DFWAC Live Meet: Justin’s Kharma System, 2/16/25
Joey_V
Posts: 8,592
What: Justin’s fabulous Kharma Ares Cerat Taiko Kronos Emm DS Audio and TURNBULL system
When: 2/16/25
Member Count: 40+
When: 2/16/25
Member Count: 40+
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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Coming up in 2 days.
Def looking forward to this.
I invited Skip.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 -
Oh man, where this be?
Scratch that, I actually read it.
Dallas/Ft Worth. -
Sounds like a well put together system. Let us know what your impressions are.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
It was very awesome yesterday
And actually seeing Skip was awesomeMagico 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 -
Impressions?
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Impressions?
Tom
It's honestly kind of hard to give impressions of a system on this level. It's very obvious that Justin has put a lot of thought, careful consideration, and obviously investment into this system (as well as his beautiful home). To me, the biggest impact was the general ease of the music. I know that's not the most technical description, but everything felt appropriately powerful without every feeling like it was pushed or forced.
Keep in mind, that's with very limited time in the sweet spot. I'd love the spend more time with the system given the opportunity, but that was my initial takeaway.
This was also just an incredibly fun event. It's difficult to host this number of people at any venue, but especially in your home. We've been lucky enough to have a few of these gatherings in the past 6 months. The time that we get to just chat about things with other members really proves to be just as helpful and enjoyable as the systems we get to hear and learn about.
The other big takeaway - I still like Aries Cerat and Turnbull on the equipment side. The Kronos turntable is also stunning, although we didn't get to hear it. Can't afford any of it, but always walk away impressed.Analog: Hana ML > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
Discogs -
Makes perfect sense Willy !
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Always was intrigued by kharma, which model does he have?
Cool stuff, Texas is just to far for me- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Always was intrigued by kharma, which model does he have?
Cool stuff, Texas is just to far for me
I don't remember if the speakers had any upgrades, but I believe it was the Exquisite midi 3.0
https://kharma.com/products/exquisite/exquisite-midi-3-0/Analog: Hana ML > MoFi UltraDeck > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
MastersounD Dueventi > Rosso Fiorentino Certaldo or Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
Discogs -
Very nice!- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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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 -
displayname wrote: »
I don't remember if the speakers had any upgrades, but I believe it was the Exquisite midi 3.0
https://kharma.com/products/exquisite/exquisite-midi-3-0/
Kharma Midi 3.0 with Veyron midrange driver upgrade.
Impressive in many respects.
Fact that he brought in Stirling Trayle to set up the speakers over 3 days is impressive on its own. For those who don’t know, Stirling sets up every absolute sound speaker at Robert Harley’s. Cost per Justin is close to 5 figs to set his up.
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 -
You know, I swear that I have seen that system/room before. Not in person, but online.
Tom~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~ -
Ahh, so he has the version with the focal/audiom tlr tweeter. Same tweeter in my speakers but no coating, already that's what that photo looks like. Maybe the cmr diamond?
Edit, looks like their tweeter, the cmd I believe it is
Super cool setup!
Here's the one with the focal tweeter
- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit. -
Pretty sure his is the diamond
I don’t know if it’s diamond coated something else or pure diamond…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 -
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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displayname wrote: »
It's honestly kind of hard to give impressions of a system on this level. It's very obvious that Justin has put a lot of thought, careful consideration, and obviously investment into this system (as well as his beautiful home). To me, the biggest impact was the general ease of the music. I know that's not the most technical description, but everything felt appropriately powerful without every feeling like it was pushed or forced.
Keep in mind, that's with very limited time in the sweet spot. I'd love the spend more time with the system given the opportunity, but that was my initial takeaway.
This was also just an incredibly fun event. It's difficult to host this number of people at any venue, but especially in your home. We've been lucky enough to have a few of these gatherings in the past 6 months. The time that we get to just chat about things with other members really proves to be just as helpful and enjoyable as the systems we get to hear and learn about.
The other big takeaway - I still like Aries Cerat and Turnbull on the equipment side. The Kronos turntable is also stunning, although we didn't get to hear it. Can't afford any of it, but always walk away impressed.
Cool man, and kudos to everyone who put this thing together. Always fun to chat music/gear.
BTW....did you happen to see a small asian guy wandering around like he was in Pulp Fiction, looking for his camping knife and smokes ? Dude needs to post more is all I'm sayin'.
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
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=j1O6SPMV8Ts&t=918s