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Post by MartinT on Oct 18, 2019 19:19:23 GMT
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 19, 2019 6:18:29 GMT
Interesting.
There's so much 'stuff' out there, I think the article would be better titled '50 Great Bargains in High-End Audio - 2019', but I guess that's show business!
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Post by MartinT on Oct 19, 2019 6:30:12 GMT
Agreed, but it does open up items that we've never heard of over here.
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 19, 2019 6:39:08 GMT
I think I have heard 7 of those items [or very close relatives of them]. I'm thinking of starting a crowd funder for this ... MBL Noble N51 integrated amplifier, $17,600  |
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 19, 2019 6:45:14 GMT
... also, there would still have been at least a quarter of 2019 to go when the article was put together!
It's a bit like mince pies already being for sale in supermarkets. Surely better to put this out in Feb 2020, but I guess they want to get a lead on Stereophile.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 19, 2019 8:49:02 GMT
I know I've said this before, but it's the eye watering $28,000 for the Magico speakers that bewilders me. Have you ever heard them? If not, you're in for a cold, lifeless and frankly dull portrayal of music that'll have you scratching your head in puzzlement.
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Post by MikeMusic on Oct 19, 2019 9:19:35 GMT
Interested to see what was there.
Magico speakers.... not for me on the basis of hearing one expensive set in a £250,000 system
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Post by jandl100 on Oct 19, 2019 12:49:58 GMT
I've heard Magico speakers once at a Show, and I had a suspicion they were waiting for the right amp to come along. That amp was certainly not in evidence at the show.
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Post by MartinT on Sept 9, 2023 21:43:39 GMT
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Post by nicholas on Sept 9, 2023 22:35:06 GMT
Total BS... not one mention of tungsten cubes.
;^)
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Post by Slinger on Sept 10, 2023 12:11:56 GMT
I don't think there's going to be anything there that I can afford right now. It's like those " tempting" offers I get in my email, from Sevenoaks, Richer, etc. Guys, if it's "£1000.00 off" then I already know I can't afford it, and I probably wouldn't want it anyway.  |
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Post by MartinT on Sept 10, 2023 13:01:23 GMT
It did cross my mind as I posted them all from e-mails, Paul. I certainly don't agree with all the choices, too. The other factor is that some of the brands and models are totally unknown here in the UK. However, being international as we are, I thought it might interest a few.
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Post by MartinT on Oct 11, 2023 6:20:39 GMT
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Post by Slinger on Oct 11, 2023 13:15:27 GMT
WTF is going on with that Synergistic Research cable? It looks like a Dr Who prop, and I don't mean from the "new" series. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 11, 2023 13:27:20 GMT
WTF is going on with that Synergistic Research cable? It looks like a Dr Who prop, and I don't mean from the "new" series. I think it was captured after the Forbidden Planet explosion. Real Krell tech. |
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Post by MartinT on Oct 24, 2023 20:52:08 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Nov 26, 2023 9:43:59 GMT
The latest entry: Best Preamplifiers: $50,000+
Seriously, just use your DAC and do away with a preamp rather than spend this ludicrous money on one. Unless you're still analogue, that is.
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Post by daytona600 on Nov 26, 2023 18:36:03 GMT
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Post by MartinT on Nov 26, 2023 22:13:19 GMT
dCS and Benchmark source components. Why does their kit leave me somewhat unmoved?
I guess the TAD CE1TX will please Tony.
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Post by MartinT on Dec 6, 2023 8:03:22 GMT
In the Best Accessories latest post (see above), I have one of those exact same stylus gauges. It certainly did not cost $79 or anywhere close.
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