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Tidal Piano Cera or Magico S3
Now that you mention it, Audiooracle, I have heard the KEF Blade. I was underwhelmed and left wondering what all the fuss is about.Audiooracle should disclose his KEF dealer status. 
SME 20/2 w SME V arm- Cartridge recommendations
I owned an SME Model 10 and now the 30/12. I used the Sumiko Celebration and AirTight PC-1 on the 10 and now have a Supreme on the 30/12. I believe the AirTights are designed partially on SME arms as are the Sumiko cartridges. They are an excellen... 
two way v. three way speakers
I own the Mini 2. In the right room, the right system and properly set up, this two-way can astonish. I chose it over the 2 1/2 way V2 and the 3 way V3, primarily because of its coherence and neutrality. In my system, the Mini 2 provides a very bi... 
Tidal Piano Cera or Magico S3
Audiooracle, have you compared the Blade to the S3 in the same system? The S3 is very new and not many people have heard it yet? I'm also wondering if you are a KEF dealer. The OP was not asking about KEF speakers and you jumped right in in the fi... 
What's a good alternative to Pass Labs?
How confident are you that your speakers and listening seat are in the right places? The tonal balance issues you describe can be altered by addressing how the speakers are reacting to the room and where you are sitting.Start with sitting in the s... 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
Bo, You should start your own system thread to share news and views of your audio world. 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
I have two questions: Do you listen to analog? What speakers do you have in your system? 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
Do you use room correction to get a 3D soundstage and imaging or do you use it to address frequency issues in poorly designed rooms? Or is it for something else? And why do you think you are the only person who understands this and can use that Au... 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
Bo, I was interested in what you think is a "stunning" pre amp. It is now clear that you don't really want to share your opinion. That's fine.I'd still like to see a system description and some photographs though. 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
Bo, Wow. Congratulations. I'd like to ask again, what do you consider to be a stunning pre amp? I gather from your response that it is only the one that only you know how to optimize and use correctly and hear the result. But for the rest of us, i... 
Pass Labs XP-20 or Audio Research Ref 3?
Bo, what would you consider to be a stunning pre amp? 
Turnable database with TimeLine
Thanks Richard. If this is using the thread drive and I presume a vey heavy platter, I'm surprised by the result. 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Thekong, thank you very much for your detailed response. I find that too often threads present primarily one very positive description or perspective of a product, mostly by those who own it and really enjoy it. Comments like yours, which are base... 
Turnable database with TimeLine
Yes, early on I did receive some private emails suggesting that a few more people would try to upload videos, but this has not happened. I think the test can be quite revealing of one aspect of a turntable's performance, and it is a shame that not... 
Trans Fi Salvation direct rim drive turntable
Thekong, Could you please elaborate on your comment? In what ways do you think the Salvation rim drive is compromised?