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  @TheBTG8810 күн бұрын

  Nice. I’m thinking about Coda monoblocks for my Egglestonworks Andra 2.

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  @aleksandarstojceski313919 күн бұрын

  How does the atc compare to Qln?

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  @Phastm319 күн бұрын

  The QLN had more bass, but I would buy the ATC along with a sub or 2 and still have plenty of cash leftover for a high end dac, preamp or amplifier

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  @aleksandarstojceski313919 күн бұрын

  @@Phastm3 Have you heard the atalante 5? They have similar midrange unit.

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  @LimePieMusicАй бұрын

  Why did you decide to sell your wonderful Holo May 2 ? This is amazing dac

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  I sold the dac, amp and streamer to try the Boulder 866 integrated. It was a mistake.

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  @LimePieMusicАй бұрын

  @@Phastm3 What do you think the Holo May DAC sounds like? did you like the sound of it? Are there any DACs that sound better?

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  ​​⁠it’s been awhile since I’ve had the May, but many dacs sound as good or better than the May. The Lab12 dac1 reference is better sounding and less than $3k on the used market. It has a tube output stage. The Musetec was as good for around $3k new

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  @ericelmore887Ай бұрын

  Did the LTA preamp beat out the Backert labs ?

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  I like the LTA better than the Backert. The Backert is noisier and lacks the extra features of the LTA. The Backert was impressive at first with the added bass it provides, but the midrange started to sound strange after a few days.

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  @ericelmore887Ай бұрын

  Did you notice a difference when adding the Puritan audio to your system? Also are you using a network switch into ethernet vs.wifi, are you using any fuse upgrades in any components?

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  No fuse upgrades on anything that I currently have. I’m not sure if I noticed a difference after adding the Puritan. I’m guessing I would notice a degradation if I took it out….that’s how it usually works for me. I have an Uptone EtherRegen that converts to fiber optic that feeds my Hifi Rose RS130 streamer.

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  @ataoso71Ай бұрын

  compré el preamplificador Hestia la semana pasada, y debo decir que fue una verdadera decepción. Si vas a usar solo streaming, podría ser una opción, pero si piensas usar vinilos o cds, olvidalo. Es un verdadero pedazo de basura. No lo recomiendo bajo ningún punto de vista

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  @MuscleMindConnectАй бұрын

  Gorgeous room and sound!!!

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  @ACM1000000PTАй бұрын

  so you didnt like the elysian 2 and prefer the atc scm40?

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  No doubt. The ATC are up there with the best speakers I’ve had in my room.

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  @Vsread21Ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3what were your other favorites of all time, out of curiosity?

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  @Phastm3Ай бұрын

  @@Vsread21 Audiovector, QLN and ATC are great for the $$$

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  @seowlay9897Ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3audiovector r3 Arrete is very good

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  @billarmstrong55682 ай бұрын

  I honestly think this feature is a game changer because there's just so much incredible content available on KZread waiting to be maximised.

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  Having zero commercials/ads makes all the difference. Finding live shows and older music videos can take you down a rabbit hole that last for hours

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  @razzman29872 ай бұрын

  position speakers not the best

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  I’ve tried every position except up my sister’s ass….. this is the best

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  @mogdimitysplitz32162 ай бұрын

  Tom, thank you for sharing your audio journey with us. I've just spent more than an hour on this 2024 Memorial Day experiencing and marveling at all the changes of gear and speakers over the last 6 years. You, sir, are an audio addict and I love it! Many brands I never heard of. Thanks again for sharing, l really enjoyed the path and the journey.

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  thank you...i just reposted about a years worth of videos from the time i had Eggleston Viginti speakers and a bunch of other dacs amps and preamps

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  @mogdimitysplitz32162 ай бұрын

  @Phastm3 I was wondering about the Eggleston's. There was no video showing when they were introduced, or I missed it. A great selection of speakers and gear over a 5 year period. You must have a very understanding spouse. Which state do you live in?

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  @umitbey48522 ай бұрын

  Congratulations, great video, ATC voice sounds magical 😯

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  @globaltune85802 ай бұрын

  Are those coda m8 monoblocks? I’ve always been curious regarding the v1 vs the v2 of these, the v1’s go further into class a (16 vs 8 watts) but the V2’s are more powerful (800 vs 500 watts in 8 ohm). Normally one assumes that the V2 is always better, but in this case, it leaves me wondering. Any thoughts on this?

