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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,301
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    No, that was the one. A.I. cannot fathom or understand system synergy.

    What it can do, is tell you how to hook things up, what certain functions do, how making an adjustment within the system settings will affect things, etc.

    A perfect example would be for someone who doesn't know how to dial in their subs, when there are 32 different settings on the plate amp. It can tell you what each function does. What it can't do is tell you how it will actually sound in your room.

    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. ~
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 567
    edited August 26
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    billbillw wrote: »
    This is approaching face palm territory. You guys are giving Cyberdyne and Skynet the keys to infiltrating your homes.

    I try to keep them confused and always throw other random stuff in there like ,How to make a bomb with a 45 min timer look like an accident?, Where's the best place is to bury a body on my mates property?How long does it take pigs to eat a headless body, How much weight to keep it down in sea or spring water? and best place to hide 50 kilo's of coke?. joking of course.
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  • displayname
    displayname Posts: 1,245
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    tratliff wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    GIK Acoustics. https://www.gikacoustics.com

    Tom

    I’ll be interested in how long it takes to fill the order. I have been working with them for more than 6 months to get an order completed. I received the panels after 4 months but 2 were damaged. Now I’m waiting on those 2 to be replaced. Their customer service is terrible and expected ship dates are way off. Good luck.

    I have only worked with GIK one time and it was several years ago, but this pretty much reflects my experience. I think it was several months to get two bass traps. One had very light damage on the corner, and I decided to live with it vs waiting several more months. I honestly wonder how much of their backorders are driven by repair/replacements.

    And don't forget that if it doesn't work out, you'll likely loose your shirt on the investment.
    Analog: Hana ML > VPI Prime Signature 21 > Bob's Devices Sky 20-S > Sutherland 20/20 w/LPS
    Digital: Cambridge CXC / Streaming > Cambridge CXN v2
    Norma IPA-140 > Rosso Fiorentino Volterra
    Hifiman EF600 > Hifiman Arya Stealth
    Discogs
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,978
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    Here is a pic of Tom during that testing
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  • Geoff4rfc
    Geoff4rfc Posts: 3,043
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    Thanks @billbillw. @treitz3 I reread my original post and will take responsibility for not elaborating well enough.

    I was interested in a separate DAC. A.I. knew the existing DAC in my (at that time) Marantz processor and the one in my CD player. I did not want to spend money to make a lateral move or even possibly go backwards in quality.

    So I asked for list of external DACs that would exceed the quality of my existing DACs. Turns out, the Denafrips Venus was a winner.

    Asking if I should buy a Bose vs Polk speaker isn't even close to what I was trying to convey.
    Marantz AV10-Emotiva ERC3-Denafrips Venus-Panasonic UB9000-AudioQuest Power Quest 707-Emotiva DR3, DR2, XPA2, XPA6-Focal Kanta No2, Sopra Center-PolkAudio RTiA9, RTiA3, LSiM 702F/X-Epik Empire-11.2
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  • tratliff
    tratliff Posts: 1,886
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    Interesting turn of events today. I received the GIK replacements. If they would have packaged the original order like they did this one everything would have been fine.
    2 Channel Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II, 2 REL Carbon Limited, Norma Revo IPA-140B, Norma Revo DAC-2, Lumin U2 Mini, VPI Prime w/SoundSmith Zephyr MIMC, Modwright PH 150, Denon DP-59l w/Denon DL-301MKII, WAY Silver 3 Ana+ Speaker Cables, WAY Interconnect Cables, AudioQuest Niagara 7000 w/Dragon, WAY power cables for all other sources.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 20,301
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    Here is a perfect example of the depth perception.

    The speakers moved back at least 10 feet on the song, "The expert. The band is Yellow.

    The only thing that changed was removing the diffraction part of the panel behind my head.

    With this recent change, you cannot tell what location the speakers are in. Simply awesome!!!

    This is just one example. There are MANY others. Wonderfully, crazy listening!!!

    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. ~
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 567
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    FSYLL

    Feng Shui Yoga Listening lessons.

    First lesson free.

    Remove ear rings and any head wear.

    Using both hands simultaneously,Pull-up and down 5 times on each ear lobe and release.

    Pull ears outward gently 5 time and release .

    Place palms directly over ears ,start rubbing the right ear in a clockwise and left ear in a anticlockwise motion for 15 seconds and stop.

    Breathe

    Move away any head hairs that maybe directly touching your ears.

    With your left hand ,pinch your nose and block your nasal passage, take a big breath , close your mouth and whilst holding your breath proceed to blow for 5 seconds . Stop

    Breathe

    This should pop your ears ,recalibrating your Drums.

    If this doesn’t work.

    Chew gum for 30 minutes and

    listening, begin

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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,301
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    This is what you need....flush and cut....

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 567
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    SCompRacer wrote: »
    This is what you need....flush and cut....

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    Clearing the forrest and setting the trail is pre Yoga instructions :D
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  • ptrooper
    ptrooper Posts: 567
    edited August 27
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    @treitz3 wrote. "keep in mind, you only get something like 5 questions in one day with Chat GPT, but if you happen to have Co-Pilot, Chat GPT, or some other paid or upgraded service - I would highly suggest using it specifically for this purpose.....and be very specific. "

    Tom [/quote]

    And just like that ,on the day I said I can ask questions all day long, it is now limited to 5 questions only ,they'r definitely listening to us. :#
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 18,374
    edited August 29
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    tratliff wrote: »
    treitz3 wrote: »
    GIK Acoustics. https://www.gikacoustics.com

    Tom

    I’ll be interested in how long it takes to fill the order. I have been working with them for more than 6 months to get an order completed. I received the panels after 4 months but 2 were damaged. Now I’m waiting on those 2 to be replaced. Their customer service is terrible and expected ship dates are way off. Good luck.

    I will NEVER purchase from GIK Acoustics again.. They are a nothing what they used to be, TERRIBLE Customer Service, TERRIBLE Packaging, and their Craftsmanship is in the Crapper..
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  • spongebobsquarepants
    spongebobsquarepants Posts: 171
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    Has anyone here tried Real Traps?

    I recently treated my room with a bunch of their mini traps, and had a positive experience. The placement advice was great, they're made well.

    I can not speak on the shipping however. I picked them up.
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,128
    edited August 30
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    Local fella picked up my Denon DP-2000 for a recap and a going over.
    Hoping that takes care of my speed at
    33-1/3, holds good @ 45.
    Having the guy do them all (caps) while he’s in there.

    Bought this one new in 79.
    Installed an SME Series III Tonearm on this one.

    Getting ready to sell some of my TT’s.
    We just don’t spin anymore.
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,301
    edited August 30
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    I will NEVER purchase from GIK Acoustics again.. They are a nothing what they used to be, TERRIBLE Customer Service, TERRIBLE Packaging, and their Craftsmanship is in the Crapper..


    I remember your frustration with them. That's sad compared to what they once were. I purchased when they were still very good to deal with. They were very helpful with room recommendations. Our open floor plan main level is over 10,000 square feet not counting doors open into rooms, lower level. I had two setups that caused various issues and they were pretty helpful. Later I went to software (Dayton Audio OmniMic V2) for speaker setup/acoustic treatments.

    This all GIK stacked bass tri traps and panels in Guilford of Maine silver papier cancelling most of ESL's rear wave south wall setup was from when the wife worked lots of hours, before she took the living room back...lol I bravely (or stupidly) told her this in mine, she can have the lower-level family room.

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    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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