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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Today, 12:15 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research
    Congrats on your Everest & Omega XC PC. In my experience, they are true "game-changers" to use an over-used phrase. Not surprised that your Everest also sounds better on the Symposium than the piece of granite; it likely sounds better because...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 06:06 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 04:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:25 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Yesterday, 11:31 AM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    No more select. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • still-one's Avatar
    Yesterday, 10:53 AM
    still-one replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Sounds interesting. I may have to perform another A/B in my system to see if it surpasses the Select. The way it shows up on the MSB site it "appears" to fall between the Select and Premier.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:15 AM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Same modules. Same ability to swap modules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 10:29 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research
    My pleasure! You and your lovely wife are so wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 08:11 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Did you read the trade up program posted above? It doesn’t apply to the Cascade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 07:26 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    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
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 07:23 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    https://youtu.be/e6ak04YxESE?si=W6-HQnZCn1gtFfpY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 07:16 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    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
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 06:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    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...
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    May 2, 2024, 08:43 AM
    still-one replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    I agree with Mike. A very interesting country. The area around the Akita Prefecture in northern Japan was beautiful and historically interesting to visit. A good way to spend a long weekend when on business.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 2, 2024, 06:40 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    TBD Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    May 1, 2024, 10:12 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    Agree 100% on all points. If possible, be sure to visit Kyoto. Such a beautiful city. And you can also visit Nijojo Palace in Kyoto. Incredible.
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    May 1, 2024, 06:20 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    If you found the Japanese aesthetic and cultural sensibilities interesting and would like to get a deeper understanding, my recommendation would be to watch some of these films by the late, great film director, Akira Kurosawa. These are all...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 1, 2024, 08:46 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research
    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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    April 29, 2024, 08:23 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks
    Because I'm a client of Topper Jewelers, they gave me a 20% discount off the retail price, so paid USD $440 for this watch. As for TAG Heuers, I lost interest in the brand when they started putting "TAG" on the dial above "Heuer" in the early...
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    April 27, 2024, 05:35 PM
    still-one replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    I started watching the first couple of episodes and was enjoying it but my wife was having a hard time keeping up with the sub-titles so I am waiting to pick it up again. I read all of his original novels (Shogun, Tai-Pan, King Rat, Noble House...
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    April 26, 2024, 11:49 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 06:56 PM
    Mike replied to a thread What is a good, simple, effective, ad blocker for my Android phone? in Computer/Digital Audio
    Ads where? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 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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    April 25, 2024, 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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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 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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    April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Yup, same here.
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    April 24, 2024, 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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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    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, 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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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Mike's Avatar
    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, 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, 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, 09:09 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Clear your cache. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 22, 2024, 12:21 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    i use an iFi device as well, the DC Purifier. It connects between Alita and it's computer-type SMPS brick. It also provided an audible improvement in audio quality. Shown here. Well worth the price of about $130 or so... Installed... ...
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    April 22, 2024, 12:13 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    An Akasa NUC?
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 21, 2024, 11:58 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    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...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 21, 2024, 11:47 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio
    Sure. You’re best to chat with Ron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 20, 2024, 11:45 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    Yeah, I had a concern about the fan, as well. Here's my Akasa-cased NUC; I bought it used locally from a guy in Palo Alto for only $350. I've dubbed it, "Alita, Battle Angel", 'cause it kicks *ss. 👍 It runs the ROCK OS as yours does. I...
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    April 20, 2024, 01:55 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    Yes, the Nucleus One was announced by Roon Labs on March 19th. Some high-level specs: The most affordable Roon Server ever made At $499.99 Nucleus One pairs high performance with unrivaled affordability, providing a best-in-class streaming...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 20, 2024, 11:11 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    This looks like a great little unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 19, 2024, 03:19 PM
    Mike started a thread Clarisys Arrives at Puur HiFidelity (Netherlands) in Clarisys Audio
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    April 19, 2024, 01:29 PM
    Mike started a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio
    One of our Clarisys dealers installing the active crossover and 6 amps for a customer in Washington State Clarisys Auditoriums.
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  • still-one's Avatar
    April 19, 2024, 12:00 PM
    still-one replied to a thread Issue with info on Album in the Conductor in Aurender
    By any chance did you edit the information for that album? With other software I remember editing data and it occasionally showing old info one some tracks and new on others or at the album level. Just a thought.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 19, 2024, 10:33 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
    AXPONA 2024 Report Part 1 | Hifi Pig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 19, 2024, 07:29 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
    CAT and Clarisys | AXPONA 2024 - Part-Time Audiophile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 18, 2024, 04:40 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Yes, I got that yesterday, as well.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 18, 2024, 12:34 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender
    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...
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    April 18, 2024, 11:24 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Can't Get Spoft to Play Through Lumin U2 in Lumin
    Peter is...awesome. 👌 Absolutely superb and responsive customer support.
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