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    Berkeley Reference 3 DAC

    Anxious to hear the report.
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    New System Updates

    Awesome!
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    Giyas tipped up in the highs

    What loudspeakers did you have prior to the Giyas?
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    Moon Audio 860 or Jeff Rowland 625 ?

    Have you considered having your 625 updated to S2 status?
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    I have updated my fantastic Model 8tihc, which I play, for info, preamps

    Very jealous.....would love to try a Criterion in my system!! I'd be interested to hear a little more of your impression comparing to the ARC Ref 6.
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    I have updated my fantastic Model 8tihc, which I play, for info, preamps

    Consider trying the Luxman C-900u pre-amp. I just had one on extended audition with my Rowland 625 S2 and it is a superlative match. Rich, powerful, detailed...it has it all...plus build quality and user interface are top notch.
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    Wilson Audio Watt/Puppy audition near Dallas

    Came across this and thought of you.....I bet this pair could be auditioned https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/649460337-wilson-audio-wattpuppy-8-speakers-titan-red/
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    Brilliant video- Max Richter/Elizabeth Moss

    Got to see Hilary Hahn in recital and she performed "Mercy" by Max Richter as one of her encores. It was at the very top of any musical experience I have had. There were lots of people walking out during the encores....blew my mind.
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    Amplifier recommendations for Salon 2’s . . .

    If you like the ARC sound...maybe look at the 250 SE monos in the future...they seem to be available used at extremely low prices. Said to be an excellent combo with Salon2's.
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    Preamps... nothing is perfect.

    I had to look that one up too!
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    Preamps... nothing is perfect.

    Interesting thread which I've enjoyed reading through. Your title is so apt, as it describes my hunt for a pre-amp to a tee. There are so many quirks which can disqualify pre-amps in one's particular system....no remote, poor remote implementation, no volume display, single ended only, can't...
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    JBL Flip 4 - Opinions?

    I give the flip my highest recommendation. Great price, great sound, very durable. Home run.
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    Get to see Ricky Skaggs here in a few weeks...looking forward to it! On another note...5th row for Joe Bonamassa this past week. Big fan but I hadn't seen him live. Absolutely terrible.......WAY too loud...just a huge wall of distorted, garbled sound. Couldn't understand a single lyric...
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    Get to see Ricky Skaggs here in a few weeks...looking forward to it! On another note...5th row for Joe Bonamassa this past week. Big fan but I hadn't seen him live. Absolutely terrible.......WAY too loud...just a huge wall of distorted, garbled sound. Couldn't understand a single lyric. Not...
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    Amplifier recommendations for Salon 2’s . . .

    I think the a used 350.8 would be well within your budget, and a used DAG S200 not far above. Do look at the Krell and Hegel. From what I understand, the Krell 402e is not in any way considered bright like some of the older Krell. Regarding the Rowland 625 and 625 S2.....Jeff's current...
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    Amplifier recommendations for Salon 2’s . . .

    While I think the Dartzeel, Burmester, and Luxman would all be superlative amps, I don't think they are up to driving Salon2's. You're going to need north of 200 watts into 8 ohms, and more is better. Some amps that are well know great performers with Salon2's: Pass 250.8, 350.8, monos etc...
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    Revel Speakers

    Jeff Rowland 625 S2
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    Revel Speakers

    Smart decision! I also own Salon2's. Doubtful we will ever get an unbiased comparison, but based on Magico's pricing and marketing strategy, I expect the Salon2 to still set well ahead of the new $10K Magico.
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    The new Jeff Rowland 535 amp

    Thanks for the report....would like to hear one..or two! Currently using a 625 S2
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    Bricasti M5 network player

    Paolo, Thanks for your reply. Do you think think if using the M5 with a non-modded MacMini that there would still be gains to make with installing the Uptone PS or do you think the M5 negates the need for this?
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    Bricasti M5 network player

    Paolo, An interesting product indeed. I had a hard time understanding how exactly it worked....my original thought was that it somehow negated the need for a computer but finally understood that it is a bridge between computer and DAC. As I understand it, it more or less eliminates the...
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    Lampizator Atlantic Plus: stand and power advice

    My takeaway as well. Especially at that price point, I think I'd be asking Lampizator to see if it is a defect.
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    The 2017 Concert Season begins

    Great report. Thanks for taking the time to write it. Seeing Martha would be a dream....she's playing Prokofiev 3, correct? Only thing better would be to see her in recital again but doubt this is in the cards! TD
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    Pass Lab owners - Check in!

    The Revel/Pass combo should be great. I talked to Mark at Reno Hi-Fi at while back and guess what loudspeaker he uses? You guessed it.....Revel Salon2. I did specifically ask about the 260.8 monos vs. the 250.8 stereo and he was ambivalent. Also interesting to me was his clear recommendation...
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    Vivid Giya G1 vs G1 Spirits

    Ted....a swoon worthy system! Have enjoyed following along with this thread.
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    Any experience with Audioquest Fire cables for phono or interconnect?

    The all silver interconnects from AQ are superb. Detailed, smooth, great bass. You can go back to Niagara and get most of what Fire offers. Beyond Fire, you are only getting bigger air tubes for an exponential increase in price and I doubt you could tell the difference in sonics.
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    Does anybody use a mac mini II for a server?

    Could you elaborate on this?
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    What ever happened to the Greek Audiophile Society? Anyone remember the movie?

    Was this the same guy who said he could listen through an earthquake without any audible changes? I'll never forget that.
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    Does anybody use a mac mini II for a server?

    I've used a Mac Mini server for several years with great results....configured similar to what astrostar posted. There are a few caveats though. One depends on what the source for your music is. My music is sourced exclusively from CD rips, which I used the mini and XLD to accomplish...
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    15 Classical Concerts in 21 Days in London

    Sounds like a great trip....I would sure like to have been there for Uchida on Beethoven 3!

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