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Re: What Are You Listening To? (Part Deux)
Tangerine Dream
Live At Palace De Arts
April 9th, 1977
pumpkinman
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Re: Denafrips Pontus
The Ares II/Enyo models also have balanced, and don't think that you must have the 15th model (Ares/Enyo or Pontus). The improvements between the II/12th/15th are all small changes despite what some reviews say. In fact, some prefer the pre-15th versions due to having a warmer overall sound.
Hopefully, if you do get a DAC, you also consider using a streamer to the DAC and getting some High Rez material in your collection either from downloads (HDTracks, etc), or Qobuz. That's where some really noticeable improvements can be heard.
Hopefully, if you do get a DAC, you also consider using a streamer to the DAC and getting some High Rez material in your collection either from downloads (HDTracks, etc), or Qobuz. That's where some really noticeable improvements can be heard.
billbillw
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Re: Denafrips Pontus
Have you ever had an R2R DAC? Some people love them, some think they lack air. I like my Ares II which is the lower model in the line. The Pontus is pretty highly rated, but so is the Ares II and successive models (12th/Enyo, etc). Many enthusiasts have found no need to move to anything past the Ares II/Enyo line, which has had very slight improvements over the last 5 years, but is essentially the same guts.
I do believe someone here recently sold a Pontus, so there should be some experience in the group.
@indyhawg looks like the one who bought the Pontus from @phipiper10
I do believe someone here recently sold a Pontus, so there should be some experience in the group.
@indyhawg looks like the one who bought the Pontus from @phipiper10
billbillw
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Re: Polk L800 help
Followed the above directions and everything works as it should.
Thank you to all
Thank you to all
warlocks1
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Denafrips Pontus
Anyone familiar with this DAC? I've been considering a DAC for my set up for some time now and this one looks to have the compatibility to compliment my gear.
Geoff4rfc
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Re: Are the Legend Series quietly discontinued?
"What stereo speakers would you get for ~$15k/pr and why?"
Would depend on what style of music you primarily listen to.
Legacy-Audio Focus.
Because I've owned them before and know what they can do.
Would depend on what style of music you primarily listen to.
Legacy-Audio Focus.
Because I've owned them before and know what they can do.
skipshot12
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Re: Speaker Jumpers
At first I used Harmonic Technology Pro-9+ on the low and HT Pro-11+ on the high. I had them from the active xover bi-amped InnerSound ESL days. Then I sold the 11+ and put the Salk supplied Cardas jumper on.
My Harmonic Technology Pro-9+ are internal bi-wire. I considered making them bi-wire but HT changed hands and supplied different connectors so they wouldn't match. That could affect resale value if I check out first and the wife has to sell them.
Then I purchased some AudioQuest Jupiter's here and retired the Cardas jumpers.
My Harmonic Technology Pro-9+ are internal bi-wire. I considered making them bi-wire but HT changed hands and supplied different connectors so they wouldn't match. That could affect resale value if I check out first and the wife has to sell them.
Then I purchased some AudioQuest Jupiter's here and retired the Cardas jumpers.
SCompRacer
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Re: What did you do to your stereo rig today?
Pulled my Phase Linear 4000 II preamp and installed the Krell AVS.
Really love the sound of that processor in my 2-channel set-up.
Really love the sound of that processor in my 2-channel set-up.
skipshot12
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Re: Cheap tube integrateds
Scotts have a nice sweet sound IMO! Just a thought about older tube gear. I'm guessing a Scott 2xx or other tube gear of that era might be reactive to modern voltages we have today. Like the Scott 340 ('62-'63) and 399 ('59-'60, pre FM stereo) that I refurbed for Ed. They were designed at 115/117 line. Line voltage at our house can be 125VAC at times. Power transformer output increased at 125vac so tube heater and plate voltages exceeded max levels which would shorten tube life.
Two choices. One could increase resistance on all circuits affected at max line voltage. I opted for choice 2. I assembled a switchable bucking transformer to reduce line voltage. It displayed line in and out. Voltage choices were line out with two stages of reduction. The transformer selected had an amp rating to support both the 335 FM multiplexer and 399 receiver, like 4 or 5 amp IIRC.
Scott knew FM stereo broadcast was near, so they built a FM multiplexer for the 399. Prior to stereo, the 399 was designed for simulcast. One channel on AM, the other on FM. The 399 sent the FM signal to the 335 multiplexer which returned R and L channels back to receiver.
Above pic set to phono. It sported magic eye tubes for tuning. The input switch had an AM/FM and AM/FM MX Stereo setting.
Two choices. One could increase resistance on all circuits affected at max line voltage. I opted for choice 2. I assembled a switchable bucking transformer to reduce line voltage. It displayed line in and out. Voltage choices were line out with two stages of reduction. The transformer selected had an amp rating to support both the 335 FM multiplexer and 399 receiver, like 4 or 5 amp IIRC.
Scott knew FM stereo broadcast was near, so they built a FM multiplexer for the 399. Prior to stereo, the 399 was designed for simulcast. One channel on AM, the other on FM. The 399 sent the FM signal to the 335 multiplexer which returned R and L channels back to receiver.
Above pic set to phono. It sported magic eye tubes for tuning. The input switch had an AM/FM and AM/FM MX Stereo setting.
SCompRacer
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Re: SDA SRS 1.2TL Breakdown
Philtraère wrote: »Why ?
And if I find 6 original SL3000 ?
Replace all 8 with the RD-0198-1, they are much better tweeters. Trust me! I had 6 sl3000 in my 2.3tl, the 198's are MUCH smoother more coherent tweeters in every way. I wouldn't have believed it if it wasn't for my own ears.
pitdogg2
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