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  @totalplonker8244 күн бұрын

  I'd like to know what kind of cables you are using. Cheers

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  @mikez-ht77063 күн бұрын

  @totalplonker824 Hi, For my Focal Kanta 2 and Kanta Center Channel and Chora 826 foe surrounds I'm using the Morrow Audio SP7 cables and AudioQuest power cords for all components and different HDMI from AudioQuest such as vodka, carbon, cinnamon, Don't ask me where AQ gets these weird names😀 Cheers.

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  @KC-74007 күн бұрын

  Jesus it Sound Nice 👍🏻

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  @jerryandlisa278 күн бұрын

  What phono preamp are you using ?

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  @mikez-ht77068 күн бұрын

  @@jerryandlisa27 None. Going through the Marantz SR8015.

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  @aeropro75589 күн бұрын

  Wow what a sound and system....you are living the dream buddy.

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  @jerryandlisa2712 күн бұрын

  That turntable is amazing switching from 33 rpm to 45 rpm was quick . It’s belt drive right ?

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  @mikez-ht770611 күн бұрын

  @@jerryandlisa27 The motor and belt are hidden from view, protected from dust and UV. They drive a precision machined aluminum sub-platter coupled to a 40mm thick polyoxymethylene (POM) platter with weighted rim, supported by Clearaudio’s patented CMB.

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  @veritasfan1113 күн бұрын

  the 826 sound more open while the kanta 2 has a little more definition and low end.

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  @tonyenglish515318 күн бұрын

  Not sure what the total cost is usually Mike but if someone could get the Entire TT with the tracer tonearm and the V2 cartridge for $2500.00 would you say thats a good deal if the unit is new?

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  @mikez-ht770618 күн бұрын

  @tonyenglish5153 The unit was new, and I paid $10,000.00 Expensive yes but an amazing sounding TT

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  @tonyenglish51536 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 Yes, it is Mike. I didn't get the same deal and went for the V2 cartridge which helped a little but still expensive and I look forward to getting it set up. Was it pretty straight forward set up?

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  @tonyenglish515318 күн бұрын

  Not sure what the total cost is usually Mike but if someone could get the Entire Clearaudio TT with the tracer tonearm and the V2 cartridge for $2500.00 would you say thats a good deal if the unit is new?

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  @mikez-ht770618 күн бұрын

  @tonyenglish5153 That's too good to be true(never happen)because the ClearAudio Charisma Cartridge goes for $2.200.00 by itself! I highly doubt you will get that for the price! I mentioned in the other response that the ClearAudio Performance DC air Turntable with tracertonearm retails for $ 3,600.00 and Clearaudio Charisma Cartridge is $10,000.00 That's not even included in the price of the ClearAudio 12v powerliner that is $800 that I own plus the HRS E1 Isolation Base that is $2,000.00 itself!

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  @tonyenglish515317 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 Yes, I had to clarify with the seller. It was V2 cartridge($500.00), clear audio concept air Silver and black with the satisfy carbon tonearm and V2 cartridge. It was an open box apparently.

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  @tonyenglish515318 күн бұрын

  Not sure what the total cost is usually Mike but if someone could get the Entire TT with the tracer tonearm and the V2 cartridge for $2500.00 would you say thats a good deal if the unit is new?

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  @tonyenglish515322 күн бұрын

  Is it possible to pair an Ortofon Black with the Clearaudio?? Im wondering how that might perform.

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  @mikez-ht770622 күн бұрын

  @tonyenglish5153 Just about any cartridge will fit the ClearAudio tracertonearm. And other tonearms as well they come with the correct screws. I also own the Masestro V2 cartridge as well. The Charisma is their flagship MM Cartridge.

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  @TYGA90923 күн бұрын

  Did you manage to install the spikes with the pedestal? I couldn’t screw them all the way in

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  @mikez-ht770623 күн бұрын

  @TYGA909 Yes, they fit in perfect, except one of them was threaded somehow, so I managed to fix the problem.

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  @f10italia23 күн бұрын

  I like the look of these panels. What difference have they made in audio quality in your room?

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  @mikez-ht770623 күн бұрын

  @f10italia The best investment I've ever made! Huge improvement in SQ eliminates echos and, by doing so,brings out any type of format that is listened to comes out more open and spacious!

