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    Moving to a new house and so many questions!

    Hey guys! A new job came which is causing me to relocate. I am approaching move-in and have some questions beforehand to hopefully get things organized before I set up my audio rig. The room is about 14'6" by 24' with a drop ceiling. The ceiling is about 7'6". I'm debating on removing the drop...
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    Speaker to better fit my room

    Previously I had a much larger room and the Nearfield Acoustic 18 speakers thrived. I don't expect to get these in a much bigger room as fast as I was expecting so will likely end up selling to get something more reasonable... I love the dynamics and punch of the Pipedreams but fear some of the...
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    VAC preamplifiers

    Hi guys! I use to have a VAC Signature Mk II and loved it to death. I'm giving thought to two pres on the used market due to cost constrictions. Any opinions on the VAC Beta preamp or the VAC Ren V vs the Signature MK II? I doubt I can go wrong with either but unfortunately I cannot demo them...
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    High emotion audio

    Hi guys, I am curious if anyone has listened or has impressions of the High Emotion Audio Labs speakers. The Pipedreams are some of my favorite speakers I have ever heard but I haven't found much on their smaller speakers. Very curious. Best regards, Stephen
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    Ultra rendu + nuc vs Antipodes DX

    Has anyone done this sort of comparison? I am giving thought to moving towards the rendu.
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    Newly released Mac Mini

    Hi everyone, Any thoughts on the new Mac Mini? I'm considering building a server. Wondering if this would be good for the application and superior to the old one or a normal NUC. Best regards, Stephen
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    Long speaker cable runs

    I am looking at rearranging my room in a way that would demand much longer runs than I had in the past. Specifically I would need to run two pairs at 27 feet each. Unfortunately, running XLR cables from the crossover to amps closer to the speakers is not an option. I am going to be running one...
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    Antipodes DX Gen 2 Music Server

    Up for sale is my Antipodes DX Gen 2 music server with 2.5 software. I got this from Mike Powell and it is fantastic but has a little bit of wear on the edges of the faceplate. This runs Roon (will need to purchase your own liscense) or Squeezelite (free) and has a very analog sound, by far the...
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    Phison PD2 SE DAC / Linestage

    Hello everyone! I am selling my PD2 SE demo unit. This is the most up to date version. That being said, Sonny developed the PD2 SE with a modular design so as technology advances the unit can easily be upgraded at an affordable price. I have written about this piece as I performed a DAC...
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    High Velocity HVAC

    For a number of reasons I have been considering an Unico High Velocity HVAC. Anyone have any experience here on what to expect? Ideally I don't want an annoying noise in the audio room.
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    Amplifier comparisons in Atlanta area

    Hi everyone! I have done comparisons of a lot of sources before but rarely see a large amount of amplifiers compared. Is this mainly due to warm up time? I've gone through several amplifiers in my own system but there are so many more to try. Specifically, I'd love to compare some Pass Labs...
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    DAC Shootout: Phison PD2SE, Rockna Signature Wavedream, COS D1V2, Metrum Adagio

    Over the weekend, February 17th, I met up Mike - Founder of Verastarr Cables, Gary - fellow audiophile, and Johnny - another fellow audiophile. We took around 10 hours comparing the Phison PD2SE, Rockna Wavedream Signature, COS D1 V1 & V2, and the Metrum Adagio. We used both the Phison A2 120 in...
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    Atlanta listening sessions

    Hi everyone! Finally life is calming down a little and I have time to listen to music. Anyone want to meet up in the Peachtree City, GA area? I have Phison sending me some of his new line, which has been very positively reviewed. Anyone who wants to bring things to be compared will be more...
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    amazon alexa echo dot for control

    Hi everyone! I use an Antipodes DX music server and love it. I recently got an Echo Dot for my home automation. Anyone having any luck controlling their stereo with this? I use roon... Best regards, Stephen
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    Would you guys consider used Wolf appliances?

