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    Kudos To Ultra Analogue Recordings, Edward Pong and Tony Ky Ma

    woo hoooo...rudeness!!!!!!! Adios!!!!
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    Kudos To Ultra Analogue Recordings, Edward Pong and Tony Ky Ma

    So, if tape is $58 and $84, why are we seeing $400-$600 tapes?? And people accuse cable manufacturers for severe markups...;) cheers,
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    Boulder 2110 Series

    I suspect that we will not see a 3010 Preamp until Herr Nelson has decided that he has a product ready to blow away the 2010 and even trump the 2110......by what I have heard the improvements from the 2050 to the 3050 are so far beyond belief that Boulder will want to be sure that the...
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    Kudos To Ultra Analogue Recordings, Edward Pong and Tony Ky Ma

    Did I read their website correctly?? $210 for each Bach Cello Suite??? $1260 for all 6 Cello Suites??? That seems to be extremely expensive for a single musician playing....maybe $210 for the set??? Cheers,
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    THe end of the Audio critics?

    Sort of a too broad statement.....while I am not a show veteran, I have always a found a few great rooms, though yes, some sounded fair to downright awful.....we will see if that changes at this year's RMAF and maybe CES in 2014.... Cheers,
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    THe end of the Audio critics?

    Oh, I do not think that Valin, Harley and the rest are going anywhere too soon.....unless old age gets them. While I put only a tiny bit to no emphasis on what the main people claim, I will still trust my own ears for any major purchases. For instance, when I go to this year's RMAF and listen...
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    Von Schweikert's Universe Loudspeaker, a designer's lifetime achievement

    And that darned sad.....
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    Von Schweikert's Universe Loudspeaker, a designer's lifetime achievement

    It would have been nice to hear more music (and, not a female vocalist with a combo) to get an idea as to the sound.... Cheers,
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    Star Wars Episode 7 -|- Release Date + Original Cast Returning

    I strongly suspect that Star Wars VII will take up where VI ended (the big celebration on Endor and all of the other places Lucas added later) though I would bet that that it is YEARS later....let's face it, I see no way for the makeup folks to make Hamill/Fisher/Ford look like they did at the...
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    Star Wars Episode 7 -|- Release Date + Original Cast Returning

    Hmmmm, with the old cast (Hamill, Fisher and Ford) I am assuming that the story will be set in the future (far future unless they hire some seriously talented makeup people as all three are, ahhh, a little long in the tooth) and would maybe deal with Fisher and Ford's likely children. And, Luke...
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    First Call For Third Annual RMAF Dinner

    Count me in!!!!
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    The most abused song at audio shows... ever: "Keith don't go" Nils Loftgrin live

    For what it's worth, my absolute favorite recording of the Planets is the Decca CD with Duthoit and Montreal....yes, it suffers a wee bit of the '90's digital-ness, but damn, still a recording of a piece I yet to find a better version of....the old Solti and Mehta are fine recordings as well...
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    How to grow the R2R catalogues??

    I still find it hard to believe that UMG, with miles and miles of tape in their vaults would not be willing to risk a few releases to caring companies to simply test the waters. For goodness sakes, the Esoteric SACD limited release of the Decca/Solti Ring Cycle (at $800/each) sold like hotcakes...
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    How to grow the R2R catalogues??

    Yes, I am sure.....BUT, why not a concerted VOCAL and VISIBLE effort by the audiophile community and press to encourage the proliferation of tape use.....like, an ever increasing presence of tape decks at CES, RMAF, AXPONA, Munich High End...where the labels (assuming if they still care, of...
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    How to grow the R2R catalogues??

    After watching the fantastic UHA Phase 11 review on Peter's site, I wonder what would be needed to get the major labels to start releasing material on R2R?? As a classical music geek, I am sure there are literally thousands of miles of tape in the vaults of London/Decca, Phillips, DG, EMI just...
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    TechDas Air Force One

    I would rather hear JV's opinion on a listening session between the two than Fremer's....I seem to remember that some bad blood developed between Lloyd Walker and Fremer over the Proscenium (due to a supposed lack of understanding of how it worked) many years ago....I also seem to remember...
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    TechDas Air Force One

    I have to say that this massive thread (all 71 pages) is one of the most enjoyable and entertaining threads so far. After reading this, I am now convinced that the AF1 will be on a short list of turntables for a future listen. However, I will not get a tt until my main system is up and running...
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    Another Boulder amp from hell...

    That is a VERY nice looking system!!!
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    Boulder 2110 Series

    Here's looking forward to hearing about the new 2100 Series components and the likely retirement of the fabulous 2000 Series which has set a incredibly high level for years!!!! Cheers,
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    Calling Mahler or Bruckner fans

    Very hard core Mahler fan here......between SACD and redbook, I have over 100 recordings of Mahler symphonies. His 5th is my favorite (the old trumpet jock in me still gets a thrill with the opening solo) though I like #2, #3, #6, #7 and #9.....I am a veteran of the massive Telarc Mahler 8 with...
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    One of the Great Brass Players Passes

    What was so amazing about Adolph "Bud" Herseth was that he was the top voice of one of the world's great (maybe greatest) orchestral brass section.....of all time.....yes, maybe Solti let the brass play a little to loud, but heck, if I had been an orchestral conductor in the late 1960's/early...
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    Boulder amps with MBL??

    Hey...has anyone heard any of the MBL speakers (up to the 101 eXtremes) with any Boulder amps?? I was wondering if anyone has heard the speakers with non-MBL amps/preamps.... Cheers,
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    Do high end Focals have a weird sonic signature?

    If all goes well, I will get to hear the Grande Utopia EM's at Boulder's factory after RMAF. While I have not heard the current generation of Focals, I can say if they are anything like the previous generation, they are HIGHLY affected by upstream gear. What I have heard (from people whose ears...
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    Achievum Cables Live 2 - speaker cables for EUR €125.200,- (2x 3m)

    As any cable worth $100K or more??? LOL Cheers,
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    Achievum Cables Live 2 - speaker cables for EUR €125.200,- (2x 3m)

    This is the height of insanity, pure and simple :( And I thought that the top MIT Cables were beyond crazy...if this is the thought process then price the cables at 12,500 Euro if you need to truly convince the connoisseurs that they need them..... Cheers,
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    RMAF 2013..whose going??

    Does anyone plan on renting a car to assist those who want to go to the Bent Fork?? I am still unsure whether or not I will rent one.....I will not know at least for another month or more whether I will. If I do, I would gladly offer a ride if needed... Cheers
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    Achievum Cables Live 2 - speaker cables for EUR €125.200,- (2x 3m)

    2 * 3 meter => 125 200 Euro Furutech FP-218 (G) Spades 2 * 3 meter => 112 700 Euro Hmmm....it looks to me like the pricing is not 112,700 Euros but maybe 112 Euros to 700 Euros (this is copied off of their website)?? While that seems like a substantial jump for a difference of one...
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    Is All Solder Created Equal?

    I may be dreaming (or having a senior moment) but I swear I saw/heard/read that Wilson auditioned various types of solder for their speakers..... Cheers,
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    Why no Boulder sub-forum??

    Just curious....why is there no sub forum in the What's Best in Manufactures for Boulder?? Cheers,
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    Not Quite Sure What to Make of this Table???

    Looks like some futuristic torture device....I sure hope it sounds better than it looks.... Cheers,

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