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Today, 06:00 PM

Johnboston replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Ok, thanks very much for the quick response.

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brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Only Grandioso level units can be upgraded.

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Cottagechz replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin

Hi Peter, thanks for your reply. I looked at what you suggested, though I couldn't find options in the settings that matched up perfectly with what you described. Most transcoding options appear to pertain to video only. In any case, I think I...

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Today, 05:30 PM

Johnboston replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Can you upgrade existing non-SE versions of the K-01XD to the SE version or do you have to get a whole new unit?

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Today, 03:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.

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Today, 03:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Thanks, Adam. As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree with all your points. Cheers.

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Bones13 replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Smooth this morning, as well. Thanks Mike & Co.

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Today, 02:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Officially, unofficially, yes. We’ve sold 3 already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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GSOphile replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Has a K-01XD SE actually been announced by Esoteric?

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CPP replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

So far so good Mike.

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Today, 08:50 AM

brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

The Esoteric rep from Japan was at the show. He said they were thinking about building a Grandioso level network transport in a way which leads you to believe they were actually doing it. If you think N-01XD SE sounds good (which is based on a Lumin...

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brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

No. There is only one DAC. It accepts PCM or DSD signals. PCM upconversion, and PCM to DSD conversion happens in a FPGA prior to the DAC. The DAC is just a software algorithm in an FPGA. So there are two FPGA's one of which is dedicated to the...

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brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

They are sigma-delta modulator DAC's with flow pass filter. PCM signals are processed as PCM, or PCM signals can be converted to DSD before being converted from digital to analog. Esoteric also give you the choice of upconverting PCM signals before...

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audio.bill replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Site seems to be responsive and working well this morning, thanks to Mike and his team for the ongoing support. :tup:

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Gene replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

I think Magico is set to retire the S7 design and put it in it's rightful place in the pantheon of other great past successes.

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Today, 07:10 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

Well said Chris, we moved from California for similar reasons. Mainly so we could afford to retire keeping similar lifestyle. We were able to purchase our new home for cash. It is not smaller than our California home, but it is a whole lot less...

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Today, 04:51 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

I have measured the current draw of over 20 different NUC boards. For the regular Nucleus, the current draw @ 12V is as follows: Standby: 0.05A Music playing (no DSP): 0.42A Startup spike (less than 0.1s): 1.22A Nucleus+ Standby: 0.05A

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Today, 04:43 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Intel specs for the NUC boards used inside the Nucleus clearly state: Input voltage: 12-19V DC Which means you can use any voltage from 12V to 19V. Nucleus comes with 19V one, which is the most popular laptop standard (and also the cheaper...

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Yesterday, 08:25 PM

Jack replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

According to the Roon website it takes a 19 volt power supply. Also those LHY PS from AliExpress are grey market and have no warranty. There is a US Distributor in Texas with full warranty and free shipping.

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Yesterday, 05:28 PM

MRJAZZ replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

This is a 12 volt LPS....is that sufficient ?....I thought one needed something like 19/20 volts, especially if doing DSP, etc.

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Yesterday, 08:47 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

It is too early to be sure what the end result is going to be. Because of all of the fluids red and clear that are still draining the Eustachian Tubes are often clogged off and on. It is hard to say for sure because, when they aren't it seems...

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Yesterday, 07:30 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Nucleus One is said to offer similar performance the regular Nucleus (computing power wise), although in a plastic case, with a fan. Those unfortunately tend to get noisier with use. I'm a bit worried about the SSD performance of the Nucleus One...

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Yesterday, 04:10 AM

NewAlkyogre replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

I didn't know this, never tested it, because I have a Turing case. Ty for this info. Talking about the LPS, I hear a huge quality difference between brands.

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Yesterday, 04:02 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yup, same here.

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Yesterday, 01:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the meantime, here's a quickie iPhone wrist shot...

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April 23, 2024, 09:52 PM

wklie replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin

1. Without playing to Lumin, check the bitrate display of Plex/Plexamp app when playing to your phone speaker or headphone. If the bitrate is still wrong, check that you have set Plex transcoding to off, and all quality settings at Original or...

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April 23, 2024, 09:23 PM

Bones13 replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Was unable to load this morning. Loaded fine this evening.

