audioman58

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Anybody once bought from Luxury Group in Italy?
On the FBI website they now have a internet Fraud division , and write to them and send them the link , if monies not refunded within 1 week  you will be forced to file with them. It’s worth letting them know ,and for sure file  if need be l  
The death of ultra hiend audio
Being an ex audio dealer ,I have seen cables marked up 10 x the actual cost . these Big name companies charge up to $500 an hour for their Ego in R&D  I have seen inside $80k amps literally under 10k in parts $25-$30k  I can see in markup n... 
Would You Rather Own A Good SET Amp, Or A Great Push Pull Amp?
Best of both worlds and the New Pathos Inpol amp uses the vacuum tube as part of the gain stage and also in pure class A  in a true dual mono design , verypopulsr in Europe  in the U.S a boutique 35+ year own company  all made in. Italy and a wo... 
Do you have a speaker that’s not a big name maker but punches above its weight? Why?
Qualio Ultra loudspeakers for under $13k delivered in woode crates BTW premium throughout out the  Xover is all Mundorf with premium drivers ,wiring connectors ,bass to mid 20s and open baffle on top  much better built then my ex Sopra 2  only 2 ... 
Incredible Audiophile Imaging -- at a Concert!
This is what we get at home in a good setting  with good synergy and excellent recordings , good equipment and lots of trial and error .  
Denafrips offer to replace my faulty Pontus 15th, for a replacement fee?
Your unit is guaranteed for 1 year, you said it’s over a year old ,it is out of warranty then ,they are doing you a favor.  
Suggestions for a holographic preamp?
No such thing , a preamp. Is a part of the sum. if buying tube then a 300 B would give you  this Radu Tarta builds IMO the best high quality  custom preamps  at less then half the Big commercial markup brands with Far superior parts quality and ... 
Crossover and Wiring Upgrade
Ii have been rebuilding loudspeaker Xovers for over 20 years  Tony Gee  from  Humble homemade hifi capacitor test have a cook book of each brands rankings and sound and is roughly 90% accurate  many time he doe’s not not have time for them to f... 
Ozzie Ozbourne is Dead
Ozzi  Still lives , The  true Heavy metal 🎸 Kings  👑  !!  
Magnepan 1.7i vs 2.7i?
The Maggie big problem  the connectors and crossover parts are Terrible , and I have owned every model but the 20 . i have had to rebuild them then you hear just how much better they can sound  as well as stands.  That’s why I have found better... 
I2S Recommendation
The only true I2S company is Tubulus Audio ,Tubulus strictly audio and no dielectric smearing the timing ,just  read their philosophy . AQ  has a dragon audio I2S   Tubulus Ximius is the Best I have encountered   
Options to improve digital sound
Get rid of the Mamoise maker ,a dedicated streamer  ,good q quality Ethernet  cables , for sure from the router a LPS and good Ethernet switch   
How good is the crossover in your loudspeakers?
Type Qualio Ultra  Loudspeakers under $13k   And unique ,open baffle on top and dedicated rear ported ,nice exotic Indian 🍎 Apple veneer with excellent low bass !!  
How good is the crossover in your loudspeakers?
Imo and decades in audio and modding my equipment as well as  ally Loudspeaker Xovers. Your speakers Xover on 85% of speakers is at best average my focal Sopra aat over $20 k have cheap. Xoverparts  inductors instead of say a $$50 copper foil ,t... 
lightning storm
First question  unplugging it is a good idea ,but 2 nd what are you using  for a line conditioner, Surge protector ? You Donot want anything that uses MOVs they totally destroy your current capabilities  and should be avoided , and you should h...