three part air dryer in music room to...
  20. rugyboogie

    Electrical power panel

    Have reached out to Kingrex but haven't heard back. Fingers crossed that he read this.
  21. rugyboogie

    Wyetech Labs - Contact info?

    Hi Peter Thanks for the reply and I'm very sorry to hear about your Dad. Mike
  22. rugyboogie

    Mixing Dartzeel With Other Brands.

    Have the darTZeel pre and have used it great success with the following, darTZeel NHB 108 One Classe dr3b Wyetech Topaz 211 ML 23.5 ML 20.6 Pass x350.5 Krell FPB 450 Mcx Luxman M800 and lastly the Lamm m1.2 mono
  23. rugyboogie

    Endgame monoblock amp choice

    I have been on the search as well. My darTZeel NHB One was my amp for many years with my Wilson Maxxs but after getting TSW Divas the dart would play oh so great but at around 80 to 83 db it would clip.:confused: So the search was on and bought a number of amps. The amps on hand are, Classe...
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    Electrical power panel

    Hi Kingrex No, not yet. Decided to build three more homes before I finish mine. Work allows me to do the things I want to do but cuts down on the time I have to do those things. Need to move my 20ft sea container on which I will install the aluminum beams for the PV panels install. Purchase the...
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    Listening rooms and doors

    On my Island home will be using doors from Air-Lux CH. They use an air bladder around the perimeter of the door which is activated via a build in air compressor . Door is 100% air tight/sealed when closed and is released by pressing the compressor button to release the air. Pretty trick.
  26. rugyboogie

    Which will be your next purchase?

    The assorted threaded bolts do not fit my stands, store has ordered the right ones. Now for the wait to get em and installation.
  27. rugyboogie

    Which will be your next purchase?

    On Friday I received my ISO Acoustics Gaia I with their matching carpet spikes for my Diva's. Ordered from local brick and mortar store.
  28. rugyboogie

    What Did Your System Look Like 20 Years Ago???

    20 Years ago. Wilson Watt Puppie 5 ML 33 h MIT EVO 850 CAT SL1 MKII with phono Oracle Delphi, Syrinx PU3, Koetsu Black ML 31.5 ML 30.5 40 Years ago Acoustat III PS Audio Two C Plus in bridged mode x 2 PS Audio IV Preamplifier Rega III Grace Tonearm Grace cart Nakamichi 582 Z
  29. rugyboogie

    Wyetech Labs - Contact info?

    Be patient as he replies when it's convenient for him. Hope he gets back to you.
  30. rugyboogie

    Car stereo - Focal?

    On our overlanding vehicle had the big Focals up front, and rears, tweeter at the dash. multi amps and had the shop install sound damping panels on the floor, doors, firewall, roof before the carpets ,etc installation. Doors were reinforced with HDO ply which was petrified for better...

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