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  @f10italia22 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 thanks for the response. I was thinking of getting these same panels for my room (side walls and rears). Are these combo diffusion ok even if you sit right next to them?

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  @francoiswintermans750224 күн бұрын

  Sounds great, Mike

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  @mikez-ht770624 күн бұрын

  @francoiswintermans7502 Thanks, Francois!

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  @tonyenglish515326 күн бұрын

  I think you may have done an unboxing on my next turntable! Another great video!

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  @mikez-ht770626 күн бұрын

  @tonyenglish5153 This one is my endgame of TT Very expensive but worth the money and unbelievable sound! Trust me, you won't be disappointed! Make sure you the ClearAudio tracertonearm with the ClearAudio Charisma Cartridge, it's a musical bliss! Thanks BTW!

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  @tonyenglish515322 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 I have to ask if there's any comparison to your Marantz TT-15S1? Im guessing the ClearAudio might far exceed the Marantz.

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  @PolkFan27 күн бұрын

  Nice setup my man. The demo sounds good; I know it's amazing in person. 👌🏾

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  @mikez-ht770627 күн бұрын

  @PolkFan Thank You! 👍

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  @justadad230428 күн бұрын

  So fortunate you were able to drop a top-tier system fully into the middle of your life/living space. I have to compartmentalize. But does it look like the TV and center channel are not quite centered on the tower speakers? (Realize there are some asymmetrical barriers/reference points here, like the door, the sub, etc. but it still looks like it could work!)

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  @mikez-ht770627 күн бұрын

  @justadad2304 It won't work like you mentioned! Long story short, I moved the left speaker over, and the REL to the left and the Kanta 2 was in the viewer area to the left. That door you mentioned is our sunporch door. It is centered, and it doesn't make any difference in the SQ

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  @user-le2ke3eq6y28 күн бұрын

  Amazing sound Amazing system congratulations..Greetings from Athens Greece Dimitrios Psyllis..I Adore Focal speaker's..

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  @mikez-ht770628 күн бұрын

  @@user-le2ke3eq6y Thanks for tuning in all the way from Athens👍

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  @georgedres791429 күн бұрын

  anything you wish you had in the kantas you don't get out are you 100%. i asm looking at the 3's atm some good deals. great tune btw

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  @mikez-ht770629 күн бұрын

  @georgedres7914 Be honest with you. There's nothing I can think of. They are perfect to my ears. And always were my dream speakers. I just wish they were a bit cheaper for others to afford to experience the sound they put out!

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  @tonyenglish5153Ай бұрын

  Mike, thanks for sharing! Can I ask what ceiling accoustic panels you have and are they pretty easy to install? Another great video!

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  @tonyenglish5153 Hi Tony, They are GIKACOUSTIC panels. The ceilings are called the 244s, and the walls are called the impression series. They are very easy to install and were the best investment I've made!

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  @tonyenglish515322 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 Im ordering some this month. I picked up the Focal Chora 826 a couple of years ago and now wish Id have went for the Kanta 2s and will be looking for those in the near future. My Klipsch Heresey IV sound really good but there's just something about the Focal Kanta 2s!Ah the hobby of chasing tone! Thanks Mike!

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  @m4nc1n1Ай бұрын

  You have some nice speakers, sir

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  @@m4nc1n1 Thanks😀

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  @snowinokinawaАй бұрын

  Thanks so much for that Mike! I thoroughly enjoyed this episode! Loved the initial overview of your current setup and thanks for sitting through as many full length demos as you did. The difference from your last HT demo (without acoustic treatment nor focal speakers) was absolutely night and day! Can’t wait to invest in some acoustic treatment of my own. Have a great week man… cheers.

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  I'm glad you enjoyed it, and it was fun for me as well.

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  @snowinokinawaАй бұрын

  Hi Mike, I understand it’s a bit of a cheeky request, but is there any chance you could play us a Home Theater demo on your Kanta’s using your Dolby Demo Disc, same as you did for your Fluance speakers a few years ago? We’d very much appreciate it! Thanks! Nickolas

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  @snowinokinawaАй бұрын

  And by the way, your system sounds markedly cleaner, more refined and clearer especially in the vocals since adding your acoustic treatment… so it’d be great to hear how much better your demo disc would sound now since GK entered your home! Thanks again….

