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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    I only own this SS Cart met Peter at a show and bought one. I’ve used his Services on few carts what ever he does it improves the original product to me
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    Soundsmith Sussurro MkII re-evaluated

    I own the gold version and to me when setup well it rivals tape in tonal density it’s a tough cart to make work on tone arms though it’s heavy and has a low compliance correct setup is a must no getting close but when it’s done it’s a great sound to me
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    Tube vs. Solid State Rectifier for Lampizator DAC

    I’ve used SS recti over the years plenty of times For one thing if not critical listening it don’t burn exp tube ones. play audio or not if glowing recti is being used. the various SS do have different sounds stage size and position is not good like a tube recti bass to me is best on par...
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    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    Lastly no disrespect to what video was yours ok This is why just 1 Or 2 lol
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    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    No she is almost 50 was a singer dancer Goes to shows with me Hates live events with Bad PA lol. Me 67 We don’t always agree on what is heard loves analog but also well done digital we both loved Elliot’s room at axpona on Sunday morning I don’t mean to be offensive , it’s just some just...
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    Ask your spouse which video sounds more real or natural

    Ok asked and we both agreed the first one it’s obvious Now this is on my iPhone not even good ear buds This Aside why do audio snobs continue to post how useless videos are in replies. I would love for many to just post 1/2 not comment on why in great details. I can’t tell always but I...
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    RIP Dicky Betts

    There were the first live band when I was 16 or 17 Seen them and led zep in nyc square garden think Duane was gone already not sure this album has a singer guitarist forgot his name but to me the best most memorable Album The jams on this had my bald head bagging while I worked in my home...
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    RIP Dicky Betts

    not sure what held anyone together in that band On tidal they have live performances One of the best I’ve found as recorded 2003
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    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    Hahahah
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    Clarisys Audio Auditorium Loudspeaker

    May I ask what’s the chain your using ?
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    All New Clarisys Audio Minuet Loudspeakers !

    Florian can you explain / Compare in tech from what I heard last year at axpona to this years rooms models. Not including the new flagship st this years show lastly what model does Ron have ?
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    Axpona 24’ Mike Lavigne pics

    Power distribution of hotels needs to be understood for one the typical small rooms the vast majority of rooms at shows Rooms are done to nec code and very little separate circuits to have each bathroom is most likely its own circuit so my advise is use a heavy duty ext cord Next the room...
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    Clarisys Audio will show with CAT at Munich

    lol have a safe flight It seems all of your models are far superior to old style panels no tape or glue or foams to rot And let’s not forget the sound improvements!! Have a great show
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    Clarisys Audio will show with CAT at Munich

    The piccolo was I think a great match with the cat amps. And aside of great sound quality the looks alone were very unique. may I ask how you arrived at this models looks ? In many ways audio has evolved into art wirh Sound looks wise and yet your design is nothing like anything else I’ve...
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    Are you an audiophile or a music lover?

    Most definitely music lover , while I love my systems I mostly play jam Wi-Fi boom boxes or earbuds Even if in nyc and playing my big System I rarely sit in the seats most times some 25 or so back at my desk working Kind of like a live band is playing over there thing. If I do sit down...
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    Has Ron made any comments back at Mike’s comments I’ll say this ron is a busy man and I do enjoy his commentary and videos
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    I don’t know the control parameters but if they can control the bass they had it turned up too high If im correct this makes some tracks loose balance the vocals and certain genre is second to none But it’s fine line often crossed The big ones I can’t remember well. While it’s a so called...
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    Does Analog EQ belong in State of the Art Systems?

    A few thoughts on EQ in the analog domain sometimes it’s better to lower a freq that’s an issue fixing the room is apostolate but having an eq any kind can help sort things out to use EQ as the fix per say for my self dont work as it then changes music track by track. anyone should agree...
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    Anyone have thoughts on the MBL room at axpona 2024 ?
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    This is one of the stand out rooms to me. The person I met inside was very friendly and really explained the products he loves Lampi as I do and made what I thought was very interesting comments on the past and present dacs sounds in this room is the new posiden excuse if I have misspelled...
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    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    Has anyone heard these Before this showing ? they have added drivers in parallel now They have added subs From looks it’s a complete re design Auralic is a very good source and has add on boxes does anyone know what the stack there is ?
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    Axpona 24’ Mike Lavigne pics

    I can’t wait for your comments on this
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    I have heard them in a showroom condition not a show they have deep bass and are very fast and detailed a tough combo. now I also think some feel a bloated constant bass is correct. I was a bass head but learned to take a step back. Of course to each there own.
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    Axpona 2024 who is going and why?

    I was in there room a few times. What did you think of them ?
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    Axpona April 12-14 2024

    I know lol I was just looking for the no not yet reply I did lurk around nice to see some Rooms Playing music I want to hear horns first today all horns then panels. then the rest
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    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    While some headphones do better at an out the head experience the only ones or type for me without software to do so are Winged open types like raal or akg tima makes the point very clear
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    Rhapsody.Audio Listening Rooms

    I’m sure by now both bobs know im very confused most times. And the bob and bob showcase is way above my understanding or comprehension when I had some 60 workers I knew most by name if I had same names I did this Jose , Jose 1 and so on had 3 at one time Same for Ramond. so I beg this...
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    Axpona April 12-14 2024

    Where is your room I walked around a few floors on lobby and above.
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    OJ Simpson dead at 76,

    Did he admit or wa he asked lol
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    Hi-Fi is NOT a subjective hobby.

    Not true MBL and bayz image great it depends on setup as well as source. now do they pinpoint image bayz does not as much on MBL And im not claiming to a wizard but having them a few times and bayz at shows and showrooms its for me as I said

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