nicoff
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The adventure continues. Now attempting to reduce the number of components to fit inside the stereo equipment cabinet. The turntable and phono preamp are going to remain. But I still have a streamer, a DAC, and a new preamp (the one that I recently...

I totally agree with everything said. In fact, I put my money on that: My streamer is a lowly RPi.

You would be amazed at the number of “high-end” streamers costing a ton of money that are based on a lowly $50 RPi. Today, consumers can enjoy true high-end sound without having to spend a ton of money.

Dave, if you are the type of individual who enjoys DIY projects, you can build a streamer using a Raspberry Pi. You can find easy-to-follow instructions online. Total cost less than $100.

The MC10 will work brilliantly with the N20 and say an Esoteric K-01XD SE. Then both the Esoteric and N20 clock off the same clock Another option is take the DAC and clock funds and put it into an MSB DAC which have clock sync options so you...

With the Eversolo device, you could rip your CD collection and it can access it. That way you can listen to your own music collection without having to pay for a music streaming service.

Agree with Bones. Streaming from online services works great. Music services like Qobuz also include different versions/mastering of albums so you can actually get to check the changes. My experience is that once you get used to streaming, there...

The Eversolo DMP-A6 has received excellent reviews/recommendations in other sites (ASR). Not sure if it is allowed to post links here, but you can Google it. You will also find other options for streamers in your price range that are also highly...

Didn’t even know there was such a neighborhood. Haven’t heard the Eversolo. Heard the name though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Depends on budget. The Aurender A15 and Lumin T3 are both excellent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, that’s the plan. Right now the focus is getting the new SE’s out the door. Then I think they will formulate the upgrade program. But the plan is for it to be done in-house in the USA. Esoteric sure is busy! SE models and tone arm...

That’s just crazy. So sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

No more select. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Same modules. Same ability to swap modules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

My pleasure! You and your lovely wife are so wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Did you read the trade up program posted above? It doesn’t apply to the Cascade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Trade In, Trade Up your MSB products There’s a little nugget of info in this. Read carefully and you’ll see it. Coming next year…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

https://youtu.be/e6ak04YxESE?si=W6-HQnZCn1gtFfpY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I know this is hard to comprehend, but it’s new tech and far exceeds the Select II with the digital director today. Price? Less expensive by nearly 50% of that previous combo. $95k MSRP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Mines on order! Can’t wait! MSB kept their current tech for nearly 10 years! An eternity of great sound especially for digital. Now they turn the page. Very exciting to read this announcement today. Sent from my iPhone using...

TBD Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Waiting on our demos. We did have experience with them at axpona in our room. They are another league better than Venom X (which we have in the store). The Theta sounds like “Omega Lite”. Very similar characteristics to the big boys. ...

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

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

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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Clear your cache. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

It’s both, but their strength is DSD (SACD). They still dominate by a country mile for SACD (which is DSD on a disc). In my opinion…. Best DAC’s for DSD: - Esoteric - Lampizator - Meitner/EMM (not my kind of sound, but they execute it...

Sure. You’re best to chat with Ron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

This looks like a great little unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

AXPONA 2024 Report Part 1 | Hifi Pig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

CAT and Clarisys | AXPONA 2024 - Part-Time Audiophile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

Suggestion: run Roon core on a computer in your house. Laptop is fine. Try roon on the aurender (free demo) and compare. If you prefer roon (it’s the best UI, but sonically inferior IMO), then buy a roon core (roon makes nice ones) and consider...

We shall see. Roon is super noisy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

We were all joking about this. Now people can hear how much better conductor sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

The new Clarisys Piccolo’s stole the thunder from the Minuets…and everything else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Takes time to get show reports. Minuets were with VAC. We are still getting Florida show reports! The TAS report on the Florida show only came out today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

Yes, and it does. Room costs (we had 3 rooms, including a large ballroom), materials, marketing, brochures, banners, all the staff, shipping, meals, hotel rooms, flights, etc. Figure on $40k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

I left Monday. Had to walk on the interstate to O’Hare with other pilots, Mothers carrying crying babies and more for over 45 minutes. It was like an apocalypse. Protests in Chicago today: 54 arrested after protesters block I-190 near O'''Hare...

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Having seen this beauty in person this weekend, I can honestly say, this should have been called the S6. The dual 10’s (vs dual 9’s) look so much bigger. The cabinet looks soooooo much bigger. S6 for me all day. Oh and the fit and finish is...

Our room was busy all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro