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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    3050... Vs a human being3zz3yadgvfis.jpg
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Thats the type of component that makes wifes dislike the hobby. There aint any amps out there that I think I would look like a sissy standing next to except that one.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,901
    edited January 2016
    how do you move these around without handles?
    even with my 88 lb. amp i need the handles to pick it up or move it.
    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: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,133
    Outstanding! Your one amp weighs exactly what my pair of Mcintosh mc2500's weigh!!
    Are those larger Boulders pictured 220V I'm wondering?
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited January 2016
    Check out this 2 million dollar 3,300 pound amplifier, no joke. 160,000 watts.

    http://www.gizmag.com/pivetta-opera-only/29824/
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    That Opera amp reminds me of the super computer in superman 3, it will suck you I and turn ya into half amp half man!
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  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 10,716
    edited January 2016
    co-enabler. >:)
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Check out this 2 million dollar 3,300 pound amplifier, no joke. 160,000 watts.

    http://www.gizmag.com/pivetta-opera-only/29824/

    "I swear, next house, I'm not having a 2nd floor stereo room."
    I was going to suggest this as a path of least resistance kind of thing...
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,788
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Check out this 2 million dollar 3,300 pound amplifier, no joke. 160,000 watts.

    http://www.gizmag.com/pivetta-opera-only/29824/

    Not an amp..that's Optimus Primes little brother.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,285
    marvda1 wrote: »
    how do you move these around without handles?
    even with my 88 lb. amp i need the handles to pick it up or move it.

    That why I have all my gear stands and amp stands custom made for mini pallet jack
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    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • ZLTFUL
    ZLTFUL Posts: 5,648
    I've been to the Boulder factory. They build the 3050s and 3060s on modified engine stands.

    The real unicorn of the line is a pair of 3050s in black. The silver 3050s are typically in stock but they have to assemble the black 3050s as they are ordered.

    Truly happy for you Joey. The Boulder gear is true end game gear that should probably outlast your house. My buddy's shop is supposed to be getting an 860 and 1060 in sometime in the near future so I am interested to hear the pairing with B&Ws. Plus he has the 800D3s, 802D3s and 803D3s in his high dollar demo room so I should get some first hand ear time on the combo. May even take a day and spend it over there helping him set them up!
    "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
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    motorstereo wrote: »
    Outstanding! Your one amp weighs exactly what my pair of Mcintosh mc2500's weigh!!
    Are those larger Boulders pictured 220V I'm wondering?

    I think they are 240v. I think mine can be configured to 240v as well... I read a review where they switched it to 240v for better sound supposedly.

    After I decide I like this boulder, I gotta start planning a future with it. Next stereo room will need some heavy duty electrics, outlets, etc.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    ZLTFUL wrote: »
    I've been to the Boulder factory. They build the 3050s and 3060s on modified engine stands.

    The real unicorn of the line is a pair of 3050s in black. The silver 3050s are typically in stock but they have to assemble the black 3050s as they are ordered.

    Truly happy for you Joey. The Boulder gear is true end game gear that should probably outlast your house. My buddy's shop is supposed to be getting an 860 and 1060 in sometime in the near future so I am interested to hear the pairing with B&Ws. Plus he has the 800D3s, 802D3s and 803D3s in his high dollar demo room so I should get some first hand ear time on the combo. May even take a day and spend it over there helping him set them up!

    I appreciate it man... it's been a long time coming.

    Started off with a small Boulder keychain when I was 23 years old.

    10 years later, I'm waiting for freight to deliver my first Boulder 2060.

    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    Time for some MIT Oracle cables. Anything less, you're just a poser.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Crap that's a lot

    I'm offended, he said a dirty word.

    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    If you ever want to demo some Oracle HD speaker cables then if you pay shipping both ways I would not have a problem with giving you a spare pair of mine on loan.
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  • motorstereo
    motorstereo Posts: 2,133
    I am glow in the dark green with envy. Thank you for showing these incredible amps; I had no idea that something like this even existed.
    Probably like every other member here I'm wishing for a lucky powerball ticket as that's the only way I'll ever be able to be in the same room with one.
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  • brianle
    brianle Posts: 572
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    If you ever want to demo some Oracle HD speaker cables then if you pay shipping both ways I would not have a problem with giving you a spare pair of mine on loan.

    How much are those?

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  • msg
    msg Posts: 10,020
    F1nut wrote: »
    Time for some MIT Oracle cables. Anything less, you're just a poser.
    LOL

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    I disabled signatures.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    brianle wrote: »
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    If you ever want to demo some Oracle HD speaker cables then if you pay shipping both ways I would not have a problem with giving you a spare pair of mine on loan.

    How much are those?

    The pair at full retail is like $12500 for 8 foot runs, I think they only make them in 8 and 10.
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    Late to the tread....

    WOW Joey!!! You've been talking about that monster. If I remember correct from your Stradivari thread... 2015 must have been a great year if the Mrs allowed you to give them Colorado boys a call. $45K amp? Damn man...that's nuts! Congrats....pretty amazing unit:

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    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • WLDock
    WLDock Posts: 3,073
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Willow wrote: »
    wait, you did mention audio... Not one but two SVS PB13 ultras
    Would love that or 2 REL Gibraltars. kwrkb9krdliz.jpg

    Why not...I can see you doing that. Wow, here's that setup!
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    2.2 Office Setup | LG 29UB55 21:9 UltraWide | HP Probook 630 G8 | Dell Latitude | Cabasse Stream Amp 100 | Boston Acoustics VS 240 | AUDIORAX Desk Stands | Mirage Omni S8 sub1 | Mirage Omni S8 Sub2
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    WLDock wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Willow wrote: »
    wait, you did mention audio... Not one but two SVS PB13 ultras
    Would love that or 2 REL Gibraltars. kwrkb9krdliz.jpg

    Why not...I can see you doing that. Wow, here's that setup!
    2012SSI-I-14.jpg

    Hehe... 2nd pic is a little muted. Those are Elipsas, not Strads. And that's a Boulder 1060, not the 2060.

    But yeah... either is awesome.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    edited January 2016
    WLDock wrote: »
    Late to the tread....

    WOW Joey!!! You've been talking about that monster. If I remember correct from your Stradivari thread... 2015 must have been a great year if the Mrs allowed you to give them Colorado boys a call. $45K amp? Damn man...that's nuts! Congrats....pretty amazing unit:

    boo550.jpg

    Thanks broman! I will always remember you fondly because you really tried to get me to get those 800D2 from Houston.

    So close, but it fell apart the last minute.

    But yeah... I dunno if 2015 was a great financial year for me. I think I made more in 2013 or 2014. Plus the baby really does make a dent.

    But yeah, I was suprised the wife didn't put up a fight. She just did the budget and asked -

    Her: "What's this charge here? Did you buy a new audio toy?"
    Me: "Uh... yeah, I was meaning to tell you about that one."
    Her: "So you spent $XXXXX on an amp?"
    Me: "Actually that's just half the payment. The other half I paid the month before."
    Her: "So you split the payments in two so I wouldn't notice?"
    Me: "Ummmm"

    Honestly, I sometimes lose control of my desires. Just the other day, I was || this close to buying a pair of used Dagostino Momentums. And yesterday I had an offer (that was sadly rejected) for a Wilson Sasha 1 and a Sonus Faber Olympica III (also rejected).

    So, I think I have resigned myself to heal for 6 months. No more audio gear.... cold turkey!

    Right now, out of a scale of 10. I probably feel financially secure this year - a 6/10. Last year, I felt better, probably the best I felt in a while. Too bad I moved my money around and so I don't have it all in 1 spot like I did before. So when I look at my account, I feel poor because a lot of it I no longer see it.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    F1nut wrote: »
    Joey_V wrote: »
    Crap that's a lot

    I'm offended, he said a dirty word.

    hahah I think my post got deleted!!
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    motorstereo wrote: »
    I am glow in the dark green with envy. Thank you for showing these incredible amps; I had no idea that something like this even existed.
    Probably like every other member here I'm wishing for a lucky powerball ticket as that's the only way I'll ever be able to be in the same room with one.

    I'm wishing I win the powerball so I can commission either Boulder or Dan D'agostino to create an amp and preamp that takes up a well ventilated, floating 8'x8' power cell unit of my house.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • Joey_V
    Joey_V Posts: 8,552
    motorstereo wrote: »
    I am glow in the dark green with envy. Thank you for showing these incredible amps; I had no idea that something like this even existed.
    Probably like every other member here I'm wishing for a lucky powerball ticket as that's the only way I'll ever be able to be in the same room with one.

    I didn't know either.
    Magico M2, JL113v2x2, EMM, ARC Ref 10 Line, ARC Ref 10 Phono, VPIx2, Lyra Etna, Airtight Opus1, Boulder, AQ Wel&Wild, SRA Scuttle Rack, BlueSound+LPS, Thorens 124DD+124SPU, Sennheiser, Metaxas R2R
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,554
    Cables Joey, CABLES!!!
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,963
    Your eye lids are getting tired....your feeling sleepy, buy good cables Joey........sleeeepy .....make Tony beneficiary in your Will.....sleeeepy.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    Well it seems like offering a pair of 12k cables on loan does not warrant a response as much as asking if your buying B&W. speakers. Guess I will be swiping that offer off the table.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    F1nut wrote: »
    Cables Joey, CABLES!!!

    Why? They dont matter. Monoprice sells some good cheap cable to use :wink:
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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