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    AC Kassandra Inputs - Is There a 'Best' Option?

    Using a pink faun ultra the usb is the way to go. better in every way compared to aes. The good thing about this server is you can install a new usb/aes/? card in the future when a better one is developed. So your not stuck with the old tech down the track.
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    My Pinkfaun 2.16 ultra experience

    Congrats on a great system. I have used the Pink Faun Ultra for a few years now and I am very happy with it. I especially like Stylus and prefer it to Roon sonically. Bonus is its free and built it :) If you have the opportunity try demo/listening to dual Ultra it is another big step forward...
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    Tad reference 1

    I owned the R1. Tried a heap of amplifiers but the end of the day the loudspeaker was not enjoyable for long listening sessions in my experience. The mids/highs too coarse. Music selection shrank due to some recordings being unlistenable. I have had a negative opinion of beryllium since and...
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    The Contendo II is here, my quest is ...over?

    It seemed to me that it was Stavros dream/quest to produce this incredible product. And here it is. Have a nice day.
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    The Contendo II is here, my quest is ...over?

    A dream realised. Congratulations!
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    Various DAC Audition Impressions

    Interesting read but I wouldnt take any kind of conclusions from it. Its a look into one mans journey which is appreciated. Im a big fan of using components in their native configuration. Using a single ended dac such as the Kassandra with XLR isnt ideal.
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    What are the Top Horn Speakers in the World Today? Vox Olympian vs Avantgarde Trio vs ???

    Not this year. 2019 they were on show.
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    What are the Top Horn Speakers in the World Today? Vox Olympian vs Avantgarde Trio vs ???

    Aries Cerat Symphonia. I havent heard everything but they impressed me more than Cessaro, AG and others.
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    Endeavor SE Impressions & Recommendations

    I would agree with Steves comments. Recently I heard the ESE and im gobsmacked at what it manages to pull off. The beryllium tweeter manages to produce pristine highs without the typical harshness associated with beryllium tweeters. Ive listened to TAD and Magico speakers with beryllium...
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    10 sota digital rigs

    Thats good to hear. You might kick yourself if you buy something else then listen to Aries Cerat ;) Sounds like it'll be fun. Wish I could come hehe
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    10 sota digital rigs

    Have you had a opportunity to listen Aries Cerat yet?
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    10 sota digital rigs

    Rig #1. But replace the Totaldac with Kassandra.
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    Full Limited Edition Aries Cerat System Build and World Exclusive LEGEND Series!

    The Symphonia look amazing on a concrete floor :p. Its going to be spectacular. Congrats!
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    Going Big class A?

    Get some Aries Cerat Concero ..
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    What's the cost ratio of DAC to Digital Streamer/ Transport for "Best" sound?

    Grandinote Volta. DAC and server in one chassis. It's a marvel
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    Stereo tube amp recommendations

    Aries Cerat Genus power amp. 25 watts Its a little over $10k but knowing the quality of Aries Cerat it would be money well spent.
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    End game pre amp + amp upgrade

    Do yourself a favour a listen to Grandinote. If by ultra end SS you want pure music. Natural music.
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    T+A PA 3100 HV VS Gryphon Diablo 300

    Some really good recommendations here. The Grandinote is the best integrated ive heard. Its got huge amount of current and will drive most speakers. The new Supremo integrated I haven't heard but is reported to be a huge leap in performance from the lower models.
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    Ypsilon DAC 1000 SE silver edition

    Thanks for the insight in the Ypsilon dac. Ive always enjoyed the Ypsilon sound. 34keuro is pretty steep though. Aries Cerat Kassandra Dac is almost half the price. I would be interested in a comparison with it.
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    Ypsilon vs Aries Cerat pre-power

    Ive listened to both. In totally different systems though. The Aries Cerat for me had more texture and shading of image that was quite striking. For me Aries Cerat is in another league than anything else ive heard. Both great brands though. Can't imagine you being unhappy with either.
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    Ypsilon vs Aries Cerat pre-power

    Can you not demo each brand?
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    Full Limited Edition Aries Cerat System Build and World Exclusive LEGEND Series!

    Any more pictures of the beautiful Horn speakers? Im not sure there is another aesthetic finish in all of audio that can compare. Stunning!
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    Ypsilon vs Aries Cerat pre-power

    For 46k you can get a Aries Cerat Impera pre and Concero 65 monoblocks. Id get that.
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    "Aries Cerat Incito S, a tube line stage beyond boundary?!" First review of our Incito S

    Congratulations Stavros on the very positive review. For the IncitoS to compete (or better?) the $90k Audio Note M10S is a great achievement. I look forward to hearing it one day!
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    Full Limited Edition Aries Cerat System Build and World Exclusive LEGEND Series!

    If theres a better looking speaker I haven't seen it. Congrats !
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    Review: Whisky and Listening – Vertere SG-1 turntable, SME-V tonearm, and Koetsu Onyx Platinum

    One of the best listening experiences I ever had was with the Vertere Reference table and reference arm.
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    Full Limited Edition Aries Cerat System Build and World Exclusive LEGEND Series!

    Considered the A.J.Conti Transcendence? I haven't heard it but damn it looks like a wonderful piece. And made in the US
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    $10,000 loudspeakers

    Interesting. I had a look at the pricelist on the website is from 2014. Have you heard the Kithara?
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    Kinea DD undressed

    unfortunately no I havent heard it. I will check it out at Munich. Understated elegance is always appealing to me.
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    $10,000 loudspeakers

    If that was my budget the speakers I would buy would be Wolf Von Langa SON

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