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April 30, 2024, 04:16 AM
Thread: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
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Re: MSB Reference vs CH C1.2
You should ask your dealer to bring the CH stuff he wants to sell you for home audition in your system.
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April 30, 2024, 03:38 AM
Re: Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3 wooden crates - Wilson Audio Alexia 1's via FEDEX for $495.82 "Last Minute Rat
I ship a lot of stuff int'lly and that rate is simply unreal, even with all the discounts that I have! Good for both of you!
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April 25, 2024, 04:51 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
I have measured the current draw of over 20 different NUC boards.
For the regular Nucleus, the current draw @ 12V is as follows:
Standby: 0.05A
Music playing (no DSP): 0.42A
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April 25, 2024, 04:43 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
Intel specs for the NUC boards used inside the Nucleus clearly state:
Input voltage: 12-19V DC
Which means you can use any voltage from 12V to 19V. Nucleus comes with 19V one, which is the... -
April 24, 2024, 07:30 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
Nucleus One is said to offer similar performance the regular Nucleus (computing power wise), although in a plastic case, with a fan. Those unfortunately tend to get noisier with use.
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April 12, 2024, 03:49 AM
Thread: Milan Karan passes away
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Re: Milan Karan passes away
He may tot have been very well known in the US, but made a brilliant gear.
A close friend of mine just bough his stereo poweramp from his MASTER Collection to his small bedroom system (Taiko,... -
April 11, 2024, 06:25 PM
Thread: Milan Karan passes away
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Milan Karan passes away
From Too Loud (a publication from Croatia):
In memoriam: Milan Karan (1965 – 11.04. 2024)
Milan Karan, owner of the company Karan Acoustics and chief constructor, but above all a man with a big... -
March 2, 2024, 04:00 AM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
I like the fact, the the great people of China offer broad customization options, LoL.
Customization:
Customized logo: Min. order 2000
Customized packaging Min. order: 2000
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March 1, 2024, 03:24 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Which Tannoy model has been counterfeited in Asia?
The smallest Tannoy's model from the Heritage series, the table-top Autograph Mini, has always been in fact manufactured in China (this model has... -
February 29, 2024, 05:18 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Tannoy speakers have been built by Diora - which is the biggest cabinet supplier in EU - for at least the last 15 years (maybe even more). They are build on the same floor as speakers from Gryphon,...
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February 23, 2024, 06:44 PM
Thread: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
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Re: Battle over at What Hi-Fi
Tannoy Prestige speakers have been manufactured for many years (10+?) by Diora in Poland. So although not UK made, they were still UE made. Diora makes superb cabinets for many european...
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January 5, 2024, 10:15 AM
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Re: Cybershaft users; I need your assistance.
Looking on how the Soul Note is designed
33202
it seems to be rather simple clock, with some tiny and unknown OCXO module used.
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December 28, 2023, 09:21 AM
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Re: What Solid State Drives (SSD) are Audiosharks using in their digital network transports?
You can buy the SSD cloner device and clone your SSD.
Once SSD is cloned nad your server opened, it literally takes 5 sec to change the cables to switch between the drive A and B (plus the time... -
December 21, 2023, 07:16 PM
Thread: Eversolo hype
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Re: Eversolo hype
Interested as well. Same hype in Poland.
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December 20, 2023, 03:42 AM
Thread: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
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Re: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
There have been rumors circulating about the Olimpus project for at least two years now. I'm surprised people are surprised :)
Plus, Taiko once the only true hi-end server in town, started feeling... -
December 15, 2023, 05:02 AM
Thread: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
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Re: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
That is what logic would suggest ... at first glance. However, if you look at Aurender W20 prices S/H (launched in 2014) or SGM Server (launched in 2015) they both retain more than 50% of their...
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December 13, 2023, 08:00 PM
Thread: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
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Re: Taiko Audio Olympus Music Server
Expect a slew of used Extremes for sale in the coming months. Hopefully the price will go down from what used to be the current going rate of $20k S/H, so that Extreme will become available to us...
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December 7, 2023, 01:15 PM
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Re: What Solid State Drives (SSD) are Audiosharks using in their digital network transports?
I have bought one PM893 once to try ... I couldn't tell the difference.
It certainly helps Antipodes to create an unique selling point for their products (which may be one of the reasony they use... -
December 7, 2023, 08:22 AM
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Re: Positive-Feedback's 2023 Product of the Year Awards!
I need to try that Sophia Electric Aqua II 274B rectifier tube on my Horizon.
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December 1, 2023, 12:28 PM
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Re: MSB Upgrade - New Reference or Used Select II
I would definately go with an used Select II (or a brand new Lampi Horizon).
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November 30, 2023, 01:19 PM
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Re: PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe
In the 90s, everyone in our students diving club had a G-Shock (that was in the pre diving computer era). It was also the only watch I could take windsurfing, without worrying too much (if at all)...
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November 29, 2023, 07:45 PM
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Re: What Solid State Drives (SSD) are Audiosharks using in their digital network transports?
TL;DR
Both Samsung QVO and EVO drives are great drives and are basicly bulletproof.
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EVO drives offer even longer lifespan than their QVO counterparts*, but are more expensive.
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September 17, 2023, 12:20 PM
Thread: Last few feet of international delivery
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Re: Last few feet of international delivery
You will not change the world. Or the way packages are handled. You can only accept that and prepare the package accordingly.
Personally, when I prepare stuff for shipping, I always ask myself a... -
September 17, 2023, 12:12 PM
Thread: Last few feet of international delivery
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Re: Last few feet of international delivery
Styrofoam peanuts are a perfect filler to put inbetween the two boxes (when shipping stuff double boxed). They are light (a huge factor), offer excellent cushioning in case the package is dropped...
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September 17, 2023, 06:31 AM
Thread: Last few feet of international delivery
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Re: Last few feet of international delivery
It wasn't too bad. If the server broke from that little impact, it was badly packaged inside.
Personally, I would never ship an expensive server without a pallet. Yes, palletized shipping is more...
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