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[The Computer Audiophile]

4 minutes ago, miguelito said:

Can you point me to the tracks you listened to on the Avantgarde system? Thx.

Here is the Coltrane:

Qobuz version - https://open.qobuz.com/track/31034477

I have a CD rip of the Analog Productions version that is even better - https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/82058/John_Coltrane-Standard_Coltrane-Hybrid_Stereo_SACD

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6 minutes ago, miguelito said:

CD rip? Or SACD rip? I love Coltrane... Ordered the Analogue Productions SACD you pointed to (which is not out yet) - their Nina Simone's "Little Girl Blue" SACD remaster from 2015 is absolutely stunning. Plus it was done five blocks away from my home in NYC!

CD Rip.

I believe it's the same version released years ago from Analogue Productions.

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7 minutes ago, STC said:

@The Computer Audiophile, what camera/microphone you used to take the videos?

 

Thanks. 

 

I shoot with the same rig for audio shows as I do the 5 minute videos. 

 

iPhone XS

Moment Anamorphic lens

Filmic Pro

Rode VideoMicro

FreeFly Movi

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3 hours ago, miguelito said:

The Duo Mezzo (which I have) is a large speaker that works great in a large space. See: https://goo.gl/66fjxw

 

Would it work well in a smaller space? It is a fairly directional speaker (because of the horns) so room reflections are generally less critical in the mids and highs than with a regular design. Given the basshorn is pretty adjustable, it is possible it would work fine in a smaller room. 

 

One more thing: In my previous apartment the speakers had to be set up in one end of a large room, firing in the short direction. You can get this to work well with careful setup. But these speakers project sound forward with a lot of power, and when you set them up firing in the long direction of the room they really rock.

 

What I would recommend is talking to the Avantgarde guys - they are super nice.

I love the flexibility one gets, with respect to amplifiers, when using horns. 

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1 hour ago, Rexp said:

Just to be sure, which version is playing in the video? Thanks! 

Only a 16/44 version from Tidal, not Analogue Productions. 

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29 minutes ago, satbox said:

@The Computer Audiophile

"The Doug Macleod track I'll Be Walking On": Are you sure that it's the right track/album? The song is a cover of a song from Queen, Mama...

Please listen to the start of the video.

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8 minutes ago, jtwrace said:

@The Computer Audiophile you mention that the VR System has TWL and say "Using the ultra high end equipment rack from Amazon.com ($20) to rest his L2 series components and Straightwire to connect everything"  Pretty sure it was TWL as I see Pete in the pic.  😉

Yes, there was some confusion on my part. I changed one spot but I see I missed another. Thanks.

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37 minutes ago, wdw said:

Chris,

My thanks for your Trane recommend.  This is just the sweet spot in his, too short, career.  Next off to buy a download...listening on Tidal and it sounds so fine.

 

 

This is great documentary. I watched it on Netflix.

 

 

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42 minutes ago, imanpaul said:

thanks for the excellent report. if you wouldn't mind, what is the song playing in the Avantgarde Zero TA video?

I can’t remember. Just play it back and use Shazam. Then tell us 😁

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Great to hear @fabythom2713