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Old 05-04-2018, 07:21 PM
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Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES

Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 05-04-2018, 07:59 PM
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I am looking at the same combination : Moon 340i/280D with Focal 1028BE's. Are you getting any kind or brightness/harshness in the highs? What DAC are you using? Having read some comments about the hyper resolution and the tendency of the Beryllium tweeter to get bright, I am a little bit hesitant. I listen to a lot of rock, punk, metal, electronica and indie lo-fi stuff...
I just saw this today 5-4-18 I am now using the Mytek Brooklyn DAC with the PrimaLuna and the 1028's. This combo is by far the best I have. The Mytek and the PL is a very good combo. No harshness; however I do lean towards bright and still using tidal hifi. The mytek brings out the clarity with out the harshness, no fatigue even after extended listing sessions.
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Old 05-07-2018, 07:55 AM
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I'm using Audia Flight FLS 10 with Sopra 2s. This combo has great synergies.
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Old 05-25-2018, 12:13 PM
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I'm driving a pair of 1028's with a McIntosh MC302/C2300 combination and they sound amazing. I mostly stream Spotify premium using a Lumin D2.
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Old 05-25-2018, 08:12 PM
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MX136, MC1.2KW(10) MC2KW(2), MCD1100, MS750(2) MVP881, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, HT-2 SUBS(2) HT3F(2) WS350(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) XCS350(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" MOTORIZED SCREEN, CINEMA-TECH SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: ACCUPHASE A300 AMPS, C3900 PRE-AMP, DP1000 CD/SACD TRANSPORT, DC1000 DIGITAL PROCESSOR, DG-68 DIGITAL EQUALIZER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, PS1230 POWER SUPPLY, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, WW PLATINUM CABLES
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MX150, MC501(2) MC1.2KW(10) MC2301(2) MR88, MVP881, MCD1100, MDA1000, C1000C/P/T, MPC1500, ESOTERIC K-01X 30th ANNIVERSARY (BLACK) SACD/CD PLAYER, G02-X CLOCK, HT3F(2) XRT2K, XCS2K, XR27(2) JL GOTHAM v2 SUBS(2) JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(4) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) KALEIDESCAPE STRATO & TERRA SERVERS 80-TB, LUMAGEN RADIANCE SCALER, SONY VPH-G90U 4K PROJECTOR, STEWART 120" SCREEN, SONUS FABER STRADIVARI, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, FORTRESS SEATING, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Analog Rig: CLEARAUDIO INNOVATION WOOD, UNIVERSAL ARM w/ Da VINCI' CART, 2nd UNIVERSAL ARM w/ GOLDFINGER STATEMENT CART, HRS-MXR REFERENCE RACK-GLOSS BLACK w/ M3X SHELVES, AESTHETIX RHEA SIG PHONO-PRE, BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Reference System: BURMESTER 911MK3 AMP(3), 088 PRE-AMP, 089 CD PLAYER, 100 PHONO PRE-AMP, 948 POWER CONDITIONER, ACCUPHASE DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, AVID ACUTUS REFERENCE SP TT, GRAHAM PHANTOM II SUPREME ARM, BENZ MICRO LP-S CART, GRANDIOSO P1X/D1X STACK, G1X RUBIDIUM MASTER CLOCK, N05 NETWORK PLAYER, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS-SXR CUSTOM RACK w/ M3X SHELVES, SONUS FABER AIDA SPEAKERS, JL FATHOM F113v2 SUBS(2) SOUND ANCHOR STANDS(2) WW PLATINUM CABLES

Library System: GRANDIOSO M1 MONOBLOCK AMPS, C1 LINESTAGE PRE-AMP, K1X CD/SACD PLAYER, G1 MASTER RUBIDIUM CLOCK, E02 PHONO-PRE, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, AERIAL ACOUSTICS 20T V2, AERIAL SW12 SUBS(2), CANTON REF K1’s, VPI HRX TT w/ SDS POWER SUPPLY, ORTOFON CADENZA BLACK CART, KLAUDIO RCM, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2, SHUNYATA OMEGA QR’s, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Esoteric/Bryston System: ESOTERIC C02-X PRE-AMP, P-02X TRANSPORT, D02-X DAC, G02-X CLOCK, BRYSTON 28B3 CUBED MONOBLOCK AMPS(4), BRYSTON BHA-1 HEADPHONE AMP, SHUNYATA DENALI 6000/S v2(2) EVEREST 8000 POWER CONDITIONER(2) ALTAIRA CG & SG HUBS, AMR-DP777-SE DAC, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, TAD REFERENCE ONE MK2 LOUDSPEAKERS, QUADRASPIRE RACK, WW PLATINUM CABLES
Accuphase/Canton System: ACCUPHASE E800 INTEGRATED, DP570 CD/SACD PLAYER, T1200 FM STEREO TUNER, DG-68 VOICING EQUALIZER, PS530 POWER SUPPLY, CANTON REF K3’s, CANTON REF K5’s, SILENZIO MUSIC SERVER, HRS MXR REFERENCE MAHOGHANY RACK w/ M3X2 SHELVES, WW GOLD CABLES
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Old 06-01-2018, 04:21 PM
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Driving my new Sopra #3s with a Bryston SP3 in a multi-channel setup. See my earlier thread about the No 3 purchase. Also have the Sopra center, and a pair of JL
fathom 112s. Only about 150 hrs max, but they sound very good.

Looking forward to some more break-in, and talking to Ivan about upgrading to a 4B cubed, and maybe replacing my BDP1 with a BDP3.
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Old 06-04-2018, 08:11 PM
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Old 06-04-2018, 10:00 PM
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Started out with a Rotel RA-1592. Sounded weak. Upgraded to Sim Audio 280D, 350P, 330A. Love it. Got a PrimaLuna Integrated DiaLogue Premium HP. Loved it. Thinking about trading the 280D and 350P in on a 390 Preamp/Streamer and dual 400M Power Amps.

Anyway, the PrimaLuna is on my B&W 703 in the basement office/shop system.

The Sim Audio + Focal Aria really are a magical combo. Very very very deep and detailed. It can be a little dry and empty on soul less recordings. But, when something is truly magical they shine and sound amazing. I've been listening to a lot of Bakersfield country the last couple of weeks and just got done listening to Dwight Yoakam's Guitars, Cadillacs, Etc., Etc. and wow just fantastic stuff. The PrimaLuna is much smoother and less analytical with more forgiveness to poor recordings, which make it great for the basement system.



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Old 08-01-2018, 03:30 PM
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Default Bryston 4B3 of 2@7B3?

Upgrading my amplification for my front L/R speakers for two channel purposes. Going to stick with Bryston, as I am very pleased with them.

Oh, yes, the speakers are Sopra No3s

Currently using a 5 channel 9Bsst2 @ 135 WPC. Any thoughts on the advantages of going to a pair of 7B3 monoblocks @ 600 WPC vs a 4B3 stereo amp @ 300 WPC?

I don't listen at very loud volumes, but my understanding is the increased capacitance of the power supply and extra reserves of more watts will help at reasonable volumes also.

Thoughts, please?
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Old 12-12-2018, 03:18 PM
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Cary Audio SLP-05 (factory upgrades & NOS tubes)
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I've been an audiophile to one degree or another for nearly 25 years, but only serious about elevating sound toward "hi-end" for the last 5+. Wondering about the pics with speakers close to back wall and/or gear, etc between speakers. Aesthetics or for ideal sound?
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