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  1. Cellcbern

    FYI: Julius Coleman on Component Voicing and the "Musical Point of View"

    ww.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/viewpoint/0124/Occasional_Column_The_Musical_Point_Of_View_Audio.htm
  2. Cellcbern

    FYI - New Isolation Device from Dalby Audio

    FYI: https://audioexotics.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13180/k-ess-by-l-p-dalby-the-strive-for-speed
  3. Cellcbern

    FYI: Wellfloat's Adjustable Platform for the Babel Isolation Device Now Available

    https://wellfloat-global.com/ Scroll down to "News Release 8/9/2023" https://www.monoandstereo.com/?p=1382 https://audioexotics.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13154/i-am-speechless-babel-by-wellfloat
  4. Cellcbern

    FYI: Dalby's Cost Be Dammed Turntable Design Exercise

    Fascinating stuff: https://audioexotics.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13172/akasu-the-making-of-a-legend-by-lee-paul-dalby#latest Note Dalby's analysis of the sonic signature of different materials and restrictions on the use of aluminum and acrylic.
  5. Cellcbern

    FYI - Modwright Analog Bridge - New High End Tube Buffer for Solid State Digital Devices

    https://twitteringmachines.com/review-modwright-analog-bridge/ https://positive-feedback.com/audio-discourse/modwright-analog-bridge/
  6. Cellcbern

    FYI: Lessloss Blackground Power Base - a filter for atmospheric radiation noise

    From the Lessloss Website: "....Enter BlackGround, our solution by which, when pairing real-time voltages in the sound system with the ground potential, we have in effect generated a continuous lower impedance path for the cosmic ionic particle 'rain' to follow. Any electrical discharge will...
  7. Cellcbern

    CAF 2022 Personal Highlights

    A fun weekend as always at Capital Audiofest. Photo is of yours truly with my favorite speaker designer Greg Belman of Bache Audio. The room, which was on my short list of best sounding at the show, features the new 002AB Limited Edition speakers, Bache's top of the line. This 96db efficient...
  8. Cellcbern

    Double Helix Cables Custom DC Umbilical

    Some may assume that a DC umbilical cable wouldn't have a big influence on sound quality, but as a user of Modwright's modified disc players (currently using modified Marantz SA8005) that connect via DC umbilical to a separate tube rectified power supply, I have experienced first hand how big an...
  9. Cellcbern

    Two Tweaks that Primarily Impact the Spatial Presentation

    Interesting review - only the second device I've come across that is reported to primarily improve the spatial presentation: https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/boenicke-audio-comdev/ The other one is the Fono Acustica Compas...
  10. Cellcbern

    FYI: Wellfloat Babel - A Towering Achievement in Vibration/Resonance Control

    FYI: https://audioexotics.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13154/i-am-speechless-babel-by-wellfloat
  11. Cellcbern

    FYI - New "World's Best" Power Amp?

    Zesto Bia 200: https://positive-feedback.com/reviews/hardware-reviews/zesto-audio-bia-200-select-stereo-amplifier/ "...Enter the Zesto Audio Bia 200 Select Stereo Amplifier, the one on which to break the bank! This Zesto Audio third-generation all-tube Bia 200 Select in my highly revealing...
  12. Cellcbern

    Local Hero Soundtrack Released on SACD

    https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/169043/Mark_Knopfler-Local_Hero-Hybrid_Stereo_SACD
  13. Cellcbern

    Marigo Labs Aida CD Mat

    For those still spinning discs: Has anyone else compared Marigo's latest CD mat - the "Aida" with the earlier "Clear Transformation" mat? I'm finding the Aida to be a step up in trimbral accuracy and naturalness while also being more resolving (i.e., it is revealing nuance and detail in the...
  14. Cellcbern

    FYI - Acoustics 101 for Architecture & Interiors Series

    Interesting articles (link below) from DHDI's Hanson Hsu which provide more insightful and elegant explanations of acoustical concepts that have been debated in some WBF threads, and a clear comparison and contrast between traditional and "quantum" acoustics...
  15. Cellcbern

    Interior Design and Listening Rooms

    FYI: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/why-listening-rooms-are-the-next-big-thing-in-interiors
  16. Cellcbern

