The Computer Audiophile Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Internals Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
firedog Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 7 hours ago, Ralf11 said: it uses an old Apple TV remote? Lots of companies use the Apple remote: cheap, durable, simple, looks good. Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
firedog Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 7 hours ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Mytek Brooklyn AMP Makes Class-D Relevant Munich Munich HIGHEND: Hall 2 E08 ### Any info on what Class D tech it is using? Main listening (small home office): Main setup: Surge protector +>Isol-8 Mini sub Axis Power Strip/Isolation>QuietPC Low Noise Server>Roon (Audiolense DRC)>Stack Audio Link II>Kii Control>Kii Three (on their own electric circuit) >GIK Room Treatments. Secondary Path: Server with Audiolense RC>RPi4 or analog>Cayin iDAC6 MKII (tube mode) (XLR)>Kii Three . Bedroom: SBTouch to Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Setup. Living Room/Kitchen: Ropieee (RPi3b+ with touchscreen) + Schiit Modi3E to a pair of Morel Hogtalare. All absolute statements about audio are false Link to comment
afgverhart Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I would love to see the AVM room, especially the new AVM MP30 media player which I have pre-ordered in February. Hopefully delivery will take place late June or early July. I have the AVM V30 preamp in my setup since January and I am so totally satisfied with it. Great piece of equipment for a very reasonable price (here in The Netherlands at least). Stereo: Mac Mini i7 2011 • Roon • Tidal • Cambridge CXC • Esoteric D-07 • Hypex nCore 400 • Dynaudio S 3.4 LE • Surround: in the car Link to comment
CatManDo Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Dynaudio unveiled their "Special 40" anniversary model today at the High End. https://www.dynaudio.com/home-audio/special-forty/special-forty https://www.whathifi.com/news/dynaudio-launches-special-forty-stereo-speakers I'm quite underwhelmed. It's like a reissue of the Special 25, just a bit smaller and cheaper, and in line with the Special One made in the 1990s. I expected something more "special" ..., like the Facette or Sapphire. Claude Link to comment
woodford Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Constellation Audio Leo. This this is fabulous. The sound quality is so good and the design is great. Much more to come about this one. P.S. The price won't be crazy, I'm told. active speakers? it's hard to tell from the photo. Link to comment
beetlemania Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 15 hours ago, #Yoda# said: I have an appointment at the Ayre booth on Friday morning and will report later that day. Looking forward to reading it. Roon ROCK (Roon 1.7; NUC7i3) > Ayre QB-9 Twenty > Ayre AX-5 Twenty > Thiel CS2.4SE (crossovers rebuilt with Clarity CSA and Multicap RTX caps, Mills MRA-12 resistors; ERSE and Jantzen coils; Cardas binding posts and hookup wire); Cardas and OEM power cables, interconnects, and speaker cables Link to comment
beetlemania Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, The Computer Audiophile said: Elac A[d]ante floorstanding speakers and new audio alchemy / elac electronics (I believe only the chassis is new). I'd love to hear these. I wish they were made in North America, Japan or EU. Roon ROCK (Roon 1.7; NUC7i3) > Ayre QB-9 Twenty > Ayre AX-5 Twenty > Thiel CS2.4SE (crossovers rebuilt with Clarity CSA and Multicap RTX caps, Mills MRA-12 resistors; ERSE and Jantzen coils; Cardas binding posts and hookup wire); Cardas and OEM power cables, interconnects, and speaker cables Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 hour ago, CatManDo said: Dynaudio unveiled their "Special 40" anniversary model today at the High End. https://www.dynaudio.com/home-audio/special-forty/special-forty https://www.whathifi.com/news/dynaudio-launches-special-forty-stereo-speakers I'm quite underwhelmed. It's like a reissue of the Special 25, just a bit smaller and cheaper, and in line with the Special One made in the 1990s. I expected something more "special" ..., like the Facette or Sapphire. I believe there's actually quite a bit more to the speakers than you may think. I was talking to Dynaudio as your post came in (I actually showed them your comments). :~) Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Cool stuff from D'Agostino. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
beetlemania Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 I'm digging this live-blog report from Munich, Chris! Maybe add a few details such as what we're looking at? Booster MPS 1 Roon ROCK (Roon 1.7; NUC7i3) > Ayre QB-9 Twenty > Ayre AX-5 Twenty > Thiel CS2.4SE (crossovers rebuilt with Clarity CSA and Multicap RTX caps, Mills MRA-12 resistors; ERSE and Jantzen coils; Cardas binding posts and hookup wire); Cardas and OEM power cables, interconnects, and speaker cables Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 Dynaudio Special 40 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 "Leo has a purer signal path than even many of the world’s most revered audio systems. Its Class D amplifiers use a special topology with ultra-high-frequency 600 kHz switching" - GaN ?? Link to comment
jabbr Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 7 hours ago, Ralf11 said: "Leo has a purer signal path than even many of the world’s most revered audio systems. Its Class D amplifiers use a special topology with ultra-high-frequency 600 kHz switching" - GaN ?? GaN for Ghz switching , not mere sub MHz switching ... don't believe the koolaid ... 1ns switching times are off the shelf for power mosfets. The technical difficulty is preventing the Amp from blocking FM radio. Custom room treatments for headphone users. Link to comment
Booster MPS Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Agree, dig the live blog feel and first looks, even if they are super brief! Link to comment
GUTB Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 D'Agostino...sigh. One day. The claim of a class d that sounds like a class a triode is...hard to believe. Link to comment
Ralf11 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, jabbr said: GaN for Ghz switching , not mere sub MHz switching ... don't believe the koolaid ... 1ns switching times are off the shelf for power mosfets. The technical difficulty is preventing the Amp from blocking FM radio. do you happen to know the switching speed of the Technics amp which uses GaN Link to comment
tims Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm interested in how Spatial Audio's new X1 Uniwave speakers sound. If your'e passing that room...... :*) Link to comment
jabbr Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, Ralf11 said: do you happen to know the switching speed of the Technics amp which uses GaN No but here: http://www.infineon.com/cms/en/product/promopages/gallium-nitride/#cascode The advantages of GaN and SiC isn't purely switching speed but also "cleanness" at even lower switching frequencies. These are also used in Class A designs BTW e.g.: http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/pass-labs/229241-semisouth-boiler-room-64.html Custom room treatments for headphone users. Link to comment
TubeLover Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 16 hours ago, woodford said: active speakers? it's hard to tell from the photo. Constellation Audio all new Leo music system. All in one SmartMusicSystem with streamer, phono preamplifier, Roon and MQA ready etc. JC woodford 1 Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'm trying to post stuff, however brief, and balance battery use of my phone. By the end of the day, I'm down to zero battery life. The show starts in about an hour. I'll do my best to post what I can again today. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Press conference about to start. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
Popular Post The Computer Audiophile Posted May 19, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 19, 2017 Here's the presentation Auralic will give in 5 minutes. I got ahold of it early for you guys :~) Munich Product Launch 2017.pdf oneway23 and Solstice380 2 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 Absolare, Total DAC, Rockport. Nikhil 1 Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
The Computer Audiophile Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 I'll try to stop back in the room. Sound was offensive to my ears and almost hurt. I'm sure it's a very capable system though. Founder of Audiophile Style | My Audio Systems Link to comment
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