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February 18, 2021, 12:41 AM #1
Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Good to be here. Very happy with my system after 1 whole year of not changing anything!
Music sources are Tidal and iTunes via Audirvana or Roon plus a bit of Bandcamp.
Currently interested in the MSB Discrete to replace the Auralic Vega G2 and have subscribed to some threads here to get the thoughts of MSB owners.
I hope everyone is staying safe in that crazy world out there.
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 18, 2021, 09:25 AM #2
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome on board...
Already one year without any change or upgrade..? That is good.... ajjaj.... it is really very difficult.
Post some picture of your gear if you can.
Regards from Buenos Aires......McIntosh C302 + C2600 - Lumin A1 - Lenco L75 - Marantz SR6007 - Paradigm S6 - Gaia II - Chord Epic Twin Speaker Cable + Jumpers - Bada LB5500
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February 18, 2021, 09:31 AM #3
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to the forum!
Vienna Acoustics Haydn Jubilee, Wharfedale Linton w/ stands, Klipsch RB-75, Klipsch RP-160M.
Job INTegrated. Luxman L-595a (on order)
Conrad Johnson GAT2, Misho Myronov Wooden preamp.
Misho Myronov Wooden amp (for sale), 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)
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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February 18, 2021, 09:33 AM #4
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome!
Main System - Lumin U1, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, EVS 1200 Amp, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel Storm III subs
Back-up 1 - Hegel H190 Integrated Amp/DAC, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Ohm Microwalsh Talls, Rel Strata III sub
Back-up 2 - Sherbourn Pre-1, Mivera PurePowerSE Amp, Panasonic DP-UB9000, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, Sumiko S.5 sub
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February 18, 2021, 09:36 AM #5
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Gryphon Essence stereo amp and preamp/dac Hurricane power cords
Fyne Audio F1-10, Lumin T2, Moon 260 Transport
Shunyata Research Everest, Sigma V2 XC,
Shunyata Research Sigma USB and Ethernet
Argento Audio speaker cables and interconnects
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February 18, 2021, 09:36 AM #6
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
The America's Cup sailboat race in Auckland and COVID-19 seem to be causing a conflict today. Are you at Level 3 or 2?
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February 18, 2021, 09:50 AM #7
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to the forum!
Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers, Borresen Model 01 Compact monitor loudspeakers with Ansuz Darkz T2s Supreme resonance control, Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH (AVM) Inspiration amplifier & streamer, Innuos Zen MKII music server, Ansuz Acoustics cables & accessories. Please visit my system thread hosted on Audioshark for more details. Disclosure: The author is materially connected to Ansuz, Aavik & Borresen Acoustics via friendship with an owner.
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February 18, 2021, 10:31 AM #8
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
McIntosh C302 + C2600 - Lumin A1 - Lenco L75 - Marantz SR6007 - Paradigm S6 - Gaia II - Chord Epic Twin Speaker Cable + Jumpers - Bada LB5500
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February 18, 2021, 01:26 PM #9
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
We are at level 2 in Auckland, level 1 in the rest of NZ. Americas Cup racing starts again tomorrow (Saturday).
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 18, 2021, 01:29 PM #10
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Cheers! It was a self imposed ban after a few years of upgrades. I thought i should take a break and listen to some music
Some pics soon after our interior refurb is done
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 18, 2021, 01:32 PM #11
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
You could be right there. Reading about all the amazing gear out there is motivating. I figure the MSB i have my eye on would be ‘it’ for my digital source leaving only the speakers to reconsider. And maybe a power conditioner. And upgraded cables. And..........
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 26, 2021, 11:31 AM #12
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome !
PassXa-30.5, W4S STP, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, HD650, HD800s, Dan Clark 1.1, OPPO 203, 105.
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February 27, 2021, 04:43 AM #13
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to a countryman. Originally from Te Awamutu meself. Been around the block a few times as far as MSB is concerned. Haven't tried the latest creations inhouse to be relevent, but, I'd be careful about finding the best greatest in the next couple of years. Here comes wireless..., needs hardware to handshake etc...
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February 27, 2021, 07:09 AM #14
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to the forum
Flemming
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February 27, 2021, 08:41 AM #15
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 27, 2021, 09:37 AM #16
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Are you back on lock down?
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February 27, 2021, 01:35 PM #17
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra & PC's. DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Audio Quest Vodka CAT 7's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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February 27, 2021, 02:39 PM #18
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Yep. Level 3 for 7 days. Unfortunately we have travelled to Pauanui beach for a long weekend break with the family so might have to jump through a few hoops to get back into Auckland! Working at home with 3 kids under 10 can be interesting but in the grand scheme of things we are very lucky
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 27, 2021, 02:45 PM #19
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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February 27, 2021, 05:00 PM #20
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
The crews go thru a huge amount of safety training before they get on the boats. They are taken to a pool and tied to the bottom, then they have to use their emergency air mask and cut their way loose. When the American boat capsized, one crew member had to do it for real.
They boats don't look like they are going 50mph until they get into trouble.
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February 28, 2021, 10:44 AM #21
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
It is amazing the speed they are able to achieve in the current boats. That and the rate of acceleration that it has.
Synology 1019D+ - SGC Sonictransporter I9 w Roon/HQ Player- UltraRendu- PBD Stream IF to Playback Designs MPS5 via fiber optic - ARC 40th Anniversary Pre - ARC 610 T's - Martin Logan CLX's - 4 Martin Logan Depth i Subs - Shunyata Hydra & PC's. DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Audio Quest Vodka CAT 7's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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March 1, 2021, 05:46 PM #22
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome SRC666!
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Mike
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March 5, 2021, 07:43 PM #23
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
So what about the earthquakes? Or were you playing your hi-fi way too loud again?
Not a word on US TV news about the earthquakes.
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March 5, 2021, 08:37 PM #24
Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Plinius RA-150
Auralic Vega G2
Goldenear Triton One.r
Tellurium Q Ultra Black speaker and XLR cable
Lessloss Signature power cable.
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Can’t wait to read your thoughts on the Essence amp. Looks like it will be great.
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