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    3 cartridges for 3 arms.

    Thank you :)
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    3 cartridges for 3 arms.

    XD
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    3 cartridges for 3 arms.

    Hello, community. I have the possibility of having three arms on my Technics SL-1000R. I have acquired two new tonearms: Ortofon RS-309D (12) and Ortofon AS-212S (9). My phono has 3 inputs (Luxman EQ500) Before I start buying and testing, my first thought is: How do I distribute my...
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    Preamp shootout...Predictions on which will be the best?

    Hi! I am a Essence owner, and my pre amp is a Nagra Classic. I'm very happy with it.
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    TAD Reference D700 CD/SACD player

    I already have the D600 at home and I am very happy! everything that is said about it is true. While I enjoy the break in, I have some questions that you can possibly answer. In a few months I will move to a new house and I can start playing with cables. Which would be the most sensitive or...
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    Dedicated line doubt

    Thank you all, guys! I will go with one line :)
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    TAD Reference D700 CD/SACD player

    Hi! I am very tempted to look for a brand new D600 from the remaining stock but I have doubts that I want to share with you: 1.- Is it a good idea to buy digital technology from 2010? 2.- If I buy a D600 in 2023, I don't know what year it was manufactured, and since what year it has been...
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    Dedicated line doubt

    Thanks! 220, Eu :)
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    Dedicated line doubt

    Hello! I need your advice, community. I am building my audio room and I want to put a dedicated line. From the electrical panel box to the room I need at least 20 meters of cable. My intention was to install three lines, one for amplification, another for sources (DAC, TT, Streamer) and...
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    Rock around the Clock

    Sadly YES (:D:D:D). The Esoteric K03-XD it's better with an external clock to my ears. The most noticeable is with SACD an CD (spinning discs).
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    Technics and Esoteric match

    Thank you! Finally I bought a Luxman EQ-500. I'm happy with it but I have the Accuphase C47 and the Nagra Classic Phono in my short list for the future... ;)
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    Rock around the Clock

    Hello! I am a happy user of Esoteric K03-XD and Cybershaft OP21 (with 4 outputs). When I'm not using the Esoteric transport I launch the music from a Lumin U1 connected to a NAS. I am now considering adding an Antipodes S30 with a big SSD and removing the NAS. The question is: Can I connect the...
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    Marantz or Esoteric SACD?

    Thank you Phillyb!
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    Class A integrated

    First of all, I wrote this with the help of Google Translator, so apologize! My source and my speakers are far below the price of the vitus, (moon 280 with MIND2 and Klipsch Forte III) but I was really surprised how Waltz For Debbie sounded. I have never heard it so clear and clean. The feeling...
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    Class A integrated

    I've been lucky, and I can try today an old Vitus sia 25 and a Gryphon Atilla at home, face to face. Let's see!
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    Class A integrated

    Thank you! I have a lot to think :) I'm in love with the 2a3 tube sound... Is there something close in SS? By the way, my speakers are Klipsch Forte III.
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    Class A integrated

    Is there any unbeatable class A SS integrated amplifier under 15K?
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    Grandinote Shinai

    I helps, sure!
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    Grandinote Shinai

    Thanks :))))
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    Grandinote Shinai

    ¡Hello Has anyone tested a Grandinote Shinai? Looks like a Pass Labs int-25 (??) thanks! Be safe.
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    Technics and Esoteric match

    Hello! i’m thinking to match the Technics SL-1000R with the Esoteric E-02 preamp.The next machine in the chain is a TriodeLab EVO 2a3, and a pair of Klipsch Cornwall. What do you think? thanks, community! :)
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    New Esoteric SACD

    New models, here we go again! https://www.phileweb.com/news/audio/202002/07/21459.html
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    Esoteric K-03xs discontinued

    Yes, it's strange. In this forum there is a lot of pro and distributors, maybe someone has heard somerhing about it.
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    Esoteric K-03xs discontinued

    Hello! I was trying to find an Esoteric K-03xs but I have been told that it's discontinued, and that the next model it won't be ready until march 2020. I live in Spain and it seems that the news are coming from the German distributor. Has anyone hear anything about that? Thank you.
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    Help with phono preamp

    Hi! I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp it's a Pro-ject Phono Box S. I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable...
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    Help choosing phono preamp

    hahaha! Thanks... I just realized that I post in the "Vacuum audio" forum... I'll change it. Thank you again, Vienna.
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    Help choosing phono preamp

    Hi! I upgraded my equipment recently with a Triode Lab 2a3 integrated and a pair of Klipsch Forte III. My turntable is still a Project Carbon 2Xperience Classic, and the phono preamp was a "whatever". I am thinking about to change the phono preamp and wait a bit for the turntable upgrade. Is...
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    Looking for a Transport (SACD) + DAC up to $30K

    Hi! sorry the off-topic but I'm about to buy an Esoteric K03xs but if Luxman is going update their Cd/SACD players, maybe I wait. What do you know about it? Kind regards.
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    Marantz or Esoteric SACD?

    that's a lot info, thank you very much!
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    Marantz or Esoteric SACD?

    Hi! I have doubts between Marantz sa10 and Esoteric 05XS. I can't try them face to face, has anyone "played" with both? Is there any other better brand? (I'm in Spain, so...) Thanks a lot!

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