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  1. February 5, 2017, 04:02 PM #301
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    When I arrive I will back up the SUV again!
    Awesome!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Great stuff & well done...wishing you all the best on the Grand Opening...
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  3. February 20, 2017, 10:45 AM #303
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar



    My ad going in the local mags, newspaper, etc. re: the grand opening.

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  4. February 20, 2017, 10:58 AM #304
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congrats Mike for reaching this milestone - World Class HiFi from a world class proprietor!
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  5. February 20, 2017, 11:15 AM #305
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congrats!!!! I go to Florida quite often to visit my daughter and friends. I might need to take an extra day for myself and stop in sometime.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Awesome Mike!
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  7. February 20, 2017, 11:32 AM #307
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Mike , is Alon coming for the opening ...?? Any industry insiders , well apart from you ..
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Simply awesome Mike.... congratulations!!!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Mike , is Alon coming for the opening ...?? Any industry insiders , well apart from you ..
    You should go too. After all, how far could "Front Row Center" be from Sarasota?
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  10. February 20, 2017, 12:45 PM #310
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Pretty far , but the ad did say "Food and fun" so I'm front row center for sure ......



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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    What whine should I bring? (yes, my spelling is correct) I will be going crackers and cheese with so many nice toys there!
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  12. February 20, 2017, 08:14 PM #312
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by a.wayne View Post
    Mike , is Alon coming for the opening ...?? Any industry insiders , well apart from you ..
    Many have offered, but I don't want to turn the opening into "hey, listen to us tell you about our new phonostage for the next two hours." I can hear it now, "what do you mean someone wants to hear that other phonostage? Ours is better, don't they know that?"

    There will be manufacturer sponsored events throughout the year instead.


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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Yeah good Idea, now i dont have to share my doubles .....
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Mike View Post
    Many have offered, but I don't want to turn the opening into "hey, listen to us tell you about our new phonostage for the next two hours." I can hear it now, "what do you mean someone wants to hear that other phonostage? Ours is better, don't they know that?"

    There will be manufacturer sponsored events throughout the year instead.


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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Fantastic Mike! Congratulations! A dream comes true.

    Won't be able to make it but I will be in Sarasota this Saturday or March 11th. If you have a little time, love to stop by.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congrats Mike! I've been vacationing in Siesta Key almost every year around July. I will definitely try and take some time to visit your shop!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Ritmo View Post
    Fantastic Mike! Congratulations! A dream comes true.

    Won't be able to make it but I will be in Sarasota this Saturday or March 11th. If you have a little time, love to stop by.
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    Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar



















    I had the pleasure of hosting 40 people today from the Tampa and Sarasota Audiophile Societies. This was a good warm up for the Grand Opening scheduled for next week. I think everyone had a great time and the feedback was great.



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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Awesome Mike, so happy for you!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congrats Mike! I would have liked to be a fly on the wall today.

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    Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Wow Mike you've really excelled with your schedule! Congrats on such a superb job with everything.

    Our next trip to Florida will need to be close enough to Sarasota so I can spend some time listening to all that world-class gear.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congratulations Mike! What a beautiful set-up. Did you have any help from Jim Smith for the acoustic treatment or other tuning measures?
    I hope I will find a way to make it to Florida over the next couple of years...
    I agree that some paintings would make it look even nicer. I've got a few paintings from New York painter Judy Levy at home. Really nice.
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Quote Originally Posted by Glareskin View Post
    Congratulations Mike! What a beautiful set-up. Did you have any help from Jim Smith for the acoustic treatment or other tuning measures?
    Mike did a very nice job on the acoustics in the room in which I worked. I didn't get a chance to hear the other rooms. Mike had to design for a versatile room with various speakers/types on demo.

    I heard nothing from the room that was needing further acoustic treatment, which may be a first!

    Not sure how it sounded with loads of listeners in it, though...
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    A huge congrats Mike

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    super! congrats!

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    I have been in Florida this past week and had the opportunity to make a brief stop in Mike's new store while passing thru Sarasota. Mike was more than gratuitous to take time to meet me for about an hour Wednesday afternoon andd walk me thru his operation.

    One can imagine the planning that went into the facility as you move between the 3 rooms. The acoustical treatments look great and from the sound I heard are contributing to the overall presentation. We spent most of my limited time in the main room listening to the M3's powered by those beautiful Soulution amps. We jumped between the Aurender A10, the Chord Dave and the Berekely DAC. Each of those units had different strengths and it would take more time to make a decision as to which I preferred. I have no idea how much Jim Smith's set-up contributes to the overall SQ in the room so I will take Mike's word that it was worth every penny. The set-up and gear come together to offer a beautiful soundstage with clear vocals, powerful bass (both with and without the sub-woofers engaged) and great depth to the music. Mike's set-up reinforced my belief that getting speakers far into the room is one of the most effective means of insuring great sound from most speakers. It makes me want to move my gear into one of my larger rooms.

    Mike should be proud of what he has done in such a short time. The store looks great, the sound from the main system is mesmerizing and we know Mike is a fun to be around. Next time I will drop my wife at the nearby Mall and really get to experience all the store has to offer.

    Thanks again Mike!!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Saturday Open House announced at Stereophile.com this morning. Room looks great.

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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Us "locals" (Suncoast and Sarasota Audiophile Society members) were very fortunate to get a sneak peek listening session last Sat at Mike's new showroom. All three setups were superb, each with their own unique musical presentation. For anybody who lives nearby (or plans on visiting) the Sarasota area, especially if looking for a great selection of high-end gear, you should definitely plan a visit to Mike's new showroom!
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    Re: Exciting news -- Suncoast Audio goes brick and mortar

    Congrats Mike! Great to see your new store get the national coverage.
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    Gutsy move setting up this store Mike, and it looks great! Top job mate .
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    Big Congrats on all Mike, job well done, very special!!! Best of success in the future!!!
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    Best on a big opening day!


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    Mike - Once again, congratulations! Big opening today. Wish you great success.
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    Congratulations with your new shop.. and what a beautiful one.... the whole crew of Raidho, Ansuz and Aavik wish you the best and happy winds from Denmark..
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    Mike.......Congratulations. I applaud you for giving life to your dream. As is said, do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life.

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    Major congrats, Mike! Wish I was down there for the Grand Opening. I am sure it will be special! Pics and videos, plz!!


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    Mike,

    Congratulations and best of luck with your big grand opening today!

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    No need to wish, Mike has great sound going on there!
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    Today's the day. Congratulations Mike!
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    Big congrats on the opening launch Mike!


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    Thanks guys. We had a nice steady stream of people today. Met some very nice people.


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    Glad you were able to have a nice turnout for your grand opening. Ciongratulations !!!
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    Fantastic Mike! Pictures?
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    Awesome Mike! Congratulations.
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    Congratulations and best wishes Mike. Living La Vida Loca


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    just great!
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