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Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #41: Part of development process. by xandcg on 2018-06-11 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
They come out from "nothing" (even considering some eventual reverse engineering) with a set of 5 drivers supposedly to be sonically matching. During the development process they certainly got all kind of sounds wh...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #39: Custom specifications. by xandcg on 2018-06-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
I was thinking ESD drivers may have a true advantage over ALE/GOTO/Others (apparently they actually know how their drivers work) if that allow to someone design the horn exactly the way he/she want, and later order the driver with custom specs to mat...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #8: 35k Hz by xandcg on 2018-06-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making LPs; What Goes Into the Mix in Analog Playback  8 Replies 
[quote user="Paul S"]This one says 35k Hz.  Kirmuss insists on 45k Hz.[/quote] He Actually say 35k Hz. See HERE. I am start thinking he just got it added some nice stuff and made up (or got from iSonic) the liter...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #161: AES67 by xandcg on 2018-06-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: High Quality Music Server / CD player in Didital Things  169 Replies 
Hi. Anyone in here have experience with AES67 (aka RAVENNA) interfaces? This kind of networked interface are getting a lot of traction on the pro-market. I am particulary interested on...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Quite ironic. by xandcg on 2018-06-07 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making LPs; What Goes Into the Mix in Analog Playback  8 Replies 
Seem to be almost exactly same machine of "Dr. Kirmuss": HERE....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: UV bulb. by xandcg on 2018-06-05 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making LPs; What Goes Into the Mix in Analog Playback  8 Replies 
All this record cleaning subject left wondering if the record become exposed to UV light before (or after) the cleaning process it would bring any advantage. At least would kill all mold... Also, not related with cl...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Alternatives? by xandcg on 2018-06-04 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Making LPs; What Goes Into the Mix in Analog Playback  8 Replies 
I am also reticent about some affirmations from Kirmuss. Looking around and the Clearaudio double matrix professional SONIC, which seems to also have some "sonic" as option plus vaccum, but with an event worse price than Klaudio.I think the Kirmus...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: US$4800? by xandcg on 2018-06-03 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: THE Show, Irvine 2018 in Audio News  6 Replies 
What you think about THIS one with list price of US$4800? hahaha ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #32: I give up. by xandcg on 2018-05-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
I already give up of commercial available audio products since a few years ago. I come with the conclusion I will never find a nearly ideal solution readily available anywhere. Tune Audio Anima is the only horn product what probably would fulfill...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Marketing. by xandcg on 2018-05-19 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
All their marketing is wrong in several ways. Some of them: 1 - the website (beyond the fact they are using some BS template you can buy for a few bulks, and all them them are buggy, slow and insecure) have a page t...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Output transformer. by xandcg on 2018-05-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 250 watts Parallel S.E. advises in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
Hi. Just remembering I am not technically capable to do any actual statement. About the GM-100 I guess so. NatAudio has an amplifier using GM100 but with solid state power supply. Magma. ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #4: Not cheap but. by xandcg on 2018-05-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 250 watts Parallel S.E. advises in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
Beyond those well know "audiphiles" transformers  there is the Ogonowski also. This is the transformer Lapizator use. That should not be cheap, and I think you may have problems to find a cheap (probably) custom tr...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Power supply. by xandcg on 2018-05-16 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: 250 watts Parallel S.E. advises in Audio Discussions  13 Replies 
I am far from the best person to comment on it but your biggest problem would be the (huge/gigantic) power supply. And I confess I do not know if it is possible to parallel more than two output valves on SET fashion, I never saw it but the ultral...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #15: Too light? by xandcg on 2018-05-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: New superlative horn build - ESD acoustic in Horn-Loaded Speakers  92 Replies 
Hi. Wouldn't carbon fiber bass-horns be to light? I mean, un-prevent vibrations and similar effects? Cheers! ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #37: Finishing. by xandcg on 2018-05-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The absolutely “best” material for horns construction. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  41 Replies 
Those materials may be interesting to be used as finishing/primer to avoid degradation of the (polymer) concrete horns. And at least one of them can also be applied on wood. I, of course, do not have idea how any of those product...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #35: Two products. by xandcg on 2018-05-09 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The absolutely “best” material for horns construction. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  41 Replies 
