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[sidvee]

Hi Nikhil, that is the Line magnetic LM211IA, El34 based integrated amp. Was using it to drive the Contrasts. Nice amp., but I liked the Kt88 version, the 216IA better.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[sidvee]

The dynaudio excite x16's doing duty in my main system - really smooth sounding, I have a soft spot for any Dynaudio transducer - and also a new addition to my second system.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[rikhav]

The dynaudio excite x16's doing duty in my main system - really smooth sounding, I have a soft spot for any Dynaudio transducer - and also a new addition to my second system.
Cheers,
Sid

Hi sid congrats
I am confused...
Is the lm dac or dynas new addition to your second setup?

 

[reignofchaos]

I think the Dyns are a review pair if I'm not wrong.

Sid How does the LM DAC sound?

 

[sidvee]

I think the Dyns are a review pair if I'm not wrong.

Sid How does the LM DAC sound?

Yes the x16's are the borrowed review pair from Hifitoday. I was testing them out in my main system. The LM sounds great. Planning a detailed review for HFtoday soon.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[Aquarian09]

Had them shipped from US. I have not found anybody selling individual acoustic panels here yet unfortunately.
Cheers
Sid

Hello Sid,
how did u ship those from US .... GIK themselves done the shipping ..or any third party ??
Also i needed some help with my setup ..... somebody was referring you , I am looking for some acoustic solution for my setup. Can you help me?

Cheers,
Aditya

 

[sidvee]

Hello Sid,
how did u ship those from US .... GIK themselves done the shipping ..or any third party ??
Also i needed some help with my setup ..... somebody was referring you , I am looking for some acoustic solution for my setup. Can you help me?

Cheers,
Aditya

I used to live in US and got them in a container during my TR (transfer of residence) process. Sure I can guide you with some suggestions from a user perspective as I am not an expert.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[sidvee]

Some truly excellent speakers that passed through my listening room recently. The Spatial Hologram M1 Turbo's.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[lifewater]

Some truly excellent speakers that passed through my listening room recently. The Spatial Hologram M1 Turbo's.
Cheers,
Sid

WOW. Can only dream....

 

[Naturelover]

Some truly excellent speakers that passed through my listening room recently. The Spatial Hologram M1 Turbo's.
Cheers,
Sid

Hi Sid, have been hoping for a review either here or on hifitoday.

 

[sidvee]

Hi Sid, have been hoping for a review either here or on hifitoday.

You can read my review here:
SoundStage! Ultra | SoundStageUltra.com (UltraAudio.com) | Spatial Audio Hologram M1 Turbo Loudspeakers

Cheers,
Sid

 

[reignofchaos]

You can read my review here:
SoundStage! Ultra | SoundStageUltra.com (UltraAudio.com) | Spatial Audio Hologram M1 Turbo Loudspeakers

Cheers,
Sid

Very nice review Sid. Thanks for sharing!

The speakers actually are quite good looking for something that runs professional drivers.

 

[Naturelover]

Yes, very nice review, Sid. And leads to some good music! Thanks

 

[Soundstage]

Excellent review Sir!

 

[sidvee]

Thanks guys. These are excellent speakers and easily one of the best speakers I have heard recently.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[prem]

Well designed open baffle speakers are always a treat to listen

I had the Linkwitz designed Audio Artistry Beethoven which were truly great speakers

 

[sidvee]

A new addition to my second system. The northstar impulso dsd DAC. Dipping my feet into DSD playback. If I feel that the sound is vastly improved then I will upgrade to DSD in my main setup as well.
Cheers,
Sid

 

[Naturelover]

Wonderful. Listening experience awaited. What's the burn in period?

 

[sidvee]

Wonderful. Listening experience awaited. What's the burn in period?

Nothing in manual so I am expecting 20-30 hours at most. Today I listened to some PCM tracks and was pleasantly suprised at the SQ of even 16/44 recordings. Warm and analog sounding. In the next few days I will try DSD - got 3 versions of Miles Davis "In a silent way" lined up:
1. 16/44 - Flac
2.24/96 - Flac
3. DSD128

Cheers,
Sid

 

[reignofchaos]

I was very very impressed by the Northstar design dac+transport at the Rethm studio. Very analog and open sound. I am not surprised you are finding it good. The fact that this baby Northstar does dsd is a huge bonus.