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  1. marty

    Drops of God series on Apple TV+ and audiophiles

    I thought it was the best thing on TV last year. I cannot believe it wasn't nominated for an Emmy. BTW You don't have to be a wine lover or know a thing about wine to appreciate the story as the story really isn't about wine.
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    This is a fascinating piece about that once-in-a lifetime concert that was posted 2 weeks ago.
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I honestly can't remember what files I gave to whom. But I think I also received files from Steve as well. (I might do a little better if you asked me what I ate for lunch yesterday, but don't count on it!). What I do know is that I do not pay much attention to format any more. After the switch...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    That's hardly a surprising statement. The SQ of XDMS is superior to Roon now. As I said, I genuinely I appreciate the development efforts and goal of XDMS, but its just not usable for the way I listen to music the majority of the time. Let's just stick to "YMMV" and remain optimistic that XDMS's...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    +1 I would have to say I feel the same way about XDMS. I think almost everybody would agree that XDMI sounds a bit better than Roon, but I haven't used it in months as its just unusable for the way I listen to music. (I keep a playlist in XDMS for when audio nerds come to visit and ask for XDMS...
  6. marty

    LampizatOr Golden Atlantic + TRP

    Very interesting. I'm surprised that we haven't heard of this previously. What does the STR cost?
  7. marty

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    "Dark Side of the Moon was little before my time......'" Jeez, Ron, you really know how to hurt a guy! ;)
  8. marty

    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    M7 follow-up A bit of orchestral trivia. A friend of mine who plays trumpet (and who has played w the Philadelphia Orchestra), heard M7 in Philly 2 days ago and called it a once-in-a-lifetime concert, much like the way I felt after hearing it in Carnegie last night. One reason why is the...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    Thank you for the explanation. If I understand, the max benefit comes when you max out the number of drives. For a 14TB drive in my current Horizon, can you suggest what % benefit might be gained from switching from my current Horizon drive to a new 14TB drive in the Olympus. If not a...
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    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    I don't understand what a u.3 option is, but I'm a bit confused on the memory issue, I can't say I'm thrilled about why I am now being asked to pay more for "new memory" that I don't want or need. I bought an Olympus planning to take my old Horizon memory out and transfer it to the new unit as...
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    Recent Concerts You've Enjoyed

    I just heard Yannick and the Philadelphia Orchestra perform Mahler's 7th at Carnegie Hall. All I can say is, I have no idea why that building, built in 1891, is still standing. Yannick blew the freaking hinges off the doors. The encores lasted over 10 minutes. ( I saw M7 played at Lucerne 2...
  12. marty

    What's Spinning Tonight?

    Tonearm please? I don't recognize it.
  13. marty

    AXPONA 2024 Ron Reporting

    Let's just hope their taste in speaker cabinets doesn't trickle down (or up) to any new ARC electronics gear!
  14. Soulution 725 Preamplifier (with phono)

    Soulution 725 Preamplifier (with phono)

    No need to provide details for this outstanding preamplifier. Mint condition. 4 years old. World class phono stage is built-in (retail - 65K)
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    Byron Janis dead at 95

    What a beautiful and fantastic pianist he was. When Janis played, you couldn't help but feel all was right with the world. When he was recorded, particularly by Cozart and Fine, you came away thinking, "hmmm, maybe there is such as thing as perfect sound forever".
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    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    I'm not quite sure how to respond. I've used many notable AC terminations and for overall construction quality, Furutech, Oyaide and Viborg are all excellent, particularly for the non-plastic housings I prefer. The main benefit of the Viborg is their very modest cost, but their quality and fit...
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    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    I've had problems with some cables falling out easily as well. Most of the time, it's that the supplied connectors for DC cables (typically Oyaide) have an excessive number of O-ring grommets on them when you receive them from the vendor (in my case, Ghent). These are generally stacked and...
  18. marty

    Tesla Model Y performance

    Interesting thread. My wife is suggesting our next car should be a gas powered hybrid. Since these usually cost about 5K over their ordinary gas-powered versions, I'm not sure I see the attraction but I'm studying it. Personally, I cannot see getting an electronic plug-in unless you intend to...
  19. marty

    David Karmeli’s Bionor/Lamm/AS-2000 Audio System

    If the whole point is to make a 3D image, I wonder if you are attracted to the BACCH Spatial Audio approach? Have you had the opportunity to hear it?
  20. marty

    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    BTW, I have a bunch of DC cables (Gotham, Neotech, Mundorf Silver/Gold, all 0.5m. and a Mundorf Angelique 0.3m). If anyone wants to try any of them, just PM me.
  21. marty

    ARC announces price increase effective Mid-March '24

    ARC is more than a brand. It's a cult with a cult following. Think "McIntosh". Newbies and experienced users alike aspire to it for more than the sound it provides. As an original SP-3/D76 owner, I left the brand after a pair of 610's blew up and never looked back. Their poor reliability was not...
  22. marty

    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    Ghent Audio will sell Mundorf Angelique wire to make DC cables of any length or termination. https://ghentaudio.com/products/dc-acw115?VariantsId=15406,15425,15442 I've been so impressed by the Angelique, I'm making up a run of an Angelique PC to try on my Extreme just for fun.
  23. marty

    Taiko Audio Extreme DC Power Distributor

    I've been through several brands of DC cables for the DCD, but at Nenon's suggestion, I tried Mundorf Angelique a few months ago and found it to be the most satisfactory DC cable thus far. Beautifully balanced. For reasons I don't understand, the 1m cable sounds better than the 0.3m cable...
  24. marty

    2024 Academy Awards Nominations

    It's been a slow thread considering the Oscars are 4 days away. Maybe its because the outcomes appear pre-determined at this point. I saw Poor Things last night and although it is a sumptuously visual, well-directed movie, with a ton of talent, it couldn't end fast enough for me. I'll say this...
  25. marty

    Alexx V arrive in NJ

    Mundorf Angelique Copper Solid-Core 15awg DC cable We've all seen reports about how DC cables can have major sonic consequences. This has been popularized most recently with the new Wadax Akasa DC cables. These are of course intended for Wadax users only due to their special design. They are...
  26. marty

    Ron’s New System

    I was talking to my Steinway the other day. I asked whether it liked it's reproduction in my system better with analog or digital playback. It said "come a little closer and I'll tell you" I leaned my head in closer to the keyboard. It said "no, closer, put your head under the lid above the...
  27. marty

    Can digital get to vinyl sound and at what price?

    Mike, this one has me scratching my head. There's got to be a good story here. Please elaborate!
  28. marty

    Introducing Olympus & Olympus I/O - A new perspective on modern music playback

    That would be a major event with introduction to a new technology that could become a meaningful improvement in SOA digital playback. I may have to re-consider going to AXPONA! Keep us posted please. I'm also presuming this will be shown at Munich?
  29. marty

    Does Everything Make a Difference?

    Spent an hour plus in Mary's. My Belgian friend is good buddies with their head chocolate master. I learned the most about chocolate in that shop tasting chocolate sourced from beans from all over the globe. (It was like a wine tasting at DRC). I am still surprised I didn't go into A fib that...
  30. marty

    Does Everything Make a Difference?

    I have to give Li-Lac a big thumbs up. The box you brought to us a few weeks ago brought much joy (and calories) to our guests in Mexico this week! They were singing your praises all week long.

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