9 incredible people + a very long day = three big installs

**Mike** · December 20, 2019, 01:55 PM

Yesterday, my amazing team worked 17 hours to achieve three separate major installs.

We started very early in the morning installing the MBL 101 XTreme ref system.

While part of the team was doing that, another part drove two hours to install an amazing Magico/Pass/Luxman/Aurender/Shunyata/Quadrasphire system.

2.5 hours drive north, we completed our final install of the day. A beautiful pair of MBL 101e mk2’s.

We hadn’t planned on doing three in one day, but it’s the only way the scheduling would work to ensure everyone got their toys for Christmas

9 incredible people + a very long day = three big installs

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**Ritmo** · December 20, 2019, 03:09 PM

Long day indeed for you and your team Mike! Nicely done!

PS - The 101E MKIIs sound terrific in my room!

**bart** · December 20, 2019, 03:55 PM

Congrats Mike.
Your business is thriving!

I adore that 2nd and especially 3rd room.

But is that first room not a bit small for such a huge (fantastic) system?

Edit: I saw in another thread is sounds great, so why worry?!

**CPP** · December 20, 2019, 04:05 PM

Damm, a few folks are having an awesome Christmas. Cool Mike !

**mep** · December 20, 2019, 04:13 PM

Congrats Mike!

**TomiIV** · December 20, 2019, 04:41 PM

Love seeing pics from beautiful installs.

Great Job Mike.

**Mike** · December 20, 2019, 04:59 PM

Originally Posted by TomiIV

Love seeing pics from beautiful installs.

Great Job Mike.

Thank you.

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**jdandy** · December 20, 2019, 05:03 PM

Mike.......You have come a long way in a short time. It is clear everyone is dedicated to get the job done right. Congratulations on your success and well earned reputation. Merry Christmas to you, your family, and your Suncoast crew. May the New Year bring even more prosperity and good fortune.

**jadedavid** · December 20, 2019, 05:05 PM

WOW, even working into the night. True dedication and outstanding service.
Congrats to you Mike, your hard working team and to all the fortunate new owners.
A true example of how it's done.

**Randy Myers** · December 20, 2019, 05:37 PM

Dam Mike, busy day. Lots of MBL and Pass

... And a MBL XTreme Reference system... really dang

.... congratz to all the new owners!

**kzhtoo** · December 20, 2019, 06:41 PM

It’s time to open another store in California, Mike. Bay Area would be ideal.

**joeinid** · December 20, 2019, 06:43 PM

I’m so proud Mike!

**Mike** · December 20, 2019, 06:44 PM

Originally Posted by joeinid

I’m so proud Mike!

Thanks Joe.

**Audio 1** · December 20, 2019, 07:30 PM

All 3 jobs look awesome! Quite an accomplishment to sell 3 systems of this caliber, but doing it all in one day is mind blowing.

**Audio 1** · December 20, 2019, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Long day indeed for you and your team Mike! Nicely done!

PS - The 101E MKIIs sound terrific in my room!

Mike your house is beautiful!

**Ritmo** · December 20, 2019, 10:38 PM

Thx Buddy!

Really enjoying the new speakers. Long story but my wife worked out the deal with Mike. I had no idea until yesterday morning when she asked me to call Mike to coordinate a delivery.

They sound amazing in our room. And, the DAG pre and amp are a great match the 101s.

**joeinid** · December 20, 2019, 11:27 PM

Mike (Ritmo),

You have an awesome wife! Mike told me what she did and I was ecstatic for you. I’m so happy that everything worked out great and you love the sound of the MBL speakers. I’m sure the D’Agostino’s are an amazing combo on them. Enjoy in great health.

**Audio 1** · December 20, 2019, 11:29 PM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Thx Buddy!

Really enjoying the new speakers. Long story but my wife worked out the deal with Mike. I had no idea until yesterday morning when she asked me to call Mike to coordinate a delivery.

They sound amazing in our room. And, the DAG pre and amp are a great match the 101s.

That definitely qualifies your wife for wife of the year!!
i am also very fortunate to have a wife that supports my love of audiophile insanity.

