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  1. Gene 15352

    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Beautiful set up! I'll be ordering my Ediscreation Switch in the Spring to compliment my Firebox II. I sure hope adding the switch will improve matters even more.
  2. Gene 15352

    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    I'm looking forward to hearing your impressions of the switch. I literally just picked up my Firebird LPS with the Fiber Box extreme today and am considering if I should also spring for the switch.
  3. Gene 15352

    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Can either markramler or someone else let me know if they've ever auditioned the Ediscreation Fiber Box II with the Ediscreation's Silent Switch OCXO, and just with the Fiber Box II? My Fiber Box is currently being assembled and am not sure if getting the Silent Switch will bring negligible...
  4. Gene 15352

    Nice review Spectral SV setup

    I agree with you Kenny. I too wished Spectral would partner with companies that cared about value for the dollar. I think they're other companies like FM Acoustics that design their amps with extreme bandwidth and use their own designed cables to handle their amps.
  5. Gene 15352

    Nice review Spectral SV setup

    Glad you're enjoying your Spectral gear! I think your dealer in Holland is doing a great disservice in recommending cables other than MIT. I wish they're were other choices when it comes to cabling but this is what it is. Back in the 1990's I had a Spectral 150 amp in which I hooked it up to a...
  6. Gene 15352

    Good mid-price audiophile switches

    Anyone have success with plugging in their modem, router, ethernet switch, fibre box into something like a Torus isolation transformer? The Torus will isolate these devices and block noise from coming in from outside the system but it won't help with component-to-component interference like a...
  7. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Applies to any amp.
  8. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Forgot to mention that the power cord from the amp and the distribution box need to plugged into the same ac receptacle.
  9. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Actually, it seems pretty straight forward. This is from the dealer and Spectral. Plug the Spectral amp directly into the wall with a Synergistic Research Quantum Ground Lifter. All other components can be plugged into a non-filtered distribution box that is star wired internally. I've added...
  10. Gene 15352

    Magico A5 - A First Look

    A significant price increase goes into effect March 1st. A few examples: Magico A1 currently $8600. March 1st $9400 Magico A3 currently $13,800. March 1st $15,400 Magico A5 currently $24,800. March 1st $26,800 If this trend continues, Magico may price themselves out of future potential...
  11. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

    You had a very musical and revealing room. You and your colleagues were also very knowledgeable and took the time to explain the engineering behind your components. A well put together room. Congrats!
  12. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

  13. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

  14. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

  15. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

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    Toronto Audiofest 2021

  17. Gene 15352

    Toronto Audiofest 2021

    Hi everyone. Just got back from the Toronto Audiofest. Very small crowds but the upside was it created a very intimate setting where you could have lots of space in the rooms and talk to the manufactures and distributors. Had to show proof of being fully vaccinated and wear a mask to enter the...
  18. Gene 15352

    Discontuation of MSB Transports

    Don't discount the Audiomat Drive D1. Distributor firmly believes it outperforms the CEC transport, therefore it stopped carrying CEC in their lineup. http://www.audiomat.fr/Drive-D1~~177-0 https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/audiomat-d1-transport/
  19. Gene 15352

    What ethernet cables are members using?

    Eventually, I'll try these silver twisted cables. Audio Sensibility punches way above its weight. Quality products. https://audiosensibility.com/blog/products-2/digital-cables-occ-copper-and-occ-silver/#!/Signature-Ethernet-Cable-***-New-***/p/322022400/category=4059160
  20. Gene 15352

    Spectral DMA-500SV info

    Thought this was interesting to find the exact product information on the 400SV as the 500SV, even down to the specs, 350w/ch @8ohm; 580 w/ch @4 ohm. Could this be a misprint or are the specs of the 400SV and 500SV the same...
  21. Gene 15352

    Spectral DMA-500SV info

    Thanks for the great sharing of information ack. Unfortunately, due to the high cost of these wonderful amps and the required dealer set up/ fine tuning in the home, I'll be relegated to hear them only at the dealer. I think it was Music Lovers who recently told me that there's a 600SV series...
  22. Gene 15352

    Dma-280

    There are none. The 300 and 400 pics are for the RS series in the Spectral Audio System section. There is no bulletin for the 400SV amps which makes no sense. You'd think they would budget to upgrade their website? California may have a few people around who know a thing or two on building...
  23. Gene 15352

    Dma-280

    Just saw on the website a moment ago that there's a new DMA 280S coming in 2021. Oh no, not another "universal" amp?
  24. Gene 15352

    Does Anyone Understand the ELAC speaker designs that make them sound so competitive to Wilsons and Magicos (and even better than these at shows)?

    Stunning Hydrology. Clean, elegant system and what a beautiful room!
  25. Gene 15352

    Does Anyone Understand the ELAC speaker designs that make them sound so competitive to Wilsons and Magicos (and even better than these at shows)?

    Interesting reflections Hydrology. What speakers do you currently have? Thanks.
  26. Gene 15352

    Does Anyone Understand the ELAC speaker designs that make them sound so competitive to Wilsons and Magicos (and even better than these at shows)?

    Anyone actually audition these Concentro M or know the sonic signature of them? Thanks. https://www.elac.com/series/concentro/concentro-m/
  27. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Just sold my C2's an hour ago! lol. So I'm re-building the system from the Spectral preamp, Luxman dac and Aurender. It's going to come down to the new Dynaudio Confidence 30 or 50; or Paradigm Persona 7F. Hugh from Music Lovers mentioned that a gentleman just traded in their Wilson Watt...
  28. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Yes Ack, I was thinking the same thing and saw the listing. If I'm never going to upgrade to the SV preamp then perhaps the 300RS amp would be a good match. Everyone seems to be hush hush on the secret code to grounding the RS amps. I heard that it's recommended to buy the inexpensive MIT ac...
  29. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    No Cdn Spectral dealers, however not an issue as I had previously purchased my preamp from Terry at Overture AV and will just deal with another US dealer for any future amp. Today, the dealer quoted pricing of a 280 at $15,000, 250 s3 at $12,000 and a 30sv series 2 at $16,000.
  30. Gene 15352

    Spectral 30 SV Series 2 auditions?

    Thanks for your feedback. Just sold my Pass amps so I'am indeed ampless! I will miss the sweetness of the Pass but getting into a 280 should be sublime. Anyone direct me to comments on the 280?

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