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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,248
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    B) I struck a deal on US Audio Mart on a little something today,

    What’s on its way? Should we assume it’s a AQ product since you posted about checking them out locally yesterday?

    It's officially on it's way, received tracking earlier today.. :smiley:

    Interested to understand what it is.

    Oh, I thought you knew? 😉

    J/K

    A mint condition AQ 7000, with a Brand New AQ 1.5m Dragon. It was overall more than I wanted to spend, but I got both for less than what a AQ 7000 would have cost me brand new. Don’t think I could have found a better deal for such a beast of a unit.

    I’m now trying to figure out what I can do to give my shelf a little extra strength to hold the weight a little better to ease my mind. 🤓

    I had a local wood worker build me a maple and walnut shelf to my specifications. Great investment, and highly recommended.
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  • jdjohn
    jdjohn Posts: 3,447
    edited October 20
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    jdjohn wrote: »
    Why not try one of the Puritan power products while you're at it? Upscale Audio has a generous trial/return policy.

    I don't see Puritan Audio Labs stuff on Upscale Audio's site. Did you mean Jaguar Audio?

    I spoke with Darren at Jaguar yesterday. He's pretty knowledgeable about the Puritan products. He really stressed the 100 hour break-in that is recommended on their (Jaguar's) website. Said that is primarily for the power cable. I should have clarified if that was from the time it is first plugged in (~4 days) or if it is total listening time, which might be butting up against their 45-day trial period.

    The "NFR" version is the one with the upgraded Furutech sockets (sans dust covers) and includes the upgraded power cable and Furutech connectors on it, but man, they really get a premium for that. $7,500 vs. $2,700 for the base PSM156.
    Oops, I did mean Jaguar Audio... sorry about that. I plugged a space heater into my conditioner during the break-in period in order to get some serious amperage flowing B)
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  • jdjohn
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    Much cleaner and tighter BTUs.
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  • Conradicles
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    Extra crispy
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Where is the equally heavy review?
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  • tratliff
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
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    You should get it powered up ASAP.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 12,025
    edited January 15
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    92 lbs. ?

    DANG!!!!!! :o

    Now put that thing in your right arm (stabilized with your left hand) and carry it about 30 ft., up 3 steps, and then another 15 ft.
    That's what I stupidly did to get my 100 lb. front door from my truck to inside my home. I should've waited for my wife to get back from Florida before buying it.

    But 92 lbs. in a dense BLOCK is worse than what I dealt with. :#

    That Niagara has a lot of GUTS!

    Congrats! B)
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    Pug mirror. <3
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  • skipshot12
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    Not heavy, he's his phucking brother.
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »

    I will, if I had the day off today, it would get done today, it will be up and running by tomorrow morning..

    This is exactly what sick days are for.

    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,972
    edited January 16
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    Sorry, wrong thread.
    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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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    Hehe...yeah, I bet! All power conditioning is not equal. Glad to hear that you are liking it.

    Tom
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
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    What are the most notable improvements?
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    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

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  • treitz3
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    Maybe not, "everything", but I hear what you are saying.

    Tom
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Speed and articulation has definitely improved. Attack and cymbal decay is much improved...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,902
    edited January 18
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    That’s awesome @Toolfan66. As I’ve said throughout this thread it’s a great piece of equipment. But as you evaluate the purchase do consider the power cable you added at the same time. That is AQs TOL cable. If you have another 20-amp cable you might exchange them to understand how it plays into the mix.

    Again, I predict more power cables in your future.

    Enjoy listening…
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • Emlyn
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    I think that Dragon power cord may be more expensive than the Niagara 7000 if both were to be bought new. B)

    I remember the Niagara 7000 was around $8K new when it was introduced about a decade ago. New price is way up since then. I don't think they've changed anything inside it.
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  • tratliff
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    Emlyn wrote: »
    I think that Dragon power cord may be more expensive than the Niagara 7000 if both were to be bought new.

    If both bought new the 7000 is considerably more than the Dragon.
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  • Emlyn
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    I'm seeing $11,500 on the Audioquest website for a genuine made to order Dragon 2 meter power cord, so yes lower than the retail on the 7000 by a bit. The 1 meter looks to be considerably less.
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  • tratliff
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Emlyn wrote: »
    I'm seeing $11,500 on the Audioquest website for a genuine made to order Dragon 2 meter power cord, so yes lower than the retail on the 7000 by a bit. The 1 meter looks to be considerably less.

    The Dragon I got was brand new 1.5m, he wrapped it up in the deal to push me over the edge. It is definitely the most expensive cable in my herd..

    You’re talking over $20k if you purchase both brand new. 😳

    That’s Volterra II territory.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 26,160
    edited January 18
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    tratliff wrote: »
    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Emlyn wrote: »
    I'm seeing $11,500 on the Audioquest website for a genuine made to order Dragon 2 meter power cord, so yes lower than the retail on the 7000 by a bit. The 1 meter looks to be considerably less.

    The Dragon I got was brand new 1.5m, he wrapped it up in the deal to push me over the edge. It is definitely the most expensive cable in my herd..

    You’re talking over $20k if you purchase both brand new. 😳

    That’s Volterra II territory.

    Next, Hopefully..

    Listening to Hugh Masekela - Hope right now, Sounds insane on these SDA’s
    Are you using it with the L800's?

    Check out Jenna Mammina's "Wicked" LP. Just her and a guitar or two. It sounds so pure and intimate.

    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Get the L800’s in the mix. You will be in for a second round of shock and awe.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • nooshinjohn
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    Is it possible that the Shunyata is helping the signal exert more control over the speakers? I swear thing are hitting harder and faster than before. I am hearing things even in metal music I have not heard before and the speakers seem to have a lot more punch to them. The L800's hit deeper and faster than before. I was not expecting that...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon MiND2 Shunyata Triton/Typhon Rotel RP9400 Turntable

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,902
    edited January 26
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    Toolfan66 wrote: »
    Todd, Just came across this pic, you have had yours for a few years now..

    Nice Setup..

    Those are actually Skips demos that he let me borrow while mine were being built and shipped. I had those for 4-6 months. That is also with the Niagara 5000/Hurricane prior to the 7000/Dragon.

    Here is the most recent setup.

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    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL T9x, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, ModWright PH-150, SonoruS ATR10, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon power cable, WAY power cables for all other sources, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ speaker cables, WAY interconnect cables
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,365
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    They appear to be a WAY Substance power cords.

    Do I win a prize?

    Tom
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