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October 4, 2022, 11:57 AM #1Senior Member
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Newbie here from Texas!
Hey Guys.
New to the forum here from Texas.
Been an audiophile for over 40 years and even have worked in the industry in a past life.
I'm usually not a guy who joins forums, but my purchasing experiences from Mike at Suncoast have been literally the best I've ever had in this industry.
My system is in the process of being upgraded with Klipsch La Scalla's on their way, and from Mike I have a Rose 150b and a Luxman 509x on order.
Anyway, looking forward to contributing to this great forum and purchasing more gear from Mike! Even though he is not local to me, has been so helpful and spent time sharing advice, so I would never take that advice for free and then buy from someone else.
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October 4, 2022, 12:05 PM #2Senior Member
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re: Newbie here from Texas!
Welcome aboard, enjoy your stay.
Mike is great to deal with and you will love your Luxman.-----------------
Brian
Main System - Rotel RCD-1572 / Rega P3 > Luxman 505UX Mark II > Fyne Audio F502SPs > Synergistic Cables
Secondary - OPPO 93 > VAC CLA 1 MKII Pre > Odyssey Stratos > Dynaudio Audience 82s > Tara Labs Cables
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October 4, 2022, 12:05 PM #3Audioshark
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re: Newbie here from Texas!
Welcome!
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October 4, 2022, 01:16 PM #4Senior Member
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re: Newbie here from Texas!
Hello & welcome. Sounds like an enjoyable system
Aurender ACS10 w/Audioquest Diamond USB, Esoteric N05xd
Mark Levinson #526, 534 & JBL 4367's
Clearaudio Performance DC w/Maestro cart
Clarus Concerto & their Crimson cables
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October 4, 2022, 01:57 PM #5Senior Member
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Thanks guys for the welcome!
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October 4, 2022, 02:06 PM #6Super Moderator
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Welcome Michael!
Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595aSE
NAD C 658 streamer.
First Watt SIT-3, Job 250 Monos, NuForce STA200, AkitikA GT-102 amp, ASL Wave monos, Dennis Had 45 monos. Absolute Audio Labs PCF 25 amp (improved First Watt F7 super clone)
Topping D90, RME Audio ADI-2 DAC FS, ModWright Ultimate Sony XA-5400ES.
Burmester 948, McIntosh MCLK12, Kimber Kable, Siltech, Cardas, Avanti Audio cables.
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October 4, 2022, 03:13 PM #7Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Welcome!
Main System - Lumin U2, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, VTV Purifi 1ET-7040SA with tube buffer, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
Back-up 1 - Premium Audio mini Gan Amp, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Selah SA-2s, Sumiko S5 sub, Teac UD-503 DAC, Carver (modded) C-9
Back-up 2 - Onkyo TX-NR797, Panasonic DP-UB820, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, PowerSoundAudio S1500 sub
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October 4, 2022, 06:46 PM #8Senior Member
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Welcome Michael, I'm sure you will enjoy your experience here.
An extensive trip around Texas is on my bucket list. I haven't quite convinced my wife of that one yet.Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra, DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Blue Jean CAT 6's between front end equipment.
LHY FMC and Corning Fiber to rebuilt LHY SW-6 switch in listening room.
Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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October 4, 2022, 07:14 PM #9Senior Member
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Thanks everyone!
Originally Posted by brad225
Let me know when you do that trip and I'll be sure to tell you which BBQ places to hit. There are 4-5 different BBQ regions / types in Texas. I'm personally a fan of the Central Texas kind which is tied to its Czech / Germanic roots.
There is literally no BBQ in the world like good Texas BBQ! Here's a tip - NEVER use BBQ sauce. Tip: It's a sin in Texas to use BBQ sauce as Texans believe the only purpose of BBQ sauce is to cover for bad BBQ.
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October 4, 2022, 10:40 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Hey great to join the ranks!
--as an aside I admit to being intrigued by your Moniker--wasn't penned by your girlfriend I hope
?
Sorry next Post--
Bruce
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October 5, 2022, 08:55 AM #11Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
LOL - thankfully no. I run an audio review Youtube Channel called Michael's Minute. Check it out - I actually interviewed Mike from Suncoast in one of my videos! Michael's Minute - HiFi Audio & Reviews - YouTube Originally Posted by Bruce
Hey great to join the ranks!
--as an aside I admit to being intrigued by your Moniker--wasn't penned by your girlfriend I hope?
Sorry next Post--
Bruce
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October 11, 2022, 09:18 AM #12Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Welcome !
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October 11, 2022, 09:27 AM #13Senior Member
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That was hilarious! Originally Posted by Bruce
Hey great to join the ranks!
--as an aside I admit to being intrigued by your Moniker--wasn't penned by your girlfriend I hope?
Sorry next Post--
BruceMicro Seiki SX-8000 air bearing table, SME 312s arm, SME 3012R arn, Dynavector XV-1s cartridge, Lyra Etna SL cartridge, ARC Ref 3 phono stage, Otari MX-55 2 track R2R, Ampex 350 tape repros, Roon Nucleus Plus music server, HiFi Rose 150B DAC, ARC Ref 6, ARC Ref 75 with KT-150s, Parasound JC5 amp , JBL 4345 speakers, Viero Equilibro Level 3 speaker cables, and Definitive Technology Ref subs.
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October 11, 2022, 12:12 PM #14Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Bruce and his silly semantics.
Originally Posted by Bruce
Hey great to join the ranks!
--as an aside I admit to being intrigued by your Moniker--wasn't penned by your girlfriend I hope?
Sorry next Post--
BruceMarty
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October 11, 2022, 12:39 PM #15Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Welcome Michael!
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Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
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Speakers: MBL 101E MKII
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Power Cables: Shunyata Sigma 1 & 2, Alpha 2, Delta and Venom
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October 11, 2022, 02:23 PM #16Senior Member
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Re: Newbie here from Texas!
Thank you! Originally Posted by Ritmo
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AudioShark forum is a leading forum site for High End Audio Discussion, Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater System Discussion, Best Home Stereo System Discussion, Home Theater Installation Discussion etc.
The AudioShark forum was created for sharing the passion of high-end Audio. We have Audiophiles from all over the world participating and sharing their knowledge. From novice to experts, you will find a friendly environment for discussing about High End Audio, Stereo System, Home Theater System, Home Stereo System, Home Theater Installation, Amplifiers, Speakers, Subwoofers, Integrated System, Acoustic treatments & Digital Room Corrections and many more.
At AudioShark, we also have incorporated an exciting Marketplace where members can peruse terrific buys on used gear, as well as meet dealers and discuss the purchase of new gear.
We are as crazy about this hobby as you are! So come on in and join us! Audioshark.org the Friendliest Audio Forum!
Industry Participation Disclosure : The owner and administrator of Audioshark is the owner of Suncoast Audio LLC in Sarasota Florida. Suncoast Audio has a full brick and mortar presence in Sarasota with several great show rooms with many world class brands. More information can be found at http://www.suncoastaudio.com
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High praise, indeed. I might just have to check these out when funds allow for an upgrade. Thanks, Mike!
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