harri009

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Transfiguration Phoenix vs Ortofon Cadenza
 I am a dealer for all of the above products so take it for what you will. I have the proteus and an Axia currently on the Avenger with 12" 3DR and the proteus is a very neutral yet crazy realistic sounding cartridge. Kinda a pain to mount though ... 
How to reveal the truth?
Yes that's the one. He isn't claiming absolutely new in this new ad but the information above is the full story. Like I said I felt comfortable making an offer last time after knowing the full story. But I thought the item was sold when I started ... 
How to reveal the truth?
Looks like local guy didn't buy it after all as he just relisted it 
How to reveal the truth?
He actually sold it locally, so manually ended his ad. I did receive a message from him that was meant to go to the local guy though. He was telling him how he would never find another NEW cat at this price again. I just don't understand why peopl... 
Rogue vs ARC
I directly compared the Pass Labs XA100.5's and the Rogue M180's.. WOW the M180's better than the pass's. The rogues had much more control of the low end and equaled the pass on the midrange and highs. Anyone on he fence about the rogues should ma... 
Mcintosh mc275 or rogue m150/180
I can tell you I have replaced a pair of pass XA100.5's after A/Bing them agains the M180's. I feel pretty confident suggesting the M180's. I can only imagine what a pair of Apollos sound like! 
Mcintosh mc275 or rogue m150/180
The M180's are pretty special 
Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy
After spending the day with the M180's I can say they are excellent. They are not as good as the XA100.5's which have a naturalness and effortless sound the M180's are as close as I have heard. The M180s are truly excellent amps. With the price di... 
Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy
It was actually in reference to a comparison made recently between my Krell FPB300cx, Parasound A21, and the XA100.5's. The XA100.5s were the most realistic with the best timbre, depth, soundstage etc. The Krell was second best on all the attribut... 
Aesthetix,cary audio and pass lab synergy
I owned an XP20, XP10, Aesthetix Calypso, Aesthetix Janus, Pass Labs X250, X350, XA100.5's, and have Rogue M180's due to arrive Friday. I can tell you that the XP series is more forward and detailed but the Aesthetix has a more realistic sound. I ... 
My audio rack is bright, will sand fill help?
I would suggest a new rack. I had that vpi for a couple years and my analog performance went up dramatically when I ditched that rack for a mapleshade type design with 3" maple 
Help me spend $3000 on a used amp
I assume you meant that the X150.5 and the XA30.5 are about the same used price. That would be accurate. Yeah I haven't heard to many people who felt that the XA30.5 was enough power without very high sensitivity speakers. Alas the 150.5 is not go... 
Help me spend $3000 on a used amp
Things I have heard... Ayre amps are going to sound leaner but smooth, the only Modwright amp I had I ended up sending back to modwright for repairs twice within the first month of ownership. He fixed on his own dollar but annoying non the less. I... 
Aesthetix Calypso or Pass Labs Preamp
So I just finished a multi day direct A/B of the Pass XP10 and a Aesthetix Calypso. The sessions were in my home with the only changes being the pre amps, including level matching. The pass has more detail but ultimately I chose to stay with the C... 
Most overrated audio manufacturers?
Every Wilson speaker under the Maxx line.