04-16-2022 at 01:51pm. 10,312 posts. I opted to get one because my Oracle was meant for SME tone arm but I had a Grahmn Phantom Supreme. georgehifi. Good luck finding something for $30k that sounds as good. DACs and more. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. If you have. It’s not too tall at 46", and a small footprint; also good for a small room. Copy Comment URL. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. MoFi Sourcepoint 10. Report Comment. Posts. 191 posts. Please return to Audiogon. I believe a company can make fantastic products but their business model can have some problems. I have an Audio Research Ref 5SE pre running into a Modwright KWA 100SE power amp. To add to my previous post: The Electron SE is a slightly different cabinet size than the standard Electron which measures: 48" (121cm) H x 10. I ordered a pair of Salon2's in March '21 through the great folks down at USA Tube Audio in Scottsdale, who I can unreservedly recommend for excellent customer service. 09-23-2021 at 05:22pm. 0" services, a five-step process. I am having a pair of 1960 Altec Lansing 1570B mono blocks refurbished and modded. 00. good luck. 5 x 15. Forum FAQs. And it will produce its rated output either way. "Closing discussions" I’ve NEVER seen that one. 1,935 posts. I am new to this forum and to any music forum for that matter. Initially, I was all in on the Revels because of how well the measure, particularly off axis, since I have an open concept living room kitchen that is wide. 04-04-2023 at 10:21am. Report Comment. Report Comment. 5 / foot) WireWorld Starlight 3 meter $340 ($27. Its a strength because it makes for a very smooth and cohesive sound. Delete. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. DEALS ON EVERYTHING REVEL AT USA TUBE AUDIO - CHECK IT OUT! REVEL LOUDSPEAKERS - THERE IS NO SUBSTITUTE - 0% FINANCING FOR 48 MONTHS ON ALL REVEL LOUDSPEAKERS! USA TUBE AUDIO 1-800-676-1085 EXT 2. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. $1,899. 11-13-2020 at 03:54am. @ghdprentice +100. If you have not listened to it, please restrain yourself. I bought them looking for an alternative sound (low watt tubes, high-eff horn-like speakers) to my standard high watt, medium-eff cones and domes system. Copy Comment URL. If we can reset our brains (or me at least) I can still enjoy music without needing a great system for it. Delete. This discussion. Price range: about $3K (with some slight headroom if the right DAC warrants it). Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. I’m sure someone will post more for you. I guess they consider me small fish and their time is better spent on larger customers. 02-08-2021 at 06:51pm. I also have a REL sub and the music sounds amazing. Me too. Message User. Copy Comment URL. Delete. With over 6 million audiophiles visiting the site annually, your item is guaranteed exposure to the right potential buyers—ones that appreciate what you are selling. . My price range at this moment is around $500 for the pair. 6,877 posts. I am curious if it will garner votes. I am looking to match an intergrated amp with the new 805s, and would very much appreciate any suggestions or recommendations. Delete. Delete. Merch Rep the community and hobby you love so much. Problems with both power unit and capacitors. PARASOUND HALO. I just concluded a head to head comparison between N30SA and W20SE and chose to go with N30SA over W20SE. The CODA #16 and KRELL 175XD are (mostly) Class A and sound smoother. When I received them one kt88 was non functioning. Delete. And I also learned not. The sound still haunts me. 2. jackhifiguy 03-19-2023 6:20am. Copy Comment URL. 5K) 2. In my search for a new pair of speakers, I found the MC452 was the best match for the Sopra's, brought out the best soundstage, smooth but defined high end, and really well defined midrange. Audiogon forum site problem; Magnum Dynalab MD-108. 625". I'm just sitting here remembering that famous CoD player who made a video of himself playing CoD and bragging about how great he was with the cheat program still up on his screen. Add to that, a tremendous value at well under $300/5'. I have a pair of the new version of the Tekton Katz. Delete. to be the best. Review: Accuphase Accuphase DP-500 CD Player. . The cables are warm and detailed. Forum FAQs. I'll probably buy used, and would like to stay under 3000, though I have a little flexibility. The older stuff/ cables is still better than a lot of stuff currently on the market. by brian_scherzer · 17,209 views. Edit. I posted a lot of items- cables, accessories, equipment, ranging in value from $50-$2000. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. I prefer an active output stage, which Hattor also offers. Accounts. Report Comment. Delete. kennethwthompson 10-02-2023 1:00pm. Details. 