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  1. vanniri

    The 10 most common audio formats, which one to use?

    Channel Classics for DSD HDTT - High Definition Tape Transfer does an excellent job of converting classic recordings to digital. They wait for the music rights to expire then convert analogue recordings on tape to digital. Irrispective of the format the skill of the soind engineer makes a...
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    Pic of the Day

    Only outclassed by photoshop!
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    New Tidal HiRes (Max tracks) vs Roon (@CD level)?

    About 10 years ago I learned from a local musician and sound engineer Apple demanded at minumum hifi quality when securing music rights (unable to recall the exact resolution but I was suprise since the digital music debate was relatively subdued in the public domain at that stage). In this way...
  4. vanniri

    A Bright Shining Lie… Why ignoring an inconvenient truth is stifling system performance.

    And I omitted to mention, I do know Pervashen well. His excitement for high-end is second to none
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    A Bright Shining Lie… Why ignoring an inconvenient truth is stifling system performance.

    Yes Alan, Riaan here. The A class Pass Labs are very musical. The lower powered amps maybe even moreso. Imo the closest to the XA30.5 is the integrated 25 (not exactly sure the model no.) I haven't listened to any First Watts yet. Mola Mola - the sales director is a personal friend, ditto for...
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    A Bright Shining Lie… Why ignoring an inconvenient truth is stifling system performance.

    XA30.5 with a Mola Mola pre 100's generates too much heat and becomes impractical in SA.
  7. vanniri

    Moya M1- Vivid on Steroids

    Wise words from you Achim, I knew Vivid untill fairly recently intimately and you speak true a word.
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    Middle to Top range bookshelf owners

    My vote also goes to this one.
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    New Tidal HiRes (Max tracks) vs Roon (@CD level)?

    Playing Tidal through Aurender using a dCS DAC Significant positive difference since MAX was introduce imo. I never upgraded the Aurender to play MQA. I usually don't bother checking the bits and freq when listening, will take some notes on albums I feel sounded real well after the MAX...
  10. vanniri

    Hobbies besides Hi Fi

    Apart from the 3D printing, which I was only involved with at factory level, we share hobbies! Are you based in Cpt or surrounds?
  11. vanniri

    Which amplifier will you keep for life????

    Pass Labs XA30.5 The 30 Watts never disappoint, maybe as Pass says its all in the first watt.
  12. vanniri

    Washing machine brands

    Another vote for Bosch 6 series. We have the 16kg, bought some years ago at a launch promo.
  13. vanniri

    Will AI help our hobby?

    Commercial interest will always over shadow all personalised suggestions. You will likely be able to limit the impact by choosing a subscription option with less (read: obvious in your face) commercial impact. But don't be fooled, AI will find ways to "double dipp", i.e. ensuring an income...
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    Audio hell

    I am in Franschhoek, our damage is more localised in specific areas of the town. Regardless my heart goes out to all who suffered any sort of damage during the weekend storm. Looking forward visiting Stanford soon, some of my favourite spots in the town. Hope you can return to listening to...
  15. vanniri

    MQA rescued by owner of NAD and Bluesound

    The industry and its customers should celebrate all technology enabling less compressed music to reach listeners earns.
  16. vanniri

    Members' Kit pics

    I have the Mola Mola Makua pre with phono stage. Exceptional product.
  17. vanniri

    Members' Kit pics

    The Tambaqui is receiving very good reviews. I have a Makau in storage, using my DAC also as pre. Seeing your pic reminded me of the Makua, will connect it to the system again. Which speakers are you using?
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    Members' Kit pics

    Nice, what are you using as a pre?
  19. vanniri

    Internet Radio Stations - Who else listens to them?

    Also investigate NPO4 on RadioNL app
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