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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    The message here is that you can buy a unit for retail and expect rapid delivery, as opposed to the kickstarter backers who might be waiting a long time. I suppose it has to be this way for economic reasons. Still, it doesn't seem quite right. I bought another new product via kickstarter and...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Yes, I remember that dsperber liked the AIX measurement. It could have been an artifact of the measuring process, but for me, the AIX studio might be an excellent venue as a mixing studio, but the room to my ears is very flat and dead, perhaps overdamped for music listening as opposed to...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Yes indeed! I was living in the SF Bay area and somehow got in touch with him, flew to San Diego, and we went to several manufacturers, including Zen. The measurement that turned out the best was at Zen's. I also had Lorr's help getting a measurement at AIX. For some reason the AIX room as...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    My favorite PRIR was done with Zen Crescendo speakers ($16,000) and associated equipment at a similar level. We created a surround 5.1 system in which these speakers were emulated on the sides and center. Needless to say, listening to this through the Realiser A8 and STAX headphones is a...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    I find the LS 50 wireless (actually powered) speakers pretty remarkable. For me the listening experience is equal to that of my much more expensive floor standing Thiel speakers. There is something of a limitation in that large speakers simply move more air, so in a larger room they convey the...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Thanks, Audiohobbit! Yes, I think mostly what I expect to listen to is either stereo recordings or 5.1. I initially bought the A8 because I had moved to a house with a small listening room, too small and poorly proportioned to be a great listening room for my floor standing speakers and...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Thanks everyone! Unfortunately my email changed shortly after the campaign period and I can't retrieve any messages from around then. I'll check my ViSA account. In any case, I'll be following this thread and interested in how it works out for those of you who receive the units. If it turns...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Does anyone know when the kickstarter campaign began? It turns out I can track charges on my Visa back to 2016 or earlier to find out what I actually pledged.
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Maybe that's what happened. However, I do see that I have a number (242) as a backer. That suggests that I actually paid more than the one pound. I can try to go back into my visa records if this is possible. It's been so long! In any case, if it is not to be I'll just follow along and see...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    Thanks so much! I see I am #242 so I guess it will be a while. One thing that is confusing. It says I pledged one pound. I thought I paid for a full unit at some point in time. But maybe not. If I only pledged this small amount, will I be billed for the rest? They show that they have my...
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    Smyth Research Realiser A16

    I was a kickstarter supporter, though I don't know what number in the list. So far I have not received a unit and my emails to James have gone unanswered. Lorr tells me that the deliveries are coming from the UK and therefore he can be of no assistance. Does anyone have a clue on what I can...
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    Qobuz Lossless Streaming Service Thread

    That's certainly true! I guess I'll just see how things go.
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    Qobuz Lossless Streaming Service Thread

    I use Audirvana as a player. I then check the little heart next to albums on Tidal or Qobuz that I like. These are saved as links on a favorites playlist (not downloaded) on Audirvana. I can then go back to them, and as long as I keep paying my subscription fee (I signed up for a year) I can...
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    Qobuz Lossless Streaming Service Thread

    Folks. I am very confused about something. I signed up for the top tier of Qobuz and love it. I enjoy streaming all sorts of hi res recordings and save them to my favorites. There I can retrieve them and listen to my heart's content. Will I have to start paying for these streams at some...
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    Long awaited Smyth SVS Realiser NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE

    There seems to be some confusion about the benefits of the Realiser.  I'm not sure if the confusion is among those who have never used it.  In any case, I thought I would say how and why I find it an incredible product.   We moved from a large house to a small one.  Instead of a spacious...
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