Search results

  1. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Good Morning Bob! I also understand Alon’s (and your and Peter’s) stance on M9 videos. All I’m saying is that the damage that a video might do for the M9 aura is zero. But that’s my opinion and not of yours or Magico’s. I am saying there’s nothing to worry about with these M9 videos. It...
  2. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Case in point - Livio posts videos of his Sonus Faber Supremas all the time. Off center. Bass anemic. Honestly, no true customer of the speaker cares. It’s all for entertainment and those willing to shell out the mortgage level cash on one, would fly down to talk and meet with the likes of...
  3. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    What I don’t understand is what’s the big deal about all this hoopla about an M9 video with off axis sound recording? Do you honestly think a serious M9 customer is going to base their purchase decision on an online audio recording? When I purchased my M2, I didn’t rely on any video recording...
  4. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    You’re joking Carlos. I heard the exact same M9. If you think the video is remotely what it sounds like, you are mistaken.
  5. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    You honestly think that Ron went in to videotape the M9 so that he could promote his Clarysis? A speaker that is not even remotely similar in any respect? That’s a far stretch IMO.
  6. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    When I visited Hesse, I put my hands behind my back as well. I’m not talking a second mortgage accidentally.
  7. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Kedar Ron went for 2 hours. You do understand that Ron just covered SWAF and went to visit Todd’s that same week? I went to SWAF for a few hours each day, engineered the Dallas Audiophile Club Dinner and hung out with Ron at a bar after dinner and I was already wiped. Cut the man a break.
  8. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    Regardless if you don’t mention Ron’s name specifically - posting about a 15 minute dealer visit in a dealer visit thread with the exact 15 minute that was wrongfully extracted from the post means you were discussing no other person but Ron.
  9. J

    Visit to Chris to See Magico M9 and VYGER and Pilium in Southlake, Texas

    For such a high end forum, why are we requiring Ron to put a preceding caution that his video will not capture the extent of the sound?
  10. J

    Visit to Todd (sbnx) Avantgarde Trio G3 in Parker, Texas

    Are you saying phase has no effect on the sound?
  11. J

    Todd's AG Trio G3 System -- it's about time

    Sound Impressions: If you haven't realized it by now, Todd is not an average audiophile. His attention to detail is unsurpassed. I believe his set up abilities are beyond most in our hobby. And on top of that, he has the budget AND the room to make it happen. His trios are set up to a T...
  12. J

    Todd's AG Trio G3 System -- it's about time

    I was fortunate enough to have met Todd a while back and have exchanged conversation and discussion with him offline. We have also had the good fortune to have met each other at a few meets at our local audiophile club here in Dallas. A couple weekends ago, Todd invited me over. After a few...
  13. J

    Anybody own MBL 101 X-Treme speakers? How big is your room?

    Wow!!
  14. J

    Rockport Lyra

    Hand Jack is what you need to lift each corner
  15. J

    1160 amp problem?

    Man that sucks. I know perhaps there might be slight cut to my quality, but I have my Boulder hooked up to a Torus RM20. You should look into that, these breakdowns always suck.
  16. J

    1160 amp problem?

    So what happened? What was wrong w the amp?
  17. J

    1160 amp problem?

    If the unit was tripped by a dc surge, then those kill switches, one of them might be popped out. So while unit it powered down, press all 4 of those switches in so they are flush. then unplug all inputs, and then power on and see.
  18. J

    1160 amp problem?

    There are 4 breaker switches if it detects a dc line issue. It’ll protect the components from damage. with the unit off, press all 4 of those little circular buttons flanking the power supply inlet.
  19. J

    1160 amp problem?

    Before you do anything, check the kill switch in the rear. Push it in.
  20. J

    Sonus Faber Suprema Flagship Loudspeaker $750,000

    Exactly. These prices are no longer related to performance or build cost. It’s merely a number attached to their flagship to match another brand’s flagship.
  21. J

    He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable

    I was always under the impression that he built a listening room away from the house but it appears from the article that he extended the split foyer and living room. Which meant that was probably the family room for the family. That’s a big commitment.
  22. J

    He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable

    He never spoke to his estranged son even when he reached out. That’s harsh. Guy seemed to be stubborn.
  23. J

    He spent his life building a $1 million stereo. The real cost was unfathomable

    Lesson learned: Don't let the hobby consume you and your family.
  24. J

    How Do You Think About Cost/Benefit Analysis for Your System?

    Good topic, Ron I have spent more than what I thought I would spend on an audio system. That said, it has given me more joy than pain. I used to not like the system as much when the system would be so finicky or would lean more towards certain genre of music. However, with time, and money -...
  25. J

    Sonus Faber Suprema Flagship Loudspeaker $750,000

    Not sure what to think Honestly feels like the high end is trying to price gouge the rest of us true hobbyists
  26. J

    Why Run More Than One Tonearm?

    Third arm will be stereo But a detacheable headshell so I might have room for mono
  27. J

    Lyra Etna and Airtight Opus 1? Is it different enough?

    It's been 6 months since I've had the Opus installed on my second table. And I can say, it's been a joy having 2 carts. I would say the Lyra Etna definitely sounds different compared to the Opus. The Opus was a great choice for a 2nd vinyl option. Thank you all!
  28. J

    Rockport Technologies Introduces Orion Loudspeaker

    Hah. I have Cincy's throwaway 802D4 now... don't worry, they're in a safe place. Maybe his system being tilted economically away from the speakers which were the 802D4 is a testament to how good that speaker was in the first place.
  29. J

    Rockport Technologies Introduces Orion Loudspeaker

    Incorrect, there have been at least a Lyra for sale in the used market. In fact, just sold about a few months ago to someone quite known in the hobby.
  30. J

    Mixing Sealed Speakers With Ported Subwoofers, Ported Speakers With Sealed Subwoofers

    While nothing is absolute, I prefer my speakers and subs non ported in general. But if I had ported speakers, I would not mind sealed subs. But all that means is that I don't prefer ported subwoofers for music.

About us

  • What’s Best Forum is THE forum for high end audio, product reviews, advice and sharing experiences on the best of everything else. This is THE place where audiophiles and audio companies discuss vintage, contemporary and new audio products, music servers, music streamers, computer audio, digital-to-analog converters, turntables, phono stages, cartridges, reel-to-reel tape machines, speakers, headphones and tube and solid-state amplification. Founded in 2010 What’s Best Forum invites intelligent and courteous people of all interests and backgrounds to describe and discuss the best of everything. From beginners to life-long hobbyists to industry professionals, we enjoy learning about new things and meeting new people, and participating in spirited debates.

Quick Navigation

Home Forums Contact us

User Menu

Login
Steve Williams
Site Founder | Site Owner | Administrator
Ron Resnick
Site Co-Owner | Administrator
Julian (The Fixer)
Website Build | Marketing Managersing
Top Bottom