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    Nordost Heimdall 2 vs Wireworld Eclipse 8 vs Jorma Trinity Speaker Cable?

    Hello, Marten Parker + Boulder 866. I demoed with PAD speaker cable. PAD works great with relatively bright & sharp speakers like Utopia from Focal. (by slightly rolled of the edge of the top) - PAD has warmth, rounded big bass and smoothness But for my combination, I want to try make the...
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    Bookshelf Speaker Stand Difference?

    Hello, When I think book shelf speakers, I have thought that the designated speaker stand from the same brand performs the best for a speaker. For example, Focal Utopia Bookshelf - Focal Speaker Stand for this model. Today I happened to have a conversation about this, and heard that as long...
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    Floor-standing vs Book-shelf from upper line up?

    Hello, I’d like to ask your general opinion and experience. Of course, I plan to hear (if possible) both to make the final call, but would like to know possible long-term experience. A room is about 14ft x 13ft, a dedicated listening room with couple acoustic panels. My question is...
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    Should I use Speaker Spike / Isolation Base or Something?

    Hello, Some speakers have 4 sets of pucks (made of thermoplastic) in its bottom. I think it would work great on hard floor. But how about carpeted floor? Can I just put this puck foot on the carpet? Or should I replace it with spike? Or should I put kind of plate (Isolation Base) between...
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    Anyone hears

    While staying in Asia, I happen to hear good thing about Marten’s new line up Oscar Trio. Marten has introduced its new model Oscar Trio and now some stores in here insist it’s better than Miles 5. It reminds me Magico’s A3 and S1 situation a bit. Or Wilson’s Sabrina and the above. - No change...
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    Does Step up transformer affect the Sound Quality?

    Hello, I find an interesting DAC oversea, and want to use it at home. (US) I’m wondering if using Step-down transformer affect Sound Quality. Here are the specification. 1) DAC - Power Supply: Factory set to either 100-120. 220-240V AC 50/60Hz (It is set for 220-240V, with Type F consent...
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    Good ol’ honest engineering - the world best cd transport from years ago

    While I was researching about CD transport, (I just want one.) I happen to find interesting article in unpextected place - Lampizator’s old website. (Not the new one) I just got here by random google search. Little back ground story is - I was looking for CD transport for fun, so I find things...
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    High efficiency horn speaker amp question

    Hello, From conventional High Amp world, I’ve a question regarding the relationship between high sensitivity/efficiency and amp power. For example, in case of high efficiency horn speakers that can be easily driven by 12w tube amp, SS (Pass Int 25) vs SS (Pass Int 60) would NOT make...
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    Best Small Horn speaker? Horn speaker lovers. (Piano sound)

    Hello, As I study about speakers, I develop great interest in horn speakers. It’s not mainstream mass market, and honestly, I didn’t have any knowledge before. Personally, for Classical / Jazz music that are mainly for instruments, horn speakers have its charm. (Distinctive sonic character...

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