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  1. engadin

    Stillpoints Ultra 5 , Ultra 6 as feet for Stillpoints ESS rack?

    I own an older ESS rack. Removing the black (Delrin?) hats which came as feet with this rack and replacing them with original Stillpoints cones pointing down into inverse risers immediately improved sound. I have acquired a recent double wide ESS rack. It will get filled with a few hundred lbs...
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    REL No. 31 and other REL subwoofers: fuses and power cords?

    I am still in the beginnings of integrating my new No. 31 into my system. No corner placement, as there is only a brick wall to the side, rear wall is the sloping roof. A XTZ kit for room response inluding a microphone isn’t that much help for set up, just a control. An aging and previously...
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    Turntable: rack? wall mount? Your recommendations, please!

    I own a Basis Good standard turntable with AirTangent 10b arm, now boxed. In maybe 12 months I will have it playing music, again. Newly built hose, parquet floor glued on zement with heating inside, on styrofoam. Better to use a wall mount? If diy wall mount, what material as top platform...
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    DC cables? Your recommendations?

    I own a Ferrum Hypsos power supply, which is pretty good. I am looking for a replacement for it‘s dc cable. A y-shaped cable to run both swisscom internet box and upcoming Taiko switch. I would like to avoid Ferrum‘s dc cable splitter - more contacts, longer leads … Ferrum has added Yatono dc...
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    Harmonix spike bases …

    Harmonix thingies don’t get much attention in this forum, it seems. I use a pair of TAD micro evolution 1 speakers, augmented by a vintage Velodyne dd12 sub (does the job). Biwiring with vintage NBS monitor 1 speaker cable. Sat on their Orinal spikes and bases. Impressive dynamics, clarity...
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    TAD micro evolution one vs. other nice speakers? Your comments?

    Due to room restrictions I consider a replacement for my Apogee Scintillas. I love those planars, had them rebuilt a few years ago with new foils, new crossovers, interior cabling. Heft, power, astonishing lows, delicacy, quite a treat. Right now: no chance to place these. A room under the roof...
  7. engadin

    Keith Jarret Köln Concert DSD download?

    This live concert has a very special place in my heart. There are or were dsd downloads. Are they worthwhile compared to pcm streaming versions readily available on Qobuz? Where can I possibly find a DSD download, considering that I am located in Europe? Thx in advance for your advice!
  8. engadin

    vintage Avalon monitor?

    Any comments about this vintage Avalon monitor? Some 20 years old, new in box. Sound anchor stands. Comparisons to say SF guarneri, TAD me1?
  9. engadin

    Used Sonus Faber: longevity of chassis, caps?

    What are your experiences with longevity of Sonus Faber speakers? I consider acquiring a pair of say 12year old Guarneri memento - when would you expect problems with woofer surrounding rubber parts, ferro fluid in tweeter, caps, whatever? thx in advance for your input!
  10. engadin

    Comparisons of power distributors including Furutech e-tp609e ncf?

    Unfortunately there is not much info about this power distributor from Furutech in fora or hifi mags. You can find info of it’s innards, star wiring, ncf and gc 303 special sauce. Not much about it’s sonic qualities compared to similar products. A few lines in tas and stereophile, not much. Do...
  11. engadin

    FURUTECH E-TP60E NCF NCF Power Distributor vs. Furutech E-TP609E NCF

    Furutech power distributors haven’t been discussed here that much, I think. Recently their dps 4.1 cables have made their debut in my system, which has NBS monitor 1, Kimber palladian (gold Wattgates) and two Acoustic Revive 1800 (Viborg rhodium plugs). I have read about incompatibilities of...
  12. engadin

    N&E or Ediscreation switch

    I recently decided I “needed“ an aufiophile switch. Based on reviews I had decided for a Innuos Phoenixnet, when an expert pal at another forum advised me against it, as it was restricted to 100mbit speed and my new home (under construction) would have fibre to the home and much higher speeds...
  13. engadin

    Sorry, double post, please delete

    I am the happy owner of a Coherence II preamp. A few qustions: As the cord to connect battery power supply with preamp has deteriorated (outer isolation falling off in pieces), I ought to replace it. Would it be safe to use the old cord with a new outer shrink wrap? I am afraid the cable‘s...
  14. engadin

    Coherence II questions

    I am the happy owner of a Coherence II preamp. A few qustions: As the cord to connect battery power supply with preamp has deteriorated (outer isolation falling off in pieces), I ought to replace it. Would it be safe to use the old cord with a new outer shrink wrap? I am afraid the cable‘s...

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