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  1. shakti

    My way to the next Poweramp

    Having had over the last years YG, Wilson, hORNS and my current Avalon Osiris system https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/avalon-osiris-my-next-project.30908/ it is always the balance of resolution, efficiency, in room frequency response, "speed", tonal character which makes a speaker great...
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    My way to the next Poweramp

    There are too many brands out there, no chance to give them all a try, but I like both brands. JMF and Symphonic Line have indeed a very organic sound signature. Heisenberg (2x500sinus/8ohm) and JRDG 825 (4x450w/8ohm) were sounding power constraint in comparison to the current Accustic Arts...
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    Shakti's walk throughout the exciting Koetsu experience :-)

    Now it looks like, that the company Koetsu stopped their services and my personal Journey to Koetsu will find an end as well. Now I am considering, which Koetsu I should buy to keep this great manufacturer in the best memory. A standard wood body?, painted with Urushi, like the founder, the...
  4. shakti

    Anyone heard the X-quisite Cartridge from Thales?

    Unfortunately I had still no chance to listen to the X-Quiste cartridges until now in my personal set up, so I decided to geta ST version of the cartridge to personally find out, if the performance fits my taste. In the meantime I heard the X-quisite cart in Demoes and at a customer home, but...
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    Comparison of some Cartridges in the 4k segment, MKII : Etsuro, Hana, Benz, Allnic, Kiseki, Phasemation

    As this thread has still many readers, I like to continue my story with carts in this segment. One of my current focus is comparing tonearms!, Very important is the use of carts of the same type. Trying some different carts, I had the chance to get in total 3 nearly brand new Accuphase AC-5...
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    My way to the next Poweramp

    Just to bring this thread up to the current status: The Jeff Rowland Gear finally left my house after some very satisfying years, being replaced by the AUDIONET Heisenberg monos Amps and AUDIONET Stern Preamplifier Which was a little better, than the Rowlands. Specially the Heisenberg were...
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    Next steps with Soundsmith Fixed Coil cartridges

    Since a couple of month I am playing around with the actual generation of Soundsmith cartridges. The new body Design looks much more modern, but as my personal point of view, I still like the old fashion style of the former generations. But with a modern deck, the futuresque body form might...
  8. shakti

    Koetsu

    First hint from Japan does not see any new Koetsu carts in a nearer future, the situation in Japan seems to be more complicated than estimated.
  9. shakti

    Koetsu

    Fortunately the Koetsu lovers managed the change of sound from Sugano Father to Sugano son. So I am sure, there will be again Koetsu lovers for the future sound of Koetsu.
  10. shakti

    Koetsu

    The German distributor received beginning the year a first batch of Koetsu carts, cheaper models (I received some) He trusts in an ongoing Koetsu business. a new 2024 Koetsu price list, reflecting the new situation and new distributor processes, were sent to the German Koetsu dealers recently...
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    Koetsu

    In facebook it was asked for a firm confirmation, I am still waiting for this. my latest informations (German Distributor) were different from the information the UK distributor might have announced. The German Distributor (Axiss) is currently in Japan, we might get in a couple of days some...
  12. shakti

    SUT Shootout

    The MSL 1030 is a 1:20 SUT. I assume a parallel resistor as MSL recommends the SUT for carts between 0,6 and 6ohm. In Germany the Phasemation T-1000 has a similar price , the Consolidated Audio silver 1:20 as well. I do like the little darker T-1000, some friends prefer the silver Consolidated...
  13. shakti

    New Avantgarde Duo Mezzo G3

    interesting, die direction flow arrow shows to the Ongaku Amp and not to the speakers. Any reason for this?
  14. shakti

    Phasemation EA-1200

    According to the Phasemation homepage, you can find the following spec: https://www.phasemation.com/product.html Phasemation EA-220 MM &MC, solid state Phasemation EA-320 MM &MC, solid state Phasemation EA-350 MM &MC, MM solid state, MC Solid state plus integrated T-320 SUT Phasemation...
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    SUT Shootout

