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January 13, 2017, 09:58 AM #1Audioshark
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A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
I am wrapping up a fabulous three day visit with Mark (MDP) at his new home in Georgia. Mark lives in a wonderfully wooded peaceful location.
Mark's system has had four major changes since I visited him in Dallas.
First, a new room (obviously).
Second, a new pimped out VPI Avenger TT with an Ortofon Cadenza Black.
Third, a pair of REL subs and fourth,
A setup from Jim Smith.
I've never heard Salon's sound this good. The subs and professional setup from Jim has absolutely maxed out their potential and it's fantastic!
Mark's digital sounds good, but his analog is on a whole 'nother level. It's dynamic and alive. Great PRAT. And the speakers just disappear.
I want to thank Mark and his lovely wife Susan for some good old Southern hospitality during my visit. I can't wait to come back!
We even found time to play a round of golf:
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January 13, 2017, 10:03 AM #2Super Moderator
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Wow!
Beatiful photos and awesome room Mark. I always loved the Salons. I'm sure Jim did a fabulous job. Soooooooo happy for you Mark.Fleetwood Deville by Oswald Mills Audio, Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
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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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January 13, 2017, 11:45 AM #3Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Stunning system and location! Sounds like it was a great trip.
Congratulations on all of the changes Mark!Buddy
Boulder 1160 Amp, 1110 Pre-Amp
Audio Research Ref. 3 Phono-Pre
Vivid Audio Giya G2S2 Speakers
MSB Reference DAC
Innuos Statement w/Next. Gen. PS
B & W DB1D Subwoofer X2
Audioquest Niagara 5000 Power Conditioner
Kronos Pro Turntable w/Kronoscope RS tonearm + SCPS-1 PS + MSL Platinum Cart.
VPI HW-40 Turntable w/ Lyra Etna cartridge
Jay's Audio CDT3-MK3 CD Transport
Schiit Mjolnir 2 HPA + Audeze LCD X headphones
Adona Equipment Rack and Amp Stands
Furutech Outlets and Plates + NCF Booster
Shunyata Cables
Synergistic Research Galileo SX Ground Block, FEQ 4, Ethernet Switch UEF, Black Box + Room Acoustic treatments
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January 13, 2017, 05:44 PM #4Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Thanks Mike!!
It was a pleasure having you visit
Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 13, 2017, 05:52 PM #5Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Mark,
Congrats on a wonderful system in your beautiful new home! I'm sure the close proximity to the golf course has taken a few strokes off your score!
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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January 13, 2017, 06:19 PM #6Guest
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
A lovely looking room & beautiful, picturesque location. What a dream for the audiophile and golfer!
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January 13, 2017, 10:36 PM #7Behavior Moderator (be nice police!)
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
I've been lucky in life!
I have an amazing wife,and an amazing life.
I've also been blessed to have two of my best friends be my audio dealers.
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First was David Baskin, as some of you know. He was an absolute gem of a friend! And he let me bring home anything I wanted to try. As my wife said, you are so spoiled. Who gets to try as many different pieces of equipment as you do? She was right.
As many of you know, Mike and I are a great friends! And he always has my best interests at heart. I've been tempted by some of the new hot pieces of gear. He sends me stuff to try, and when I get all excited about the new stuff he says, put your piece back in place.
And then I discover that I really prefer what I have., most of the time. Lol
Anyway, thanks to everybody's nice comments!!!!!!
❤️Mark
Kharma DB9 Signature
Pass Labs XP32......incoming
Pass Labs X350.8
Esoteric N-05XD
VPI Avenger with Magnetic Drive
Manley Chinook Phono Pre
Ortofon Cadenza Black cartridge
Kharma Elegance speaker cables
Kharma Elegance interconnects
REL Subs
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January 14, 2017, 03:38 AM #8Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Congrats Mark. Did you notice Mike's ball always seemed to be closer after he replaced it at the marker...
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January 14, 2017, 11:18 AM #9Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Beautiful home Mark and your system looks really nice. I'm glad you guys had a good time together.
Micro 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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January 14, 2017, 05:59 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
I told you guys in a prior thread about my visit to Mark's and Susan in December. First, they are great friends and fantastic hosts. Second, the home is gorgeous and in a beautiful community. Third, as Mike mentions on his post, Mark's system sounds outstanding - best sounding Salon 2s I've heard (and I used to own a pair!). Lastly, Mark is a fantastic cook (his salmon on curry sauce with jasmine rice is out of this world!).
Mike glad you had a great time. Visiting the Powers is a treat!_______________
Mike
Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
Digital: Esoteric N01XD Esoteric K05
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January 15, 2017, 03:22 AM #11Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Pressure, pressure, pressure - so many questions, every day. Do I first go golfing and then listen to my setup optimized by Jim, or the other way around? Maybe a round in between? Must be so hard.
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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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January 15, 2017, 10:42 AM #12Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Now you're talking.
Originally Posted by Ritmo
Mark, can we be friends? :Wave:
But in all seriousness, a beautiful home in a picturesque setting.
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January 15, 2017, 04:56 PM #13Senior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Wow! The room looks very inviting! Excellent looking system. The photos are gorgeous.
George
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Aurender ACS10 Music Server > Holo Audio May KTE R2R Ladder DAC > Pass Labs XP-30 Preamp > Pass Labs XA160.5 Class A Mono Blocks > Martin Logan Renaissance ELS 15A Speakers
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January 15, 2017, 07:09 PM #14Junior Member
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Re: A three day visit with Mark (MDP)
Incredible system and room! Congratulations!
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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.
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