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Today, 05:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

Cables I’ll leave alone. But generally, everything is affected by inflation. Everything. The bulk dog food we buy was always $99. For years. It’s now $140. It went $120, $130, $140. Inflation is the biggest middle class tax. Look at the price...

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Today, 11:18 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

The ongoing effects of runaway inflation are causing a distortion in our price perception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 23, 2023, 10:58 AM

chops replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion

And I agree.

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September 23, 2023, 10:25 AM

chops replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion

The garbage that passes for music today has certainly got worse, that's for sure. That's why the majority of my "mainstream" music listening dies out around the year 2005, and even that's pushing it. More like late 90's.

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September 23, 2023, 01:55 AM

chops replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion

Same story here. I had Tidal for several years. When Qobuz became available, I got that as well and ran both side by side for about 6 months or so, maybe longer. After that, I dumped Tidal and kept Qobuz. Not that MQA sounded horrible, but it...

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September 21, 2023, 07:50 PM

chops replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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September 21, 2023, 06:33 PM

chops replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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September 21, 2023, 05:48 PM

chops replied to a thread Lenbrook buys MQA in Music Forum

Isn't that an oxymoron?

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September 20, 2023, 07:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

It sure is pretty! LOL. We haven’t connected it. We’ve been busy with demos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 05:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Oh yeah. It’s not as good as M3, but it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 04:54 PM

Mike started a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

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September 19, 2023, 04:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

The New Magico S3 with Pass INT-250 and MSB Discrete DAC - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 03:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Our pair has now been playing for nearly 2 weeks. 24/7. They are so so so enjoyable. A real slightly warm, very organic, natural sound. As good as the previous iterations of the S3 were, these are clearly superior in every conceivable...

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September 18, 2023, 06:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 18, 2023, 03:44 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

I was offered a white background and I didn’t want it. I like the black background. What’s funny is that the online/print mags are asking for “glam shots” to accompany the reviews. Guess they don’t like my poor iPhone photos. Sent...

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September 17, 2023, 04:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Very Worthwhile Upgrade! in MSB

Looking good!! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 16, 2023, 01:24 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 14, 2023, 01:06 PM

Mike started a thread Shunyata Denali 6000 sale! in Shunyata Research

Denali 6000T v2 & Alpha XC Retail Price $9300 Promotion Price: $6500 Denali 6000T v2 & Sigma XC Retail Price $10,250 Promotion Price: $7,500 Contact Suncoast Audio immediately (as supplies last).

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September 13, 2023, 08:48 AM

Myles B. Astor started a thread Four Must-Have Reel-to-Reel Tapes! in Positive Feedback

Reel-To-Reel Tape - Positive Feedback

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September 12, 2023, 03:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC

Yes, the monos will ruin you! They are sooooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 12, 2023, 02:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC

I completely agree! They’re one of two of my favorite amps in the store. And clearly the Master 300’s are best looking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 11, 2023, 06:43 PM

chops replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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September 11, 2023, 01:02 PM

Mike started a thread Hegel H600 Review in Hegel

Review: Hegel H600 | H600: Power Plant With Super Resolution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 07:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Make sure the old app isn’t open Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 06:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Download it from the App Store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 04:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

It is the same. It’s only missing from the menu. But it’s all there. N30SA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 03:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Conductor is for all models. N30SA – Aurender America Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 02:24 PM

Mike started a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

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September 10, 2023, 07:43 AM

chops replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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September 10, 2023, 06:44 AM

chops replied to a thread Experimenting with Straight Wire Crescendo 3 Interconnects... in Cables

If anyone has a basement around here, it's an underground swimming pool. Remember, I live in Florida where the water table is like 5ft below the surface. LOL Then again, I live in Florida, so wouldn't be surprised if there weren't a few grow lights...

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September 10, 2023, 06:22 AM

chops replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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September 9, 2023, 07:54 PM

chops replied to a thread Whole Home Surge Protection/Power Conditioning for Dedicated 20A lines... in Power Conditioners & Regulators

Well I probably just misunderstood him or someone else that described their setup to me. The last I spoke with him was a few months back, and I have a lot of people PM'ing me about this subject lately on several forums. Give me a car and I can...

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September 9, 2023, 03:02 PM

chops replied to a thread Chops' Current System Pics .... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Thank you, sir!

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September 9, 2023, 01:00 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

About 5 or 6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 9, 2023, 10:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

It’s officially called “pewter”, now to be called “Graphite Grey”. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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September 9, 2023, 09:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Oh right. That was one of the two biggest fools on YouTube. So many of these fools trying to make a name for themselves by spouting nonsense and some of them love to spout lies. Heard the biggest fool the other day say “Vitus is bright….but I’ve...

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September 9, 2023, 09:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Was this the fool that trashed NAIM or was that someone else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 9, 2023, 02:34 AM

chops replied to a thread Chops' Current System Pics .... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

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September 9, 2023, 01:12 AM

chops replied to a thread Whole Home Surge Protection/Power Conditioning for Dedicated 20A lines... in Power Conditioners & Regulators

Honestly, I couldn't care less about them being "cryo", and frankly think it's a bunch of hoopla anyway and does nothing for sound or "electrical flow".

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September 9, 2023, 01:10 AM

chops replied to a thread Whole Home Surge Protection/Power Conditioning for Dedicated 20A lines... in Power Conditioners & Regulators

How would that be breaking the law? I said after the meter, not before it. Besides, my friend (licensed electrician for 35+ years) wouldn't do anything illegal anyway, nor would I want him to.

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September 8, 2023, 05:08 PM

chops replied to a thread Whole Home Surge Protection/Power Conditioning for Dedicated 20A lines... in Power Conditioners & Regulators

Sorry everyone for not responding sooner. Been a hectic week at work, which is a good thing of course. Anyway, when I'm talking about 10 AWG Romex, dedicated 20A runs and a 60A subpanel, of course I'm referring to the 20A runs to the listening...

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September 8, 2023, 04:41 PM

chops replied to a thread Experimenting with Straight Wire Crescendo 3 Interconnects... in Cables

Apparently so. If their TOTL Crescendo 3 performs in others systems as it did in mine, it's no wonder you don't hear of them much these days. As I stated above, my 10+ year old $170 XLR and $130 RCA interconnects (Wireworld Oasis 7) pretty much...

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September 7, 2023, 10:19 PM

Myles B. Astor replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Clickbait.

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September 6, 2023, 11:14 AM

Mike started a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

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September 5, 2023, 09:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin

You had one bad experience with one product. You should see what I see in a daily basis from dozens of brands. I had stupid SimAudio explaining that the reason the customers CD player went bad was because he clearly must have plugged the RCA...

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September 5, 2023, 09:05 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin

It seems you have had only one mission on this forum and that is to trash Lumin. You’re a troll. All of your posts are trashing Lumin. You contribute nothing else. In contrast, there are thousands of happy Lumin customers who would strongly...

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September 4, 2023, 01:24 PM

chops replied to a thread Experimenting with Straight Wire Crescendo 3 Interconnects... in Cables

The only one consistent seems to be right around 9pm every night, maybe a minute or two before or after. This is one of the ones that lasts for about 10 to 15 minutes. Also, no matter what time this buzz shows up, when it goes away, it stays silent...

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