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VINYL: Currently Spinning
The Flaming Lips - The Soft Bulletin Companion 2021 RSD …a wonderful sounding pressing (incredibly, pressed by GZ) and cut by Chris Bell. The cover art is deliberate to look old, worn and stained…and the paper smells eerily a little like old coffee ☕️
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What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
I'm interested to know at what measured levels, average/peak.
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What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
....I agree that we disagree.
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Willsenton R8 Owners & Discussion Thread
- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
It is a distraction based on achieving more dissatisfaction , so it is not a solution at all- Willsenton R8 Owners & Discussion Thread
So i bought a R8 back in December and its a almost a complete upgrade over the douk audio F5. So as of writing down my experience with the R8 it currently has the stock KT88 in them and only the front end has been changed. For the 3 6sn7 slots the two on the sides are Linlai Elite 6sn7-E and the middle is Radeon 6n7G and for the 6sl7 I've replaced those with some RCA 6C8G. I find this combo to be pretty well rounded it doesn't bring out the most detail in a song but this combo manages to still bring out micro detail effortlessly. I think I'll stick with the KT88 as I like how they sound in triode mode. I also have a quad of JJ Kt88 ruby red glass that i wanna test this weekend since I don't see much talk about them unlike the blue glass ones- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
Dynamic EQ (LOUDNESS) is a solution to the problem of low level listening dissatisfaction. But like I said previously, the "purity" issue is going to get in the way of many an audiophile mind, but that's OK.- Currently Watching - popcorn anyone?
Last night I watched "The Girl On The Train" on bluray. Better than it's 44% RT rating would suggest....I enjoyed it.- VINYL: Currently Spinning
Last night: Was heading for The Human League section when I spotted this: Hunters And Collectors "Ghost Nation" German 1st pressing. Then I resumed my initial intentions. The Human League "Reproduction" US 1st pressing. The Human League "Travelogue" Oz 1st pressing. The Human League "Dare!" Canadian 1st pressing. The Human League "Fascination!" US 1st pressing, mini album. The SQ on this is so good, I played side two twice. The dynamics are insane. I noticed that it is on the A&M label, not Virgin as were the previous three (which were no slouches).....but it seems that A&M is always really good.- Today
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Why is it pointless ... because BMW drivers never use them? 🙃- A joke for the day........
this will be all of us in a few weeks- FiiO K13 R2R fully balanced discrete dac with balanced preamp ability
Definitely the multibit Gungnir. I havent used it in a year so couldn't give you any useful comparison with the Fiio other than I could, and will happily live with the K11- AURALiC Aries mini Streamer (Music)
- Burmester 102 CD Player / DAC Combination
- For Sale
- Price: AUD $10,000
- Condition: Excellent
- State: (NSW) New South Wales
Discover the Burmester 102 at Len Wallis Audio in Lane Cove.Compact direct-drive CD player with sophisticated upsampling DAC and balanced analogue stages for refined, high-resolution digital playback.Key FeaturesDirect-Drive Mechanism: Top-loading design ensures precise, low-vibration disc reading for accurate retrieval. Selectable Upsampling: Latest-generation conversion with user-selectable rates for tailored digital performance. Balanced Analogue Outputs: High-quality XLR and RCA stages deliver transparent, dynamic sound. External DAC Capability: Digital inputs allow use as a premium DAC for other sources. Compact & Elegant Build: Slim profile with premium materials for space-conscious high-end systems. The Burmester 102 is a sophisticated compact CD player engineered for audiophiles who demand musicality, detail, and refinement from digital sources. This pre-owned unit is in stunning condition, finished in silver, and comes as is with no accessories, remote, or original packaging. With advanced upsampling and Burmester’s signature analogue circuitry, the 102 player extracts exceptional clarity, timbre, and spatial depth from CDs—making digital playback feel analogue-like in its natural flow and emotional engagement. Visit our Lane Cove showroom and experience the elegant precision of the Burmester 102. Technical SpecificationsProduct Type: Pre-owned Drive Mechanism: Direct-drive top-loader Digital Inputs: 2 × RCA, 1 × TOSLINK Digital Outputs: 1 × RCA, 1 × TOSLINK Analogue Outputs: 1 × balanced XLR, 2 × RCA DAC Functionality: Usable for external digital sources Upsampling: Selectable rates for personalised performance Remote Control: Supported (remote not included) BurLink: Yes Dimensions (W×H×D): 482 × 95.5 × 312 mm Weight: 8 kg Finish: Silver Condition: Aesthetically stunning, no accessories or remote, no packaging- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
Not so , and loudness neither is needed , rather is only inviting distortion. The real problem is one size fits all assumptions that have not been questioned, and remain holding audio equipment back. However there have been historically inventors cleverly solving loudspeaker performance in " what is impossible " ways.- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
