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Run-RMC

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Greetings. I'm introducing myself as a regular member although I should add that I spent 2008 to 2020 in the trade. For the sake of clarity, I am no longer in the trade.

Like many, I started out with a love of music that eventually led me to explore ways of further enjoying my music. Many years ago I used Musical Fidelity (various models from A3.2 to A5) and Revel F32 speakers. A few years later I had moved to a Wadia 581 CDP, McIntosh MC1000 mono amps but the speakers stayed. I thoroughly enjoyed those systems and it was the speaker search that led me on quite a journey to find what else is out there...

..it was my 'discovery' of Lumen White speakers that encouraged me to start my own UK based company and import carefully selected products that were 'off the beaten track' and offered world class performance. Thomas Labusga diffusers and Teo Audio liquid Cables were early additions to my company; it was finding the right amplifier to fully exploit the Lumen White that took a lot of extra effort (see below). A later addition to the portfolio was Tripoint grounding components.

After hearing a variety of amplifiers, I decided I'd have to take a trip first to Switzerland and then to Japan. Cue forward to Japan 2008 - I met Robert Koch in Tokyo, who had recently started his own brand of amplifier. I'd heard other amps on the trip to Japan; suffice to say, I became the exclusive UK importer for Robert K?da from 2008 to 2020.

Unfortunately, partly due to being stuck abroad for a year in the pandemic, and other non-related factors, it was time for me to move on from the audio trade. (Rather than elaborate, I refer you to https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/state-of-the-industry-roy-gregory-editorial.34618/ and I'll just add that I am glad to be out...)

I still own various ex-demo components from my company. I have attached an old image of an early system set up back from 2009. And yes, this demonstration system was in Coventry :) You will see the system in a state of flux as source is a laptotp but even at that point I was pleased with the sound. The K10 then the K15 came later (sorry can't find those images) and the system performance improved as expected.

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Below is a picture from our first UK audio show presence, albeit before the K?da gear arrived so I had to unexpectedly use my personal amplification I owned at that time:

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Unexpectedly, still in a state of flux as I have sold the speakers (still miss them) and am currently wondering which direction to go with the remaining components, Robert Kõda, Tripoint et al. Times may change but the one constant is the love of music. I have joined to discuss and learn from others, possibly share some experiences... who knows, maybe even sell some kit. :)
 
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TooCool4

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Welcome to What's Best Forum Run-DMC
 

Run-RMC

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Thanks for the welcome
Run-DMC are cool. I'm Run-RMC.
Run (from the hi-fi trade) and RMC are my initials.
 
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Audiophile Bill

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Greetings. I'm introducing myself as a regular member although I should add that I spent 2008 to 2020 in the trade. For the sake of clarity, I am no longer in the trade.

Like many, I started out with a love of music that eventually led me to explore ways of further enjoying my music. Many years ago I used Musical Fidelity (various models from A3.2 to A5) and Revel F32 speakers. A few years later I had moved to a Wadia 581 CDP, McIntosh MC1000 mono amps but the speakers stayed. I thoroughly enjoyed those systems and it was the speaker search that led me on quite a journey to find what else is out there...

..it was my 'discovery' of Lumen White speakers that encouraged me to start my own UK based company and import carefully selected products that were 'off the beaten track' and offered world class performance. Thomas Labusga diffusers and Teo Audio liquid Cables were early additions to my company; it was finding the right amplifier to fully exploit the Lumen White that took a lot of extra effort (see below). A later addition to the portfolio was Tripoint grounding components.

After hearing a variety of amplifiers, I decided I'd have to take a trip first to Switzerland and then to Japan. Cue forward to Japan 2008 - I met Robert Koch in Tokyo, who had recently started his own brand of amplifier. I'd heard other amps on the trip to Japan; suffice to say, I became the exclusive UK importer for Robert K?da from 2008 to 2020.

Unfortunately, partly due to being stuck abroad for a year in the pandemic, and other non-related factors, it was time for me to move on from the audio trade. (Rather than elaborate, I refer you to https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/state-of-the-industry-roy-gregory-editorial.34618/ and I'll just add that I am glad to be out...)

I still own various ex-demo components from my company. I have attached an old image of an early system set up back from 2009. And yes, this demonstration system was in Coventry :) You will see the system in a state of flux as source is a laptotp but even at that point I was pleased with the sound. The K10 then the K15 came later (sorry can't find those images) and the system performance improved as expected.

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Unexpectedly, still in a state of flux as I have sold the speakers (still miss them) and am currently wondering which direction to go with the remaining components, Robert Kõda, Tripoint et al. Times may change but the one constant is the love of music. I have joined to discuss and learn from others, possibly share some experiences... who knows, maybe even sell some kit. :)

Welcome. Love the Koda and that rear diffusion panel. What is the brand of that central panel?

Any analogue for you or only digital?
 

spiritofmusic

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Run, are you the fellow who ran the distributorship from whom I procured the home demo of the Koda K10, some 8 years ago?
 

spiritofmusic

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Hi Spirit, yes that's me. Hope that demo proved useful.
Well maybe, at the end I decided to keep the £25k in my bank account Lol.
 

spiritofmusic

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Run, I really liked it in many ways, if I was a solid state guy w more means, it would be the first preamp I'd (re)investigate, that plus the K15.
 

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Well, I will be selling some kit and who knows, maybe even Robert K?da. As it stands, I'm reluctant to part with my K?da gear. My K15 is special but I am especially fond of my K70 GII as that is a truly phenomenal creation IMO.
 
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Welcome! An enormous fan of Robert Koda. Meanwhile, I see you have a Lignum Vitae LP weight for sale...i have heard great things about Dalby. I have often wondered what would happen if we placed one of those on top of the Zanden Transport?! If you've ever tried the Dalby weight on anything but a TT, please let me know!
 

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Thanks for the welcome LL21.

I have not tired the Dalby TT weight on anything but TTs and it makes a noticeably audible difference; to my ears more definition around instruments and a more holographic vocal presentation. There's always a way to find out but, as you know, there are more focused products for the use you suggest; have you tried HRS damping plates?

Anyway, I had a look at your kit. Pre-2021 there is/was a K10 in Leeds area, my K15 and K70 GII in Coventry and a guy with MC One, K15EX and K70 GII in London area. I see you've acquired the K15 EX and K160. So, welcome to the RK club LL21 :)
 
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A hearty welcome Run-RMC. Given your extensive experience, I'm sure you will offer WBF Members a reasoned voice and lots of valuable insights.
 
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Agree on all points--I've owned two Shun Mook Weights-the Short Squat version and the current larger one.

Having heard a Dalby in direct comparison with my current SM on a Shindo 301System I can quantify Ked's decision

The Dalby edges it unfortunately a tad out of my pay grade sadly--I still have the SM.

Bruce
 
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Welcome, I recognize those speakers ;)
 

Run-RMC

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Thanks for the welcome. I've seen a lot of top quality kit come and go over the years but it is those particular Lumen White that I actually miss. Really superb speakers. At least they went to a good home :)
 

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