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February 18, 2021, 12:41 AM #1Junior Member
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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 #2Senior Member
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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 #3Super Moderator
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to the forum!
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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February 18, 2021, 09:33 AM #4Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome!
Main System - Lumin U2, Modwright LS36.5 DM Preamp, VTV Purifi 1ET-7040SA with tube buffer, EMM Labs DAC 2X (ver. 2), Torus RM-20, Thiel CS 3.7s, 2 Rel S/812 subs
Back-up 1 - Premium Audio mini Gan Amp, Oppo 103D, 2 Richard Gray cond, Selah SA-2s, Sumiko S5 sub, Teac UD-503 DAC, Carver (modded) C-9
Back-up 2 - Onkyo TX-NR797, Panasonic DP-UB820, Vansevers cond, B&W P6s, PowerSoundAudio S1500 sub
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February 18, 2021, 09:36 AM #5Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
What I figured out over the years is that when you stay off this forum upgrades diminish dramatically.
Originally Posted by Fer1000
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 #6Senior Member
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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 #7Senior Member
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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 #8Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
REAL...!!!! really true.... the forum is damaging our economy more than C-19... ajjaj......... Originally Posted by johnthomas
What I figured out over the years is that when you stay off this forum upgrades diminish dramatically.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 #9Junior Member
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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 #10Junior Member
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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 #11Junior Member
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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 #12Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome !
2chl : Vincent Sp331MkII, W4S STP-SE Stage 2, Kef 201/2, KEF 140, Vapor Breeze, Lumin, Bryston CD, BHA-1, Quicksilver Headamp, HD650, HD800s, HD820's, Dan Clark 1.1, Focal Stellia, OPPO 203, 105. ( Boxed up: Pass Xa-30.5, VPI Classic, Dynavector DV-20XL, Manley Chinook, Cadenza Bronze)
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February 27, 2021, 04:43 AM #13Senior Member
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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 #14Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome to the forum
Flemming
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Focus Audio FS788
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Nordost QB8
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February 27, 2021, 08:41 AM #15Junior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
G’day! Yep, the pace of change means todays ‘pinnacle’ can be in danger of becoming outdated quickly. I figure something with a modular design has a better chance of keeping up with advances in tech. Originally Posted by bzr
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 #16Senior Member
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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 #17Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome back SRC666 Originally Posted by SRC666
My wife and I loved your city. In 2019 we were able to fulfill a bucket list item. When we were there we chartered one of the Americas Cup boats to take us out sailing. It wasn't the best wind, but it was amazing.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, DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Blue Jeans CAT 6's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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February 27, 2021, 02:39 PM #18Junior Member
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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 Originally Posted by Speedskater
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 #19Junior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Fantastic! Imagine getting a ride in one of the current boats - probably not allowed for safety reasons. With the recent lockdown the finals mite be delayed. Oh well, more time to chill out and listen to some good music. Originally Posted by brad225
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 #20Senior Member
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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 #21Senior Member
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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, DIY PCOCC interconnects, speaker cables and power cords with Furutech terminations. Blue Jeans CAT 6's. Acoustically treated room with one permanent chair.
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March 1, 2021, 05:46 PM #22Senior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Welcome SRC666!
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Amplification: MBL 6010D, MBL 9008A Monos
Analog: Kuzma R, Kuzma 4Point (11”), MSL Ultra Eminent EX
Phono Pre: Pass XP-27
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Subwoofers: REL Carbon Specials
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March 5, 2021, 07:43 PM #23Senior Member
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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 #24Junior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Just the authorities being careful. Quite big quakes but no damage/injuries/deaths - probably why this news didn’t make much of a splash. Of course the sounds were cranked! Breaking in my new Goldenear Triton One.r speakers😎 Originally Posted by Speedskater
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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October 3, 2022, 12:28 AM #25Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Hi,
Just wondering whether you upgraded from the Vega G2 and what with? I'm in a similar situation myself
cheers, Malcolm
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October 3, 2022, 12:31 AM #26Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Hi SRC666 Originally Posted by SRC666
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.
Apologies for the double post, but I didn't quote the context. I'm interested to know if you upgraded for the Vega G2 and to what?
cheers
Malcolm
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October 3, 2022, 12:41 AM #27Junior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Wow. I just got this notification!
Stayed with the Vega G2 for now. Good luck with your search Originally Posted by mjs
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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October 3, 2022, 12:44 AM #28Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
OK, that's good. I'm thinking of Mola Mola or EMM Labs, without breaking the bank too much Originally Posted by SRC666
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October 3, 2022, 12:54 AM #29Junior Member
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Re: Hello from Auckland, New Zealand!
Both brands would be fantastic based on reviews i’ve seen. The Meitner MA3 is also getting a lot of positive press
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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