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  1. J

    Audio Note UK vs Audio Japan Sonic Differences

    Reg Munich and Kondo: Did you like the sound in this room? For me and others the speakers were seriously under powered and did not show the potential of the speakers OR the Kondo electronics at all. One have to ask why Kaiser and Kondo decided to exhibit together as they are both very good...
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    "Long-Term Equipment Loans: A Win-Win for Everyone" by Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound

    I have never seen or read anything about how long equipement stays at the reviewers. Yes, I see that gear comes in and out of course based on their reference equipment lists. But why can`t they be clear on this? 3, 6, 9 or 12 months.... What they are paying if they decide to buy something is of...
  3. J

    "Long-Term Equipment Loans: A Win-Win for Everyone" by Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound

    Lee; I do not think that Robert or any other TAS reviewers is corrupt or anything like that. But it should be easy to be clear on what is on loan/ in for review and for how long. When certain equipment stays at one reviewer for years it creates threads just like the one with have here. It is...
  4. J

    "Long-Term Equipment Loans: A Win-Win for Everyone" by Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound

    To your last sentence for Lee; Check out Valin`s list of reference components, some has been there for years... As a long time reader of TAS I am somewhat dissapointed of the lack of transparency on this very important topic/issue. I see Roberts video as a 20 minute long ad for the...
  5. J

    Ongaku - Is it worth the money!!

    The Overture is a marvelous integrated amp. Is it $$$$$ "better" than f ex the AN UK integrated I do not know. But unlikely. What I do know is that Kondo gives you a high degree of pride of ownership if that matters to you, it is as exotic as they come. The prices on Kondo gear are insane, but...
  6. J

    Robert Harleys 'listening room

    Your room Bob is maybe/probably the most beautiful listening room I have ever seen, must be fantastic to listen there. JP
  7. J

    "Long-Term Equipment Loans: A Win-Win for Everyone" by Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound

    Well, kudos to you for making this clear and my post was not intended for you either. One of your new colleagues in TAS on the other hand has equipment "on loan" for several years which I personally find somewhat problematic. This equipment has been listed for years as "reference products". Why...
  8. J

    Gutwire

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  9. J

    What are the best tweaks in your experience?

    Thank you for thinking of me and my choices as interesting Ron :). My "process" in the high end has been going on for + 40 years. During this time I have owned a lot of expensive high end products. When I say " a lot" I really mean it. I was constant seeking "better sound" and changed gear...
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    Absolare Integrated

    Hi. I don`t have Absolare anymore. And do not remember this, only that they are very good amps. JP
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    "Long-Term Equipment Loans: A Win-Win for Everyone" by Robert Harley, The Absolute Sound

    It might be ok if the reviewers at TAS (and in other magazines) could inform us readers of the equipment they actually own (have bought) and which products are on loan. And for how long. Long term loans that goes on for years could be mistaken for "gifts". Or like " If nn reviewer have a product...
  12. J

    Border Patrol SE-i USB+SPDIF

    Thank you :)
  13. J

    Border Patrol SE-i USB+SPDIF

    Hi. Has anyone any experince with this dac? It uses the Phillips TDA1543 R2R DAC chip and I like the sound of these type of dacs. I am looking for a "cheap" dac to be used with an Innous Zenith 3 and a CD transport. USB and SPDIF inputs. I have read a lot of positive reviews about this dac. Any...
  14. J

    Michael Fremer Joins The Absolute Sound

    The best hifi/high end magazine just got better, congratulations to all parties. Although I am not a vinyl guy I do enjoy Michaels writing a lot. JP Very longtime TAS subscriber
  15. J

    State of the industry - Roy Gregory Editorial

    The Living Voice speaker system with Kondo electronics all the way, they have this system every year. The best listening experience I have had was in his room at the Munich show. Easily beats (IMO) big Gryphons, Tidal, Wilson and Magico systems on display there. I have never heard a piano sound...
  16. J

    Rhapsody.Audio Listening Rooms

    Thank you for the invitation, unfortunately I am about 7300 km away from Oregon :). The best of luck to you and Bob.
  17. J

    State of the industry - Roy Gregory Editorial

    Understood! Thank you. I will continue to subscribe as long as you publish TAS :).
  18. J

    What are some of the top 845 Amplifiers you have heard?

    The Absolare 845 monoblocks are also outstanding amplifiers.

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