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Thread: Mike's Systems
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April 23, 2017, 12:51 AM #101
Re: Mike's Systems
Mike, (WOW)
first of all this thread is awesome! its so nice to see 'a dealer" that is in to it like the rest of us... (not that im near to that scaling of room and systems!)
i know pretty much every dealer in my country and i cant think of ONE! who has something remotely close to yours... or even in relative for our level around.
thanks so much for sharing.
do you still enjoy your music room after work? or at the weekends?
most of you guys i know, just fed up from the store and buisnes, and just want (need) peace and quiet.
thanks again.Speakers: Boenicke W13SE+ ֿ/ Clarisys Audio Auditorium
Preamp: CH Precision L1
Amp: CH Precision M1.1
Cables: mostly Fono Acustica, VYDA, SAEC
Digital: CH Precision C1.2+ Streaming hd board/ RoonLab NUCLEUS/ SOtM Lan switches and clocks. / Aries Cerat Helene
TT:TT 1- V.Y.G.E.R INDIAN SIGNATURE + TITAN (KV9vta max /SAEC 4700 - second arm rotation)
TT 2 - CSPORT TATM2 + LINEAR ARM (SAEC 4700 second arm rotation)
Carts':AIDAS Tibetan Yak gold LE, Top Wing Red Sparrow, Etsuro Urushi GOLD, Sumile, Kondo IO-X, DS audio W3....
Phono: CH Precision P1+X1
Racks: ROGUZ carbon, ASR platform Ohio XL ...
Power treatment Ps Audio P10 ֿ/ VYDA PD1
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April 23, 2017, 08:49 AM #102
Re: Mike's Systems
Thank you for such kind words. I try to listen almost every night for at least an hour. It doesn't always happen as things come up with school functions for the kids and such, but usually I do. I was passionate about music and audio long before I became a dealer. Thankfully things have not changed and I like to think I pass a long a small dose of that passion with every friend and customer I speak with regarding equipment.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMy Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 12, 2017, 04:00 AM #103
Re: Mike's Systems
Very nice system Mike
The room is beautiful and acoustically treated, and everything is so organized, well done.
I bet it sounds wonderful. Congratulations.
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May 12, 2017, 06:39 AM #104
Re: Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 12, 2017, 06:55 AM #105
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May 12, 2017, 10:40 AM #106
Re: Mike's Systems
Mike,
You are living in Audio Heaven .....
Wow!SME Synergy
Thorens TD147 Jubilee (Restored) + Ortofon A-Mono
Roon Nucleus+ 4TB + Plixir Elite LPS
Luxman D-10x (Sep 2020)
ModWright Oppo UDP205
Air Tight ATC-5 Pre + ATM300R + ATH-3
Avantgarde Uno XD Piano Black/Stealth Grey
Audience AU24 SX Cables, Interconnects & aR6 OX Power Conditioner
DS Audio Ioniser
Audio-Philar Rack & Amp Stand
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May 24, 2017, 10:34 AM #107
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Re: Mike's Systems
I forgot to mention I listen mostly to Jazz and Classical music, with lots of voice and piano. I auditioned the Monitor speakers with the CDs and LPs I am familiar with: my favorite CD was 'Antiphone Blues' and Lp was Carmen Mcrae in 'Ji grandi del Jazz'. With Carmen Mcrae on the Spendor 100 SLs and the 300B SET amp, Carmen Mcrae is bigger than life and nearly sitting on your lap. I haven't tried her yet with the same Amp on the Monitors.
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May 29, 2017, 07:27 AM #108
Re: Mike's Systems
WOnderful looking listening room and rigs, Mike :-)
I am listening to your advice and flying to Hanoi to do Kronos Sparta audition. The dealer carries CH Precision P1 Phono stage. I am in between Vitus SP-103 and CH now. Your advice would be greatly appreciated, as usual <3
I am into Performance / Neutral kind of sound. Also, as for phono cables what should I look into? My dealer has Ansuz but I like fast, now mellow, relaxed. Please give me few options since I might not be able to find many brands in Vietnam.
Thank you so much. One day I will bring you a bottle of fine champagne all the way to FL :-)-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 07:33 AM #109
Re: Mike's Systems
Thank you. Since Kronos will have a phonostage for the Sparta, why not go with something modest priced for a phonostage for now? Maybe just get the new entry level Pass phono (XP17) or Ayre or something?
The Ansuz phono cable is good. Furutech makes a good one for not a lot of money, as does AudioQuest (Diamond).
You're welcome to visit me when you're in Florida any time!My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 07:45 AM #110
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 07:51 AM #111
Re: Mike's Systems
For solid state phono, I have the Vitus Masterpiece phonostage. I have heard the CH and it is good too. But don't think the Kronos phono is slow. It is tube with a SUT (step up transformer) and sounds fantastic. It's the Kronos of phonos!
