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Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Puritan PSM156

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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    Very cool! Congrats! :)
  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,640
    Nice write up Marv.

    "Some people find it easier to be conceited rather than correct."

    "Unwad those panties and have a good time man. We're all here to help each other, no matter how it might appear." DSkip
  • Dabutcher
    Dabutcher Posts: 2,588
    Really nice review. Thanks. D
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,009
    I like it a lot. ;)

    Makes me want to go put in "Night Fly" and see where the people are in the presentation. But my space isn't quite right yet.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
  • GlennDog
    GlennDog Posts: 3,084
    Nice review Marv! . . . ya whippersnapper!
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Great review, Marvin!
  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,862
    Thanks guys , next is the re publish of the kinki ex-m1 and then the mastersounf compact 845.

    Anything you want to see a review on? Can't promise anything but equipment with multiple requests will be submitted to the publisher
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Puritan PSM156
  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,517
    marvda1 wrote: »
    Thanks guys , next is the re publish of the kinki ex-m1 and then the mastersounf compact 845.

    Anything you want to see a review on? Can't promise anything but equipment with multiple requests will be submitted to the publisher

    Only if I can be the writer and demo'er of the gear :wink:
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  • Milito
    Milito Posts: 1,907
    Nice review Marvin.
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  • PSOVLSK
    PSOVLSK Posts: 5,021
    This review makes me like my MD2's even more. ;) Granted, they're no Volterra, but not many speakers are. Maybe if I come into a boatload of money someday I will own a pair. Until then, I'll just enjoy them on occasion at Skip's and Marvin's (if I'm invited). :D

    FYI: I believe* Skip and I listened to a pair of these powered by my Dayens Ecstacy and it was very, very nice. Just wanted to throw it out there that you don't have to have high end gear for these to sound great.


    * Please correct me if I am mistaken Skip. I know we listened to a few pairs on the Ecstacy and I thought one was the Volterra.
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  • erniejade
    erniejade Posts: 6,288
    Great article!! Nice work and great website.
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  • aiconn
    aiconn Posts: 277
    Nice review! Some day maybe I can afford a car speakers like that.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Nice review sir! Well thought out and professional presentation! I see a future career change!
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    Very well done.

    I wish I could communicate like you do.

    Sadly, I'm more of a "here's the power button and volume knob" only kind of guy.