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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    I've tried few high quality linear PSU with my seismions. However, I realized that peak current delivery is very important. I ended up using LHY Audio LPS80VA and LPS160VA models, because despite their modest price the peak current delivery being 5A+, made the Seismion sound better than other...
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    Very nice system. I plan to get more Reactio when the budget permits. I concur that their effect on sound has been transformative! Glad that you introduced him to Seismion. It’d have been difficult to obtain a Reactio from North America otherwise. I’m sorry to hear about your experience with...
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    They appear out of nowhere, and disappear without saying goodbye. Yes, I'm talking about bass. More specifically, bass after your system has been "Seismion'ed". I bought my first basic Seismion Reactio about 7 months ago for my Primary Control Kinea turntable. I've already been using a HRS...
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    Hi @TLi, I'd be very interested to hear your feedback on what footers (passive isolation) you tried between the Seismion and the equipments and what you settled on. Also, are you using the stock footer of Seismion? if not, what footers are you using underneath the Seismion?
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    What’s the platform underneath the TechDAS?
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    Yea, I'd like to know that as well..
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    Unfortunately, Seismion is not being sold to US yet. For now, I'm using i) Kinea stock footer on top of HRS with low frequency footer OR 2) Kinea with revopods on top of HRS with rigid footer. I'm using the Primary Control FCL tonearm.
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    Yes, it's rigid as in non-suspended design. The stock footer of Kinea uses Oelbach 55138 shock absorbers. I'm more curious about whether using a Revopod in place of the stock footer would be a synergistic match with the Seismion. The Kinea is currently sitting on a HRS platform. The HRS...
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    Seismion - new active isolation platform from Germany

    I'm contemplating putting my direct drive Primary Control Kinea turntable on Seismion. However, the turntable currently has Revopods installed. Does anyone know if revopod would be synergistic with Seismion?
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    Brinkmann Taurus vs Primary Control Kinea

    I'm in the US. I heard many good things about STST Motus and how musical it is. However, it seems like the Motus has a character (although every TT does), and according to HiFi+ review - This makes me think it might be safer to stay with Kinea or Taurus. But I'm really curious about the Motus...
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    Brinkmann Taurus vs Primary Control Kinea

    Unfortunately not. Heard the Brinkmann Balance in show condition in unfamiliar systems. How’d you characterize/describe the sound of Kinea? Did you hear it with Arrow? What cart? Thank you in advance.
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    Brinkmann Taurus vs Primary Control Kinea

    I've been searching for a turntable setup (around USD $20K budget including tonearm) that can handle all genres well (specifically classic/indie rock, pop, acoustic/vocal), not super heavy/complicated/weird looking/have a specific character. After quite a bit of research, my final contenders...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    Thank you Emile! One more question, between the following two options which would come closest to the straight USB connection between Extreme and Audio Note DAC: i) Extreme USB -> SRC-DX -> DAC ii) Extreme AES/EBU -> DAC I'm guessing both setup above wouldn't be able to take advantage of the...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    What'd be the recommended way to connect Extreme to a DAC that doesn't have a USB input? I'm thinking about Audio Note DAC specifically. Given the lack of USB input, is it always going to be a compromise (either using Extreme with SPDIF or Extreme USB with a USB-to-SPDIF converter) over using...
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    All New Acora Acoustics Loudspeakers VS The World !..

    I listened to SRC-1 last year at Capital Audio Fest. My god! what a sound. Both me and my gf thought it was the best sound of the show (cost no object) along with Joseph Audio Perspective 2 room. I ended up buying the JA Perspective 2 on the spot. I would have gone for SRC-1 if the cost was...
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    Cable Modems

    @Xymox Thank you for sharing your expertise regarding networking device. I’m currently using a Mikrotik RB4011iGS+5HacQ2HnD-IN-US wireless router. https://mikrotik.com/product/rb4011igs_5hacq2hnd_in what’s your opinion about this router? I’m using sfp from this router to my SoTM switch. A Supra...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @Taiko Audio Thank you so much for your helpful feedback. I'll go through your other posts to get a summary of possible improvements the rest of us can play with. Regarding LTSC, the binary is available to download. The problem is license key, which can be found if looked around on ebay or some...
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    Taiko Audio SGM Extreme : the Crème de la Crème

    @Taiko Audio I also have a question for Emily. Given that no DIY'ers can attain the holy grail set by SGM extreme, is there any tips/tricks you'd like to share with the community that would help us to improve our sound, till we can afford to buy a SGM that is (doesn't hurt to dream)! I...
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    Nat Audio - giant killers?

    I've a open baffle speaker - Pure Audio Project Trio15 Voxativ. I'm going to upgrade to Horn1 soon. My amplifier is PS Audio BHK 250. I'm wondering what kind of preamp would be a good fit for this, specifically for a open baffle speaker.
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    Nat Audio - giant killers?

    Hi bonzo, Thank you for your comment. Can you clarify your statement a bit? Magnetic is not hybrid anymore? According to NAT website, it's still mentioned as hybrid. What is the sweet spot according to Dejan - the Magnetic preamp?
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    Anyone heard the new KR Audio P135 balanced DHT preamp?

    Hi Morricab, Thanks for your feedback! What is the other preamp under 10k that you'd recommend?
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    Anyone heard the new KR Audio P135 balanced DHT preamp?

    Also, how big is the soundstage of P135? Are they suitable for rock music and average quality recording?
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    Anyone heard the new KR Audio P135 balanced DHT preamp?

    Helpful feedback! Thanks Jack! One of the KR Audio dealer in US, asked KR Audio and told me that P135 is truly balanced. So, I'm little confused whether it's balanced/single ended.
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    Anyone heard the new KR Audio P135 balanced DHT preamp?

    There's a glowing review on Positive Feedback. Comparing favorably with NAT Plasma and Einstein "The Tube" MkII preamplifier. But I couldn't find any other review/feedback online. Anyone heard this preamp? I'd like to hear your opinions. I heard it's balanced. But there's only a pair of 45...
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    Nat Audio - giant killers?

    Has anyone heard the NAT Magnetic preamp? How do they sound compare to similarly priced preamps? What is the list price?
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    T+A 1- bit converters in the PDP-3000HV and DAC 8 DSD

    Thats so generous of you, Al! Going to send you a PM soon
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    T+A 1- bit converters in the PDP-3000HV and DAC 8 DSD

    Thanks again Quadman! So you think both of the solution will be better than using a Jensen transformer like this one: http://www.probroadcastsupply.com/jensen-pc-2xr-2-ch-iso-max-interface-jen-pc2xr/
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    T+A 1- bit converters in the PDP-3000HV and DAC 8 DSD

    Thank you Quadman! According to Ric, it works best when the balanced output of the dac has summing circuit. Any idea if that applies to T+A balanced out? Ric also wrote "you might want to try a xlr to rca cable that has an xlr on one end that has just pins one and two connected and leave pin...
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    T+A 1- bit converters in the PDP-3000HV and DAC 8 DSD

    Appreciate your helpful suggestion! Unfortunately, my incoming preamp (Linear Tube Audio MZ2-S), only has RCA input. So, if I want to keep it in the chain, I've to use RCA throughout i.e. also use the RCA input on my Rogue amp. I don't have a balanced cable lying around right now. Otherwise...
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    T+A 1- bit converters in the PDP-3000HV and DAC 8 DSD

    I have the Rogue ST 100 which uses KT120 tubes.

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