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    DCS Users, How do you stream?

    Made bespoke for me by Tony at Coherent Systems - https://coherent-systems.co.uk/ (in the UK). Well worth having a chat with him as extremely knowledgeable in this area. Marc
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    DCS Users, How do you stream?

    Hi Brian, So I am in a very similar position to you are in terms of streaming considerations. I have a 4 box Vivaldi and currently just going through my Upsampler / Mosaic to stream Qobuz and Tidal. I have recently replaced my router with a better one (Draytek) and have ordered a proper power...
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    Blu Ray 4k Music Discs

    It is just a Blu Ray 4k with day a concert on. I’ve only just got my player so not heard any discs yet myself.
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    Blu Ray 4k Music Discs

    Looking to purchase a few for my new 4k player on my home cinema system. Normally listen to jazz, soul, female vocals. Anyone have recommendations or better still have some to sell. Would consider anything that is well produced, both sound and visual. thanks Marc.
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    I would rather not buy a new dCS Vivaldi clock with the new model due out soon. Just wondering what you have heard / know about new models?! Thanks
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    My new ride !!

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    My new ride !!

    Ah that is a pain, so can you not listen to the system?
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    My new ride !!

    Room looks so great! So you decided to go for the Momentum HD preamp then?!! Marc.
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    My new ride !!

    How is the system settling down? I bet it is sounding amazing!
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    My new ride !!

    Good to hear, although not surprised!
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    My new ride !!

    So how is the Momentum HD preamp?! New layout looks terrific.
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    D’Agostino Forum

    Just wondering what has happed to the sub forum under manufactures since it is no longer present.
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    My new ride !!

    No such issues with the Momentum HD - infact you realise what the bass is meant to sound like - much more controlled, which is what you would kind of expect from solid state compared to valve.
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    My new ride !!

    Have traded it in against the new preamp with my local dealer...
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    My new ride !!

    The Ref40 is the anniversary preamp . It takes a lot to better that preamp, however the D'Agostino certainly does.
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    My new ride !!

    So I spent considerable time doing the demo with the Momentum HD preamp. I always said I would never sell my Ref40 (I hear you laughing now, why would any audiophile say 'I would never buy another piece of equipment!), however it really is a massive step up in terms of performance. Infact mine...
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    My new ride !!

    Amazing system. Out of interest are you contemplating changing the preamp to either the Momentum HD or the new Relentless matching one out shortly? I was using the Ref 40 with my M400's but am in the process of changing to the Momentum HD. Marc.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    So I would say a definite improvement and for the cost relative to the equipment were worth doing. Better black levels is probably the most obvious gain M.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Hi, Has anyone experimented changing the synergistic research blue fuses to orange in a DCS Vivaldi full stack? I currently have the blue ones but thinking about changing the 4 out to orange. Thanks Marc.
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    Synergistic Research ORANGE Quantum Fuses

    Lol, yes I am aware what you use in your system . I was wondering if anyone else had tried the new orange ones in the Vivaldi. I run US plugs so not fused at that end M.
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    Synergistic Research ORANGE Quantum Fuses

    Hi, Has anyone experimented changing the blue fuses to orange in a DCS Vivaldi full stack? Thanks Marc.
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    DCS Vivaldi

    So 5 boxes excluding the transport?!!
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    DCS Vivaldi

    Anymore updates on the below. Do you know if it is part of the line or all of the line: dCS Vivaldi system was launched in 2012. After 8 years, dCS will launch a new flagship series very soon. Rumor is this year, but given the current pandemic, the launch will probably be delayed. Thanks Marc.
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    So I used to use StillPoints in my system however recently took them out since I have a new Artesania rack which made a massive difference. The clock is actually sitting on a VertexAQ platform on the rack since the new rack doesn't have shelves and the unit is too small to reach the carbon...
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    Hi, So I managed to demo a Ref-10 with my full Vivaldi stack, and as stated above, it is a no brainer. The difference with using the external clock was not subtle, a significant improvement. I decided to wait for the Ref-10 SE120 version which I received nearly 2 weeks ago now. I was told to...
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    Very interested to hear results. Am a full 4 stack Vivaldi owner too. Marc
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    Reality is Cruel : Cybershaft new Ultimate OCXO 10M Clocks Shootout OP20 vs OP17

    Thank you. I am planning on trying the Mutec in my system in January and depending on results will then place the order .
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    DCS Vivaldi

    So last question (for now!), what is better Mutec 120SE or OP21?! Thank you Marc

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