    Hi everyone, I am looking at redoing our kitchen and the things that I want are just out of my price point right now if I buy new. I was wondering if anyone here would consider buying used Wolf / Sub-zero / Thermador / Kitchenaid appliances. I'm considering the following double oven...
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    Transrotor Zet 3.1

    Hi everyone! I am looking at options for new turntables and noticed a Transrotor Zet 3.2 with Oracle 345 tonearm on US Audio Mart. I was wondering if anyone is familiar with this table. I have a cartridge (Van den Hul XGW) but no turntable or arm right now. I use to have a VPI HRX and it was...
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    VAC 30/70 Mk III monoblocks

    Hi everyone, I am currently selling my VAC 30/70 monoblocks for $6000. They were went through by VAC back in December and given a clean bill of health. The amps can either come with a set of tubes with VAC with a bunch of hours or if I get my asking price, a set of Shuguang 300B tubes with...
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    WAF and Cabling

    Hello everyone! I just moved my system into a new room and am thinking about doing the wiring a bit different. I am thinking about having the equipment rack to the left of my listening chair that is behind the photo (minus the foot rest). I have the amps on the equipment rack right now but I...
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    Room Correction vs Room Treatment

    Hi everyone! I am pretty sure I would MUCH rather do room treatments than room correction software on my system; however, I do not have the funds to hire someone to actually do it for me. I find in our current location that the bass gets boomy. I think this is because I am forced to put the...
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    Turntable options

    Hi everyone! I have been doing research and have considered MANY different options. I use to have an HR-X, which I sold to get part of the downpayment on my first house. Yay / *cries a little bit*! My mind keeps drifting back to someone who mentioned they moved from an HR-X to a Technics...
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    Mel Audio Go El Improved

    I have a lead on this table and have 0 knowledge of it and there doesn't seem to be much on it. Anyone know if it is worth considering and at what price? I think it comes with the tonearm. He also has a Mel Audio Rechav II, but that doesn't intrigue me much.
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    300B tubes for VAC 30/70 amplifers

    Hi guys! I am looking at retubing a pair of VAC 30/70 amplifiers. I was first going to go with VAC but have decided I am going to try another route for about the same, maybe less. I could go with VAC 300B factory tubes for about 1550. Alternatively I could go Psvane TII 300B tubes for $1580...
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    Transparent Ultra XL 40' XLR cable pair

    Hi everyone! Up for sale is a pair of Transparent Ultra XL 40' long XLR cables. I have held on to these for quite a while because you never know when you want to have your amplifiers a long way from the preamp.. However, I just bought a home and do not see myself needing these any time in the...
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    Looking for a good amplifier

    Hi guys, I sold a lot of my system to get a down payment on a house. I am now a first time home owner! However my stereo needs amplifiers and on a limited budget. I have Nearfield Acoustic Pipedream Reference 18 speakers. Anyone have some nice amps that they might be looking to sell in the...
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    Devialet D200

    Hello everyone, I am going to be listing my D200 up for sale on multiple platforms but figure I'll start with here too. I have had this D200 for about a month but am going another direction. It is a demo I got it form a dealer with full warranty and I think that can be transferred. He won't...
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    Hanss T-60

    Hi Guys, I am looking at potentially getting one of these after I purchase a home. It doesn't look like it can be used with longer tonearms, which is a big minus. Anyone have experience with these tables? What recommendations do you have for a used market turntable + tonearm in the $5000...
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    Lumin T1 Server

    Hi Guys, I know I am posting a lot of pieces for sale but here is another one! I have my Lumin T1 that I will be selling. It is an incredible piece of equipment at a darn good price. Below is a link for USAudioMart. PM me for special pricing...
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    Trying to build a great system for less

    Hi Guys, I am looking to build an incredible system, much like I feel mine was, for much less. I plan to buy the Nord amplifiers, still have my Lumin T1 server w/ Lumin L1 NAS, and my Pipedream 18 speakers with a pair of JL F112 subs. I also have a VPI HR-X w/Van den Hul Colibri XGW. I...
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    VPI HR-X Turntable, potentially with my Van den Hul XGW cartridge

    Hi Guys, I am giving serious thought to selling my VPI HR-X turntable. I like the sound of it over the sound of my Lumin, but I don't get to listen to many records these days. I figure if anyone is interested I am open to offers. What do you think I should sell this rig for? VPI HR-X...
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    South East Audio Group (Atlanta)

    Hi guys, In my intro some people stated some interest in starting a South East audiophile group. I am just 30 minutes South West the airport and totally support this! Tell me what needs to be done and I might try to start something official! As I try to become a home owner, my system might...

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