Two interesting products from Duayen, what seems to be a business from Turkey. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzYxw_h-n_s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Imx2a2E0RyU ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Not what you are asking but... by xandcg on 2018-04-14 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Online Music Store in Europe in Musical Discussions  3 Replies 
Not what you are asking but I usually find good things at MusicStack (new and used). That is a portal to MANY stores around the globe....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1590: Isotek. by xandcg on 2018-04-12 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I really would like to hear from someone who has experience with PurePower and Isotek EVO3 Super Titan + EVO3 Genesis. But I guess that would not be a easy catch. :)...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #28: Ghost. by xandcg on 2018-02-10 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The 5-ways from Germany. in Horn-Loaded Speakers  38 Replies 
GOTO make me feel it renders the musicians like they are ghosts. They are all in there but floating and slightly transparent.I think the reason for that is GOTO does very interesting things at highs and mid-highs but while it goes down at the frequen...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The Quantum version. by xandcg on 2018-01-29 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: I am not a Nostradamus, I am better. in Audio News  1 Replies 
I will wait for the Quantum version of that...Seriously, that thing (and the explanation) seem something people saw as the future in 50's.Synergistic Research was already working around those kind of enchantment products for while, but they are still...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: The first what appear. by xandcg on 2017-11-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: CDs organisation methodology... in Audio Discussions  3 Replies 
Hi.The problem with albums with more than one composer could be solved placing them based on the first one what appears in the album name. Well, later could have the problem of not remembering which one appear first, but if you keep a catalog of your...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #6: Theta Prometeus. by xandcg on 2017-07-26 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hypex for ULF? in Didital Things  15 Replies 
Paul,I just found out the Prometheus, from Theta Digital, uses (custom?) Hypex. I believe it should be easy for you to find one at your place.EDIT: may also interest you: hereCheers!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Cessaro bass horns. by xandcg on 2017-07-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Hypex for ULF? in Didital Things  15 Replies 
Paul S,Cessaro use plate amplifiers in theirs "bass horns". I do not know if they are made by Hypex (I think I already saw "Made in Poland" in one of theirs amplifiers) but if you find someone around with a Cessaro you could experience it.EDIT: a bet...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #7: Ignorant affirmation. by xandcg on 2017-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: A new strange but predicable Lamm LP2.1 in Analog Playback  6 Replies 
[quote user="Romy the Cat"]Karavitis wrote: “...There is one, concerning a well-known US-based designer and his obsession for air transport as being the only safe way for shipping his enormous crates filled with tube amps...” [/quote]This is a comple...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1581: I do agree. by xandcg on 2017-07-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
I think I mentioned before for the price of a Stromtank  one can probably get two huge (datacenter level) EATON UPS (or a large extra battery pack) with theoretical output of <1% THD on linear loads - with enough power to driver the entire house, ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1579: Stromtank. by xandcg on 2017-07-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: It’s mad, mad, mad... electricity. in Audio Discussions  1910 Replies 
Just in case nobody saw, here says the Stromtank uses LiFePO4 batteries....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Seems good. by xandcg on 2017-06-25 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: The Hannes Kastner’ Toccata and Fugue, D Minor. in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
Is this is the same recording?Cheers!...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #2: Thanks to remind me. by xandcg on 2017-06-20 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Janine Jansen in Musical Discussions  1 Replies 
You should be really inattentive... :-DI just heard her playing Paganini once, I do not remember where (but it was a recording, not live) and what specific piece, but I remember I also really liked it. However, I always forget about her because, for ...

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #1: Someone is DSETing, it seems. by xandcg on 2017-06-18 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Someone is DSETing, it seems. in Audio Discussions  0 Replies 
I just saw this post at the Thomas Mayer blog, and he is building an amp just for highs. I think someone, somewhere, is DSETing something.Cheers....

Read the Post in new Window Read the Post in Threaded view  Post #18: Resistor ladder. by xandcg on 2017-06-17 
Browse the content of the threads in new Window  Thread: Shopping for DSD Converters? Here's One From the Lampizator.... in Audio News  18 Replies 
Amir,R2R Discrete, means it uses the good "old" resistor ladder instead of a DAC chip. There is more info here. But you can find more around the internet.Cheers....
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