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  1. K

    New System Decisions

    Funny thing is my first hifi cost me 500 bitcoins. The new system about 2 bitcoins. Quite a change in eight years. It used to be funny when I’d have friends listen to my “$1 millio hifi” but it’s depressing that it’s now my “$34 million hifi”
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    Rossini DAC/Clock config experience and preferences, please

    I had them under my Bartok but not under the Rossini. Mine are only the Ultra SS and the bigger ones might work better. I preferred the Bartok without stillpoints mostly because they need to be reset every couple of months and that’s too much hassl.
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    Rossini DAC/Clock config experience and preferences, please

    The Magico dealer is installing my new A5s in two weeks. I can “kinda” sense some more of that precision in space time. With my different power cables running from free to $1,200 I can hear real differences that I can easily describe. Now I can’t say which one is “better” between the two best...
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    Rossini DAC/Clock config experience and preferences, please

    My current system isn’t revealing enough to tell a difference. I assume... Good thing is I just bought new A5s, a super integrated amp, and a HRS rack to replace my current system. My current speakers aren’t properly set up and my listening position is about four feet too far away. My entire...
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    New System Decisions

    Ok system is finalized and wires being sent. Ended up with 1. Magico A5 2. ??????? (It’s a secret to be revealed next season of my thread) 3. HRS SXR with 4 shelves 4. Alpha 75ohm clock wires Thanks to all for your input. I’ll post some pics once it’s setup.
  6. K

    New System Decisions

    I’m selling bitcoin to fund this.
  7. K

    New System Decisions

    After taxes added it’s about $64k which is a dollar amount oddly familiar. My problem is I still never pay retail which makes this game frustrating. Maybe I don’t understand the economics of hifi. The margin on the Humboldt to the dealer is what... 100% 200% no idea. It is possible it is an...
  8. K

    New System Decisions

    Funny but I was looking at these Michi mono blocks. The weird thing it says on them they’re not for use under 4 ohms. My local dealer has no idea why it says that on the amp.
  9. K

    Best of Series II: Demo tracks for low level detail and resolution?

    Ummmm.... But I have specific requirements.
  10. K

    A5 vs M2

    Hi Bart weird meeting outside the Naim forum.
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    Rossini + A5 + ? == “living inside HD800 headphones playing Kraftwerk through Bartok HP”

    I started another thread re new system but didn’t really specify exactly what I want to achieve. Already have the Rossini + clock and ordered the A5 so that’s set in stone along with wires. What I want is to feel like my room is a big pair of HD800 headphone. The only music I care about is...
  12. K

    Best Bass Demo Albums or Tracks

    My neighbors really hate when I listen to Billie Eilish but they’re not audiophiles.
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    Rossini DAC/Clock config experience and preferences, please

    Are you still using the Alpha clock cables? My local dealer recommended some $4k cables and that’s nuts for a $7.5k clock. Currently using the dCS forum favorite cables and have tried any audiophile cables yet. Personally the clock hasn’t added much to my system yet. Maybe better clock cables...
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    New System Decisions

    Well I talked to the dealer re Humboldt and it’s over $60k. For some reason I thought it around $45k. Saw an ex dem sell under $30k so not going to buy one at MSRP. Certainly without an in home demo and that’s not going to happen. Probably going to buy a used Diablo just to hear it. Maybe it’s...
  15. K

    dCS Rossini incoming!

    The Rossini clock is the first hifi component I’ve ever regretted buying.
  16. K

    New System Decisions

    Is there a non class A brand similar to Gryphon? I can’t do class A and power amp needs to fit on a 19x21 hrs rack. Boulder is also neutral sounding? Curious what saturated means vs the warm meaty Gryphon sound.
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    New System Decisions

    Unfortunately I can’t travel so I’m left to speculate. I’m not technical at all re amp design. My primary concern is buying two different brands that have some kind of electrical mismatch. Like the pre impedance doesn’t work with the power impedance or whatever it is. Do you know how to...
  18. K

    New System Decisions

    Now the hard part... the amps. I talked with several dealers and each had a recommended best amp for the A5: 1. Boulder 1110(? The pre) + 1161 2. Soulution 310 integrated 3. CH Precision separates 4. Diablo 300 5. Pass X250.8 I really like what I’ve seen about CH Precision. Boulder is a...
  19. K

    New System Decisions

    You should contact them they’ll do it and it’s not ridiculously expensive. You’ll be completely isolated from your neighbors.
  20. K

    New System Decisions

    Well I’ve never sold or traded anything before so I’m probably in luck? The dealer came out to measure the space and it’s not wide enough for a 3x2 configuration. He recommended I take down a wall to make space. I assumed he was joking. But... The A5 is to get a taste for Magico with...
  21. K

    New System Decisions

    The Torus AVR is also on my list. That’s probably the best approach to cheaply clean the power.
  22. K

    New System Decisions

    Did you have your electric company install a transformer on your property? I was thinking about trying to run everything from a Tesla Powerwall but can’t find anything suggesting it would be an improvement. I’m too lazy to achieve all-out performance beyond what a few boxes can provide...
  23. K

    New System Decisions

    Purchased the A5s today will be delivered in a few weeks. Now I need an amplifier.
  24. K

    New System Decisions

    Well I do like orange things. Are there any Vitus dealers in the US?
  25. K

    Dcs Bartok vs Naim Nds

    Bartòk >> NDS
  26. K

    New System Decisions

    Thanks, I’m glad to be here.
  27. K

    New System Decisions

    I’m calling dealer tomorrow re A5 vs S5.
  28. K

    New System Decisions

    That was my line of thought on the $20k rack; it won’t break or become obsolete. My rack needs to be located immediately behind my right speaker so getting that last couple of bits of resolution from my dac needs to be as free from vibrations as possible. My neighbor is an HRS dealer so I’d only...
  29. K

    New System Decisions

    Several people have move from 500 to Vitus. The SIA 30 is also an option I’ll examine.
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    New System Decisions

    Want to go to integrated and haven’t heard of one better than Humboldt. The rack is located immediately behind the right speaker so my thinking is getting best rack I can would be a significant benefit. I’m open to other options and greatly prefer buying preowned equipment when possible. I have...

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