Soulution makes an excellent phonostage, but mega bucks.
I plan on picking up the Dynamic Sound Associates phonostage myself. Not sure if it's available in Vietnam.
If I was in your shoes, I would get the iFi Phono2, Ayre, Pass, etc. for now and then the Kronos Sparta phonostage when it comes out.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 08:18 AM #112
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 09:09 AM #113
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 09:20 AM #114
Re: Mike's Systems
No idea. It is just concept. The one for the Kronos Pro will not be inexpensive. Probably in the $40-45K range as an estimate - but nothing official yet.
Don't go nuts on a phonostage. There are a LOT of great phonostages out there without breaking the bank. And definitely don't poo-poo tube phonostages. If they are built well and quiet, they can be excellent.
The best phonostage I've ever heard? The Kronos. Second would be the Tenor. Third would be the VAC Statement. Soulution also makes a fabulous phonostage.
I was at a friends a couple of months ago and we compared the Tenor to the CH to the McIntosh to the ARC REF3. The Tenor clobbered the Mc - and so it should! The Mc phono sounded broken. I would take the Manley Steelhead over it to be honest.
What about Luxman? That's a very underrated phonostage. Even the Parasound JC3+ if you don't want to spend crazy money.
Phasemation is a nice tube phonostage. It's built proper with RIAA adjustability and it would be a keeper.
The CH is good, but very expensive.
Can you get Zesto? This one is great: http://www.zestoaudio.com/andros-tessera/
Can you get Sutherland? Ron makes a great solid state phonostage and he is one heck of a great guy.
There are lots of great phonostages. You don't have to go crazy. I would get something modest and save my pennies for they Kronos phono if it was me.My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 09:23 AM #115
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 09:25 AM #116
Re: Mike's Systems
Can you tell me what you can get in Vietnam? Maybe that way I can take a look and see your options.
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 09:48 AM #117
Re: Mike's Systems
Well, I don't like tube because I listen to electronics a lot and want to also enjoy it on vinyl. I might be wrong but so far none of the tubes I've listened to I fell in love yet when dynamic and strong bass, fast pace are in need. I can get Aesthetix lo Eclipse, Kondo M7 (at demo price). I've tested Vitus SP-103 and I am going to test CH next week. Soulution, CJ also available but I am not very into.
Luxman - there used to be dealer but i can't get a hold of him yet. So maybe he's out of biz :-(
This is all of what I've been researching so far for phono stage. Airtight stopped making phono stage which is sad because there's dealer here. Even if I go to USA to buy, I dont know how to claim at Customs in VN airport yet... Maybe people bribe the officers and get the items in. I am looking for that contact right now.-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 09:54 AM #118
Re: Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 10:02 AM #119
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Re: Mike's Systems
Mike
If the other gear is coming and she just wants to get the Kronos up and running how about something simple that can be an emergency back up later like the new iFi. This will give her plenty of time to test drive the higher priced models and not be out much.Main - JVC QL-Y7/Denon DL-301 Mk II, Gold Note PH-10, Jays CDT3 Mk3 , Auralic Aries G2.2, Holo May KTE, Supratek Cabernet, Kinki Studio EX-B7 monoblocks, Verity Audio Otello, (2) Rythmik F12SE, Audio Envy IC, SC & PC's, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Inakustik USB and I2S, (2) Puritan Audio Labs PSM-156 with Groundmaster City, Timbernation rack
Family Room - Oppo UDP-203, Auralic Aries, Aqua La Voce S3, Kinki Studio EX-M1+, Nola KO, (2) Rythmik F-12G, Wireworld SC & IC's, Neotech PC's, SurgeX SA-1810
Greenville, SC- Jays CDT2 Mk 3, Auralic Aries G1, Holo Spring 3 KTE, Supratek Chardonnay, Odyssey Audio Kismet Reference, Rosso Fiorentino Volterra 2, (2) RSL Speedwoofers, iFi Audio Power Station, Wireworld IC's, Inakustik USB and I2s, Triode Wire Lab SC, Triode Wire Lab PC's, Furutech NCF Clear Line, Timbernation rack.
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May 29, 2017, 10:04 AM #120
Re: Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 10:05 AM #121
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:05 AM #122
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:10 AM #123
Re: Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 10:15 AM #124
Re: Mike's Systems
That's good news. Where I live the hi end market is very sleepy. Everytime I want to audition I must fly to Hanoi, 2000km away. With my very bad health status I guess I can't be too perfectionist now :-)
Kronos phono stage 40-50K? Or that;s for Pro TT? They have a reasonable priced one for Sparta I hope-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:17 AM #125
Re: Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 10:20 AM #126
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:33 AM #127
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:34 AM #128
Mike's Systems
My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
"We can hear everything we measure, but we can't measure everything we hear. Let your ears be your guide."
