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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi Anan and congrats on the Absolare purchase....it is a great integrated and still (likely:)) my final amp. Tubes can certainly change the flavor of things, for example, since I'm getting a bit older with some minor high frequency hearing loss, I searched for a tube with lots of sparkle and...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Thx Staxxx, I may have to try that Total Contact too.
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    Absolare Integrated

    I want to order a blue fuse but am traveling and can’t remember the value......I think Kerem indicated 10amp / slo blow when I asked some time ago. Is that what you ordered? Thanks......
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    Absolare Integrated

    Thanks for the reply BF38, and not to worry, your English is good. If you are suggesting that the stock NOS tubes are the best you have tried to suit my hearing issue, are you talking about the RT's (Radiotechnique)? My amp is the Signature edition, which sounds great with almost any tube I've...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi BF38, thanks for listing the tubes you have tried and the nice/succinct one word description of each. I'm interested if any provided a more prominent treble level than others? I've lost a bit of upper frequency hearing loss over the years, and am looking for more `juice' there to help me not...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Interesting point as to which model was actually reviewed. Some of the descriptions RH uses for such things as the coupling capacitors as well as the listed price would likely mean it was the Passion/base model rather than the Signature. I agree it is hard to believe that Kerem would not have...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi JP, agree that the review was perhaps not the most descriptive, especially in terms of context. For instance. although there were a couple of comments suggesting he was comparing a few aspects to his reference mono blocks, more such examples would have certainly been helpful. And Absolare...
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    Absolare Integrated

    The Absolare is reviewed by Robert Harley in the Feb Absolute Sound, enjoyed (and can relate to) his comments about the amp being characterized by a sense of body and texture closer to a living/breathing entity rather than a mechanical reproduction. Here is a link for anyone interested (hope it...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Okay JP, you just had to do it…….make me lust after something else from Kerem’s trove that I can’t afford! But good for you, I bet those cables are awesome and make your already terrific system even better. Did you go in whole-hog, both interconnects and speaker cables? By the way, how are...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Nice JP, will be anxious to hear how you like them.........if Kerem used them at Munich, they must be pretty darn good, by all accounts (including yours)!
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    Absolare Integrated

    Wish I could have been there to meet Kerem in person, hopefully next year. Glad both rooms were excellent, JP........
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    Absolare Integrated

    Interesting Sujay, actual sonic improvements would be a wonderful thing. Those Burmeister mono's of yours are very nice, heard them a while back and it was one of those auditions I have not forgotten. Enjoy, and thanks again....
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hey Sujay, thanks for the input, I guess it would be a good time for me to start doing some research on isolation transformers like your Bryson BIT 20 vs balanced power options vs regenerators etc. I do have a Shunyata Triton for my front end but the Absolare is on a different circuit. I hate...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Very cool Harry, these are actually cheaper via eBay then I've seen elsewhere....I may just have to try them after your findings, should be fun! Thanks very much for the info as always!! By the way, a general question I've been meaning to ask Absolare owners: mine is connected directly to...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi JP, I agree that Kerem provides some sweet RT tubes that contribute to a wonderful product…..glad you are still enamored with the Absolare driving your awesomely kool Kawero speakers. It is kinda fun, though, to mess around with different tube brands just to experience alternate sonic flavors...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Interesting observations on the Telefunken's, Harry, especially the part about more detail/louder volume in the high frequencies yet perhaps less dynamic overall. Sounds like bass is prominent also, especially if you can feel it (a positive as far as I'm concerned). Can't help but wonder what...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi Harry, thanks for documenting your experiments with RT + other tube combinations. Since I too am a bass guy, I’ll likely try the Brimar once my amp is fully broken in. Have also heard really good things about the Telefunken as you have verified, and I could use as much detail in the highs...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi Guillaume, good timing on your mention of the DC tube rings, I actually order a pair Saturday then saw your comments on Sunday……thanks for the positive confirmation. By the way, your excellent pics earlier here led me to them. Regarding NOS tubes, like JP my amp arrived with an RT pair...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Thanks JP, certainly understand about having a lot on your plate.....interested to know/see your new speaks when you find the time to comment on them, sounds intriguing. At least no more worries about what will feed them?
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hey JP, which Echole PC do you have, and do you have their interconnects as well?
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    Absolare Integrated

    Excellent LL21, have heard great things about Sablon, thanks for the confirmation! That may be my next step, and won't break the bank too very badly!
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    Absolare Integrated

    Yes the Echole cable is great and the amp is of course internally wired with it as well. Just may be beyond my means at the present since I'm retired and need to be somewhat prudent. We shall see, appreciate the input LL21. By the way, I see you have a Sablon PC listed in your system, any...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Thanks JP and LL21, I do hope to be back with more observations after break-in. Now the search for an appropriate power cord begins........
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi guys, I’ve had the Signature home for a couple of weeks now. It survived Fed-Ex international transit and 3 days of poking & prodding by US Customs; major kudos to Absolare for the robust flight case it is shipped in! After much indecision covering weeks (and driving Kerem crazy), I opted...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Make that always wanted FOR ONCE to have the best available. Retirement sort of precludes that such occurs often.......
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    Absolare Integrated

    Well now I’m feeling both elated and disconcerted at the same time. Elated because my new Signature arrives tomorrow (yeah!), disconcerted because I always wanted to have the `best’ product available…..and apparently that is not to be with the news of this update!!! Somebody please talk me...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Thanks for the info Guillaume! I'm getting antsy to get the Absolare home, will likely be just after the new year.......happy holidays and a brilliant 2017 to all my fellow Absolare aficianado's!
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi Guillaume, perhaps if I had the amp here (coming to my abode soon) I would understand, but not sure what you mean by swapping around the 12AU7 tubes? Does this mean just reversing them? At any rate, please continue to document your tube rolling adventures, will come in handy for some of us...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hey Guillaume & JP, I like the pics of both of yours (especially the red stripes), and have swatches here for honey, Nutella and terra.......but every time I decide, within an hour it has changed. Don't really like darkish finishes but dark brown or black is pulling on me right now., and the...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Well, I’m in the process of ordering this amp but having a hell of time deciding on the leather finish and stitch color…..these seemingly simple choices are actually driving me nuts to the point of distraction rather than enjoying what should be a fun activity!! Anyway, just wanted to say...

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