Closer to the real thing

Nice!!!!!!!!!

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Babybear's System

Thanks, Mike. Good to know. How much were they asking for the used older Arrakis you saw?

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Babybear's System

Mikelavgine,You have the MM7s on the way, i think i read somewhere...and you dream of the Arrakis actives? Here's a question...if they were the same price, which speakers would you ...

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Alexandria Sound

Yes, i think you're right. Thanks, Shane.

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Alexandria Sound

Hey Shane,Great to see you on the forums. Yes, 108kg...EACH! I have spoken to a few folks about this amp...all the transparency of the Colosseum (probably more frankly)...but with an intens...

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The Music Factory

Serious system! Nice! Enjoy and congrats!!! Clearly the result of a lot of hard work and passion from the sounds of your description. Maybe time to get a 3 meter Stewartscreen to match the ...

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A Slice Of Heaven...

Hi Saint,Wow! Some big changes! Congrats! I just upgraded my 10-yr old Transp Ref speaker cables to Reference XLMM2...still burning in...about another 100 hours to go per Transparent. Big i...

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Alexandria Sound

Audioblazer, If you do buy the mighty Mephisto...congrats!!! I used to own Antileon and now own Colosseum (both second hand). I had the Antileon on my equipment rack...4" of birch ply ...

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The Bunker

serious collection of music! And a great system! Enjoy!

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The Rhyno's Den

Rhyno,good call!!! i have heard the 1060 and very much respect the Boulders. I also have heard your speakers which are sensational. I was just talking to a senior guy from Transparent Audio...

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Babybear's System

Hi Arnie,Thank you!!! Well, someday, if i ever find it...passive it is! I saw that the owner of one of the pairs had his upgraded to Arrakis 2 with the active crossover...so that can be don...

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Babybear's System

Babybear,Absolutely incredible. As JFrech says, if i ever upgrade from my Wilsons, this is probably the only way to go. i too have heard other Rockports and been impressed. I own a ...

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Alexandria Sound

Hi Bigpond,Just emailed you!

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Alexandria Sound

For sure!!!!! Glad to hear it is sounding great. Enjoy!

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Sonus Faber Guarneri system

Tubes! Love-hate! Removing, tapping on table gently and re-inserting can help according to Brent Jessee.

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Jfrech's system

Congrats...the Ultra GT is their no-holds-barred version i believe. i have read and heard it is awesome. Enjoy!!!

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Everyday Stereo

Toro3,We have all asked and received help from someplace at one time or another...happy to be of some help. Good luck and pls post your findings! Lloyd

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A Slice Of Heaven...

Congrats! Enjoy! Great speakers.

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Sonus Faber Guarneri system

Nice, Davey! I just rolled out a pair of Mullard 6DJ8s which i use as spares, having just received a replacement set of Amperex 6922s from Brent Jessee. For the first time, i actually found i did n...

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Everyday Stereo

Hi Toro3,Your preamp uses 2 6C4 tubes (also known as 8080 from what i understand). (it will NOT work with 6922s...those work in my CJ preamp, and i was just using an example...sorry for any...

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Everyday Stereo

Hi Toro3,Glad to be of some help! BTW, i still own and love CJ preamps...i have 'upgraded' my tubes from the stock Electroharmonix to a pair of Amperex 6922s from Brent Jessee Tubes...you m...

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Everyday Stereo

Good luck! I have heard great things about 14ls2...used to own the 14l...I have had a CJ preamp in my system for 12 years straight! Enjoy! I heard the cj2300 and at the time bought the mv60 instead...

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Musical Joy - Money Pit

Hey Shane,Have you tried EAT Tube Dampers on the GAT? If not, i highly recommend them...cannot recall if i posted you on this. Hope all is well. Enjoy!!!

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Alexandria Sound

Fantastic news!!! Very pleased for you! From one happy long-time Gryphon owner to another!!!

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Alexandria Sound

Hi Bigpond...any update on sound?? ;)!

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