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Today, 10:35 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread The good news is.....and the bad news is..... in AudioQuest

OK. Thanks, Mike. I must be settling in to being an audiophile again.....no sticker shock. LOL!:congrats:

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Today, 09:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread The good news is.....and the bad news is..... in AudioQuest

~$35k Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 09:02 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread The good news is.....and the bad news is..... in AudioQuest

Well, no one else is going to ask, so I will...how much?

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Yesterday, 10:43 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Cables? What Brand/Model do you use? in Cables

Audio Quest Rocket 88 speaker cables, MacKenzie XLR intertconnects, on Mike's recommendation. No complaints. They sound great to me.

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Yesterday, 10:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread EMM Labs DA2 in emm Labs/Meitner Products

As you are all aware, I spend a lot of time and money to go to shows like Munich, like Axpona and RMAF and I also spend a lot of time testing and...

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Yesterday, 10:21 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp in General Audio Discussion

Had a chance to audition both DACs and I had a very slight preference for the T2 DAC vs the Diablo internal DAC. But it's strictly a matter of taste....

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Yesterday, 09:58 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Do you use an integrated in your main system? in Integrated Systems

Hegel makes excellent components. They seem to be somewhat overlooked. Their components sound wonderful and they pack a lot of value into their...

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January 27, 2020, 02:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread How to know if your new gear or upgrade was worth it? in General Audio Discussion

Brian, sounds like you made a good decision and everyone is happy about it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 27, 2020, 11:15 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary Model Speakers... in Speakers

Yes, I'm very happy with mine too. Perfect fit for my room and the synergy with the rest of my components is outstanding. First time I heard Harbeths...

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January 27, 2020, 10:16 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Do you use an integrated in your main system? in Integrated Systems

Pass Labs INT 250. Love it! Outstanding synergy with my Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary speakers and MSB Discrete dual power supply DAC.

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January 27, 2020, 10:09 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Morgan’s system in General Audio Discussion

Gorgeous system! I'll bet it sounds incredible. I spent seven great years in Iowa City. Wonderful town.

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January 27, 2020, 08:19 AM

Mike replied to a thread Morgan’s system in General Audio Discussion

Pretty!

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January 26, 2020, 10:27 PM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Harbeth Super HL 5+ 40th Anniversary Model Speakers... in Speakers

Thank you, Penthouse-D. I really couldn't be happier with my Harbeths and my entire system. Major credit to Mike for his assistance and guidance.

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January 26, 2020, 08:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp in General Audio Discussion

USB out from T2 to Diablo DAC. XLR from T2 to XLR input of Diablo. Have two DAC’s to choose from. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 07:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL N31 CD/DAC review in MBL

An excellent review. I have two of these units and they are phenomenal. With the Roon Renderer module, very versatile. It is also Stereophile A+...

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January 26, 2020, 06:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp in General Audio Discussion

Doesn’t Jock’s Diablo have an internal DAC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp in General Audio Discussion

You’re very welcome. I’m sure you’ll love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 03:46 PM

Mike started a thread RIP Kobe Bryant in Sports & The Great Outdoors

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7931909/Kobe-Bryant-dies-Calabasas-helicopter-crash.html?ito=facebook_share_article-top Sent from my...

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January 26, 2020, 03:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Corvette C8 - mid-engine in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Agreed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 03:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Corvette C8 - mid-engine in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Thanks Norman. I’m looking forward to it. I should see mine in May or so. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 03:10 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Corvette C8 - mid-engine in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

I’m glad I bought when I did. The day after the announcement. I got a quote on my C7 GS the day before and bought the C8 the day after. Changed to...

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January 26, 2020, 10:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Corvette C8 - mid-engine in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

https://youtu.be/nvTzcNtaSLU Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 10:28 AM

Mike started a thread Measuring jitter in 2020 in Computer/Digital Audio

https://www.stereophile.com/content/2020-jitter-measurements Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 10:27 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico M2 Review in Magico

https://www.stereophile.com/content/magico-m2-loudspeaker Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 10:26 AM

Mike started a thread Arc ref160s in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

https://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-research-reference-160s-power-amplifier Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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January 26, 2020, 10:18 AM

Mike replied to a thread EMM Labs DA2 in emm Labs/Meitner Products

Interesting points on the AES/SPDIF connections: https://www.stereophile.com/content/emm-labs-dv2-da-processor-page-2

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January 26, 2020, 08:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2020 is sold out! in Other Shows

Back to the Florida Audio Expo.... Make sure you register if you’re coming. Although not required, it helps us with a numbers count.

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January 26, 2020, 08:08 AM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2020 is sold out! in Other Shows

I do love the sound. It’s purely a business decision. You just can’t keep that kind of money tied up on the floor when no one is even asking about...

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January 25, 2020, 10:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Any thoughts on Mark Levinson No. 585.5 Integrated amp in General Audio Discussion

Oh no, we can’t tell him that! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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