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Yesterday, 08:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

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Yesterday, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

The golden child is out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Which speaker had a problem? in General Audio Discussion

The 12:50 mark onward is “wow”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 02:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Speaker cables for Diablo 300/Maggie 3.7’s in Magnepan

Shunyata sounds best on our panels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 12:41 PM

Mike started a thread Good Luck to Lee in his future endeavors in General Audio Discussion

PRESS RELEASE March 28, 2023 Austin, Texas Nextscreen, LLC today announced the resignation of Lee Scoggins. Tom Martin, CEO, said “For three years, Lee and I have worked enthusiastically doing a digital transformation of The Absolute...

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March 26, 2023, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The opening post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 03:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

I noted the equipment above. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 11:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

Go. Not needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 08:48 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

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March 26, 2023, 08:47 AM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The first North American Clarisys Audio Auditorium install took place in North Carolina this weekend. My amazing crew and with the help of Florián Wiegand from Clarisys, the install was a resounding success. The gracious customer has a wonderful...

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March 25, 2023, 04:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

So the manufacturer is wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 25, 2023, 02:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Tubes + Ladders on the aqua take time. Some folks think break in is BS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 24, 2023, 09:15 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

Not exactly , classical requires more class A or lose the Timbre , body and nuance on instruments at low levels , very critical in catching the micro /macro details of a symphony, much different from low crest factor rock which really sounds more...

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March 24, 2023, 10:52 AM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

You think the Mcintosh is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 23, 2023, 10:01 AM

a.wayne replied to a thread If you were going to ride one motorcycle forever... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Brother had a VFR1000 , torque beast ..!

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March 23, 2023, 09:59 AM

a.wayne replied to a thread If you were going to ride one motorcycle forever... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Connect past and present well I think , lovely stuff ...! Regards

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March 22, 2023, 01:58 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

You Already have a VAC, everything should be Fyne ... :)

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March 22, 2023, 01:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

50-100 watts. Something like a VAC Signature 200iQ would be amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 22, 2023, 01:51 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread If you were going to ride one motorcycle forever... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Norton Commando 961

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March 22, 2023, 01:35 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Accuphase E-800 in Accuphase

Several speakers only necessary with compromised designs , a well designed loudspeaker will allow only the recording to dictate .... Regards

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March 21, 2023, 11:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

How interesting. These stories are eye opening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 03:05 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!! in Shunyata Research

You were a skeptic! Glad you got to experience “the real deal”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 20, 2023, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats! We love our Aqua LaScala. It’s seriously the best DAC I’ve heard under $10k. R2R + Tubes = yummy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 07:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Focal Sopra 2 compared to Fyne 703s in Speakers

I’ve owned both and for me, the 703’s hit way above their price point. They play bigger, more bass and smoother than Sopra 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 06:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread Alan’s System in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 01:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Meitner PRE in emm Labs/Meitner Products

You need to have at least 10 posts to post links. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Advice Needed; Axpona in one day in General Audio Discussion

Make a list of the rooms you want to hit, starting with 352 and 602. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 11:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3 - 2023 in Magico

https://absolutehiend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Magico-S3-TAS-2023.pdf?mibextid=kdkkhi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 06:43 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hey, all. Tom here. in Introduce Yourself

Welcome Tom! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 09:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

Yes, MSL is the most underrated family of cartridges around. People don’t know how many cartridges they make for other companies - like Air Tight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 08:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

704’s are great. I bet they sounded nice with tubes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 16, 2023, 03:43 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Esoteric Grandioso T1 in Esoteric

Congrats Mike , fantastic stuff can only imagine ..! Regards

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March 16, 2023, 10:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread PC for N200? in Aurender

Anything from Shunyata - Venom X and above. Alpha NR v2 is what we use on our N200. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 15, 2023, 02:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Thank you. I had a very excited Euro dealer friend call me and rave about them. We started communicating early in 2022. We had evaluation pairs throughout 2022 and countless discussions. We inked the deal for Jan 1, 2023. Sent from my...

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March 15, 2023, 02:02 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

Hello , BelCanto stereo and monoblocs Crown Hypex Rotel Lyngdorf Regards

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March 14, 2023, 06:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats on the new home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 10:37 PM

Mike started a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

Iam Tongi Makes The Judges Cry With His Emotional Story And Song - American Idol 2023 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 04:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Designed in Switzerland. Manufactured in Vietnam. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2023 in The Florida International Audio Expo

Florida Audio Expo HiFi Highlights! - FLAX Audiophile Show Coverage 2023! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 11, 2023, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Final Florida audio show report: Interviews with Pass Labs, Hegel, Shunyata Research, and Clarisys! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 10, 2023, 12:48 PM

a.wayne replied to a poll Which Magico Do You Own? (Take The Poll!) in Magico

I find the same for M3 , how different is Q3 to M3 ..?

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March 10, 2023, 09:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Navigation: PLEASE HELP, i can seem to get it to work for me in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No hybrid here. Could be a browser setting I’m guessing? Try something else. We will bring the forum up to the 21st century (LOL) later this year. I’m still looking at options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 09:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

True. A few things. They kept asking me and Irv is a great guy. They will have some new things coming - nudge, nudge, wink, wink and we are showing together at Axpona and their stuff sounds GREAT! The funny story is that Irv has been asking me...

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March 9, 2023, 06:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Upgrade on the way... in Amplifiers

Congrats! Good moves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 04:02 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

Interesting , we found class D amps to be least effective on classical music, good on electronic music and Jazz ..

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March 8, 2023, 05:36 PM

Mike started a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

One of our partners at Axpona 2023 will be Constellation Audio with Clarisys Audio. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 8, 2023, 02:02 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread % Calculator - I know it's not rocket Science in General Audio Discussion

What is this 83% rule ..?

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March 7, 2023, 07:27 PM

Mike started a thread Shunyata EIGER in Shunyata Research

We are pleased to introduce our most affordable addition to Shunyata Research's Reference line of power distributors, the EIGER power distributor. The EIGER is a six-outlet tower, meticulously designed and modeled in the image of the Everest...

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March 7, 2023, 03:00 PM

a.wayne replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

System expectations and Load being driven will determine if Lovegrove got it right, aside and considering the very colored and high distortion speakers he is using in the video , to pair with the VTV, hard to say .... Regards

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March 7, 2023, 01:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don't let the door hit you on the way out? in General Audio Discussion

It sure is. When another dealer told me his nightmare stories with them, I honestly thought it was him. Nope. It’s not. Nobody is perfect, but I will defend our customers to the end when I know there is not an ounce of wrong doing. David...

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