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April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous. Reference: GMB2100AD-2A Glad I was able to snag this, because these are going to sell out....FAST.

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April 23, 2024, 05:37 PM

Cottagechz replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin

Hi there @wklie I know this is an old thread, but my question is related to Plex so it seems this may be the best way to post it. I have set up Plex to work with my Lumin D1. I have Plexamp app and Plex Pass. When I am sending my music to the...

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April 23, 2024, 11:02 AM

sleepysurf replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

The obvious next question... did the sinus surgery have any impact on your hearing acuity/listening enjoyment? If beneficial, that could be the ultimate audiophile "tweak" for us aging audiophile codgers! Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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April 23, 2024, 10:42 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Are you suggesting some old guy might be cranky about an audio cable or anything else on earth on any given day.:dunno:

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April 23, 2024, 10:40 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

It’s only needed if the power supply it’s connected to is a SMPS. If you’re using a LPS, it’s not required.

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April 23, 2024, 09:15 AM

sleepysurf replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

As a retired Anesthesiologist, I'd say you were having a classic episode of Postoperative Delirium. It's more common in the elderly (just sayin' :D). Your subconscious, apparently, has some unresolved audiophile issues to work out! When...

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April 22, 2024, 10:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Good idea. We are working in the background to upgrade software and servers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 07:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

It’s in the screen shot I posted. When you go to log in, it’s right there next to password. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 07:06 PM

CPP replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Where is 'Remember Me' located, is it on Audioshark, or located within each browser ?

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April 22, 2024, 06:37 PM

crwilli replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Fun story Brad.

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April 22, 2024, 06:19 PM

NewAlkyogre replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes. to be exactly I use the Akasa Turing case. Your one is the Plato. Both are awesome. What is still worth to try: the plato uses an internal powersupply which can be replaced by an audiophilic one. That ifi is by the way very interesting....

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April 22, 2024, 06:12 PM

Bones13 replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

I had a big rash of the site not loading with Safari on my iPad citing too many redirects. Problem remained the same after donating. On and off still, working fine this evening.

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April 22, 2024, 03:57 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Lucky your focus was on cables :)

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April 22, 2024, 02:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Great story. If it were me, it might well have been a "conversation" about why, after ~100 years, we still have not been able to unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. :P

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April 22, 2024, 02:05 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yes, I get that...all the time. I've been having this exact problem since February. I never know from one day to the next if I'll be able to gain access to the site, or not (i.e., get the AS main page to load.) I also encounter the same failure mode...

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April 22, 2024, 01:55 PM

GSOphile replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Same here for approximately the past two weeks. Audioshark is the only site where I have this problem. Apple software is up-to-date.

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April 22, 2024, 12:50 PM

brad225 replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

It produced many things Dave, but, none of those have been in the mix yet. I can only hope.:thumbsup:

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April 22, 2024, 10:50 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Click remember me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 10:14 AM

CPP replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Not my cache, not on two different machines and my iphone or ipad, using either Chrome, Edge or Firefox or Safari on my iphone or ipad. . Like I finally got access, and I didn't clear any history or cache. Some days it works and some days of late...

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If I sell the something on your site for close to what I ask what would be a reasonable contribution?
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Hello Mr Mike.
Sorry if I said something wrong ,since I'm new to this hobbies.

Today I auditioned 30.2 with NAT SET monoblock. The voice was so full of body but I still miss some bass and I think it kinda rolled off in high. The equipment separation was good only some albums.

Then I auditioned Diablo120 with their Mojos(different dealers). I'm amazed with the soundstage, image and how clean they produced them(is that mean they bright?), but instantly I miss the Midrange and full body voice feel of Harbeth and NAT.

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Hello Mr Mike.

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Hello Mike.

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I'm looking for an amplifier PassLabs XA25 is enough?or should I go for bigger gryphon Diablo120 ?
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Mike,
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Mike, 12mths ago new mk2 (with copper heatsinks + upgrades) was €30000, the one in pics was €16000. I'd happily ask the world distributor if you wish. I have no financial interest at all in this. Met him 12ths ago in Paris, we got chatting. Lovely man, Italian, prefers speaking English to French even though he lives in Paris. Hah!
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Hi Mike - thanks for setting up the board. We lived in Sarasota from '88 to '93. Nice place. With 6" of snow last night, I'm envious!
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