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« Reply #60 on: October 30, 2014, 02:48:40 pm »

Hi VJ, I'm definitely interested in giving it a go. I've sent you a PM...

Cheers, Mani.
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« Reply #61 on: October 30, 2014, 09:26:49 pm »

Hey VJ, I assume a US tour too? I have a 6' YFS v4 data only. Would love to see if there is a difference with about a 3' "reference" version of the YFS cable.  Happy Let me know and thanks so much for putting this together!

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« Reply #62 on: October 31, 2014, 03:06:08 am »

Ofcourse! As soon as the cable returns from Europe! yes
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« Reply #63 on: October 31, 2014, 05:57:12 am »

I would be interested in US tour when the time comes.  I'm in central CA.
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« Reply #64 on: October 31, 2014, 06:25:14 am »

I'll send out a notification for the U.S. tour!! All are welcome
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« Reply #65 on: October 31, 2014, 10:47:45 am »

I have had to forego the tour as I bought before it started innocent

If anyone is in the Boston area, they are more than welcome to come listen
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« Reply #66 on: October 31, 2014, 05:29:18 pm »

Hahaha, expect 10+
No wait, 11+ since about now. You know ...

Happy Happy
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« Reply #67 on: October 31, 2014, 10:55:07 pm »

HAHAHAHA
Yes I do know. But I did not know 10+ near Boston love this

Sounds like time for PARTY clapping

I can line up a caterer AND the cable ok

Not to mention the NOS1a Nice

Life is good
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« Reply #68 on: December 05, 2014, 12:34:31 pm »

FYI: YFS is passed on to Stanley (Stanray). He has quite a different setup so I am looking forward to his first impressions.

Hopefully this weekend I will find the time to post some closing remarks. These will include my impressions of a 0,7m Supra USB2 cable.
But first: Sinterklaas!

regards, Coen
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« Reply #69 on: December 05, 2014, 05:36:35 pm »

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But first: Sinterklaas!

I can't help it, but this one I play once per year on this evening. For years and years and years by now.
(and getting better each year Happy)


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« Reply #70 on: December 05, 2014, 09:34:59 pm »

LOL!!!

That must be fun!

For the curious: http://youtu.be/tpf6dhZXYGY

Regards, Coen
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Clarixa set + Intona (or Lush 1m), Phasure NOS1a-75B G3 USB (buf 16 ms)-> Blaxius ->SE EL95 (0,8W triode) + cheap link to Abaqus 300W plateamps> Bastanis cable-> Bastanis Sagarmatha Duo ("DIY").

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« Reply #71 on: December 05, 2014, 10:30:25 pm »

OMG!  I can't believe I just listened to that.
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« Reply #72 on: December 06, 2014, 12:35:29 am »

I endorse Anthony's words... This hasn't been recorded on our planet ? wacko

Wink

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« Reply #73 on: December 06, 2014, 12:15:49 pm »

stampen  smile

Good old days...
Damn iam getting old!

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« Reply #74 on: December 08, 2014, 11:46:42 pm »

I promised some closing remarks on my time with the YFS cable. Here they are.

I gave the cable some serious XX playlist time to give it a little extra 'burn in'. When I was ready to expose myself to the cooked cable my amplifier's right channel stopped working. This was eventually solved by a simple repair... only after 8 days. Just couldn't find the time to do this with a 'fresh' mood.
So now I was completely reset auditorily and had a slightly improved amp to boot.

What can I say, it's character of solid and very clear and detailed images remained as did the feel of dynamics, yet it all was dressed in a smoother jacket. But also even though listening to Kate & Peter and other tracks made more sense now, I think it ultimately didn't add up to the enhanced musical experience at my listening seat I hoped for.

Lastly just before its departure, the Blaxius arrived. A quick listen did not reveal new things from the YFS, only that the Blaxius digs much deeper into the music which enhances the YFSs strong points.

Now I would like to address my sincerest thanks for VJ and of course the cable proprietor who made this educational experience possible. good

The cable is now further on its tour and I am looking forward to the impressions of the next in line. And I trust you to keep in mind that my comments are made in the context of my system and listening preferences and to be as unbiased as possible!

regards, Coen
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Clarixa set + Intona (or Lush 1m), Phasure NOS1a-75B G3 USB (buf 16 ms)-> Blaxius ->SE EL95 (0,8W triode) + cheap link to Abaqus 300W plateamps> Bastanis cable-> Bastanis Sagarmatha Duo ("DIY").

[other sources: TD124/3009SII-i/Grace F9/lounge LCR phono; Rega Planet 1997 vintage]
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