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  They are Coda Continuum TM amps. 800wpc monos

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  @topkho2 ай бұрын

  What’s the DAC? Which XLR cables to do you use?

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  Ayre QX5-twenty dac and ali express “audioquest” cables

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  @topkho2 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 what do you think of the fake AQ cables on Ali Express… seriously I heard they are actually good! Would love to have your opinion

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  @@topkhoI think they are pretty good. In my system they sound as good as high price name brand cables

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  @topkho2 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 do you remember which ones did you order for XLR?

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  @@topkho thunderbird from hi-fi sound store on aliexpress

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  @kvrhifi2 ай бұрын

  May I know your impressions on hifi rose when we compare with lumin mini u2?

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  @Phastm32 ай бұрын

  I’ll let you know. I’m just figuring it out

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  @seowlay98972 ай бұрын

  wow what a change from you Tom!!! ATC scm 40 is really good for their mid range but I never that quite impressed with the rest but for the money.... excellent speakers!!

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  @kwaichoing26852 ай бұрын

  Need to connect a pair of subwoofer ?

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  @globaltune85803 ай бұрын

  This combo sounds fantastic. Don’t you wish though that the microzotl was a fully balanced design with xlr out?

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  @Phastm33 ай бұрын

  The preamp isn’t quiet enough to run XLR with my 800 watt amps. The only tube preamp I’ve tried that is quiet enough to run XLR is Audio Research. Backert was too noisy and so was the Lab12 preamp. Thanks

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  @WILLIAMMORALES-gw1zz3 ай бұрын

  I bet your vids have stimulated the economy more than the pres.

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  @kvrhifi3 ай бұрын

  Good to see your videos after Long break

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  @Phastm33 ай бұрын

  Thanks- I took a break while I was waiting to sell my last set of speakers. This video was recorded with an IPad, I’m looking to get a better way to record videos.

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  @kvrhifi3 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 currently I use iPhone only . Previously I used shure iPhone mic. Also I feel iPhone way is better for common reference point for viewers to understand. Example if you see my recent TAD Florida audio show recorded iPhone and still it’s sooo good tonality as it’s sound in person listening

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  @dc607082143 ай бұрын

  How did you make the TV to display the cover、name of the music?

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  @briancampbell77123 ай бұрын

  that must be the best combination...because the innuos zenith is said to be to warm and the Halo May can bring the two together for awsome detail🎶❓

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  @brunobracke46123 ай бұрын

  Hi. Better than the apollo imho. Great clip, thanks.

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  @Phastm33 ай бұрын

  The Weiss dac was the weak link in that system. Thanks

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  @brunobracke46123 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 thank you. I can buy a Apollo nearly new but can not audition it. They also have kinky power amps. Some tell me apollo is to warm sounding since my system is already on the warm side. On the other hand, i'm actually a tube guy.....

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  @Phastm33 ай бұрын

  @@brunobracke4612 if 200wpc is enough for your room and speakers, then the Apollo is a really nice amp

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  @brunobracke46123 ай бұрын

  More than enough. I play with deulund big monitor speakers with 90db. My fear is that the kinky might be to analitical. But offcorse i would liken to have some finesse. Sorry for my bad English.

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  @user-ij5lc9ze1g4 ай бұрын

  can i have link nordost and audio quest cables?

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  @sc0or4 ай бұрын

  "..to me.." sounded .. meh. Have no idea which part of the setup is responsible for that

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  @legendary824 ай бұрын

  the speakers you listen to this on😂

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  @dhelton404 ай бұрын

  These mighty little speakers sound great and are made by a family business, now in the second generation. They are built with care and quality, but are rather pricey though. If you need a small speaker that sounds much bigger than it is, this is it.

