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Re: Elac Adante AF-61 (took some diy to make perfect)
This represents much of the hifi world in my opinion. Not to take away from Andrew and his responses, but I've found the majority of industry people to be very approachable and they truly share in the love of stereo. I have run into a few exceptions to that rule (including one who seems to have a personal vendetta against me) but the world in general is full of intelligent and enthusiastic hobbyists who just happen to work inside the industry.
As a side note to that, I think you find this to be even truer for those who design or work with the entry level and mid-fi gear. Once you get to the high end and ultra high end, it becomes easier to run into the individual with their nose so high all you can see is the bottom of their chin.
As a side note to that, I think you find this to be even truer for those who design or work with the entry level and mid-fi gear. Once you get to the high end and ultra high end, it becomes easier to run into the individual with their nose so high all you can see is the bottom of their chin.
DSkip
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Re: Bi-Wire LSiM 705?
Huh. I bet he said something to the effect of:
“ I love bi-wiring but I LOVE bi-amping even more”
“ I love bi-wiring but I LOVE bi-amping even more”
Re: SDA 1B
Make sure the grounds leads for the stereo and dimensional woofer harnesses weren't mixed by mistake. It can happen easily if they were not wire tied originally.
It can cause odd imaging, and the interaural crosstalk cancellation will not be functioning properly.
It can cause odd imaging, and the interaural crosstalk cancellation will not be functioning properly.
Re: FS: Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated
Mark was being discreet, which I appreciate, but I have to cop to this move. I'm a kidney lighter, but scars are cool, and I think it's gonna be worth it.who's the lucky fellow?
Hopefully I'll be able to do this piece justice. I almost feel like I need to live up to it as an owner, and not the other way around.
Thanks very much to Mark for his generosity, and, I'm truly sorry fellas. If it doesn't work out for me, I'll be sure to keep this piece in the Polk family, and offer it back up here.
Years back, June 2015, there was an M6i available here for a crazy good price. I was very early on in my journey here, and I didn't move on it. Couldn't have appreciated it at the time, anyway, but I've always wondered what it would have been like. I only loosely kept an eye out over the years for other Musical Fidelity pieces.
A few weeks back, I noticed @erniejade was starting to look into the Musical Fidelity integrateds, which got me curious again, and we got to talking a bit about the different models, sharing reading on models, availability, pricing, etc. Seemed the A308 was the sweet spot, and I sort of left off it there, since I wasn't planning to look for one until later this year, but that's the one I'd look for, as well. The A5 was a close second for me after reading Tony's take on the differences as the line progressed. When I got home last night and saw Mark's listing, I couldn't believe it. Tremendously generous, and got me thinking back to the brief taste I had of the Forum Classifieds when this place was really hoppin', and everyone was offering up amazing deals to members, gear flying all over the place. I was trying to get in touch with EJ to draw his attention to the listing, but when I didn't hear back, I had to get in line so I could maybe see for myself what Musical Fidelity is about. Couldn't believe it when the first guy passed. I'm feeling a bit humbled at this opportunity, and hope I can do it justice.
msg
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Peachtree Audio in Verb's house!
Just received this absolutely stunning piece of equipment from @rooftop59 today!
Beautiful piano black finish on the case. And, this thing is beefy! 26 lbs according to the website.
https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/nova-amplifier-with-dac.html
Gonna play with it this weekend. Start out in the nearfield system, and compare to the Marantz AMP-1 that I have their now. Eventually, maybe, in the living room. Ya never know!
Who would've thought, I'd have a tube hybrid (edited for @codycatalist
) integrated amp in the house!
Thanks Paul for sharing your journey with me! What a ride it is!
And for @tonyb impressions to come!
Some rave reviews out there:
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-peachtree-nova-2
https://cdn.stereophile.com/content/istereophileis-products-2009-2009-product-year
Beautiful piano black finish on the case. And, this thing is beefy! 26 lbs according to the website.
https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/nova-amplifier-with-dac.html
Gonna play with it this weekend. Start out in the nearfield system, and compare to the Marantz AMP-1 that I have their now. Eventually, maybe, in the living room. Ya never know!
Who would've thought, I'd have a tube hybrid (edited for @codycatalist
) integrated amp in the house! Thanks Paul for sharing your journey with me! What a ride it is!
And for @tonyb impressions to come!
Some rave reviews out there:
http://www.tonepublications.com/review/the-peachtree-nova-2
https://cdn.stereophile.com/content/istereophileis-products-2009-2009-product-year
verb
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1st tattoo - Memorial
Couldn't find a Tattoo only thread, but wanted to post some work I had done this weekend in Austin at the Star of Texas Tattoo revival. This is my first tattoo, which is memorial to my son, Cal, who passed 1 year and 2 and 1/2 months ago at 27 days. Really happy with how it came out. Have been wanting to get ink for years and just trying to find the right thing. It's sad that this how it came about but a great way to always keep Cal with me.
coolsax
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Re: Peachtree Audio in Verb's house!
So, this baby has been in my office rig for a couple of days. Loving it for sure. Sounds great, and the looks of this piece are quite striking. With the piano black cover and silver faceplate, blue LED power & input selection buttons, and, the glowing tube behind the window.
But, as not totally unexpected, the Mrs didn't even notice!
Operation Peachtree was a success!
But, as not totally unexpected, the Mrs didn't even notice!
Operation Peachtree was a success!
verb
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Re: So besides George, Who do you miss around here?
pitdogg2
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