**nicoff** · December 20, 2019, 11:57 PM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Thx Buddy!

Really enjoying the new speakers. Long story but my wife worked out the deal with Mike. I had no idea until yesterday morning when she asked me to call Mike to coordinate a delivery.

They sound amazing in our room. And, the DAG pre and amp are a great match the 101s.

Beautiful home and set up! Congratulations!!

**XV-1** · December 21, 2019, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Long day indeed for you and your team Mike! Nicely done!

PS - The 101E MKIIs sound terrific in my room!

Congrats!! the S250 drives the MBL's well?

and your wife sounds amazing!!

**Calvin** · December 21, 2019, 03:42 AM

Many Thanks Mike for the Pass / Magico System install. It's sounding wonderful at 2:41 AM in the morning.

My wife is looking forward to moving the equipment around a bit so she can see the blue Pass Lab dials from our seating positions. I told her we'd have to wait just a wee bit as the amps are just a little heavy ... From what I can tell the system is breaking in nicely.

Thanks again.

**BruceLet** · December 21, 2019, 06:29 AM

Again and again....you always do a great job, Mike. I'm no longer surprised. Like Joe said: "I'm so proud of Mike."

**Ritmo** · December 21, 2019, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by XV-1

Congrats!! the S250 drives the MBL's well?

and your wife sounds amazing!!

My wife is terrific, thank you!

Yes, the DAG S250 (500 W @ 4 ohms) has plenty of power to drive the 101s to very loud levels in a very clean manner. Our room is 15’ X 20’ X 10.5’ which is large enough for the speakers to work and not so large that massive power is needed to drive the speakers. Turns out DAG electronics work amazingly well with them.

**Ritmo** · December 21, 2019, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by joeinid

Mike (Ritmo),

You have an awesome wife! Mike told me what she did and I was ecstatic for you. I’m so happy that everything worked out great and you love the sound of the MBL speakers. I’m sure the D’Agostino’s are an amazing combo on them. Enjoy in great health.

She is fabulous Joe. I’m truly blessed to have her as my partner in life.

I continue to be impressed by the flexibility of DAG electronics. They did a great job with the Wilson Alexias. Also, Mike and I connected my S250 to the Avantgarde Two’s at the store with great success (my other contenders were the AG Two’s). And, now, doing a fabulous job with the MBLs.

**still-one** · December 21, 2019, 08:00 AM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Long day indeed for you and your team Mike! Nicely done!

PS - The 101E MKIIs sound terrific in my room!

Mike let me know how the MBL's sound with the Momentum's.

**still-one** · December 21, 2019, 08:02 AM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

My wife is terrific, thank you!

Yes, the DAG S250 (500 W @ 4 ohms) has plenty of power to drive the 101s to very loud levels in a very clean manner. Our room is 15’ X 20’ X 10.5’ which is large enough for the speakers to work and not so large that massive power is needed to drive the speakers. Turns out DAG electronics work amazingly well with them.

Oops, I guess I did not read far enough down the thread.

**Alpinist** · December 21, 2019, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by Ritmo

Thx Buddy!

Really enjoying the new speakers. Long story but my wife worked out the deal with Mike. I had no idea until yesterday morning when she asked me to call Mike to coordinate a delivery.

They sound amazing in our room. And, the DAG pre and amp are a great match the 101s.

Hi Mike,

Congratulations on your new 101E Mk2’s! What a wonderful Christmas present to receive!!! I’ve listened to these speakers several times and they have an amazingly lifelike soundstage, ballsy bass and some of the most natural and relaxed midrange and treble I’ve ever heard. They are one of my top 3 favorite speakers under $100K.

Enjoy my friend!
Ken

**Alpinist** · December 21, 2019, 08:52 AM

Originally Posted by still-one

Oops, I guess I did not read far enough down the thread.

Hi Jim,

The 101E Mk2’s might be the ideal match with your Momentum’s without breaking the bank and they could still work in your current listening room. If I was starting from scratch the 101E Mk2’s would be at the top of my very short list.

Best,
Ken

**Mikado463** · December 21, 2019, 01:09 PM

Wow, Santa's elves were really busy !!!

Job(s) well done !!!!!

