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Isoacoustics GAIA question
Any idea how the Gaia compares to Stillpoints? They are cheaper than the Stillpoints  
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
You really think @skyscraper they out there to get you? For $200 on a $10,000 purchase? Is it more likely it was a honest clerical mistake? Besides, you paid just a deposit, no? 
Better SACD player than Oppo 205
Yes @trevorspy Ayre would be an obvious choice for me since the rest of my system is Ayre (the X-5 trifecta), but not sure I want to spend that kind of money for a SACD player that I will probably use for 1-2 hours a week 
Better SACD player than Oppo 205
Hey @junzhang10  ... what is "SACD *iso playback"? 
Better SACD player than Oppo 205
Thanks again @caphill I forgot to mention I would need a player with Balanced XLR outputs. Yes I know. I am obsessed. And Silver color 
Better SACD player than Oppo 205
Thanks again @caphill I forgot to mention I would need a player with Balanced XLR outputs. Yes I know. I am obsessed. And Silver color 
Better SACD player than Oppo 205
Thanks @caphill @caphill Open to used, but a bit wary on the condition of transport mechanisms as they tend to fail quick 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
OP here....I now own two sets of Ultra SS. For my amp (Ayre VX-5 Twenty) and my DAC (Ayre QX-5 Twenty). They definitely have a very positive impact in my system, although it’s a bit tough to explain what. It’s a kind of “timbre” thing, something t... 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
Definitely try to listen to Revel F228Be. Both IQ and Evolution have them on floor demo 
Road trip to demo $10,000 speakers
I can confirm that Command Performance AV just got the Magico A3 and you can demo it there in their showroom. At Command you can also demo Focal Kanta and Devore (among others)Visit Evolution AV or IQ to demo the Revel F228Be. Both shops have it a... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Hey Elizabeth. That comment was only addressed to D-bags. 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Wow. Flooded. With. D-Bags 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
For @ebm  @twoleftears @phomchick ...According to many reputable people, not dealers, in various forums, the Stillpoints are different than the other options. Perhaps Ansuz Darkz are similar technology, but they are even more expensive. Even two g... 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
OP here....I just ordered a set a four Stillpoints Ultra SS. I decided it was worth trying. Thanks everyone for chiming in 
Stillpoints - snake oil?
Any Stillpoints dealers here? Please PM