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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 04:57 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Grandioso C1X in Esoteric 
    True mono design. Keeps the power clean between left and right. Gryphon Pandora Preamp is the same way. Looking forward to your impressions and any comparisons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Yesterday, 12:43 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced in AXPONA
    I’m really hoping to attend a few shows this year, but I’m not stepping foot on a plane without “the jab”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Yesterday, 11:45 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum
    I have that one too. It’s just one side. This test pressing is great because it’s the whole album and Classic Records to boot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Yesterday, 10:11 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Accuphase E-800 in Accuphase
    Welcome to Audioshark.
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    Yesterday, 09:49 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Grandioso C1X in Esoteric 
    Congrats. Let us know how it compares.
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    March 4, 2021, 03:41 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced in AXPONA
    Show schedule: Munich Sept 9-12 RMAF Oct 8-10 Toronto Oct 22-24 AXPONA Oct 29-31 Capital Nov 5-7 Warsaw Nov 5-7 New York Dec 3-4
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    March 4, 2021, 12:04 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum
    You do! I’m sitting here waiting for my 11am customer to arrive and I’m playing my Classic Records Test Pressing of Satchmo Plays King Oliver. 1959 recording. Just phenomenal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 4, 2021, 11:11 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum
    Not messed up at all. I watched a video the other day of a guy that bought a TT and started buying MOFI One Steps and UHQR, MMJ, Classic Records and other stuff for about 10 years. He figured he had spent $20k as he tracked all his purchases in...
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    March 4, 2021, 09:42 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum
    These are all AAA recordings. Good God don’t buy them on CD. Buy a turntable! Anyone who’s compared All The Good Times Are Past & Gone on vinyl (quite rare now) and CD, knows the CD blows. They must use one heck of a shitty A2D converter. ...
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    March 4, 2021, 07:30 AM
    Mike replied to a thread How did I miss this? Tung-Sol KT170 in Vacuum Tubes & Valves
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    March 3, 2021, 10:31 PM
    Mike started a thread MOFI Recordings in Music Forum
    Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs, the Undisputed Leader in Audiophile Recordings | In Sheeps Clothing The video is interesting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    March 3, 2021, 06:55 PM
    Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum
    It’s a pity they didn’t record it to tape. Direct to disc would have been great too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    March 3, 2021, 09:43 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Format Revenue in Music Forum
    Reminds me of this one:
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    March 3, 2021, 01:13 AM
    Mike started a thread Format Revenue in Music Forum
    Vinyl revenue overtakes CDs for the first time since 1986 | What Hi-Fi?
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    March 2, 2021, 01:20 AM
    bernardl replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric 
    Glad to hear that! Cheers, Bernard
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    March 1, 2021, 08:30 PM
    Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum
    Finally cracked it open. Review here: The Berlin Philharmonic's Direct-to-Disc Bruckner Symphony #7 Box Set | Analog Planet
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    March 1, 2021, 08:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube
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    March 1, 2021, 07:51 PM
    Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum
    From the Master Tapes. Tony Joe White-Black And White-180 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 03:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    You and me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 02:13 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube New link Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 12:33 PM
    Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum
    I’m with you on this one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 12:29 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    My two cents: what Michael was saying makes total sense and I’m in full agreement. Just listen. And that reference to the WHO album, was my room at the Tampa Show - The Florida Audio Expo. It was incredible. Sent from my iPhone using...
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    March 1, 2021, 11:50 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    Paul is only on for a minute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 09:58 AM
    Mike started a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog
    Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    March 1, 2021, 09:05 AM
    Mike started a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum
    Imagine if they had recorded it to 1/2 inch tape - straight analog. DAT was horrible. Recorded to R-DAT? The Truth About the "The Trinity Session" - SoundStage! Encore (March 2021) - YouTube
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    February 27, 2021, 10:40 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Lost another family member last night... in We Love Our Pets!
    So so sorry to hear. Losing a pet is just gut wrenching.
