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Today, 11:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Tube Choices For Signature and Master Preamps in VAC

Yes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 10:13 AM

Mike replied to a thread Tube Choices For Signature and Master Preamps in VAC

I’ve stuck to the stock tubes for now. But I have plenty I could try. I love how it sounds now, so I haven’t felt the urge. Sent from my...

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Today, 09:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin Stack with SACD Player? in Lumin

I am in your camp too. I have some amazing SACD’s. I have ripped them all though to DSD. But playing the SACD itself still sounds better.

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Today, 09:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread AudioQuest Fog Lifters in AudioQuest

LOL. Do cables matter? All kidding aside, I find they do work well on carpeted floors. I also like the Furutech NCF Booster for behind the...

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Today, 09:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin Stack with SACD Player? in Lumin

This would be awesome! But no, Lumin is unique in it’s focus and dedication to the streamer market. They didn’t invent the streamer market, they...

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Today, 08:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin U1 in Lumin

You would have to ask the Italian dealer/distributor.

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Today, 07:18 AM

Mike replied to a thread MSB M500 Monoblocks in MSB

The amps are far enough away and the subs are barely on idle.

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Yesterday, 10:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread AudioQuest Fog Lifters in AudioQuest

Send me a PM. I’ll order us a pack now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 09:36 PM

Mike replied to a thread AudioQuest Fog Lifters in AudioQuest

I’ll split a pack with you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 08:41 PM

Mike replied to a thread T+a pa3100hv in T+A Electronics

It’s important to understand the history of T+A in America to gain perspective on things. They had one mediocre distributor and one really piss poor...

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Yesterday, 08:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread T+a pa3100hv in T+A Electronics

You’re very welcome. Great choice. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 07:52 PM

Mike started a thread AudioQuest Fog Lifters in AudioQuest

For four decades, AudioQuest has stated as clearly as possible, that pretty much all audio improvements come from reducing “damage”—either by...

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Yesterday, 06:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Our family just lost our 30+ year old kitty... in We Love Our Pets!

I’m very sorry for your loss. 30 years is incredible. You had a very special baby there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 05:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread solid-state class-A integrated amplifiers in Amplifiers

Luxman 550/590 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 03:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB M500 Monoblocks in MSB

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 01:54 PM

puroagave replied to a thread 2019 - How did it shape up? in General Off Topic Forums

What hasn't changed during 2019 is my general preference for tube amplification and analog sources. Having owned Kii Threes over the past year gave...

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Yesterday, 01:43 PM

puroagave replied to a thread Speakers in General Off Topic Forums

it's your cognitive bias at work. Synergy, as in they play well together (speakers and electronics from same manufacturer) is a given. "voicing" is a...

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Yesterday, 09:04 AM

Mike replied to a thread How many audio systems do you currently own? in General Audio Discussion

Does my store count? Kidding... Two systems at home. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 12:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread Full NAIM system in Naim Audio

803D3. White

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