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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I currently have 3 cars: A 2000 Range Rover for daily commuting, a custom built Porsche 993 GT2 Evo (700hp) and a vintage BMW 2002 race car. Just sold my 2002 M5 | 939 |
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What's your profession? Age?
Hedge Fund equity analyst, 31, single | 547 |
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Stand out phono stages
Tron Seven Ultimate | 322 |
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Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
With the right woman yes. The first time my girlfriend came over she ran her hand over my macasssar ebony finished speakers and said "beautiful". Then when I put on some . . . | 215 |
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Parmenter Sound
I'm very curious how well your own 300B monoblocks drive those lovely Tannoy Westminsters? I've never had a chance to listen to a pair in person but owners rave about them. I . . . | 196 |
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Vinyl, Tubes and Horns
Hi Pcosta, Fantastic system you have put together. Interesting take on the Windfeld too. I am getting an AC1 from Jeff with the 10.5 arm and starting with a Cadenza Black but can . . . | 161 |
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DJ, Please Don't Stop The MUSIC!
Great system! I'm a young professional too (34) in NYC and have had the hifi bug for about 5 years now. So far I've converted my brother in law and another friend here but they don. . . | 160 |
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Tube Research Labs Dude vs. Shindo Labs preamps
Why just between Shindo and the Dude? I auditioned the base Shindo and also the Monbrison but ended up being completely blown away by the Tron Seven Ultimate. I believe the base . . . | 118 |
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SET in NYC
Hi Onemug, The Manley sounds great in both modes but I keep it in SET which gives it that extra bit of air and sparkle while losing nearly nothing in the bass. Upgrading to the . . . | 58 |
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Best high-efficiency speaker under 10K
I have heard the Devore Gibbon 8s and they are excellent. At the lower end of your price range, I own Omega Super 8 XRS single drivers that can be had for $3500 new. These excel at. . . | 54 |
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Horning owners what amps have you used?
I've heard the Eufrodites in Jeff's loft driven by both Tron and Horning amps. The new Sati integrated (he used a Tron phono stage) is simply awe inspiring | 44 |
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The money pit...
Very nice system Vermonter. I am curious about your views on the Stealth M7000 power cords. I have been thinking about getting a M7000 V10 for my Furman power conditioner. What did. . . | 43 |
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Music for the soul
I auditioned your exact Shindo preamp/amp combination driving the Devore Gibbon 9s at a NYC dealer today. What an unbelievably musical combination. VERY nice system you have there. . . | 43 |
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Enter The Raven The GT and 10.5
Congratulations on your TW GT! I haven't heard the new GT yet but it looks just wicked. I agree entirely with your comments about Jeff. He always goes above and beyond to help . . . | 42 |
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my system
This is my kind of system! Wonderful combination you have there | 40 |
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Audio Desk Record Cleaner
I had an early model unit that had some issues but recently got a new production replacement unit. The new unit runs much smoother and quieter than the early model I had. Obviously. . . | 37 |
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Italian sound is evolving with Acapella
Nice system! I see you also have a Raven AC with the TW arm. Any plans for more arms and cartridges in the future? I have found that the TW arm has a great synergy with Ortofon . . . | 34 |
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Shindo Monbrison better a RedWine Isabella?
The Monbrison is a fine preamp just make sure its an impedance match with the Red Wine amps. There is a lot more information and Red Wine owners over on the Audiocircle forum. A . . . | 34 |
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Recommendation for analog set for $700
I've been thinking about the same thing for my brother in law to go with his Almarro 205a and Omega speakers. Does anyone here know how good the old Micro Seiki BL-51 or DD40 . . . | 29 |
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Avantgarde Duos - right for me?
Thanks Mapman. Your first point is something I have read about in several reviews. You also need amps that are totally quiet with the very high sensitivity of the horns. My Omegas . . . | 25 |
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Ortofon 309 vs. SME 3012 for SPUs
The 309D is a great arm but I am specifically interested in the vintage Ortofon and SME 12" arms | 23 |
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Single Driver Recommendations + amp Qs, Omega?
My sister has a set of Omega Super 5XRS driven to great effect by a little 5 watt Almarro 205a amp. 150 watts is way overkill | 17 |
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Looking to upgrade my preamp - suggestions?
Hi Teajay, I will definitely look into it. Another thing that I didn't mention in the first post is that I would prefer to stick with a major brand name (Conrad Johnson, ARC, etc. . . | 16 |
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Upgraded power cords or high end conditioner next?