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  @snowinokinawa Hi Nickolas, Sure, I can do that. Stay tuned in the next few days. Yes, the GIK panels made a very huge improvement all around! Also, thanks for checking in.

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  @snowinokinawa I just wanted to let ya know, I just put up a H T demo.

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  @yuvrajsohi1539Ай бұрын

  hey mike just wanted some advice, what are your views on the vestia no 2s as a floor standing speaker option thanks!

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  Hi, I haven't had a chance to listen to them. But I've heard great things about them for its price point they are hard to beat. Good luck. Be honest with you. You can't go wrong with any other there models. Look around for some good deals and audition them for yourself before buying.

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  @alainduquenois3812Ай бұрын

  Je possède se vinyle et franchement lr son et très clair et les voix son sublime

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  @jerryandlisa27Ай бұрын

  That looks amazing ! Make me one lol

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  @mikez-ht7706Ай бұрын

  Thanks, Jerry! It's was hard work, but I saved $ 7,600.00 for the same one but with an extra drawer!

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  @jerryandlisa278 күн бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706congrats brother you have a beautiful home and system. Keep up the Amazing work .

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  @LexusAllTerrain1Ай бұрын

  Wow, 826 sounds more LIVE LIKE!

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  @litoboy5Ай бұрын

  Cool

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  @davidt84382 ай бұрын

  That’s some good music. I just got the sr8015 so I can understand your enthusiasm. I have the Louie Prima version of that song but this version is just as good. I’m sorry but I couldn’t make out who you said it was, could you tell me again?

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  @mikez-ht77062 ай бұрын

  It's the big bad voodoo, Daddy. Oh Marie. Sounds much better on vinyl.

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  @chrissheldrick40732 ай бұрын

  Thanks for the review.. What cross over and volume settings did you end up with.. Thanks

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  @mikez-ht77062 ай бұрын

  No problem. For movie viewing 80 hz for the L-C-R and surrounds and Atmos. The REL HT-1510 is set at 120hz -5DB. Only use the REL for movies And 2.0 for music. It hit very, very hard, and the bass pressurized the whole living room, and we have a pretty big size area! One is really all you need.

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  @jerryandlisa272 ай бұрын

  That’s.my next álbum , is the whole album good?

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  @mikez-ht77062 ай бұрын

  The whole box set is an excellent sounding pressing! You definitely will enjoy, very reference quality!

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  @CensorMeNot-dv5lg2 ай бұрын

  Mine are on the way, with Sub! Yamaha V4A gonna ppwer them. Also have the rear SX6 bookies.

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  @mikez-ht77062 ай бұрын

  Nice! You won't be disappointed for their price they spund great!

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  @Phaellph2 ай бұрын

  Nice choice 👍🏽

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  @kcr23653 ай бұрын

  Price on sr8015?

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  @mikez-ht77063 ай бұрын

  Right now, it's on sale for $2,499.00

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  @alainduquenois38123 ай бұрын

  Le rendu du médium et exemplaire ❤❤❤❤❤❤

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  @ozarkpipertony83963 ай бұрын

  Brother, what's that turntable you're using? As always thanks for sharing!

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  @mikez-ht77063 ай бұрын

  Hey, It's the ClearAudio Performance DC air Turntable with ClearAudio Tracertonearm and the ClearAudio Charisma Cartridge with the 12v power supply from ClearAudio also.

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  @LetThereBeSound13 ай бұрын

  Did you actually like it when you played it at least?

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  @mikez-ht77063 ай бұрын

  I did! KZread wouldn't allow me to do a sound demo. All six MoFi pressing of the Eagles are excellent sound and dead quiet! Well worth the money.

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  @careystuart3 ай бұрын

  Who sells those L.P.s?? Very nice set up and gear. Real world audio perfection.

