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System edited: Added the Kharma Cermique Sub. Will post impressions after break-in.

posted about 19 years ago

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Thanks Mike. I love that picture of you and your son. And that McIntosh system just oozes class! Have you heard any of the newer McIntosh speakers? I'm thinking about popping down to Woodbridge to ...

posted over 19 years ago

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Another thing -- Are you using optical or coax to feed from the CDSD to the DCC2? I tried both and have much better results with optical.Lou

posted over 19 years ago

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Sol, one thing I can think of is break-in. In my experience, the DCC2 needs at least 200 hours of break-in to settle down, and the CDSD also requires an extended break-in period. You may also have ...

posted over 19 years ago

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PB: I had an opportunity do compare the CDSD with the 1000 directly in my system. The CDSD is significantly better. In particular, highs are much smoother and the overall tonal balance is much more...

posted over 19 years ago

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Tahiti, thanks for the compliment. I'm not sure how to respond, because I can't think of a way of truthfully answering your question without sounding like a cheerleader, or somebody going way overb...

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System edited: Update. Added EMM CDSD transport and First Sound Paramount Special Edition preamp. Kharma sub ordered.

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Lou, I am pretty sure I have the only pair ever imported into the U.S. with this finish. These speakers started out life almost 7 years ago as 2.0's, and were one of the first pairs in the U.S. Ove...

posted about 20 years ago

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Actually, Equi=Tech makes a whole line of component-sized audiophile balanced power conditioners. I went for a wall unit because it best suited my application, but many Equi=Tech products are no la...

posted about 20 years ago

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Thanks for the nice comments! I have to say Bill Parish of GTT Audio has been a real pleasure to work with, and has gone out of his way to provide outstanding service and advice, without ever pitch...

posted about 20 years ago

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System edited: Some pics updated is all.

posted about 20 years ago

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Thanks for comments. Room is 15' x 25' by 8' with a 6' opening in the left wall starting about 1' in front of the left speaker. Listening position is 12' from front of speakers. Gilda (a very nice ...

posted about 20 years ago

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Pics added. Neuance shelves are very very nice. Better bottom end and no smear in treble. Best isolation platform I have tried, but note that my rack (Salamander) is not the best (wife drew a line ...

posted about 20 years ago

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