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    KeithR's "Dream Speaker" Search

    Hey Keith, will you be attending AXPONA this year? Your requirements sound like the house sound of Rosso Fiorentino. I won't have the Siena - their $25,000 offering that fits all the bills - but I will have the $7,000 Stand-mount Fiesole that will offer you a solid insight to their sound...
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    MastersounD Spettro Preamplifier and PF100 Monoblocks

    I'm intrigued too. I've found myself, at least with MastersounD offerings, to prefer the parallel versions of their amplifiers in most cases. Many say that you lose the magic of the SET sound, but I've found the parallel to simply offer more control of the speaker from top to bottom with the...
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    MastersounD Spettro Preamplifier and PF100 Monoblocks

    I'm excited to announce that the first set of these fine machines will be traversing across the Atlantic this week. While both models have been in the US before, the newest versions have Litz-wired transformers to elevate their performance. They now boast 120 watts per channel of parallel...
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    SET amp owners thread

    I have some new SET gear heading this way next week.
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    What are you favorite 845 tubes?

    I don't have the experience you guys have, but a friend of mine who chased 845's recommended the Shuguang Natural Sound 845-T as his favorite. I ordered a pair a few months ago and swapped them in over the 845-B's and it was a substantial upgrade.
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    Norma Audio

    A few months ago I got the Norma Audio SC-2B preamplifier and 8.7B MR monoblock amplifiers in on trade. I had no desire to 'like' them, but after hooking them up to the Rosso Fiorentino Volterra and Siena, I was greeted with the best solid state experience I have had to date. Over the next few...
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    Who Has an SUV or Truck for the Audio System?

    I purchased a 2001 Chevy Express Explorer Conversion van with high top two months ago specifically for traveling to shows and picking up/dropping off gear. I have a 2013 Infiniti JX35 as my daily driver but it just got too small for all that gear. The best thing about the van is the powered...
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    Usher story and Usher owners feedback

    There was a down period as they relocated their operations but they have been back up and running for about a year now.
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    Usher story and Usher owners feedback

    LSAF or RMAF? I assume you are talking about the Volterra which was at RMAF. The system was tuned to be warmer but the tone still mimics that which would have been present with Usher in place. I also wouldn't consider the Volterra the upgrade path for the Be series - I'd consider the Siena...
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    Getting into 4K video

    ack, not sure if this applies to your TV and you might already know this, but in order to use HDR I had to assign it to the HDMI input. I forget where it is, but there is a setting that will require you to restart your TV. I learned this by downloading an HDR sample on the XBox One X and...
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    Usher story and Usher owners feedback

    This is an interesting thread to resurrect. Since I last posted, I became a dealer for Usher and have since grown my portfolio. I have the Be-10 sitting behind me, a pair of Mini Dancer 2's upstairs, as well as the very same pair of CP-6381 and the R1.5 amp. I still love Usher but have found...
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    Psvane Acme Series (new flagship series)

    Please report back kodomo. I might have to order an octet of 845 in the next few months. I have been impressed with the Natural Sound 845 I am running currently in the Compact 845, but I'm still curious about these.
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    AMP from Italy

    Interestingly enough, the website is now dead. I saw in Mono and Stereo that this gear was showcased in an Asian show - wonder what gives.
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    Import duty from Europe to the US

    IIRC you shouldn't be hit with duties if the value of the shipment is under $2,500. Above that, you are looking at duties as well as costs for filing the paperwork.
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    Tune Audio Avaton

    Those are the most attractive horn speakers I've seen, FWIW.
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    Documentary: Making a Murderer - Part Deux | October 19, 2018 - Netflix

    I feel similarly NS, but I don't want to claim it was. With the season two evidence uncovered I don't want to make assumptions about who was involved for what reasons because it appears there are many areas that were not covered in the documentary and I have to assume my ignorance.
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    Documentary: Making a Murderer - Part Deux | October 19, 2018 - Netflix

    I finished season two Friday night and I had strong feelings before, but now its just aggravating. Everyone involved in 'prosecuting' Avery has that aura about them that I find immediately offensive and cannot stand to even look at them. The smugness and arrogance of their actions is...
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    AMP from Italy

    They are looking to enter the US market. They reached out to me a few months ago but I am not in a position nor do I feel I am the right fit for their brand. If it sounds anything like it looks, it should be special.
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    speakers for nearfield set up - smaller the better

    I like the 30.2 for nearfield, but I also like them to have some space. Another option is the Sonner Audio Allegro Unum. This is a fantastic speaker that is designed to be near the front wall.
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    Psvane Acme Series (new flagship series)

    Thanks for posting this up! I'd be interested to see real world reviews of the 300b and 845 if anyone orders a set.
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    Reimann Hypothesis solved? Prime numbers have a distribution pattern?

    What I've always found interesting about mathematical proofs is that very rarely can you prove something directly like you do in the real world - i.e. if Bigfoot is real, then present him. In so many cases the ONLY way to prove something in math is a proof by contradiction. It's still pretty...
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    If “There Should Be Tubes Somewhere,” Then Where?

    I'm a single-ended kind of guy so obviously my choice would be in the power stage.
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    Different lengths power cables

    As an exception to the rule I will say that Wireworld recommends a minimum of 2 meters for their power cords to operate under their desired conditions.
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    Hallelujah-Leonard Cohen

    I've sold a couple pair of speakers using this song, but my go-to is the Pentatonix version. It is not a flawless recording, but it can stir the soul.
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    What are some of the most comfortable headphones for extended listening?

    The Sennheiser HD598 is the most comfortable headphone I've worn. While it isn't the last word in detail, the sound is engaging and the fatigue is literally nonexistant. They are light, sit comfortably on the head, provide just enough pressure to stay secure but not vice your head, and are...
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    ANY speaker out there (other than Horns) that can match $999 Zu Omen Dirty Weekend Dynamics?

    I recently took in a pair of Wilson Watt/Puppy 5.1 and am extremely impressed with the dynamics of these things, even on SE amplifiers. I haven't had a pair of Zu in yet but I imagine the WP5.1 will give them a run for the money.
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    Hello from Texas and high up in the Rocky Mountains

    Hey Run, Feel free to reach out anytime if you want to have a few beers over some tunes. I'm just West of you in Arlington. I'd love to experience your system as well since my exposure to great horn-based systems is somewhat limited. I've heard some good ones, but only a few that actually...
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    Eva Cassidy

    Welcome to Eva's world - at least that which she left behind for us. There is little that compares to her incredible voice. 'Autumn Leaves' is my favorite song in her portfolio and one I listen to when I think I have gotten a system 'just right'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXBNlApwh0c
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    Endgame pre-power or Int recommendations

    Have you considered the MastersounD PF100 and Spettro preamp? Over 100 watts of single ended 845 power with their reference preamplifier. I've heard the T+A PA3100HV on two different occasions and think its a wonderful integrated amplifier - possibly the best solid state I've heard. If you...
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    Avatar 2 Will Revolutionize 3D Claims James Cameron

    At least we know plot depth isn't the target now.

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