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    Status of MIT Cables

    MIT used to the reference of Mr. Harley of the TAS. However, it appears that Audioquest Dragon is his new reference for speaker and interconnect cables. I emailed him a year or two ago and inquired if he would be reviewing the “V2” of the ACC 266 and the respective interconnects, which I...
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    Status of MIT Cables

    Hi Scott, Good to hear from you. I wasn’t aware that they moved. I hope all is well with Bruce and team. I saw a video from Jay (Jay’s Audio Lab) a few weeks ago in which he teased a forthcoming video interview with the MIT owner ( I assumed he was referring to Bruce) Jay's Audio Lab is...
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    Status of MIT Cables

    Anyone have any insight? Website appears offline. Last update was in 2021. @Scott W are you still a dealer? If so, any news that you can share.
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    Wilson Audio Sasha V

    Interesting will the Yvette still remain in the lineup? @metaphacts Now that there will be an even greater price gap between the Sabrina X and Sasha V. I can't imagine the Yvette is a good seller compared to the Sabrina X. If people want bigger they probably go to the Sasha DAW and now V...
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    Wilson Audio Sasha V

    Launching 6/23/23 https://wilsonaudio.com/products/sasha/sasha-v
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    New Spectral SDR 4000SV S2

    In what ways do you find the CH superior?
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    New Spectral SDR 4000SV S2

    Have you heard the new 4000SV2 or is this just vaporware still?
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    New Spectral SDR 4000SV S2

    True. The owner is supposedly wealthy prior to starting Spectral. Certainly a passionate person with a vision that was able to enlist one of the if not the top end designer/engineer in the world. Keith Johnson. True. However, potential owners that are considering spending tens of thousands...
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    YG Acoustics to debut Reference 3 Series at Munich High End 2023

    Reference 3 debuts at Munich High End 2023 - YG Acoustics (yg-acoustics.com) YG Acoustics is pleased to announce Reference 3, the third version of their Reference range, setting new standards in accuracy and musicality. The Reference 3 models include a wide range of new technologies and design...
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    MQA Declares Bankruptcy

    @Lee Looks like (Based on their website) that DCS has their own unique MQA implementation? Perhaps this is why Lee's MQA experience has been positive than from what others have posted here. Features a full MQA™ decoder. This MQA™ implementation is unique, as it is the first opportunity to...
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    Chronosonic XVX.

    Magico News for Fall 2019 — Magico Loudspeakers (magicoaudio.com) This simple change in driver geometry is not the only example of design choices that may seem benign but lead to eventual disappointment. Many other topologies excel in one specific area, but create problems elsewhere. In an...
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    The best 5 speakers that you have had

    Big diff between Wilson and YG (Driver Wise ) Those paper cones on the XLF aren't pistonic, no matter how "Musical" it may be it certainly loses resolution as a result compared to the YG. A truly pistonic driver would be defined as a driver that has no deformation, deflection, or alteration to...
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    TAS visits Shunyata Research!

    Probably early in 2023. If I were to guess, but I’m just an end user have no industry affiliation. From the video it looks like the Omega speaker cables have 2 massive ”cylinders” on them. Plus that exclusive and unique cable riser system which I’m sure will be included. Very interesting time...
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    TAS visits Shunyata Research!

    Great video @Lee and team at TAS. I have to say I've enjoyed every video so far, this Shunyata one is special to me as being a longtime customer of their products. Great people and great products at Shunyata. If the upcoming Omega speaker and interconnect cables beat the AQ Dragon in both...
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    How Good a CD Transport is Required to Sound Better than Streaming?

    Simplicity is the greatest form of sophistication or in this case sound quality. The cost and efforts to reduce distortion in streaming/file playback is quite tedious. Whereas one-box or transport/dac combo your analog out right in your pre-amp. Less variables for distortion entering the...
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    Audionet Heisenberg's

    Wow! Another Audionet + MIT combo. Must be a good match :cool:
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    Spectral Audio - still active?

    The original owner still owns and runs Spectral (to my knowledge) As @dan31 mentioned, he has no desire to change or grow his business at this point. But, yes @thedudeabides I agree, if the original owner has no successor or succession plan, then doesn't bode well. Regardless of the manufacturer.
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    Spectral Audio - still active?

    I wonder if he bought Goodwin's demo as he mentioned a V2 version of the 4000SV coming soon on that thread. I'd love to talk Spectral with him but, don't want to join another forum.
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    It is my understanding, that even today, Spectral is one man shop. In terms of management and daily operations. Such as the 1990s style website. What does the Audio Graffiti say as they are/were a Spectral dealer in Italy? Hopefully we get a US or European dealer to confirm the status of the...
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    Did you try contacting any of the US Spectral dealers? If so, what did they say?
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    Shunyata Grounding System

    Are these new products active grounding? Specifically, do they require a power cable to be plugged into an outlet or Shunyata conditioner such as the Denali/Everest for maximum benefit? @Macattack or @Puma Cat do you know? Looking forward to the Shunyata videos explaining these new products.
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    Contact | Goodwins High End
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    I don't think so. Most of the US (including CA) has been open for business. Honestly, the only thing I would suggest is to contact one of the 3 US Spectral dealers , perhaps Goodwins in MA. Alan Goodwin most likely could reach out to Rick Fryer directly and clarify some of these issues...
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    I've called them in the past at their previous CA location. I always spoke to a nice lady who always answered the phone. Sometimes, she did transfer me to their support technician. Who was also very helpful. Perhaps they both have retired?
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    Spectral factory contact - help

    A shame. If ack was still on this forum perhaps he could have more insight on the current/future state of Spectral. Mr. Fryer and Mr. Johnson are getting up there in age. Maybe, the few employees Spectral has are close to retirement as well. It would be nice if they disclosed at least to...
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    Information on Stern and Heisenberg Ancillaries: What are Folks Using?

    Congrats on the new gear. It will be interesting to read your comparisions against Spectral. What Spectral pre+amp combo is the Stern+Heisenberg replacing? Btw, what about MIT cables (If you still own them ?) with Audionet. I believe I read that @shakti uses Heisenberg with MIT cables...
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    Emm labs DA2 v2 upgrade

    System synergy is a big factor. Finding a single vendor that does everything so well and to your personal preferences is a winner in my book. Next up the EMM Labs amps to complete the chain :-) ? Btw, I think you'll find that playing a physical CD on a system of your caliber will surpass...
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    YG Acoustics

    Wow! I wasn't expecting 5 different speakers. I wonder where this leaves the Carmel 2? It's still in the lineup but, perhaps paves the way for a Carmel 3 with the new tweeter and other advancements. Of course, at a higher price. Are the Peaks series sealed cabinets? What other YG...
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    YG Acoustics Peak Series

    Mono & Stereo © 2021: New YG Acoustics Peaks Series (monoandstereo.com) Looks like the A series has some competition.
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    CH Precision D1.5 Transport : Extension of a new horizon

    It's 2022 and Quality (Physical Media ) trumps Convenience (Streaming, Computer File playback) every time IMHO, Compact Disc media was never the issue. The playback equipment was never the level of this CH or other like products. Long live the compact disc

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