5,608 posts. As relayed on his website, the Carbons are a 2-way vented stand mounted monitor; they have a frequency response of 38Hz - 35Khz +/- 3 db, an impedance of 8 Ohms nominal @ 1000 kHz, and a sensitivity of 88 db. After a Stereophile review of the SC-IV offered positive comments but felt appropriate bass extension was missing for a speaker of that size and cost, John introduced the SC-IVa with improved bass. I am impressed by both designs. Log in to respond. This discussion. Following the discussions and a bit more research, I decided to have Aric build a Custom 300b PSET amp and Super 6sn7 Linestage preamp. Collapse all responses. Report Comment. Discussions. @tomic601 Respectfully, I disagree that "hyper detail" is distortion. Bluebook The right price. , with springs). Copy Comment URL. Copy Comment URL. Cables that I've had: Audioquest Vodka 1 meter $340 ($82. Because of the hastle of tube changing, I recently went in a simpler direction and bought a Rogue DragoN. Can't say for sure, but I'd think that if you're able to make cartridge alignment adjustments by yourself, like with the anti-skating, there wouldn't be much else the technician could do, I would suggest watching a few YouTube vids or online articles/forums on turntable. Once logged in to the Audiogon Forums, you can click on the Start a New Discussion link in the navigation. $1,071. I jumped into the expensive end of phono cartridges in the late 90s. Discussions. But its a weakness because its asking a lot of such a large driver to go so high. 1 and do not remember them having any lack of bass at lower volume, quite the opposite in fact in my system. In the $2k range I Never compared it to anything reference class dac,You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Copy Comment URL. Dealers tend to use manufacturing sites to warehouse products waiting for shipment to a customer at times. Report Comment. Perfect Surface Copper! The rest of my gear has captive cords. However, whenever someone asks for opinions in the forums, the usual suspects are Primaluna, Rogue Audio, Raven Audio, Line Magnetic, Quicksilver, etc. Shop hi-fi All Listings on the largest high-end audio marketplace. Go for APEX upgrade and add master clock as your finances permits. Edit. Each type of tube requires different kinds of design concerns and solutions. There are "dreamers" on every sales platform. Edit. Who has been an "Insider" with Audiogon? by jeffseight · 908 views. 4. This is one of the things that really afflicts the Audiogon forum. I won't list them now because I don't wish to disparage anyone. Tube Testing Service Recommendation. Grail isn't cheap but the equal of much costlier top-end stuff. However, some of those new Nagaoka styli cost like a whole new cartridge and if you owned a Signet you have to search audiogon for Signet TK-10ML and related top of the line Signet models, they are superior to any modern AT and so much better than any Nagaoka. My head hurts the thought of spending ions mixing DAC with headphone/speaker amps. The part I don’t understand is simple tools would have avoided the whole mess. Linn Audio. I was talking to Keith Herron and he was having trouble accessing the Audiogon Forums. Find deals on new and used hi-fi equipment online. This forum is for discussion of top-of-the-line (TOTL), exclusive headphones (eg: electrostats) and high-end audio and headphone rigs. It is used in conjunction with Audioquest Niagara 1200 and the NRG Z3 power cable. 345 posts. Forum Leader. 4cm) W x 13. Now have a DAC with tube output stage and a tube pre feeding a SS amp. 06-27-2022 at 09:46pm. 5. Isolation/ Vibration effectiveness differs per type of component (from source to speaker). I’ll be trying them with my stable of 3 watt 2A3 SET, 18 watt EL34 PP, and 36 watt EL 84 PP amps. 11-18-2023 at 05:50am. Enthusiasts have been buying and selling high end audio equipment on Audiogon for 20 years. Edit. Message User. You must have a verified phone number and physical address in order to post in the Audiogon Forums. Report Comment. Posts. The "problem" with SET amps is there are so few parts that parts quality is crucial especially output transformers which can be quite pricey. The highs are piercing, the soundstage is flat, the splash cymbals sound like trash cans. 3. 08-13-2023 at 09:06pm. Copy Comment URL. The world's largest high-end audio community. Here is everything from the last 24 hours. It only has one input, so that's what you need to be looking for. 09-24-2017 at 06:46am. jl35. 