The Hailey 3's do sound great even at low volumes with plenty of Bass too, I just like listening to my music louder than the average person does..- Audio Alchemy DPA-1M monoblocks Mono Amplifiers
- For Sale
- Price: AUD $2,100
- Condition: Excellent
- State: (NSW) New South Wales
A pair of top-class Class-D monoblock amps. Audio Alchemy resurrected around 2017 and made a number of new products. These 325 / Ch into 8 ohms (400 into 4 ohms) monoblocks were all class. Conclusion from Stereophile when compared with a pair of pair of Theta monoblocks cost 4 TIMES as much: “What I will say is that the DPA-1M is a very fine monoblock power amplifier that's truthful to the music, and whose sound quality approaches but does not reach the level available from the far more expensive Theta Digital Prometheus. If I had to choose between the two amplifiers and cost was not an issue, I would go for the Prometheus. But if the Prometheus were out of my price range, I could live quite happily with the Audio Alchemy DPA-1M, confident in the knowledge that I was getting most (98%, 99%? Oh, never mind . . . ) of the Theta's sound. Audio Alchemy is back, and it's a reason for value-conscious audiophiles to celebrate.” Since then AA was bought out by ELAC, and the same monoblocks (all be it in a totally different chassis) are available now in Oz for $5,400 per pair! I have used these sparingly in one of my stereo systems, but recently bought a Lyngdorf to utilize it’s ‘RoonPerfect’ system to deal with that room’s not ideal acoustics. Some minor scuff marks where they were squeezed into a rack, but in tip-top operational condition. I have the original boxes, and as each amp only weighs around 7kg, postage should be fine. https://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-alchemy-dpa-1m-monoblock-power-amplifier Final 2 pics are from current Oz site with the modern ELAC version.- Bluesound Node Streamer (Music)
- For Sale
- Price: AUD $425
- Condition: Excellent
- State: (VIC) Victoria
Up for sale is a Blusound Node in excellent condition. I am the 2nd owner having purchased this on StereoNet in February 2023, and it has performed flawlessly from day 1. Complete with all accessories. Pickup is available or happy to post at your expense.- Ophidian SKYE Pushes for Real Bass Authority in New Floorstander
British loudspeaker manufacturer Ophidian has added SKYE to its mid-tier S-series. View the full article- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
I don't think it is logical to think that a neutral speaker inherently has error. If one was to design a speaker for lower listening (raised low and high frequencies - smiley face frequency response) then it will have compromises at higher volumes. There are ways to apply LOUDNESS compensation, but of course most audiophiles will shy away from the non-purity aspect.- Voodoo Mojo Digital Power Cable
- For Sale
- Price: AUD $250
- Condition: Excellent
- State: (VIC) Victoria
Up for sale is a VooDooo Mojo Digital power cable, with C7 IEC connector and AU AC connector - 10 feet in length. I used this cable with a BlueSound Node (also for sale), and it improved the presentation with a darker background. From the manufacturer... Mojo Digital Powercord If you seek significantly greater dynamic response, involving mid-range presence and refined musical detail from your audio system, we have designed the Mojo Powercord as a cost-effective entrance to the overwhelming sonic benefits of the audio-grade power cord. Mojo Powercords have 35-strand high-purity oxygen-free copper conductors. 12 AWG Digital Power designed especially for use with CD/DVD, streamers, music servers, preamps and DACs and turntable motors. Pickup is available or happy to post at your expense.- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
So two lots of error, that equipment generally is not designed with lower volume in mind , and lower volume is where we need it to be best. As @Bass13 reports he seems to enjoy it louder, escaping to the only area he can- FiiO K13 R2R fully balanced discrete dac with balanced preamp ability
Great price Glad you like it, said it was good, and your Gungnir is around $3k aud Maybe your Mk1 Gungnir Mk1 could be Delta Sigma version that used the AKM4399 DS dac chips?, that would explain it (watch me get roasted for that little outburst by the DS lovers) https://theaudiophileman.com/gungnir-ho-schiit-gungnir-dac/ Cheers George- Aurealis Pure Silver 75 Ohm Digital Coaxial RCA
- For Sale
- Price: AUD $125
- Condition: Excellent
- State: (VIC) Victoria
Up for sale is a Furutech 75 Ohm Pure Silver coaxial cable with ETI Research Nexus RCA Connectors - 0.50 metres in length. Purchsed new from Geoff in August 2024. I used this cable between my streamer and dac and was extremely happy with the result. I have upgraded the streamer and now need a longer cable to connect to the dac. Pickup is available or happy to post at your expense.- What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
There's no logical reason to think that any speaker operates anything other than inferior the louder it gets (more compression, more distortion). So, what happens to human hearing at lower volumes compared to higher volumes? Oh here it is, it's non-linear. - What speaker characteristic is most important to you?
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