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    CH M1.1 or A1.5 x 2

    i owned S1 mk2 for a long while as they were the fronts in my HT...... I also have an ChP big system using 10 series amps..... so i know the sound of both. i demoed the A1.5 as an amp for my centre channel (SCC) and it was just ok. It simply doesn't have the current to make those speakers...
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    What is the most musical, fast and accurate subwoofer you have heard?

    its a bit like Audioguy above describes ..... My single funk 18 was a strong level 2 and outclassed the magico, rhythmic and marten subs i had before that. Moving to the 18.2 elite, we are stepping into level three territory. The room pressurises. The concrete floor feels like it is moving...
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    What is the most musical, fast and accurate subwoofer you have heard?

    Yes the elite is something special.
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    What is the most musical, fast and accurate subwoofer you have heard?

    I had a funk 18 and then this last Tuesday replaced it with a funk elite dual 18 with outboard amplifier. It’s extraordinary.
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    Upgrading from P1 to Mono-P1 : experience & tips

    Significantly quieter. More dynamic. More see through and more depth to soundstaging. And just a stronger sense of making the speakers disappear
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    Upgrading from P1 to Mono-P1 : experience & tips

    i just moved to a single P10 from a 4 box P1 set up. Unfortunately the P10 is much better .
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    Which is Better Sound From High Power: Single Tube SET or Parallel Tube SET?

    Hi Ron. No. That’s the myth about marten speakers. They are super sensitive to amplification. When those valve amps went in the system became unlistenable. The best amp on those speakers was audia flight. I’ve now got Coltrane momento 2 with chp 10 series and the sound is almost warm.
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    Advice for an unsatisfied Vitus RI-101 mk II new owner

    I I have marten Oscar duo ( as well as Coltrane momento 2) and would never suggest they don’t sound good at low volume. In fact I would say they are excellent at low volume. The older generations of marten speakers did sound leaner and did not sound as good at low volumes.
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    CH Precision 10 series

    looks like ill be trading my 4 box P1 system into for a stereo P10..... based on the performance of the L10 stereo and M10 stereo in my stereo, im convinced the stereo version of the 10 series will offer better sound than the mono 1 series
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    In wall power cabling advice

    the gigawatt wire is excellent - all my dedicated lines come off dedicated sub boards with Gigawatt breakers and then gigawatt wire to the wall plug
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    Advice needed regarding Magico ACC and home theater setup.

    started with marantz then went to cary now back to Marantz 8805...... but looking to move to either Storm, Data Sat or Trinnov
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    Advice needed regarding Magico ACC and home theater setup.

    yes ive had a quite a few amps in that position. I only use a single channel of that stereo amp for the centre channel. I use at ATI 8 channel amp for all the other channels. It really makes very little difference for the other channels as they are, most of the time just for effects.
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    Advice needed regarding Magico ACC and home theater setup.

    When I referred to the SCC I was refereeing to the Magico S series center channel.
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    Advice needed regarding Magico ACC and home theater setup.

    i dont have ACC but use the SCC...... in my experience the amplifier for the centre channel is possibly the most important link in ur chain. 90% of HT is centre channel. I started with Bel Canto ref 600m across all front channels and ultimately decided i could hear the class D. I moved to an...
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    Jorma Unity cables

    try this https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/jorma-unity-cables.36187/ https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/jorma-unity-cable http://v2.stereotimes.com/post/jorma-design-unity-cables--interconnects
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    Marten Mingus Quintet 2 speakers

    Got to strongly disagree with that sentiment. Parker’s and Oscar’s are excellent sounding speakers. I own Coltrane momento 2 statement as well as some Oscar’s and have heard Parker’s. These newer series are just fantastic. Very quiet boxes - u can’t hear them. Amazing tonality - much better than...
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    Genesis Advanced Technologies SuperSub Subwoofer

    i can only use my version as an example as Nathan hasn't pub;ished all the figures for the 18.2 my 18.0LX has an RMS output of 4400 and peak 10400. The 18.2 uses an outboard amp with 2 connected power cables. The driver motor unit is all about heat dissipation. They are very very serious units.
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    Genesis Advanced Technologies SuperSub Subwoofer

    The funk 18.2 has a peak output power of 21200 watts. If you had 2 of them that’s 40kw I have the model below which is rated at 10400 watts peak. I’m not sure your comparing apples with apples when u compare an 18.2 to any sort of Rel. let alone 2 x 18.2. Also, with the model below the 18.2...
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    My new 2160

    and in the same spirit i have just ordered my second German Shepherd dog ...... pets do have an amazing effect on us
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    Genesis Advanced Technologies SuperSub Subwoofer

    only music videos etc - its great ... but just wanted to be clear i have never used it in my big system
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    Genesis Advanced Technologies SuperSub Subwoofer

    i have a Funk 18.0LX - (its one rung down from the 18.2). I had a Rythmik E15HP2 and i have a Magico SSub. The Funk is the best by a long margin. It simply doesn't compare with the other 2. Albeit in this system it is only used for HT in my living room not for music - but it would still be very...
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    Which 12" tonearm for Miyajima Zero?

    Glanz make a range of tonearms - 4 series. I have the top 2 and also several Miyajima. Worth exploring. What about an MH 9b or 10b ?
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    Statement e2 has come available…

    ib buy them but imm in Australia
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    DaVa FC-A1 a field coil contender

    thx
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    DaVa FC-A1 a field coil contender

    guys - how does one buy a a DaVa ? i cant find anything on the internet about them ......
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    Glanz 12 inch tone arm

    I have both. Yes it’s better. But the 1200 is no slouch. Both super precision engineered and sound fabulous.
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    Which cables do you use with CH Precision products?

    I use full loom of Crystal Cable. Best I’ve had so far.
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    Ch precision...p1

    for me a second P1 had more impact than a single X1 on a single P1. I now have 2 of both so if thats ur ultimate goal it kind of doesn't matter
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    Has Anybody Tried Crystal Cable Reference Interconnects And Power Cords?

    no not specifically ...... but if u want to upgrade then u need to look at art series
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    Has Anybody Tried Crystal Cable Reference Interconnects And Power Cords?

    hi - i use diamond reference pc and ic in my HT and i use DaVinci in my big system. I would not be worried about lean and bright with Crystal cables. before i had DaVinci speaker cables i used Tara Labs Omega Evolution which are all copper. The crystal cables are smoother warmer and have way...

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