bill_k

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Best amp for Salon 2
The rep is echoing the designer's recommendation to optimally power the Salon 2.  
Any audiophile use computer (MacBook) as your audio streaming source?
@devinplombier - There are no stupid questions, so no need to apologize for asking. One significant advantage that a fiber connection has is that it avoids an electrical ground connection. A lot of the noise in digital signal transmission is passe... 
Streamer, Dac,with Pre Amp
You'd need to be patient if interested in the Bluesound Node Icon since it's expected to be released in November.  
Feel Silly Asking This Question Alignment Parameters
@lewm - Notifications when you're mentioned in the forums is I believe controlled by a setting in your AG profile. For the record (no pun intended) the only issue I raised from your earlier post was the claim that "AS is constant in magnitude". I'... 
Feel Silly Asking This Question Alignment Parameters
@lewm - Just happened to catch your post, but for future posts directed to another user you should use @username so they'd be notified. I had to do some searching to find where I sourced that quote from Peter but got it. It's on the following page... 
Veritas Cables a new brand that I found
I don’t have any first hand experience with Vogue Cables, but see some strong similarities in their designs with what I recall being offered from Cabledyne. They regularly offer significant discounts on their list prices. Does Veritas have a websi... 
Where to find OEM Dali Epicon woofer?
Since your dealer isn’t responding, you could try contacting Lenbrook if you’re in the US or Canada since they distribute DALI. Their toll free number and email is at the bottom of their website: https://www.lenbrookamericas.com/  
Feel Silly Asking This Question Alignment Parameters
@lewm - With all due respect you stated that "AS is constant in magnitude" which is not true. As Peter Ledermann confirms: "A properly designed anti-skating is non-linear, as it should of course increase A-S automatically as the cartridge approach... 
Has anyone actually heard the Dali Epikore 11? Impressions welcome.
@delpi - Just for clarity there is no DALI Epicure or Epicene series, Their top model is the Kore, then the Epikore 11, and the Epicon series which would include the Epicon 8 which it sounds like is what you have. Glad you're enjoying them!  
Jay’s Audio CD Transport
@ja_kub_sz - You're certainly checking out a lot of great gear. I'd be very interested in your findings on the Matrix Audio MS-1 once you get it, haven't seen much on it yet since it's so new. Very impressive build with a lot of potential. I look ... 
Advice on a recently purchased Maplenoll Athena
Interesting, I thought Bob Dilger was the owner of Maplenoll. This post has many details on the tables and other posts in the thread may also be of interest.  
Dali Epicon 6 vs Rubicon 8
Epicons are a superior design being a tier above the Rubicons, but the Rubicon 8 may have a bit more bass extension than the Epicon 6. You should check out their new Rubikore series which incorporate many advances in their driver designs.  
Is this a bargain?
Interesting... I have a buddy who has had one in daily use for a couple of years without any issues at all. Of course he's careful with it but does nothing out of the ordinary. Its performance is really quite stunning.  
Is this a bargain?
Apparently it's been sold, but I've heard the AT-ART1000 and it's in an entirely different tier of performance compared to their AT33PTG/II or their other carts in that range. The ART1000 uses a unique magnetic system with the moving coils positio... 
LUMIN U1X and U2
Just a note which may be of interest, if you look at Lumin's site they are no longer offering the U1 in any form. Their only current network transports are now the U2 and U2 Mini.