Hi Lak, My refridgerator is on the same circuit so I always just turn it off before doing any critical listening. I'm not sure what my next place will be like, but it's New York . . . | 16 |
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MDF Rack dampening question
I just bought the Studiotech PS-3 with the optional high mass cone feet for my TV/tube system. It replaced a flimsy rack with glass shelving that was clearly not made for audio at . . . | 15 |
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Hi-fi digital front end suggestions for my system
Thanks for the responses so far. It appears that there are two very good USB DACs in my price range - the Benchmark DAC1 and the Bel Canto DAC3. The Wavelength Cosecant seems . . . | 15 |
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Stillpoints under T-W Acustic Raven AC
I use a SRA Ohio platform under my AC-1 and have had zero issues with vibration even with the subway running directly under my NYC apartment building. The US distributor for TW . . . | 12 |
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Avantgarde & Air Tight
What a beautiful system. I am going in the same direction ultimately as funds permit. I'm curious as to the relative strength/weaknesses of the 211 amps with the AG horns as . . . | 12 |
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$5k budget tube system
Thanks for the suggestions. You guys are probably right on the power cords. He could do without them or the ultimate outlet (although he still needs surge protection) for now. . . . | 12 |
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Acoustic Zen Absolute or Audience Au24e?
Thanks for the response on Au24e. That was my impression too when I heard them in an all Tron/Horning reference system - they did nothing wrong and the sound was very clear, . . . | 11 |
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My getaway
I've been considering a set of Duos to go with my 300b SET monoblocks. I'm currently using Omega single driver speakers, which do midrange quite well and have fabulous tone, but . . . | 10 |
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Sheer Bliss
I live near Jeff also and plan to go the Horning route as funds allow. I have heard the Eufrodites but not the Aristotles. Also love that Raven One TT. Great system you have there | 9 |
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Best USB DAC for 1000-1500?
Interesting commentary on the Brick V3. My relative has a simple system consisting of Almarro 205a and Omega Super 5 XRS paired with the Scott Nixon DAC. He had a tight budget so . . . | 9 |
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Manley 300B or Manley Steelhead
I have wondered how the Manley 300b preamp would sound with my Neoclassic 300b amps too. Seems like it would be a wonderful pairing. Be sure to give us your thoughts on whatever . . . | 9 |
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Preamp Suggestions for my system
Thanks for the input! I am beginning to audition what I can here around NYC and I listened to the AMAZING Shindo preamps and amps today. My search may be over (albeit at a price . . . | 9 |
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Audio/TV rack recommendations?
Well the other room idea isnt an option because I live in an apartment. The Mapleshade racks seem to be very well built but they dont really mesh with my modern living room . . . | 8 |
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Cartridge Advice for 1970s Kenwood TT
I just set my brother in law up with a KD500 paired with a SME 3009 S2 Improved arm and Ortofon 2M Red cartridge paired with a Bellari VP129 phono. I was very impressed with how . . . | 6 |
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Omega Super 3 owners - what amp are you using?
The Almarro 205a works quite well with my brother in laws Super 5 XRS. Fast, clear and punchy. Can't imagine a better pairing for the money | 6 |
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Monitor/Sub for low-powered tube amps
For $10k you should very seriously consider auditioning the Horning Aristotles. I own the Manley 300b amps and plan to pair them with a set of Horning Eufrodite ($18k) speakers . . . | 6 |
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General Opinions-- Zu and Manley?
I own the Manley Neoclassics and have heard a few other 300b amps as well. Sonically I find them to be more neutral sounding and balanced from top to bottom than typical 300b amps. . . | 6 |
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Stingray bad for Merlin TSM's or Revel M22's???
I also have heard the Stingray in both my system and my friends system on full range single driver speakers. If it was a weak amp that certainly would have been revealed on those . . . | 5 |
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Outstanding 300b's for Push-Pull Amp?
I have never heard the Treasure 300b but I did a lot of research before purchasing the 300b tubes for my Manley Neoclassic switchable SET/Push Pull monoblocks and have been . . . | 4 |
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Alternatives to Cary CAD 300SEI, what are they?
My friend has the Cary and it's a nice integrated but I think there are better alternatives. If you are able to find one on the used market, an Air Tight ATM-300 integrated. A . . . | 3 |
