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Sapphire²
I finally got my Safir and I attached to my Sapphire... this arm is quite remarkable. As good as you believe the 4 point to be, this arm is at a different level with respect to resonance control. More focus, no overhang and super dynamic. I will connect the Safir to the DaVa at some point! -
Brinkmann Stand
Do not want to clutter Ron's thread- but I had a couple of folks reach out- so here it is. I used a similar HSS ( hollow structural steel) stand that was originally purposed for the Goldmund Reference- What happened to that very expensive heavy table is a mystery. However, I ended up with the...- Kcin
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- Forum: Isolation Devices/ Stands
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World First?
Listening tonight at my dealer friend. Three Kuzma Sapphires set up. I don't think there is anywhere where you could listen to 3 Sapphires concurrently. Just wow! Cartridges tonight were the GFS, CAR60 and Phasemation 5500 -
EMIA Transformer
I've got the Ag EMIA here for evaluation. If it works it will stay. It will be part of the phono set up with the AG Autoformer ( truly excellent) from Slagle. I will try it with my standard Io and some other phono stages in house. Lots going on.- Kcin
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- Forum: Phonostages
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Back to the Future
I had an opportunity to re-acquire a phono stage that I had some years ago :The Klyne 7PX3.5.3 This is one incredible phono stage. It does not give up much of anything. It is doing paces with the Io P Eclipse. It is a very interesting comparison against some lofty SS units I have had here...- Kcin
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- Forum: Phonostages
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When it rains it pours
My other priorities as mentioned here in DaVa thread. Both cartridges arrived on same day - not planned that way and were ordered in the spring . Esturo was non- available from mfr. for months due to non- availability of saphire plates. My dealer ordered 4 in April. The fun begins. I have...- Kcin
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- Forum: Cartridges
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Anti Static
Last week I attended my good dealer's shop and listened to a new set of speakers he is developing along with the Kuzma Saphire arm.( wow!- that is for another thread) My dealer has for years had an industrial Panasonic air ionizer perched over the KUZMA XL to provide anti-static duties... -
Silver Slagle Autoformer
I took the plunge as I continue to investigate top of the line active preamplifiers here to understand how they interact in my system. So far, some positive and mostly negative results in the $25K range of preamps that have passed by here over the last few months. I wanted to try the EMIA...- Kcin
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- Forum: General Audio Forum
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The Noble Sound
I can't use " Nat__l" sound that is already taken and has become controversial . LOL. I had occasion to test some tubes in my Marantz model 2 mono blocks and threw the system together with a quick sub for the main everyday units that comprise the 3 box Io and custom Direct drive amp for the...- Kcin
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- Forum: Vintage Audio Forum
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System Videos
Generally speaking, Much like an audio show, my belief is a video can give an impression but not nearly enough information to draw conclusions. One thing for certain they are a lot of fun.... I suppose they can also draw controversy on a forum. From Wamms, Goldmund Epilog, Quad HQD modified...- Kcin
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FR64s Rewire
There has been some talk recently about SME service for rewiring - which is exceptional by the way, in which they really know how to take care of their customers- however, for those of us who own more vintage examples of tonearms there are few choices for rewiring and most importantly... -
SME 3012R and new Kuzma in the house
Very grateful to a member in our group who has extended an "extended" loan of the SME 3012R to me. I will trial this in my system over the course of the next few months and let you know if I agree to all the fuss on this arm. Making a debut as well will be a brand new Kuzma 4 pt with Kondo wire... -
DS Audio Ionizer
My enabler.... er.... dealer graciously loaned me the new DS Audio Ionizer. He knows I am a sucker for a tweak. I have it for a week and set it up tonight. Pricing is not out yet but it is rumored to be expensive. Nicely finished and packaged with a template to set the ideal location. It... -
My Beveridge Electrostatic Speaker System
Hi all, I had the pleasure of speaking with @Ron Resnick today. Ron, I must say that I've met many enthusiasts over my over 30 years in this hobby but I don't think I've spoken to anyone as gracious and engaging. Ron encouraged me to introduce my system to the group in a little more detail...- Kcin
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- Forum: Members' Systems
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Aesthetix Io and unlikely vintage duo shoot-out
I will have some time this weekend (as it is Canadian Thanksgiving) so I will roll in the Marantz Model 1 Consolettes and pit them against the Io. Should be fun as I just finished refurbishing another pair of Quad ESLs and I'll put them through their paces. I love what the Consolettes can do...- Kcin
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New Lyra and Koetsu
Re-configuring , and "re-investing" over the last few months with the front end. Just arrived , new in the box Lyra Atlas. I will see about mounting it on the 4-point this weekend to begin impressions. Has anyone come up with good recommendations for loading on this cartridge? As far as...- Kcin
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Kcin's System
Well trying to further introduce myself to the forum and build up my post count - I am purging some equipment in order to make room for another project that just arrived. So here is the system as it sits today- Kcin
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Hello from Toronto, Canada
New Member here- I have been lurking for some time and find the atmosphere, topics and range of discussion very civil and relevant to my world. A lot of knowledgeable members with very sophisticated systems. Hope to participate and add value to the group while continuing to learn in this...- Kcin
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