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  @nohadlan48404 ай бұрын

  Wonderful setup. Wonder who's the artist

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  @ew454 ай бұрын

  Bonjour, je n’aperçoit plus vos vidéos concernant les enceintes ATC?😢

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  @backrack015 ай бұрын

  Was the preamp a good match with the CODA? I've been looking for a balanced tube pre to match with my no.8. With the CODA No.8 having a 10k input impedance.. it hasnt been easy lol. I believe Beckart pres are only under around 75.:)

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  @Phastm35 ай бұрын

  I would look at an Audio Research LS28 on the used market

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  @backrack015 ай бұрын

  @Phastm3 I almost bought a used one a year ago. I'm trying to remember why I turned it down. I think it was a concern with impedance matching

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  @stolnicumarian3785 ай бұрын

  How did you find Wavelight sound compared to Lab12 Dac1 Reference?

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  @2013brzsubaru5 ай бұрын

  Very nice, What are the stands the rels are sitting on?

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  @jc513736 ай бұрын

  What amp is being used here?

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  @aldo49836 ай бұрын

  Hahaha didn’t expect edifiers on your room(I own them too).I wonder why do you keep them. Anyway nice system and music taste.

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  @Phastm36 ай бұрын

  Thanks. The Edifiers are just for the TV sound. I don’t have the tv hooked to my audio system

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  @sonusancti6 ай бұрын

  Nice rig. Scrap the RELS. U don't need em.

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  @louv44376 ай бұрын

  That aqua la scala Dac is very good

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  @ericelmore8876 ай бұрын

  Great set up. Does the aqua make your top 3 list of all time Dacs you have had in your system?

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  @Phastm36 ай бұрын

  I would probably put it in my top 3

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  @ericelmore8876 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 sweet, what is you 1 and 2?

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  @louv44376 ай бұрын

  How do you like the Coda amps? What cables are you using? Thank you

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  @igorkravchenko28386 ай бұрын

  Tube preamp

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  @LimePieMusic7 ай бұрын

  Holo May is absolutely amazing dac! Perfect sound 😊 Can you please do another test of this DAC?

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  @MrBoomtheroom7 ай бұрын

  Define cleaner?

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  @MrBoomtheroom7 ай бұрын

  what other preamps have you tried on your setup? and how do they compare?

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  @Phastm37 ай бұрын

  I’ve tried the McIntosh C47, Pass Labs xp12, Holo Serene, Backert Rhumba, Benchmark, Audio Research LS28 , Mark Levinson and Linear Tube Audio Microzotl. The Audio Research and Linear Tube Audio were my favorite. The McIntosh is good for being solid state

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  @MrBoomtheroom7 ай бұрын

  how does the serene compare to the Athena?@@Phastm3

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  @Phastm37 ай бұрын

  @@MrBoomtheroom the Athena has a softer sound, but has zero gain. The Holo is cleaner and has some gain.

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  @ericelmore8877 ай бұрын

  Sounds amazing. Love to see a post with your reference gear.

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  @louv44377 ай бұрын

  Why were the speakers 20 feet long weird

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  @tg63738 ай бұрын

  Very, very good!

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  @JezJerzy228 ай бұрын

  Will NB play much better than my Squeezebox Touch Network transport? :D

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  @mjelmore46298 ай бұрын

  always enjoy your videos. i would like to get your thoughts on the Dac’s I’m deciding on… holo may kte, lab 12 dac 1, denafrips venus 2, sonnet pasithea.. looking for wide and deep 3 d soundstage , realistic vocal and instrument tone, analog smoothness but still great detail .

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  @vicdiiorio77308 ай бұрын

  Sound so sweet and realistic , love the Fleetwood’s.

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  @ericelmore8878 ай бұрын

  I’m looking for a dac where guitars and vocals sound real and natural. Deep and wide 3 d soundstage , musical analog sounding non-fatiguing. In the 3000-6000 price which dac in your experience does this the best?

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  @Phastm38 ай бұрын

  Lab12 dac1 reference

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  @mjelmore46298 ай бұрын

  @@Phastm3 does it match performance of the holo may kte?

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  @ferdinandbardamu39458 ай бұрын

  Subwoofers on? I have cherry SCM40's and I plan to externally activate them and add 2 subwoofers.

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  @Phastm38 ай бұрын

  Subwoofers are on, my microphone doesn’t pick up the bass very well

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  @Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy8 ай бұрын

  Hey, I got a pair like that! White too. I'm actually listening to this video on a pair of ATC's SCM7's too. Good stuff.