Post your latest AV purchase(s)......

[Black_Hawk]

Hello
Congratulations on your new acquisition. Please let us know how do you feel after listening to music using Auries Blume HD.
Cheers

Hello Sir,

Thank-you so much!

The Auris Blume is definitely a lovely sounding device. Makes Spotify extremely enjoyable now. I actually have it connected to 2 separate setups:

Setup 1: Marantz (via RCA) + MICCA

Setup 2: Edifier S1000DB via Toslink.

What I particularly like is the rock solid signal strength of the Auris, it has never once dropped signal or disconnected from my Tablet. Setting it up was a breeze. Clean, clear sound output with no hiccups so far. If I compare it to my Khadas Tone Board which I use on my Audio PC then I think I would have to say the KTB sounds more brighter and more energetic but then honestly, and I realize I'm talking about Bluetooth here, the Auris is no slouch at all and I really mean that. The sheer ease of sitting back on your couch and just having a Tab in your hand streaming music to your speakers is heavenly!

 

[Bhaskar Jyoti Talapatra]

Thanks for your detailed feedback. I am curious to know whether you have felt any difference in SQ in your first and second set up. Again have you played FLAC or WAV from your tab? If yes then what is your feeling?
Cheers

 

[SRI 420]

Hello Sir,

Thank-you so much!

The Auris Blume is definitely a lovely sounding device. Makes Spotify extremely enjoyable now. I actually have it connected to 2 separate setups:

Setup 1: Marantz (via RCA) + MICCA

Setup 2: Edifier S1000DB via Toslink.

What I particularly like is the rock solid signal strength of the Auris, it has never once dropped signal or disconnected from my Tablet. Setting it up was a breeze. Clean, clear sound output with no hiccups so far. If I compare it to my Khadas Tone Board which I use on my Audio PC then I think I would have to say the KTB sounds more brighter and more energetic but then honestly, and I realize I'm talking about Bluetooth here, the Auris is no slouch at all and I really mean that. The sheer ease of sitting back on your couch and just having a Tab in your hand streaming music to your speakers is heavenly!

Congratulations on your new acquisition, happy to see you are enjoying seamless streaming.

 

[Girishk]

Recently joined this Group. Happy to share my new device. Zappiti pro 4k HDR Media player. Build looks amazing and is huge.

 

[hydrovac]

Recent purchase:
Anker Soundcore Life Q20



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[OM_2K19]

A small addition to my HT rig, set up in progress.

 

[Analogous]

A small addition to my HT rig, set up in progress.
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Congratulations! Which model of REL is this?

 

[OM_2K19]

Congratulations! Which model of REL is this?

It's their HT series; the idea is to share this for both music and movies.

 

[Nitin K]

A small addition to my HT rig, set up in progress.
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Congratulations,it's a very good sub. You will like it for music and movies. Better not to remove the scratch protection sheet from the top glass as it will inevitably attract scratches and dust.
Also during monsoon, periodically remove the front grill and check as fungus forms on the inside on the MDF area of the grill. Hence you may need to clean it. Enjoy it.

 

[Analogous]

Better not to remove the scratch protection sheet from the top glass as it will inevitably attract scratches and dust.

I have a obsessive need to remove these plastic coverings on devices. It is so bad that I have even asked check in counter staff at airports why they had not removed the plastic cover on the bezels of TVs displaying flight info (the looks I received probably indicated something uncomplimentary)

I have removed such coverings in my close friends and relatives houses where I felt I would not be abused/assaulted for this. Yes, I have a problem. When I see a car which is a few years old with plastic covering the headrests and sunshades at a traffic stop I can barely control the urge.

But to the REL glass top under discussion … I feel the glass is harder than plastic is more resistant to scratches, is easier to clean and IMO looks better with no covering. (No, I don’t want to draw parallels with smart phones as they are handled differently)

I know this may become an issue that is as divisive as Covid vaccines, but I mean no offense in suggesting the packaging/covering meant to protect the equipment “from factory to home” all be removed once installation is complete.

It was designed to be just like that. Let the REL bask in its full glory and perform!
+1 to the fungus check and cleaning suggestions.

 

[Spinekar]

I have a obsessive need to remove these plastic coverings on devices.

I have removed such coverings in my close friends and relatives houses where I felt I would not be abused/assaulted for this.

Ditto

 

[Nitin K]

I have a obsessive need to remove these plastic coverings on devices. It is so bad that I have even asked check in counter staff at airports why they had not removed the plastic cover on the bezels of TVs displaying flight info (the looks I received probably indicated something uncomplimentary)

I have removed such coverings in my close friends and relatives houses where I felt I would not be abused/assaulted for this. Yes, I have a problem. When I see a car which is a few years old with plastic covering the headrests and sunshades at a traffic stop I can barely control the urge.

