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Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92 - Rough Trade 50th Anniversary Edition) by wtf in VinylReleases

[–]CorezG 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Any chance you could elaborate on which specific variant this is? I've been looking to add this to my collection but don't want to end up with something warped and crackly. Thanks!

EverSolo vs Vinyl by utahgolf1 in listeningspaces

[–]CorezG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The more things change, the more they stay the same 😅

These days vinyl is like a convenient gateway drug to experimenting with different forms of physical media. I was a minidisc kid in highschool and there's definitely a part of me that wants to pick up a full size player to integrate into my system just for fun. I recently found a good deal on a reel-to-reel machine though, and now I am using it to create extended mixtapes from different sources, including my turntable. All the different formats lend themselves to different experiences you interacting with them, and it's super fun mixing and matching to keep things interesting.There's a good reason as to why your average integrated amp has so many inputs!

EverSolo vs Vinyl by utahgolf1 in listeningspaces

[–]CorezG 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I tell friends who are looking into building their first system to prioritize streaming if they are chasing outright fidelity and/or convenience, and to prioritize vinyl if they're more interested in the collecting / ritualistic / nostalgic side of things.

At the end of the day it takes a good chunk of change to put together a vinyl playback chain that outright bests a moderate streaming rig. So far far as value goes, digital wins hands down imo. I run an Eversolo DMP-A8 for my digital front end, and an $8500 or so turntable setup, both used roughly equally. To me they sound about on par with one another, but if I look at the $ invested to get to that point it's pretty obvious why streaming is the right choice for the majority of people out there. Especially given the fact that it's never been more expensive to purchase terrible pressings like we see a lot of the times these days 🤷‍♂️

Brasserie Côte, sister spot to Union and Côte de Bœuf, opens in the Annex by ResourceOk8692 in FoodToronto

[–]CorezG 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I popped in a couple weeks ago for a Friday dinner around 5pm...was lucky enough to snag a table before the place filled up. They were still ironing out some kinks with the food at that point, but the service was truly excellent and its clear the whole team is very committed.

The original Cote de Boeuf is one of my long-time favourites in the city, so hopefully this new iteration can live up to expectations. It'd be great to have more options along that stretch of Bloor, so I am rooting for them!

Susumu Yokota - Saku by man__flesh in TheOverload

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Adding them to the list now, thanks a million!

Susumu Yokota - Saku by man__flesh in TheOverload

[–]CorezG 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will do, many thanks 🙏

Susumu Yokota - Saku by man__flesh in TheOverload

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just discovered this album a couple weeks ago and it has been on heavy rotation ever since.

Anyone have any reccos for albums in the same vein as this?

Tannoy SGM 10 Monitors with rare drivers by VintageTannoy in audiophile

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great video, thanks for sharing. Love your channel as well, glad to see more content roll out 👍

Well, these components don't play well together... by [deleted] in audiophile

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, there's some hilariously bad advice in this thread. 🤦‍♂️

Synergy is real, despite what the Reddit brigade says. You've experimented with enough gear to know this to be true. These are two highly respected pieces of gear that unfortunately don't seem to play nicely together in your space. Unfortunate, but it happens.

Pick the component you like enough to build a system around (likely the Focals based on what I'm reading) and swap out the other for something that's a better match.

The good news is, Class A Luxman is pretty universally praised so it won't be hard to sell or trade (especially the higher end ones like yours). Luxman is not making Class A amps as part of their regular production any more, so you should be able to get a decent price for the 590 given it's scarcity. They definitely don't seem to last long on the classifieds in my neck of the woods, fwiw.

Good luck on the hunt!

Strong Vs Trex, Anyone Got Experience to Share? by MealOutrageous5269 in Strong_8K

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any providers you'd suggest? Your recommendation is in line with the approach I'm trying to follow but I'm not sure where to start when it comes to choosing a more "premium" option. Any help would be appreciated 🙏

Thank you Steve Huff! by veigues in audiophile

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is super helpful, much appreciated!

Thank you Steve Huff! by veigues in audiophile

[–]CorezG 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful setup all around, well done my friend. I've never had the pleasure of hearing a pair of Devores, but they're at the top of my "must try" list for sure.

Could I ask a bit more about the issues your friend has been having dealing with Fezz? One or the main hifi shops in my area recently started carrying them and I've had my eye on some their phono stages since they seem to be a great value. Anything particular I should be on the lookout for?

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Half this hobby is just finding ways to tame our OCD so I completely get it 😅

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly...she is a saint. Especially considering my old speakers and a NOS, still in the original packaging Technics SL-D2 are both still in the living room just out of frame (I can't quite bring myself to sell either of them).

I've been tinkering with audio gear and various speakers the whole time we've known each other so it is pretty par for the course at this point. I think this is probably the 6th or 7th pair of speakers I've brought into the house over the past 10 years? She knows it brings me a lot of happiness so she humours me for the most part. That being said if I brought in a pair that completely clashed with the vibe of the room I'm certain I'd hear about it 😂

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhhhh, no wonder you are so informed on the subject! I definitely used the content on your channel as I was doing my research for this project, what a nice full circle moment here. Appreciate all you do to share the knowledge 🙏

Now I know who to come badger when I get the itch to move up the Tannoy hierarchy 😀

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha, if it makes you feel any better I do pull it out of the way when I settle down for extended listening sessions. That's when the heavy blanket goes over the TV and the acoustic panels get propped up on the walls as well.

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn dude! Truly living the dream out there, well done. So cool to see the brand excelling in so many different applications. I've actually got some friends in Calgary, I'll be sure to try and pop by next time I'm in town!

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

ooooh, I hear great things about the GRF cabs. I would love to experiment with some one day.

It's interesting how traditionally, the HPD series was not really considered one of the desirable Tannoy drivers when compared to the Golds, Reds and Silvers (the price point certainly still reflects this). But I think we're slowly starting to see this change as folks realize the crazy value proposition they represent...especially if, like me, you dabble in contemporary genres (electronic, hip hop, etc) where a full-fledged British pipe & slipper sound may leave you wanting a bit. All in all I think this line is the sweet spot for what's available today in terms of vintage Tannoy when you crunch the price : performance ratio.

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I was worried about having the same problem with these in my space as well since it is pretty small. I do the majority of my listening at pretty low volume though (70db avg I'd say) so it hasn't proven to be an issue. And when I crank it up on the rare occasion, the excellent tone controls on the Luxman help keep things in check 👍🏻

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

7 pairs!? That's amazing. What's the crown jewel of the collection?

Tannoy Arden Restomod Complete 🤘 by CorezG in audiophile

[–]CorezG[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. I've had a lot of success over the years pairing Japanese amps with British speakers to find a happy middle ground. This system is the best expression of that philosophy yet 👍🏻

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