Dealer for: Aqua Hi-Fi, Aurender, AudioQuest Cables & Power Products, Berkeley Audio, Block Audio (distributor), Boulder Amplifiers, Bowers & Wilkins (B&W), Bryston, Clarisys Audio Loudspeakers (distributor), Classe’ Audio, Degritter Record Cleaning Machines, Esoteric, Finite Elemente, FirstWatt, Focal Loudspeakers and Headphones, GigaFoil, Harbeth Loudspeakers, Hegel, HiFi Man, Innuos, ISO Acoustics, Keces Power Supplies, Kharma Loudspeakers and Electronics, Kuzma Turntables, Lumin, Luxman, Magico Loudspeakers, MBL Speakers & Electronics, MSB Technologies, MySonicLabs Phono Cartridges, Nordost Cables, Ortofon, Pass Labs, Quadraspire, Rega Turntables and Electronics, Shunyata Research, STAX, Stein Music Products, Stillpoints, Soulution, VAC, Vicoustics, Viva Audio, VPI Industries, WireWorld Cables.
https://suncoastaudio.com/
Phone: 941-932-0282
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncoast-Au...1105178279194/
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May 29, 2017, 10:35 AM #129
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:38 AM #130
Re: Mike's Systems
The Vitus really makes the most sense from a synergy standpoint.
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May 29, 2017, 10:39 AM #131-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 10:49 AM #132
Re: Mike's Systems
How about the Nagra BPS phonostage for a short-term solution. Compact, inexpensive and that classic Nagra sound.
Best,
Ken"No summit worth climbing is easily attained."
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Source: MSB Select II DAC with Two Mono Powerbases and Femto 33 Clock; Renderer V2 Digital Input Module and Roon Nucleus Plus; MSB UMT V Signature Transport
Amps: Vandersteen M7-HPA Mono Amps; MSB M204 Mono Amps
Speakers: Vandersteen Model 7 Mk2
Power: Two AudioQuest Niagara 5000’s with AudioQuest Dragon and Hurricane Power Cords
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May 29, 2017, 11:38 AM #133
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 01:18 PM #134
Re: Mike's Systems
BPS is transistor based, fast, leanish, while the VPS is tube based and a bit sluggish. Both are Nagra though.
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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May 29, 2017, 01:24 PM #135
Re: Mike's Systems
-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 29, 2017, 02:15 PM #136
Re: Mike's Systems
Hi Chau,
Here's a link to a Stereophile review of the Nagra BPS:
https://www.stereophile.com/phonopre..._preamplifier/
Enjoy,
Ken
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May 29, 2017, 10:22 PM #137-Chau-
Loudspeakers: Magico S5 MK2
Preamp: Vitus SL-103
Stereo power amp: Vitus SS-103
CDP/DAC: Vitus SCD-025MK2
Cables: MIT Oracle Matrix HD-90 Rev2,
TT & Phono stage: TBA
Power cords: Nordost Vahalla 2, Shunyata Sigma
Stillpoints Ultra SS, Entreq Poseidon.
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May 30, 2017, 08:17 AM #138
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June 23, 2017, 11:06 AM #139
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Re: Mike's Systems - another Duo Mezzo system
I stumbled across this thread looking at reviews for the ZOTL amp, and noted Mike's Duo Mezzo XDs.
I own a non XD Duo Mezzos, and thought I would share pics for folks who might not have a dedicated room like Mike.
Mine are in our living room, about 14 by 18, with 16 x 48 ASC traps in each corner. Room is not ideal, and I can't pull speakers out as far as Mike has done, but sound is still surprisingly good.
My wife actually likes them, but that could be due to she is happy I moved off of my prior blue Duo G2s
So don't count these speakers out just because you don't have dedicated ideal size living room.
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June 23, 2017, 02:21 PM #140
Re: Mike's Systems
Welcome to the forum mallen123, thank you for joining.
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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December 6, 2017, 10:01 PM #141
Re: Mike's Systems
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ODY28b7mTA
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December 6, 2017, 10:11 PM #142
Re: Mike's Systems
Nice!!
Jim
D'Agostino Momentum M-400's MxV’s & HD Pre-amp
Wilson Alexandria X2 Series 2 speakers
Digital: dCS Vivaldi APEX DAC, Clock & Upsampler
Analog: SME 20/3 with Esoteric E-03 Phono
Transparent Opus Speaker Cable & Interconnects & Opus Power Cords
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December 7, 2017, 02:26 AM #143
Re: Mike's Systems
That’s called ‘home office’ I guess .
