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06-02-2017, 10:35
Gromit

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Originally Posted by chris@panteg

Hi Richard, how much are the Hana cartridges now?

I've decided I've had enough of the OC9 MLII, it's just too mean and analytical.

Hi Chris - not sure on the latest (post-rise) prices, but think the EL was around £350, the SL £550.
06-02-2017, 10:59
walpurgis

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Originally Posted by chris@panteg

I've decided I've had enough of the OC9 MLII, it's just too mean and analytical.

Ha Ha :). I've heard that said quite a few times. Some like them though. See if you can get a listen to a ZYX R50 Bloom.
06-02-2017, 11:11
chris@panteg

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Originally Posted by walpurgis

Ha Ha :). I've heard that said quite a few times. Some like them though. See if you can get a listen to a ZYX R50 Bloom.

Thanks, yes I've heard the Zyx at Paul's (rfc) very nice indeed, hell I think I'll listen to anything, just need to get away from the OC9 sound, it's impressive don't get me wrong but oh so cd like, in fact it's more like cd than cd lol
06-02-2017, 11:14
chris@panteg

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Originally Posted by Gromit

Hi Chris - not sure on the latest (post-rise) prices, but think the EL was around £350, the SL £550.

Thanks Richard, not that bad then, the Hana is a great match for you.
06-02-2017, 11:17
walpurgis

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Originally Posted by chris@panteg

Thanks, yes I've heard the Zyx at Paul's (rfc) very nice indeed, hell I think I'll listen to anything, just need to get away from the OC9 sound, it's impressive don't get me wrong but oh so cd like, in fact it's more like cd than cd lol

The Lyra's can be a bit like that too. Not as much as the OC9 though.

There again. My ZYX R100 2H is about as ruthlessly revealing as a Decca, but not peaky. Has to be given a little system matching thought.
06-02-2017, 12:40
DSJR

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Originally Posted by chris@panteg

Thanks, yes I've heard the Zyx at Paul's (rfc) very nice indeed, hell I think I'll listen to anything, just need to get away from the OC9 sound, it's impressive don't get me wrong but oh so cd like, in fact it's more like cd than cd lol

You know what I'm going to say ;) if CD impresses less I'm certain it's because of speaker issues (passive crossovers are the absolute pits, even Harbeth ones!!!). Yeah, I know the OC9 is a bit relentless and I remember how much beefier the ancient OC30 was. I could be totally wrong, but I believe the OC30 DNA is now in the 33PTG, but could be totally wrong here. My beef with ZYX is that they seem to have doubled in price? in the last ten years. Ask HiFi Dave, as he knows the ZYX intimately and will always 'look after' AOS members.
06-02-2017, 12:57
jandl100

I have to confess that I was thinking that youse guys' CD playback systems needed fixing! ;)
06-02-2017, 13:02
chris@panteg

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Originally Posted by DSJR

You know what I'm going to say ;) if CD impresses less I'm certain it's because of speaker issues (passive crossovers are the absolute pits, even Harbeth ones!!!). Yeah, I know the OC9 is a bit relentless and I remember how much beefier the ancient OC30 was. I could be totally wrong, but I believe the OC30 DNA is now in the 33PTG, but could be totally wrong here. My beef with ZYX is that they seem to have doubled in price? in the last ten years. Ask HiFi Dave, as he knows the ZYX intimately and will always 'look after' AOS members.

Hi Dave, I wouldn't say I was unhappy with my cd playback, I have living voice Avatars, quite revealing of anything hard or relentless I would say though.
06-02-2017, 13:18
RothwellAudio

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Originally Posted by DSJR

... I'm certain it's because of speaker issues (passive crossovers are the absolute pits, even Harbeth ones!!!)

Millions of people all over the world manage to live with them. I've heard some extremely good speakers with passive crossovers.
06-02-2017, 13:22
jandl100

I think Dave is having one of his Little Moments. :lol:

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