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Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

It did take the better part of 5 hours. But when we left, it was sounding fabulous and frankly, given the constraints of his giant motorized theater screen, positioned about as good as they could be. Now, knowing Charles, he’s probably gone...

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May 16, 2024, 04:35 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Thank you, Mike!

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May 16, 2024, 10:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

Alan, it probably won’t tell you much as it was particular for his setup with 8 subs (!!), four towering bass horns, 2 x 231’s and 2 x additional subs at the rear for his room and HIS type of music (classical). For one thing, we had to start with...

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May 16, 2024, 10:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

You do have to often wonder how people listen…especially at shows. That one guy who liked the Aries Cerat also liked the Linn. I’ve heard from numerous people these were the two worst sounding rooms (with the third being the new Vivid’s). Shows...

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May 16, 2024, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Yes. Seems like the Wilson/CH room didn’t fair well either. Frankly, that’s a pairing I just don’t see. I mean, on paper it should make a lot of sense: speaker with a lot of lower mid bass energy and a slightly lean in the bass set of...

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May 15, 2024, 08:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Munich High-End 2024 - Page 4 of 4 - Gy8 Wow. Aries Cerat didn’t fair well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 15, 2024, 07:53 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Thank you! Yes, the midrange is quite special already. I am sorry to hear about the excessive bass in your system. As you can see, my room is on the larger size and benefits from the bigger bass presence.

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May 15, 2024, 07:51 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

That is correct - I really enjoyed my time with the Pass Labs electronics. A great company with gear that sounded and looked great (to me). To put it simply, though, the Gryphon house-sound is just more for my tastes. The Pass and Gryphon both have...

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May 15, 2024, 07:42 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Thanks, Buddy! It's all smiles over here.

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May 15, 2024, 07:40 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

The Gryphon - Magico pairing really is something. I think they complement themselves quite nicely. Though each system produced a different "sound", it reminds me how well Naim and Dynaudio play together. The mid driver definitely steals the show,...

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May 15, 2024, 07:37 PM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

I'm loving them already!

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May 15, 2024, 11:21 AM

Mike replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Wow! Looks awesome Sean. Big congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 15, 2024, 11:15 AM

Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

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May 15, 2024, 10:27 AM

Sean started a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Yesterday was a fun one as I took delivery of a new pair of A5’s. I’ve managed to get them unboxed and setup as they run in but looking forward to getting their final placement secured eventually. Right out of the gate, they are exactly what I...

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May 14, 2024, 06:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Would love to! But this trip is about supporting my daughter. I can sneak away a few hours during the day, but that’s about it. I’ll come back and visit for a special trip to see you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 05:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Ping me if you want to catch a beverage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 08:29 AM

Mike started a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Do we have any members in the Charleston, SC area? I’m going to be there Wednesday May 15 - May 22 accompanying my daughter who’s taking some training. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 01:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

It’s from Avantgarde. When I had mine all those years, I took the time to really learn the software. Other than the folks in Germany, I’m not sure of anyone else state side who knows it as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 01:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

Yes. Tampa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 01:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum

Me too. As a sax player myself, his technique and skill on the live studio album, “Straight To The Heart” is second to none. A benchmark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 12:32 PM

Mike started a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum

تسجيل الدخول إلى فيسبوك Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 11:30 AM

Mike replied to a thread Psi avaa c20 in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction

Active bass traps like AVAA’s are great, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2024, 04:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Thank you for the wonderful coverage and photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2024, 11:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender

Gotcha. We clock the aurender off the MSB DAC. You could do a N-01XD SE with Aurender and Aurender clock. Both benefit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 07:53 PM

Mike started a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

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May 11, 2024, 02:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric

Yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 11:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Yes, that’s why I was shocked by the Max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 10:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Didn’t pay attention. The version won’t matter because the Tidal MAX beats the QoBuz by a lot. I have both. This Tidal MAX version is wow. Tidal has upped their game. They had to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Tidal Max. Just make sure it’s the Tidal Max (yellow logo). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 9, 2024, 07:03 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Music Direct tranships Shunyata product to Australia in clear violation of their dealer agreement? Interesting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 8, 2024, 09:46 AM

Mike started a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Occasionally you come across and album that you cannot believe how good it sounds (remastered). I stumbled on this on Tidal Max, and even though I’m a QoBuz guy, whatever tidal has done for this particular album, sounds better than QoBuz, CD,...

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May 7, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender

The MC10 will work brilliantly with the N20 and say an Esoteric K-01XD SE. Then both the Esoteric and N20 clock off the same clock Another option is take the DAC and clock funds and put it into an MSB DAC which have clock sync options so you...

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May 6, 2024, 03:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Didn’t even know there was such a neighborhood. Haven’t heard the Eversolo. Heard the name though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 6, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Depends on budget. The Aurender A15 and Lumin T3 are both excellent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 5, 2024, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

Yes, that’s the plan. Right now the focus is getting the new SE’s out the door. Then I think they will formulate the upgrade program. But the plan is for it to be done in-house in the USA. Esoteric sure is busy! SE models and tone arm...

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May 4, 2024, 12:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums

That’s just crazy. So sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 04:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 12:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 11:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

No more select. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 09:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Same modules. Same ability to swap modules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 10:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research

My pleasure! You and your lovely wife are so wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 08:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Did you read the trade up program posted above? It doesn’t apply to the Cascade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Trade In, Trade Up your MSB products There’s a little nugget of info in this. Read carefully and you’ll see it. Coming next year…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

https://youtu.be/e6ak04YxESE?si=W6-HQnZCn1gtFfpY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:16 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

I know this is hard to comprehend, but it’s new tech and far exceeds the Select II with the digital director today. Price? Less expensive by nearly 50% of that previous combo. $95k MSRP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Mines on order! Can’t wait! MSB kept their current tech for nearly 10 years! An eternity of great sound especially for digital. Now they turn the page. Very exciting to read this announcement today. Sent from my iPhone using...

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

TBD Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 1, 2024, 08:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Waiting on our demos. We did have experience with them at axpona in our room. They are another league better than Venom X (which we have in the store). The Theta sounds like “Omega Lite”. Very similar characteristics to the big boys. ...

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April 29, 2024, 04:59 AM

Gene replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

He also had a staring role in "The Railway Man" with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. The Railway Man (film) - Wikipedia

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