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    Lumin T2/Aurender A10

    Has anyone compared these two streamer/dacs? Any recommendations around 7.5k new? Thanks
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    After speaking to REL my placement is fine. Gonna spin another record and enjoy, thanks for all the positive comments.
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    As you can see moving the right sub outboard would have it facing my rack. Don't know if this would be problematic.
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    Wow, didn't think I could do it but here is my setup. Haven't posted here before.
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    As they are they are 12" from the floor to the center, I do have a few maple blocks 2" thick that I can add. I'll try, much obliged.
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    Thanks for the reply. I have my S/812s crossed over at 40hz or so and my ML ESL11As go to 29. If I leave them inboard they are 4' from the sidewall and 3 1/2' from front wall. I think I'll leave them there as Nemal1 says to give them free space and avoid corners. Mt room is small at 12' x 15'...
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    Speaker/ Subwoofer Placement

    I currently have my subs to the inside of my speakers and was thinking of moving them outboard. This would entail moving the speakers closer together and I wonder if the soundstage would be affected negatively. I'm not talking of a big move but soundstaging is something I value. I know my ears...
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    Constellation Audio Inspiration INTEGRATED 1.0 experiences?

    Also, I am intrigued with the Ypsilon Phaethon which I have seen for sale at half it's 25k price used. I am not close to changing from my Luxman, it's a great match with my ML 11a's, but you know how we are!
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    Constellation Audio Inspiration INTEGRATED 1.0 experiences?

    Thanks, I will investigate! I don't stream, I have an Esoteric SACD player which sounds great. Be well.
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    Constellation Audio Inspiration INTEGRATED 1.0 experiences?

    I know I'm over a year late but did you ever get the Constellation Integrated 1.0? I am wondering if it would be a significant upgrade over my Luxman 509X. Thanks.
  11. J

    Martin Logan 11a suitable power amp

    For what it's worth my Luxman L 509X is a lovely match with my 11a's.
  12. J

    10 Jazz Albums You Need To Know for April

    Not a streamer.
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    10 Jazz Albums You Need To Know for April

    Thanks , is the Weckl recording available on cd? All I can find is mp3!
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    Mind-Blowing Video Reveals The Formation of Salt Crystals From Individual Atoms

    Hello Ack, I notice you have had a Pass XP-25 for quite some time that has been " modded and shielded". Can you explain what you have done? I also have one and love it although it is the only stand alone phono I have ever had. I have been thinking of trying something different and have heard...
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    Some records sound worse on last song on the side?

    Thank you for the thoughtful replies! After having Mike Trei set up the Dynavector XV-1s in my Kuzma 4point and Stabi R the sound is fabulous on everything from start to finish. It must have been that the Soundsmith The Voice cart was defective. It never sounded right on the VPI Prime Sig with...
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    Phono stage upgrade from Pass XP-25

    Great idea, if we can ever attend live concerts again!
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    Phono stage upgrade from Pass XP-25

    Thanks Peter, I did read Timas review and I was intrigued. As i said I love the XP-25 but probably will stray eventually. I get the greatest pleasure listening to classical music and wonder if I could enhance it with some tube sound. I don't get to hear other systems so I have no reference but...
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    Phono stage upgrade from Pass XP-25

    I'm a relative newcomer and would appreciate thoughts on upgrading from my XP-25. I am considering the XP-27 as well as the ARC Ref3, and the Allnic H-7000. The majority of my listening is classical and I love the a big soundstage with depth and width but I also enjoy jazz and rock etc. I have...
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    Dr. Feickert Trio SE and Kuzma 4point9

    Tima being a direct drive guy do you have any input on the Brinkman Bardo? Also, I have a line on the Kuzma stabi-r witn the 4point11 that looks promising.
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    Dr. Feickert Trio SE and Kuzma 4point9

    Well Oracle, just going by what I've read. Michael Fremer who I respect a lot praised the 9 over the 11. I know all about the tradeoffs and the added cost of he 11 is a stretch. I know the uber expensive SAT is only available as a 9 also.
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    Dr. Feickert Trio SE and Kuzma 4point9

    Thank you Tima, you guessed it! I tried to avoid mentioning the dealer because I didn't know if it was proper. I have done all the things you suggested as far as background checks. I am rather sold on the Kuzma 4point9 rather than the 11, I have never had a longer arm and know the reasons why...
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    Dr. Feickert Trio SE and Kuzma 4point9

    I am considering a big purchase ( for me ) of the Dr. Feickert turntable and the Kuzma 4point 9 arm. The table is a three motor design with upgraded plinth that was made for one dealer in limited quantities. Similar to the Blackbird but able to hold one arm, which is fine for me. Being sold by...
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    Some records sound worse on last song on the side?

    Hi, hope you all have been well. I have been a member for a while but have just been reading, I am somewhat in awe of your knowledge and your rigs but here I go. Since upgrading my system over the last few years I now stand at VPI Prime Sig, with Fatboy gimbal arm and Soundsmith The Voice cart...
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    VPI Prime Sig VTA Settings

    The VTA tower is set to 0. When playing a record I notice that the rear of the arm is higher. Is that what you mean?
  25. J

    VPI Prime Sig VTA Settings

    Thanks for the response. I use no anti-skate as I was told that twisting the cable from the arm to the junction box meant it was not needed. Make sense?
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    VPI Prime Sig VTA Settings

    Thank you for responding Erik. My cartridge is a Soundsmith " The Voice". I will be upgrading the arm to a VPI Fatboy and will then experiment with VTA settings. I have been setting it at 0 and adjusting minutely never going past 2 but I don't know what I should be listening for, soundstage or...
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    VPI Prime Sig VTA Settings

    Hi folks, seasons greetings. I'm new here and I would like some feedback on vta settings. What should I be listening for when I make adjustments? Also I have been hearing some distortion on the inner grooves of some records, especially on vocals. My turntable was set up by the folks who sold it...

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