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    February 26, 2021, 07:45 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows
    No date yet. Still negotiating with the hotel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 26, 2021, 04:24 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    I played some Post Malone one time and everyone got mad! Said it wasn’t music. They wanted more boring classical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 26, 2021, 03:47 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    That combo is in youtube from my store! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 26, 2021, 09:41 AM
    Mike started a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows
    We will be back in 2022! The hotel is completely renovated. Exciting stuff. Enjoy a look back. 2020 Florida Audio Expo - Tampa Florida - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 26, 2021, 08:33 AM
    Mike replied to a thread The Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier in Boulder Amplifiers
    Love ours. One of my top three favorite integrated amps. Has the new Boulder sound = yummy.
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    February 25, 2021, 05:39 PM
    Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum
    Great album. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 25, 2021, 04:28 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    EV-4 Munich High End Show - 2018 - Kharma Audio ?1 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 25, 2021, 02:21 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    Yes, heard them in Munich. Was blown away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 25, 2021, 08:33 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Hello, from London ! in Introduce Yourself
    Welcome!
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    February 24, 2021, 10:46 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 24, 2021, 11:15 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident in Sports & The Great Outdoors
    If his legs are as damaged as reports claim, he might be finished with competitive golf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 23, 2021, 05:20 PM
    Mike started a thread Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident in Sports & The Great Outdoors
    Hope he’s ok! Tiger Woods in surgery after vehicle rolls over in crash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 23, 2021, 11:05 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Phono Preamp Recommendation in All Things Analog
    Pass XP17. We had it in the store and loved it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 23, 2021, 10:10 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Daft Punk in Music Forum
    Daft Punk Announces Breakup After 28 Years - The New York Times
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    February 22, 2021, 07:32 PM
    Mike replied to a thread GIK? in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction
    This is a global problem which extends far beyond audio to appliances, cars and much more. It’s quite frankly, a global supply chain issue. For audio related, we could sell 20 times more if we could just get inventory. Companies like Lumin...
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    February 22, 2021, 04:43 PM
    Mike started a thread Spotify HiFi is coming in Computer/Digital Audio
    Spotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this year - The Verge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 22, 2021, 04:19 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender drop out problem in Aurender
    Aurender’s support remains the gold standard in my books. TROND - PM me your info and I’ll see if I can help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 21, 2021, 11:18 PM
    bernardl replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric 
    Very similar indeed. :-) I got an Omega XC to connect the Everest to the wall, and the also Sigma V2 from Everest to the amps. This works very well indeed! There is no end to this game, so playing it slow is certainly the right thing to do....
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    February 21, 2021, 11:08 PM
    bernardl replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric 
    Hi Marc, Currently the power cord connecting the N-01XD to the Shunyata Everest is a Shunyata Sigma V1. I may replace it by a Sigma V2 at a later stage. An Omega is tempting too, but I guess that replacing my Sigma V1 clock cable (connecting...
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    February 21, 2021, 07:35 PM
    bernardl replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric 
    With the N-01XD I think I probably prefer 4fs/M2 filter in my environment. It feels a bit more musical. Either way the sound isn’t as defined/transparent as what I am getting streaming directly from the Mojo Deja Vu Evo through the Melco S10...
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    February 21, 2021, 06:10 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Marten speakers in Speakers
    I heard them many times, lots in the Zesto room. Can’t say they wowed me really. Sometimes they sounded nice, other times, meh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 21, 2021, 11:31 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    I didn’t. You find that one better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 21, 2021, 11:04 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    Gold, Redbook, QoBuz. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    February 20, 2021, 07:32 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma
    Every single person that came into the store this week listened to the Kharma’s. Both pairs were universally loved as in “I want these”. Not one person wasn’t completely enamored and “drawn in”. There was no “not my cup of tea” or “too much...
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Room treatment: Gik Acoustics | Vibration control: Townshend pods | Power: Shunyata Omega XC + Everest + Sigma NR v2 for amps/Venom V14 Digital for digital components + Sigma ground cables | Source: Mojo Audio DejaVu EVO with JCAT XE USB running Roon core (Raat) | Ethernet: Sonore Optical module + Melco S10 on Stillpoints SS + Shunyata Omega ethernet cable x 2 | External Dac: Esoteric N-01XD + Cybershaft OP21A clock | Dac/Pre/Amplification: Devialet D1000 Pro CI (Chord Sarum T RCA-RCA link) | Speakers: Chord Sarum T + Wilson Benesch Act One Evolution P1

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