16. Edit. My experience with the MY Sonic Lab cartridges is limited to the Ultra Eminent EX. @larseand , I mentioned the VPI gimbal arm because it is a direct swap but you can, with a little creativity, mount just about any arm you can think of on that turntable. In addition, an Audiogon Insider™ profile badge will appear next to your username on all. The integrated comes with a proper thick gauge power cord. Just curious why there’s not a single discussion on Audiogon forum regarding Linn. Discussions. Delete. It was way too loud and did not have any granularity on the volume settings. com and complete this step. Payments & Fees. thanks in advance. 4. Updated. Tons of issues on my iPad with Audiogon website until I upgraded my charger cable. 4. 7,660 posts. by garebear · 7,006 views. Bad news for home theater enthusiasts. 70 posts. Delete. . Copy Comment URL. 8: July 5. Mpomerantz. Report Comment. 00. Drivers include, first, a 7" Carbon Graphite Fiber/Paper Pulp composite cone with non-resonant low loss butyl rubber. 5,180 posts. Especially their DS (digital streamer/DAC) such as the Linn Klimax DS or DSM, Linn Akurate DS or DSM, and Linn Majik DS or DSM. I turned to SET amps and horns a few years ago in my main. I used to own a copy of this great LP, but a friend left it next to a heater and it got severely warped, and I've resisted. I wonder. 12-17-2022 at 08:11am. my MRX 540 is that sometimes software does not find the. If not, then PM John Rutan (audioconnection), he doesn't sell Wilson, but knows just about everything stereo and won't try to sell you something. 06-25-2023 at 11:10am. And when you die, you can have them engraved. Additional dampening and is. by orcas747 · 935 views. vott 11-22-2020 3:00pm. If a low input impedance in the power amp is the problem, there are four tube pre-amps which will drive a load as low as even 600 ohms: two from Atma-Sphere, and two from EAR-Yoshino. My Belle's amp/Audio Illusion/Vandys system produces a very good cd quality with the Nodei. PARASOUND CLASSIC. @shtr74sims Not sure this helps but - It’s all over the map out there - across multiple generations of "gear". I would not purchase speakers solely on a YT video, but do find some of the videos to be helpful. Discussions. I am looking for a pair of 1. 1. I can't believe the level of negativity in the responses in this thread. Posts. Bricasti Model 1 Series II DAC. Not with McIntosh but with a manufacturer of speakers who said they are way behind because of the virus. The tweeters have been precision matched and upgraded to Audax Gold. Proac K6 Signature, Sonus Faber Amati Tradition,Verity Audio Amadis, Kharma DB-9. 03-31-2022 at 09:59pm. Friday at 7:34pm. Delete. I think Cardas used to use a more similar clamshell designed Furutech connector which are similar to the ones they use now with their brand name. Lab 12 DAC: loved the sound; too big a footprint. Highly recommended overall and especially good on solid state (though my. 3) I never turn off the 16. Report Comment. IMO Linn is very innovative and I have always loved their. 1,075 posts. Hat's off to the threads on this forum that started the legend of the ART9 (Pani and Oregon Pappa)This discussion. Initially, I was all in on the Revels because of how well the measure, particularly off axis, since I have an open concept living room kitchen that is wide. @audiofun Seeking Out Demo's of Phonostages, is a experience that can become quite an eye opener, when having the opportunity to encounter and be demonstrated a selection of Phonostages with different Topologies and Circuit Designs. Perhaps they’re taking a page from many of the most in-demand engineers and producers that. This discussion. CS-600X Tube for sale. Forum FAQs. Just bought the Sugden A21SE integrated amp and would like to know what speakers pair well with it. Edit. I have read these forums for some years, and have never contributed, but feel I really must let people in on what is happening at Revel. Santana I, side 1: almost unlistenable. They fall right into your budget and fit your parameters sonically, but perhaps in an unconventional way. 126 posts. I can’t recall the model of the McIntosh tubed preamplifier but it costs about $7. My seller had no idea about this. Getting hot. Copy Comment URL. Friday at 6:56pm. . 4,817 posts. 9,027 posts. 1,032 posts. com and complete this step. Delete. , for about $1500. Copy Comment URL. CH Precision mono dac with clock and 3 power supplies (7 boxes)----it’s more spendy---$150k. Daily forum chats. My opinion in listening is Revels are a little smoother and less grainy in midrange and treble but can't play as loud or as effortless as Paradigm. Recently, it became the hub for scammers listing all kind of Mcintosh gears. Report Comment. 3,481 posts. 99% pure oxygen free electrons. I would certainly appreciate a better understanding of the sound signatures between these two models. . This discussion. 