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  @mikez-ht77063 ай бұрын

  Thanks! I get all my LPs from Acoustic Sounds

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  @dezmod16443 ай бұрын

  Nice to hear some real music on an audiophile gear

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  @petekutheis38223 ай бұрын

  Will check it out. Yeah Low Rider is a classic!! That Pearl Jam LP was good but now that I am home, I will have to crank the volume!

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  @citisite3 ай бұрын

  doesn't sound neutral. the bass doesn't fit. too much and too slow. boomy.

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  @mikez-ht77063 ай бұрын

  I use them now for surrounds. They are now discontinued, but I still think they sounded good for the price. I completely upgraded my entire setup. If you look at my recent videos.

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  @citisite3 ай бұрын

  @@mikez-ht7706 the 826 is amazing. i buy a rel sub t5 for this beautis. better for hifi.

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  @User324584 ай бұрын

  Sad thing is, only old people can/want afford audiophile stuffs, and the ears are already damaged by the age so its too late. Only a kid can really tell if there is difference berween 5k and 25k systems.

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  @klepp194 ай бұрын

  Isn't this the Mk II?

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  What's mentioned above. REL HT-1510 Predator

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  @TimmyLundin-fc9bg It is not the MK II How many times do I have to mention it's the REL HT-1510 Predator. I would know I purchased it! Really?

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  @TimmyLundin-fc9bg4 ай бұрын

  ​@@mikez-ht7706 What people say 1510 is the new one , the old one is 1508

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  Yes, 1510, the new one, as mentioned 😀

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  @austinhunt42604 ай бұрын

  Sounds killer! It’s the only STP album I truly love. I LIKE the next two albums and couldn’t really care less about 4 and after. This album is epic and for many years it felt like I was the only one who even remembered and listened to this record. My numbered AP copy should arrive in Switzerland next week. Your setup is absolutely insane. Complimenti.

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  @sjors014 ай бұрын

  I can imagine this considering the price-quality. my amplifier is Class D primare i25 prism, a perfect match in terms of sound.

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  If you check my recent videos, I did a whole new upgrade around the Kanta 2. It sounds amazing!

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  @sjors014 ай бұрын

  Of course it is comparing apples and oranges and of course with all the negative effects of KZread I still think a cheaper speaker, the Chora 826, sounds very good. I listen to the Chora 816 myself. The Kanta sounds very dull and loses every detail. Can you say something about this, is this also the case in your area? I'm considering getting the Chora 826 for fun.

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  Good luck trying to find the Chora 826. They are discontinued! Kanata 2 are in no case dull 🤣🤣

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  @matgxs14 ай бұрын

  Kanta win. Plus précises et médium mieux défini. Basses plus profondes.

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  @leatijoseph8284 ай бұрын

  I think this subwoofer sounds great in movies, I want to buy them, what can you say for music? ?

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  Be honest with you. I really haven't tried it with music only because the Kanta 2, in my opinion, don't need a subwoofer for music. As for movies and a big size living room, one is all I need, and it definitely fills the entire room with hard chest hitting bass with movies! It's definitely worth the money.

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  @R3TR0R4V34 ай бұрын

  Sounds incredible, even through KZread! 🤘 I hear this is _the_ definitive version of this album now, so I'm glad I got it. I also have the 2020 deluxe box set & 2022 black & red splatter pressings, so it'll be interesting to do a shootout with these. 🍻

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  @chriscaddick81314 ай бұрын

  The price doesn't bother you? .. $60 each.. Beautiful gatefold for sure..

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  Nope, not at all! I have so many quality record pressing and MoFi pressing it never stopped me. The sound is amazing. I've paid more than $60 for most of my albums. Mofi and Quality Record Pressing and UHQR are the best

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  @R3TR0R4V34 ай бұрын

  Could be worse... Hell, _everything_ is expensive nowadays. 🤷🏻

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  @totalplonker8244 ай бұрын

  Yeah, beautiful looking centre channel. Looking at the way you got all your cables routed together. Are you picking up any interference? It'll probably sound like faint background signal noise. I had to re-route my cables all over again for this very reason. Not fun when one prefers not to have cables on display and, of course, when those cables are going through masonry walls.

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  @mikez-ht77064 ай бұрын

  No interfere at all. I only had the CC900 for a short period of time, then upgraded to the Kanta Center Channel. What a huge difference!!