rshad0000
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| Any Octave Owners out there? I rarely adjust the bias. Maybe every two months and I use mine a lot for music, television, and movies(HT bypass). I would get the super black box as well at some point if you can. That takes the v80se to a whole other level in regards to bas... | |
| Any Octave Owners out there? I’m also a proud owner of Octave gear. I currently have a RE320 amp-SBB with the HP700SE pre and run them on Focal Scala Evos with a Chord Dave and Aurender N20. I absolutely love my system and find it to be very musical and detailed. I started... | |
| Tube pre w/ HT bypass? I have an Octave Audio HP700SE that I really like a lot. If you can, check it out. Neutral sound with great soundstage depth. Great for HT as well. | |
| Power regenerator vs conditioner In my system I’ve had the following over the last four years. Equi-Core 1800, an Older Shunyata Hydra 6, Niagara 5000, and a Puritan Audio 1512. I also have a Jackery Powerstation 500 battery pack that I use around the house. One day I decided... | |
| Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations I should get mine at the end of this week. Weather permitting that is... Replacing my N10. | |
| Living room system: class A or AB amps? I have Utopia Scala Evos and use mine similar to the way you will(music, TVs, and movies). If you have the dollars I would go with Gryphon(you can adjust the bias) or Naim. Both are great with Focals in my opinion. Good luck! | |
| Upgrading power cable to AQ Niagara 5000? I second the Hurricane for the Niagara 5000. Provided a really deep soundstage in my system as well as added a little warmth. | |
| Uptone EtherRegen I found mine hardened and made things harsh for a few days, but then it settled in. Sounds great now and am very happy with the purchase. I’m still surprised how something like this can make such an impact on sound. | |
| Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations I meant the W20 SE above. | |
| Aurender N20 Music Server Comments and Observations Thanks for the comments, hgeifman! I currently have the N10, myself, and was curious if the extra cost of the N20 would be worth it. Sounds like it probably is. | |
| cost no object integrated amps Yes, it’s pretty expensive here. I believe it’s $40k. My issue is a lack of space so I may have to go and listen to one at some point. Thx | |
| cost no object integrated amps Thieliste,Interesting on the Humboldt. I heard the Stern connected to a gryphon colosseum on Vivid GiyaS and thought the sound was incredible. Actually preferred the audionet to the Gryphon pre. What speakers did you hear the Humboldt on?Thanks | |
| cost no object integrated amps I have Focal Evos and had the gryphon diablo 300. Great amp but found it to be a bit aggressive for my taste. Ended up with Octave separates which I absolutely love. I heard the Vitus Sia-030 on YG speakers and thought it sounded fantastic! If... | |
| Update on Audiogon Member Almarg Very sorry to hear this. Wishing the best for his family during this difficult time. Like many Al helped me out as well. Great guy. | |
| Amps for Focal Maestros I have have Scala Evos and use Octave gear- HP 700 SE pre / RE320 amp with super black box(a must). Very happy with it and chose this over the gryphon diablo 300 I had before. Happy hunting! |