**Randy Myers** · December 21, 2019, 01:20 PM

Santa (and Mrs. Santa) did fantastic to all for sure! Nice job Mike. Very happy for how things are coming along for you and especially happy for the receivers of these amazing Christmas presents!

**UltraFast69** · December 21, 2019, 03:02 PM

If that’s not a part of Holiday cheer, I’m not sure what is!

Great job!

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**brad225** · December 21, 2019, 06:29 PM

Congratulations to the owners of those three amazing systems. I'm sure all of you are currently living on "cloud 9".

I don't imaging there are many dealers that would undertake three installations in one day. I have not done business with Mike but, I would think he has to be one of the best in the business for customer satisfaction.

**Mike** · December 22, 2019, 11:08 AM

Originally Posted by brad225

Congratulations to the owners of those three amazing systems. I'm sure all of you are currently living on "cloud 9".

I don't imaging there are many dealers that would undertake three installations in one day. I have not done business with Mike but, I would think he has to be one of the best in the business for customer satisfaction.

Thanks Brad. It’s really just the way everyone’s schedules could work. I knew it would be a long day, but like everyone else, it’s nice to have your new toys for Christmas.

**Dth31** · December 22, 2019, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mike

Thanks Brad. It’s really just the way everyone’s schedules could work. I knew it would be a long day, but like everyone else, it’s nice to have your new toys for Christmas.

Customer first. What a refreshing idea in this day and age! Forget opening a west coast store in the Bay area. San Diego!!!!! (Not that that would be the least bit self-serving

)

**Randy Myers** · December 22, 2019, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dth31

Customer first. What a refreshing idea in this day and age! Forget opening a west coast store in the Bay area. San Diego!!!!! (Not that that would be the least bit self-serving

)

I was going to like this, but then I saw San Diego

... How about half way in between SF and LA... the Central Coast is an amazing place....

**Mike** · December 22, 2019, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by Randy Myers

I was going to like this, but then I saw San Diego

... How about half way in between SF and LA... the Central Coast is an amazing place....

I’ve had many requests to open multiple stores in different locations. Sadly, I’m just one guy! The store, the show, two kids, etc. really take up all the time I have. I have a few more ideas in the oven, but nothing fully baked yet. I doubt another retail store in a different location will be one of them, but I guess I have to say “never say never”. But I do appreciate the flattering suggestion.

I sure have an amazing team. I tell them repeatedly, I can’t do what I do, without them.

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**Sean** · December 22, 2019, 12:53 PM

It’s been such a treat witnessing your success with the forum and Suncoast progress over time, Mike. While we love seeing pics of the shop and installs, we all know the work it must take behind the scenes is incredible, to say the least. You and your team (at Suncoast and here at the forum) should all be proud. And I am definitely excited to see what else you have cookin’ back there.

Originally Posted by Mike

I’ve had many requests to open multiple stores in different locations. Sadly, I’m just one guy! The store, the show, two kids, etc. really take up all the time I have. I have a few more ideas in the oven, but nothing fully baked yet. I doubt another retail store in a different location will be one of them, but I guess I have to say “never say never”. But I do appreciate the flattering suggestion.

I sure have an amazing team. I tell them repeatedly, I can’t do what I do, without them.

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**Randy Myers** · December 22, 2019, 01:13 PM

Yup, definitely waiting to see what you have cooking in your head Mr. Mike. Have a fantastic and Merry Christmas my friend!

**Mike** · December 22, 2019, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Sean

It’s been such a treat witnessing your success with the forum and Suncoast progress over time, Mike. While we love seeing pics of the shop and installs, we all know the work it must take behind the scenes is incredible, to say the least. You and your team (at Suncoast and here at the forum) should all be proud. And I am definitely excited to see what else you have cookin’ back there.

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Thanks Sean. See you soon!

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**Mike** · December 22, 2019, 01:52 PM

Originally Posted by Randy Myers

Yup, definitely waiting to see what you have cooking in your hear Mr. Mike. Have a fantastic and Merry Christmas my friend!

Thanks! You too Randy. Merry Christmas.

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**Sean** · December 22, 2019, 03:11 PM

I’m very much looking forward to it, Mike. I can’t wait.

Originally Posted by Mike

Thanks Sean. See you soon!

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