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    Whole Home Audio

    I am endeavoring to setup a decent whole-home system. My primary system (MSB Select->Boulder 3010->Boulder 3060->Wilson Alexx) won't work in this home. The whole home has in-ceiling speakers and is currently run by Control4 amps. I am contemplating the Marantz separates (AV10/AMP10) to...
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    Pachanko Constellation Masterpiece initial thoughts...

    So, I ordered a Constellation Masterpiece. I was initially a bit anxious because I had read a post about delays in production. But, Chan (the Principal at Pachanko), was great. He was incredibly communicative and I received the unit exactly when he said it would arrive. The build quality...
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    As many of you know, I set out to audition a number of the leading DACs in my system with the goal of identifying the ideal fit for my ears. Below is a bit of a stream of consciousness summary of how it all sounded and went for me. But, first please let me outline a few parameters and...
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    Fiber vs. Ethernet sonic differences

    First, a quick summary of my pipeline from the router to the dac. Router (1Gb fiber into house) -> cat 6 -> Ethernet surge protector -> Cisco Catalyst 250 switch -> SFP+ (more on this later) -> Cisco Catalyst 250 switch -> Ethernet -> Transparent XL Power Conditioner -> Transparent Ethernet ->...
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    Lampizator Horizon v. dCS Vivaldi Apex Listening Comparison

    I am in the process of auditioning the Lampi Horizon and the Vivaldi Apex stack. Full system is as follows. dacs: Lampi Horizon connected via USB to Roon Nuc + dCS Vivaldi Apex (clock/upsampler/dac) connected via ethernet cable Pre: Boulder 3010 Power: Boulder 3060 Speakers: Wilson Alexx V...
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    Lampizator Horizon v Wadax Reference

    Has anyone here heard both to the point that they might be able to compare and contrast them? I am certainly not suggesting some kind of 'which is better' - more just trying to understand the character differences and main highlights of each.
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    Alexx Vs arrived

    Arrived today. I am still awaiting the amplifier I ordered (Boulder 3060) and pre-amplifier (TBD). They got initial positioning and setup with D'Agostino Momentum amp and Rossini. My initial reaction to them vs. the Alexia's they replaced: 1) Richer bass but a bit tight. 2) Mid-range is...
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    Nagra HD Preamp audition - noob notes

    Today I auditioned the Nagra HD Preamp. Given that there are very few reviews on this product I thought it might be useful to post my thoughts. First, the system I listened to: DAC: Nagra Classic Preamp: Nagra HD Preamp (latest iteration) Amp: Nagra HD monos Speakers: YG Sonja 2.2i Cables...
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    Boulder 3060 smooth and a maybe even a bit warm?

    (my first post) I am close to making a decision on a 3060. Rest of the system is Alexx V, dCS Rossini+Clock, Transparent XL. My only hesitation is around musicality - I want more bass and a lower noise floor but without sacrificing smoothness and musicality. (The amp being upgraded is a...

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