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Big rig: Brinkmann Taurus DD TT + 12.1 arm + Lyra Etna Lambda SL MC + HRS M3X2/ Cardas Clear Beyond phono/ Stillpoints LPI/ Brinkmann Edison mk2 phono + RöNT II Tube PS/ Synology NAS with Roon + HD Plex linear PSU + Shunyata HD/ AQ Vodka RJ45 + Aqvox Network Switch SE + AQ Diamond RJ45 into DAC/ Brinkmann Nyquist mk2/ Audionet Humboldt/ Cardas Clear Beyond ICs/ Kharma DB9-S 1.1 LS/ Inakustik Reference LS 4004 AIR/ Audioquest Niagara 5000/ Shunyata Alpha power (HC, Analogue, Digital)/ Finite Elemente Pagode Rack/ Stillpoints Ultra SS/ Vicoustic panels + Stillpoints Aperture II.
Small rig: Naim UnitiServe/ Curious USB/ Tidal/ Linn Klimax DS3/ Shunyata Power cable/ Pass Labs INT-60/ Acoustic Zen Silver Reference II/ HiD Diamond 8/ Harbeth 30.2 40th Anniversary/ Shunyata Venom EU7 & Venom 3 HD.
HP rig: MacBookAir/ Tidal/ Auralic Gemini 2000/ Sbooster LPSU/ Audeze LCD-2 Classic + WyWires Red/ Shunyata HD/ Shunyata Hydra 2/ Shunyata Venom.
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December 7, 2017, 07:45 AM #144My Systems: http://www.audioshark.org/showthread...481#post158481
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December 7, 2017, 03:25 PM #145
Re: Mike's Systems
Epic home system.
NORMAN
Custom PC with Memory Player Software Suite/ Modded Denon CD transport>Lampi GG1 (and sometimes PACIFIC) DHT tube Dac> Rowen 850W Isolating Transformer/ Rowen SS Preamp and PA1 monoblocs/Lampi Silk power cond. with Phase flipper> Heil AMT KITHARA & Syrinx in parallel hookup. Swiss cables (Reference line) for PC/interconnects and speaker cables. Goldmund Sweetcord PC. FTA Callisto unpowered USB cable. Basic analog: vintage Lenco L78 TT with Rowen mat, Denon MM cart, iFi iPhono2 with 15v Hynes SR3 LPSU. Synology 12 TB NAS. 2nd system:KenWin Bluetooth speaker 3rd system TBI Millemnium amp with Aulos speakers and SB Duo hookup.
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December 7, 2017, 03:38 PM #146
Re: Mike's Systems
Mike.......Truly a world class sound system in a beautiful room.
Dan
STUDIO - McIntosh C1000C/P, MC2301 (2), MR88, Aurender N10, Esoteric K-01X, Shunyata Sigma spdif digital coax, Sonos Connect, Stillpoints Ultra SS & Ultra Mini, PurePower 2000, Furutech Flux 50, Michell Gyro SE, Michell HR Power Supply, SME 309, Ortofon Cadenza Black, Sonus faber Amati Anniversario
LIVING ROOM - McIntosh C2300, MC75 (2), MR85, Magnum Dynalab 205 Signal Sleuth, Sonos Connect, Simaudio MOON Neo 260D-T, Schiit Audio Yggdrasil, Aurender N100H, Shunyata Sigma USB cable, Sony DAT 60ES, Nakamichi BX-300, Micro Seiki DD40 w/m505A tonearm, Ortofon Cadenza Blue, PS Audio P10, Furutech Flux 50, Stillpoints Ultra Mini, PMC EB1i, JL Audio f113
VINTAGE - McIntosh 4300V, McIntosh MA230, Tandberg 3011A tuner, Olive 04HD, JBL 4312A
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December 7, 2017, 04:13 PM #147
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December 7, 2017, 04:39 PM #148
Re: Mike's Systems
double post sorry
Larry
Lumin U1
Chord Dave Dac
Vac Master Preamp
Vac 200IQ Amp
Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
Denali 6000S
Ansuz and MIT cabling
Timbernation walnut racks
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December 7, 2017, 04:39 PM #149
Re: Mike's Systems
Yep hobbies can be obsessive.......mine at one time was photography and although being a Pharmacist I opened a Camera Store and a professional photo lab. I had a complete darkroom and photo studio in my home office.
Sold the business after 15 years when I saw Digital photography coming over the horizon.Larry
Lumin U1
Chord Dave Dac
Vac Master Preamp
Vac 200IQ Amp
Magico S3 Mk2 in Mcast Pewter
Denali 6000S
Ansuz and MIT cabling
Timbernation walnut racks
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December 8, 2017, 09:32 PM #150
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Re: Mike's Systems
Amazing!
That´s the only word that comes to my mind…
(even from you tube we can “see” how good it sounds)
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