rsf507

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Axpona observations
Agree @tblanka I was at the 2019 Axpona and this year there was much less attendees roaming the halls, especially Sunday was pathetic.  
New (used) streamer ...final selection or more suggestions ?
@ether well if you are looking for a streamer WITH dac then look at the Bricasti M3. New above you price range but maybe a used one would fit your budget, although they don't come up often used.  
most beautiful (looking) speakers
Personally I like the look but don't care for the sound of B&W (any) of their speakers, YMMV.  
Axpona 2022
Yeah the Atmasphere class d amps didn't show well and personally I think it was because of the speakers. Hopefully when my dealer gets them in will get to borrow them and have a proper listen.  
Phono stage price range 1500 to 2000 dollars.
Gold Note PH-10 sounds wonderful and is super versatile, love it!  
Axpona 2022
@audition__audio wow..... I listened to the Acora speakers and only heard some brightness when in the recording otherwise very neutral and even sounding top to bottom IMO.  Alta Audio Adams sounding very nice except there was a guy putting down o... 
Acora speakers at Axpona
Thanks @hilde45 @klh007 for your assessment much appreciated.    
Acora speakers at Axpona
Still looking for actual people who use these speakers and in what size rooms and with what equipment. Anyone?  
Axpona 2022
@fuzztone agree as I said previously in this thread they didn't do anything to impress so hard to tell what the new Atmasphere class d amps are about  
Axpona 2022
I heard them but room was small and speakers didn't do anything for me YMMV  
Is a separate phono pre really necessary?
For 2k the Gold Note PH-10 is an amazing, very flexible phono pre. Should work with almost any cartridge MM or MC because of its flexibility. Do a search you will find over a dozen reviews online. Sound wise I love it!  
OCD audio guy naming shady Audiogon dealers by name
@fittebd +2 when was the last time this dud showered? Or got a haircut?   
Question Regarding New Item Damaged in Shipping
Lots of good questions have been asked but no response from the OP! Hello @gthirteen   
Question Regarding New Item Damaged in Shipping
@deludedaudiophile really a sales contract regarding shipping? Over 35 years of having equipment shipped to me and me shipming to others I've NEVER had a separate contract just for shipping unless taking out extra insurance from fedex or ups which... 
Question Regarding New Item Damaged in Shipping
I'm assuming you pd close to full msrp so make sure your dealer covers all shipping back to manufacture. Also make sure you get a NIB mono returned which is what you pd for! If not let us know the dealer. I'm sure we can change his tune.