13,381 posts. Also, not all speakers are a match for all electronicsThis discussion. HIFI Rose RA-180 Integrated Amplifier $3999. My speakers are Acoustic Zen Crescendo Mk II. My listening room can fit either speaker. This is a hi-fi forum. Avanti, lots of praise on Audiogon for the XA. The Cables forum is intended for those who believe cables make a difference in how their systems sound. Every time. Yeah, my toe did do some tapping. But my ears want a bit more…. Under certain conditions, the DMP-A6 can get too hot. The image must be hosted elsewhere on the web, not uploaded from your computer. @steakster It's not that these topics haven't always been discussed since the beginning, it's the premise that perhaps tweaks and wires have shifted from a sometimes topic to overwhelming the joint. Details etched in space, almost as if a strong laser beam is outlining them. Audiogon The world's largest high-end audio community. If you have. by czarivey · 319 views. Okoume standard finish instead of hickory. 00. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. Virtual Systems Let the world see what you've built. by nonoise · 9,108 views. This discussion. 04-14-2023 at 08:00am. So, please be somewhat serious and well-reasoned with your responses. The New Synergistic Research Purple Fuses. If this guy thinks he can determine the sound he’s going to get from the equipment he takes home by how the store he buys it from looks, he’s in for a surprise. on Oct 7. The first 4 I have sampled, the rest I have read about. Same issue raising it's head today. 07-16-2022 at 05:31am. 03-07-2023 at 05:32pm. Misc Audio. Purchased new long ago and still going strong in my 2nd system. Shipping. 04-28-2022 at 07:59am. In order to maintain a low signal-to-noise level, we moderate the discussion. example of used, allows 2 tonearms: luxman PD444DD, rear can be long arm, side 9". I come here and I'm sure most of you come here to get away from that crap, not to see more of it. one manufacturer was willing to send me new equipment without involvement of a dealer, which is fine with me but certainly the dealers would have a problem with this. Report Comment. This discussion. FWIW, the Shunyata SR-Z1 is a Hubbell outlet that's been cryoed. There were some DRs for sale on Audiogon recently for $1600 each. Nailed it! @simao. Message User. I had a pair of 3. This discussion. Posts. 2. 04-10-2023 at 12:34pm. These are a pair of SoundLab Majestic 745 panels. 04-21-2022 at 09:34am. Copy Comment URL. Brilliant discussion. com and complete this step. Delete. Report Comment. Copy Comment URL. 0 responses Add your response. com harnessed the power of the Internet to create a community that has resulted in a more liquid market for selling audiophile gear. The company is owned by a man named Larry Staples. Apparently, Audiogon will be charging a fee based on the sale price to the buyers of each transaction. Teo, by your method you’re adjusting for cartridge plus phono plus linestage, not for the cartridge alone. Timely discussion. I'm interested too. com was a morning ritual for many bargain-hunting audiophiles, with many of the Audiogon. That includes AVS, AVNirvana, Audioholics and the failed engineer who started a website so he could use his leftover equipment to measure whatever anyone sent in (no need to go. First and foremost is the GaN-FET amplifier module. Copy Comment URL. Some audiophiles get hung up on the high price items. Copy Comment URL. Thread Display Options. The cabinet size is more room-friendly at 44. I enjoyed the 805 quite a bit but have to say the move to the ProAc was a significant improvement. Their families think they’re crazy for spending all this money on audio. Use one as your headstone, and the other for your wife/ husband. Audiogon Forums 05-29-2021, 04:45 PM. 35. Audiogon Discussion Forum. by vpi · 1,496 views. 04-30-2023 at 11:10am. In the past 12 years, Audiogon was a great resource for buying used Mcintosh Amps. At present, I have a Luxman m-700u/c-700u combo and PS Audio M1200 mono/PS Audio BHK preamp combo in rotation. This discussion. I never hooked up the woofer to additional amp as already had too much bass for my room so saw no point in that all. I have never heard dull or shrill sound from my systems. Delete. Carver's credibility is at an all-time low following the Crimson 275 fiasco! Instead of farming out production he'd better be hands-on building these new amps! jerryg123 OP. Indeed, the included shielding was useless, but the fluorocarbon (Teflon) dielectric throughout was real. JBL M2 is one of the best speakers I have listened to. charles1dad. Delete. Copy Comment URL. You realize a good quality amp converts the AC to DC, filters and regulates, and could care less about the 6' from your wall outlet to your amp. 6 two-way floor standing speakers in semi-gloss black finish with optional outriggers. Link to the Cube Audio Nenuphar (with F10 Neo driver) speaker page: audioman58. 5.