    The Kondo SFZ (I am using the first generation of SFZ) is better in all regards, but on the other hand a lot more expensive too
  16. shakti

    SUT Shootout

    I am using 1:10 Consolidated Audio for High Imp carts, like Soundsmith or vdh. For low Imp carts, like MSL and derivatives I prefer Kondo SFZ. For all others, like Koetsu, Etsuro and more I prefer T -2000. your decision should be very much cartridge driven
  17. shakti

    Ron Resnick Launches Audio Cafe LLC, a New Clarisys Audio Dealer

    Congratulation Ron! I definitely like your decision to move over to the professional sales side of the High End world. Your personal contacts to the industry will enhance your product portfolio on offer easily, even if you do not want to go this step soon, your potential upcoming customer base...
  18. shakti

    My personal journey to MY SONIC LAB

    please have a look to my new signature. I retired from my former major Industry job and found now the time to associate more professional with the Audio Industry.
  19. shakti

    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    Thank you for the information, JPC already closed the window. Hopefully my already placed order will be processed in August.
  20. shakti

    The new audiophile vinyl series The Original Source from Deutsche Grammophon (AAA)

    German JPC Dealer has started the selling of the large Bruckner Box, not yet listed in the DG web shop. https://www.jpc.de/jpcng/classic/detail/-/art/anton-bruckner-symphonien-nr-1-9/hnum/11752618 release date in August 2024
  21. shakti

    New Arrival.... Phasemation PP-5000 MC Reference Cartridge

    Tosca works fine, a little darker as with Glanz MH-1200 Glanz is more heavy, from there PP-5000 and Glanz are more natural partners
  22. shakti

    New Arrival.... Phasemation PP-5000 MC Reference Cartridge

    PP-5000 can give you the feeling to be a little brighter as PP-2000 due to the higher resolution of the diamond cantilever. In my set up it was fine to listen with silver tonearm wires to my PP-2000. Using PP-5000 I prefer high quality copper cable. only a little fine tuning, but this can make a...
  23. shakti

    Best pure MM stage for SUT?

    To my ears one of th best pure MM Phonostages on the market is the Air Tight ATE 3011 http://www.airtight-anm.com/components/ate3011.html If you have the chance, give it a try. It is an interesting comparison to compare the Air Tight with the direct competitor from Kondo to understand the...
  24. shakti

    Best phono stage?

    if you get with your Lampi DAC a balanced and well received sound, you will found with the following Phonostages a similar signature: Allnic H-7000v Phasemation EA-1200 if your budget will give you the freedom: Allnic H-8000 DHT Phasemation EA-2000 Air Tight ATE 3011 plus Kondo SFZ step...
  25. shakti

    Looking for a long-distance trip vehicle. Suggestions?

    my personal favorite for long distance family luxury traveling is a used Mercedes S- 500L, long wheelbase, 4matic AWD The double windows, the airmatic suspension, the comfortable seats, combined with a good working Distronic makes the journey likes traveling in a luxury train. ( I love my...
  26. shakti

    Not too many Acoustic Signature owners here?

    Neo has more integrated tonearm bases and not longer DC motors, Neo runs with AC motors. I prefer the sculptural Design of the older Invictus jr tonarmbases. But they were expensive to build, so I can understand the design change to Neo level
  27. shakti

    My personal journey to MY SONIC LAB

    mainly structure and contour, every instruments sounds (to my ears) a little bit more 3dimensional. Currently I am using the matching Phasemation 1200 DLC Headshell and a Glanz MH1200s tonearm, which is nice with this DLC coated cart bodies
  28. shakti

    Phasemation EA-1200

    XV1-s works fine with Phasemation step ups. Why T-550? the EA-1200 has the T-1000 already integrated!
  29. shakti

    Koetsu

    If your Step up limits resolution, you might have to try a better one. I like Koetsu carts connected to Phasemation T-2000 step up.
  30. shakti

    Preamp shootout...Predictions on which will be the best?

    If your preamp has to drive long cables to the gryphon amps, the Soulution will make it.

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