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    USB cable suggestions

    It's interesting because I've had a similar comparison with the Synergistic USB in a client's system, but when I got back home to my system, the Platinum Starlight exhibited none of the issues we found in his system. The client had an almost full loom of Synergistic cables whereas my system was...
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    Rosso Fiorentino and Norma at AXPONA

    I don't enjoy tooting my own horn, but I'm quite proud of my performance at AXPONA this year and received my first 'Best of' award for a big show. I didn't get many reviewers in the room but got GREAT feedback from those that did. I know I'm currently a small player in this world so getting...
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    The best State or region for Audiophile

    No joke. A few years ago I went to Seattle with my wife and stayed at one of her friend’s parents’ house. It was shocking to see how little seven figures could get you up there.
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    The best State or region for Audiophile

    It’s a way of life. You don’t have to run heaters in the winter though...
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    The best State or region for Audiophile

    Might sound crazy but a small town like Waco, TX could be a gold mine for the gear head. It’s just south of Dallas and a few hours from Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. We have a strong used market and a strong vintage crowd as well. Land is cheap and houses are big.
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    What is Hi Fi sound?

    All I can think about is Reverb machines now. Then you had the multitude of digital sound enhancements in the early 90s receivers. Seems though these types of products fit the mold but did these cultural phenomenons really influence major component design? Seems it’s always been driven by...
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    What is Hi Fi sound?

    The thing is detail is not determined by that upper midrange hump. It’s throughout the frequency range but we seem to pick up on it better when it calls attention to itself. Once you equate that hump to the final say in detail it is extremely hard to break from it.
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    Best bang for the buck used speakers under $50k ?

    I am selling a clients pair of Rosso Fiorentino Siena for him and while at the lower end of your budget at $13k, they are definitely worth consideration.
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    Polk, really?

    I’m sure we could make that happen. Where are you located?
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    Polk, really?

    Stock SDA are forgettable to me. I’ve never complained about their tone but understand the veil and muddy aspect. Like any speaker though (especially those built to lower price points) upgrades completely transform them. I’ve heard a highly modified pair of 2.3tl pre and post mods and the...
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    What is Hi Fi sound?

    HiFi sound to me is one that has a notch in the upper midrange that gives emphasis on details and dynamic passages - that ‘leading edge’ so many talk about. I’ve never heard this edge in performances but it is prevalent in the hobby. I’ve come to respect Rosso Fiorentino more and more as they...
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    Is my amp under powered for my A3's?

    http://www.crownmtnimports.ca/home.html I don’t know them but I am the new US distributor for Norma and they have some special sauce in their solid state. They are probably the best kept secret in the North American market. I actually wasn’t interested in working with them initially but then I...
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    Is my amp under powered for my A3's?

    You might also consider the Norma PA150 or even the PA160MR.
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    Vitus SIA-030

    Check out High End By Oz. They are based out of LA and should be able to help you.
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    Are SET Amplifiers Less Resolving Than Solid State Amplifiers?

    I've been a high powered SE fanatic since getting my first 845 amplifiers years ago. I've never found these to be lacking in terms of anything except possibly control, but as you go up the quality chain this improves dramatically. I've only had two SS amplifiers really move me: T+A and Norma...
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    Ron's Speaker, Turntable, Power and Room Treatment Upgrades

    Hey Todd! Welcome to the forum.
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    MastersounD Spettro Preamplifier and PF100 Monoblocks

    Got these in today. I still need to get a pair of Star Sound Technologies platforms for them and burn them in but I’ve fallen in love again.
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    Thoughts on Paradigm Persona speakers

    Hey Steve I thought you were closer for some reason. My apologies.
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    Is this best value bookself speaker?

    Usher is releasing the SD-500 that will incorporate their $900/pr Diamond tweeters and a 5" woofer. Retail is going to be $1,950. I suspect these will be huge values.
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    Thoughts on Paradigm Persona speakers

    I am glad you are not getting the Paradigms. I heard them at CEDIA a few years ago and didn't have an unpleasant experience but definitely did not find anything to brag about either. I couldn't justify their price tag and the incessant bragging about the "first ever all Be speaker" frustrated...
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