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    Oxford Acoustics Crystal Reference

    Unfortunately, not! My Crystal Reference was serial number CR-051, so obviously a few were sold, although probably not all in the UK. I have a mate, who now lives near me, who has one in Black Ash finish.
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    Oxford Acoustics Crystal Reference

    Howard left us in March 2023. He was 72. My first introduction to Howard Popeck and Subjective Audio, was in early 1981, when I purchased a pair of Linn Isobarik PMS active speakers from him, powered by a six-pack of Boothroyd-Stuart Meridian 105S power amps, with electronic crossovers...
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    New pink fuse from SR

    The introduction of the SR Pink fuse was announced on April 1st, so I wasn't convinced at first ......... I have one Master fuse (first UK 13A mains plug, from wall to Aletheia PSU2 balanced mains distribution) one Purple in the mains PC (which I was given, free of charge), feeding power to my...
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    Oxford Acoustics Crystal Reference

    I don't know how I missed this thread! I am the friend, referred to above, by Hugo (Shuggie). The Oxford Acoustics Crystal reference turntable was designed by a surgeon, Fraser Shaw and together with his business partner, Jonathan Harker (later and currently, proprietor of Oxford Audio...
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Thank you Stanley.
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Congratulations! You have a lovely system! As a UK- based CR1 MK II owner, I would be interested if you could please expand on the advice to improve your system, that you received from Taritani-san. Thank you Steve
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    DCS "The Next Generation" announcement February 7, 2023.

    I guess we will find out on the day of the announcement!
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    Melco S100 audiophile switch

    I have had ADOT with Plixir Elite Balanced LPSU on extended home evaluation for the past couple of months. It takes an ethernet feed (Sablon 1m) from a TP-Link AC2800 router (12v LPSU-powered). The supplied 1.5m fibre optic cable from the ADOT feeds into the SFP in the Uptone Audio EtherREGEN...
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    What does the 'SA' part of Premier 140SA mean? (NT)

    "Stereo Amplifier."
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    Breaking news from DCS….

    I received my "Apex-upgraded" Vivaldi DAC back from dCS, two weeks ago and have about 80 hours of burn-in so far. Two immediate things I noticed: 1. It's louder! I had to adjust my 'normal' listening volume on my D'Agostino HD preamp, from 12 o' clock, to 11 o' clock! 2. The bass is more...
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    Lampizator Horizon v. dCS Vivaldi Apex Listening Comparison

    For me, adding a Mutec Ref 10 SE-120 10MHz reference clock to my dCS Vivaldi full stack, elevated the performance over the use of the dCS Master Word Clock by itself. I would describe the sound as more palpable, with a lower system noise floor and greater musicality! I am registered for the...
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    Breaking news from DCS….

    As a UK Vivaldi stack owner, so far, I have only read Apex upgrade suggested costs in US Dollars or Euros! Today, I received a telephone call from my UK dCS dealer, Studio AV (Chobham), who confirmed that the Apex upgrade to my Vivaldi DAC, would be £6,000 including VAT and that dCS had...
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    An experiment with passive horizontal bi-amping.

    The description of my experience with using two TAD M2500 MKII power amps in horizontal bi-amped mode, is described in my original text in this thread! You must understand, that it was a BRIEF experiment, conducted over a few days, with additional cables that I had borrowed from a dealer...
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    An experiment with passive horizontal bi-amping.

    Not back to back! I did try a pair of Vitus mono-blocs, kindly loaned by KOG, the UK importer, a couple of years ago! I'm hoping to try a pair of these some time in 2022, which promise to offer the best of both worlds!
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    TT Lighting

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    TT Lighting

    I bought a portable LED dimmable reading lamp from Amazon UK for about £20 GBP. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07DRFRG9Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It has a rechargeable battery fitted, with a USB plug to accept a cable from an appropriate charger, so no permanent...
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    Speaker decoupling options

    Entreq Apollo XL Vibb Eaters (7.5 Kg) https://www.entreq.com/products/vibb-eaters-45486698
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    Speaker decoupling options

    My TAD CR1 MKII stand-mounts (46Kg) come with TAD's matching stands (18Kg) which are of a dense wood construction! Several options exist for the floor interface, including steel cones that screw into the underneath of the stands to form a stable tripod. You can, of course, use nothing, as the...
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    Feets/platforms experiences under your TADs...

    Yes. TW Taven One turntable, Graham Phantom II arm, Transfiguration Orpheus L mc cartridge.
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    Feets/platforms experiences under your TADs...

    I use a stereo pair of REL Gibraltar G2 (sealed enclosure and 10" bass drivers) subs, crossed over at 30 Hz and placed so as to even out the peaks/nulls to attain a more even in-room bass response. Room size is 22' X 18.5' X 8' and well-treated with Acustica Applicata DAAD room tuning cylinders!
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    Feets/platforms experiences under your TADs...

    I have recently moved from a trio of Stillpoints Ultra 5 footers under my TAD CR1 stands, to mounting them on a pair of Townshend Audio Seismic Podium platforms. IMHO, a big step up in performance, with more detail coming through, better imaging and tighter, deeper bass, due to removal of the...
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    An experiment with passive horizontal bi-amping.

    1. Agreed. My bi-wire links are made of the same wire as my speaker cables. 2. I would have liked a pair of TAD M600 mono blocs, I auditioned and were being sold, mint, ex-demo for £30K (I don't know the dollar equivalent), but they are balanced only, XLR connections and my beloved CJ GAT 2 is...
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    An experiment with passive horizontal bi-amping.

    I have recently been on the hunt for a replacement power amp for my system. I currently use a Conrad Johnson Premier 350SA (solid state) to power my current-hungry TAD CR1 MKII speakers, which are 86db efficient and a nominal 4 Ohm load! The CJ power amp is good for 600 watts into 4 Ohms and has...
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    Antileon Evo advice

    Hi Tim Was this the 12 month old, mint Evo on Ebay, that went for £7,600.00? #ifitlookstoogoodtobetrue
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    Night-time listening with lights off

    Listening to "the blues!" :cool:
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Stillpoints Ultra 5's
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Thanks for the pointer regarding Gryphon, which I had not previously considered! I don't currently own any Gryphon (the demo system at the dealer, used a Gryphon CD player, TAD amplification, Jorma design cables and TAD R1 speakers. My front end sources are shown below.
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    For those that are interested, this is a photo of the system I listened to at the weekend, at a UK dealer, taken from the listening position.
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    New TAD M700 & M700S

    Avidlistener Can I ask what sources and amplification you use with your CR1's? I am a UK owner of TAD CR1MKII's (the first stand-mount speaker I have ever owned) and they have been in my system for over five years now. My main digital source is a dCS Vivaldi full stack, re-clocked by a Mutec...
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    MCB & other Breakers : Not to be ignored when perfecting audio powerlines

    Thanks Blue!

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