But to the REL glass top under discussion … I feel the glass is harder than plastic is more resistant to scratches, is easier to clean and IMO looks better with no covering. (No, I don’t want to draw parallels with smart phones as they are handled differently)

I know this may become an issue that is as divisive as Covid vaccines, but I mean no offense in suggesting the packaging/covering meant to protect the equipment “from factory to home” all be removed once installation is complete.

It was designed to be just like that. Let the REL bask in its full glory and perform!
+1 to the fungus check and cleaning suggestions.

I too dislike stickers and plastic. The first thing I did on unboxing was to remove that protective sheet on top of the glass. Although I take extreme care with the gear, yet within a few weeks those scratches appeared magically. Over time more will appear. The gorilla glass on the phone is definitely more scratch resistant than this glass. For my choice I would wish that glass on top was not there but Rel had its reasons for putting it though.

 

[raghupb]

I too dislike stickers and plastic. The first thing I did on unboxing was to remove that protective sheet on top of the glass. Although I take extreme care with the gear, yet within a few weeks those scratches appeared magically. Over time more will appear. The gorilla glass on the phone is definitely more scratch resistant than this glass. For my choice I would wish that glass on top was not there but Rel had its reasons for putting it though.

Just cover up the equipment when not in use. I use old curtain cloth, blouse piece material and what not.
It helps in minimizing dust build up and scratches. Another thing AV equipment lovers need to have is an ostrich feather duster.
Cheers,
Raghu

 

[Nitin K]

Just cover up the equipment when not in use. I use old curtain cloth, blouse piece material and what not.
It helps in minimizing dust build up and scratches. Another thing AV equipment lovers need to have is an ostrich feather duster.
Cheers,
Raghu

All the components have covers since we have a playground in front which is dusty. For cleaning I use a micro fibre cloth and camera blower. My stereo/ HT usage is also minimal , maybe just once a week. Despite all this, the scratches and dust is inevitable. For the kind of sound that this sub gives, I don't mind overlooking the glass aspect

Regards,
Nitin

 

[irv]

Setup 1: Marantz (via RCA) + MICCA

Setup 2: Edifier S1000DB via Toslink.
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Hi
Please tell us which of these two set ups you enjoy more...

 

[cvijayc]

All the components have covers since we have a playground in front which is dusty. For cleaning I use a micro fibre cloth and camera blower. My stereo/ HT usage is also minimal , maybe just once a week. Despite all this, the scratches and dust is inevitable. For the kind of sound that this sub gives, I don't mind overlooking the glass aspect

Regards,
Nitin

what kind of covers do you use? I am looking for a thin material made of flexible plastic that keeps most of the dust out. I use one for my printer ( available in Amazon) and found that to be effective. Please suggest on what you have been using.

 

[lalit09]

A small addition to my HT rig, set up in progress.
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Beautiful sub.

 

[Nitin K]

what kind of covers do you use? I am looking for a thin material made of flexible plastic that keeps most of the dust out. I use one for my printer ( available in Amazon) and found that to be effective. Please suggest on what you have been using.

I have made cloth covers from curtain material which I have been using for years for all components and speakers. Printer cover material is also good. I'll try to send you a pic by night just to give an idea..

 

[hydrovac]

Cayin iDAC-6​

One more component added... I bought this unit from another HFV member used.
The iDAC6 is a pretty classic looking medium DAC. It’s appointed in a matte, brushed aluminum type finish, with a chrome polished knob and three chrome function buttons.
All in all, I would call it a very classy looking DAC that doesn’t really make any statements one way or the other looks wise. It looks very typical of silver finished equipment.







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[DB1989]

I too dislike stickers and plastic. The first thing I did on unboxing was to remove that protective sheet on top of the glass. Although I take extreme care with the gear, yet within a few weeks those scratches appeared magically. Over time more will appear. The gorilla glass on the phone is definitely more scratch resistant than this glass. For my choice I would wish that glass on top was not there but Rel had its reasons for putting it though.

It's quite the quandry. Having dealt with glossy surfaces on a number of devices and having managed to micro scratch each one of them to death while cleaning, I am yet to figure out how to clean RELs effectively. The mirror gloss finish on their subwoofers is stunning and I'd be remiss if i damaged it. REL recommends automotive grade polishes/waxes to preserve the finish. Anybody tried this yet?