    FYI: Export of Russian Tubes Halted

    FYI: https://twitteringmachines.com/worldwide-vacuum-tube-shortage-looming-russia-bans-tube-exports/ Not an issue for me - only use NOS UK, Holland, and USA tubes.
  17. Cellcbern

    "Grounding" Box Designed for Speakers

    Interesting review from Marshall Nack at Positive Feedback of the new Fono Acustica Compas speaker grounding box (link below), which he finds to have a different impact on his system than the "usual suspects" grounding boxes (e.g., Nordost Qkore, Entreq). The only other speaker-specific...
  18. Cellcbern

    FYI - Modwright Modified Cambridge CXN-V2

    FYI - http://www.modwright.com/modifications/cambridge-cxn-v2-tube-modification.php If this streamer/DAC mod is as good as Modwright's disc players then it will rival units costing 10X its price: https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1605908635/7 Review of the stock unit...
  19. Cellcbern

    Listening Biases and Music Preferences

    I am proposing that categories be added in the "About" section where WBF posters can describe their listening biases and music preferences along with the lists of equipment that make up their systems. I think this might enhance understanding of posters' viewpoints and improve communication on...
  20. Cellcbern

    Resolution vs. Musicality

    Interesting review of the Jadis JS1 Mk. V DAC which gets at the heart of the trade-off that can arise between resolution and musicality, and what tubes can bring to the table that solid state simply cannot: https://www.stereophile.com/content/jadis-js1-mkv-reference-da-processor
  21. Cellcbern

    FYI - "When Measurements Results Don't Match"

    https://twitteringmachines.com/certainly-uncertain-when-measurement-results-dont-match/
  22. Cellcbern

    Who is Going to Capital Audiofest 2021?

    I plan to attend so I am wondering if there will be an opportunity to meet other WBF members/posters there?
  23. Cellcbern

    FYI - Wellfloat - a "Game Changer in Mechanical Vibration Management"

    https://audioexotics.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/13118/well-float-a-new-game-changer-on-mechanical-vibration-management#latest Anyone tried this brand?
  24. Cellcbern

    FYI - Bache Audio's New Urban 001

    https://bacheaudio.com/portfolios/urban-002/ A new augmented wide-bander from Bache using Eton woofers, rare Japanese made Fostex FT-96EX-2 super tweeter, and Tang Band wideband driver (designer Greg Belman says he hasn't found a better sounding 4" wideband driver). The Urban 001 which had the...
  25. Cellcbern

    List of Brands/Exhibitors for Capital Audiofest 2021- FYI:

    See: https://www.capitalaudiofest.com/brands
  26. Cellcbern

    Posting a Video Recording of Your System Playing

    I have never attempted to record and post a video of my system playing at WBF (or anyplace else). I am wondering how best to do this (e.g., with I-phone, laptop, microphones or other specialized equipment....?) so that viewers can get a real sense of the nuances of particular equipment...
  27. Cellcbern

    Worlds Best? New Soundstage Ultra Review of Hemingway Audio Power Cables

    As I've mentioned previously on this forum, my Hemingway Audio Z-Core Beta power cable, which is not the top of the line cable in this range, is the best sounding power cord I've heard at any price. Below is a link to a new review of Hemingway power cords at the Soundstage Ultra site. From the...
  28. Cellcbern

    Remaking My Bache Audio Metro 001's

    I learned of Bache Audio from the review (link below) and was surprised at how good the Metro 001's sounded in person. This was after several unsatisfying sessions at In Living Stereo listening to the Devore O/93 and O/96 which they could never get to sound consistently good. I bought the Bache...
  29. Cellcbern

    ETI Research Legato US AC Connectors

    Anyone tried these? https://eti-research.com/legato-ac-connectors/ They come standard on the Ikigai Audio cables that Stereo Times raved about.
  30. Cellcbern

    FYI: LessLoss CMARC 640X "Firewall"

    FYI: The new top of the line LessLoss 640X "Firewall" Entropic power filter with CMARC cable is now available for purchase, and you can trade in your older model. See review at 6Moons.com: https://6moons.com/audioreview_articles/lessloss17/

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