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Yesterday, 09:35 PM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread New SuperNait 3 to make first US appearance at RMAF 2019 in Amplifiers

I'm anxious to hear more about that amp. I wonder if there's a difference in output power vs the SN2? It'd be nice if it was at least 100 wpc x 2...

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread Silk Plants? in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction

A local store to me. The silk plant warehouse. They will even make them to your specs (height, width, etc.) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 05:22 PM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Ohms And Amp Power Output in Amplifiers

That's pretty close to my (amateur) estimate. Add to that, a magazine rated the 509x much higher than the factory specs. Same with the 590axii. It is...

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Yesterday, 01:51 PM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Ohms And Amp Power Output in Amplifiers

Thank you, bill. That was definitely helpful. I was mainly trying to determine if my Harbeth speakers being 6 ohm vs the usual 8 ohms have a power...

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Yesterday, 12:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Completely different. The AG’s are a big impressive dynamic “live sound” presentation that I could live happily ever after with. The M2/M3’s out...

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Yesterday, 12:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Agreed. If they work in my crappy room, they will work in any room. I’m always surprised at how versatile the MBL’s are (when I assume they...

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Yesterday, 12:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread Octave Jubilee 300B in General Audio Discussion

Agreed. Quite puzzling to be honest. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 12:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Octave Jubilee 300B in General Audio Discussion

Different. Much more neutral. Octave always tries to take the tube sound out of the tube amps I find. But still was enjoyable. Sent from my...

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

Mike replied to a thread Octave Jubilee 300B in General Audio Discussion

Got to hear them a couple of times at Munich in May. Very nice amps. Beautiful looking and sounding.

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Yesterday, 09:13 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

I love your choices. I sure hope I won't be wanting to flip in a few months. This is kind of a one shot deal for me. Since I'm retired this may be my...

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August 17, 2019, 10:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread PS Audio terminates all US Dealers in PS Audio

No. It means massive. A race to the bottom that spoiled things for everyone.

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August 17, 2019, 10:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread PS Audio terminates all US Dealers in PS Audio

Oh boy, that’s a whole different discussion.

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August 17, 2019, 10:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread PS Audio terminates all US Dealers in PS Audio

The cheap Schiit doesn’t have enough margin $$ to make it worth while to have a dealer network. But they aren’t selling $600-2500 gear. When you...

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August 17, 2019, 10:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread KL Audio calls it quits on RCM’s in All Things Analog

Cool. Checking it out now.

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August 17, 2019, 06:50 PM

Mike started a thread PS Audio terminates all US Dealers in PS Audio

Yup, it’s true. All dealers received a letter stating this fact. They are going direct with NO discounts and same MSRP pricing. Good luck. The...

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August 17, 2019, 06:38 PM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Buzz on phono channel only goes away when I put the TT on top of the amp... WHY?! in Amplifiers

Is there perhaps a ground loop? Try running a ground cable from the amp chassis to the TT. Leave the other ground wire plugged in. There could also...

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August 17, 2019, 01:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Still listening. I want to live with them for a couple of days or weeks. Very airy, 3D presentation. The key was would they work in such a crappy...

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August 17, 2019, 01:11 PM

bluegrassphile started a thread Ohms And Amp Power Output in Amplifiers

Is it correct to say as ohms decrease amp power output increases (due to less resistance)? For example, if you have an amp that outputs 100 wpc x 2...

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August 17, 2019, 11:28 AM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Removed the horns. They were causing a reflection off the MBL’s. Improved things by quite a bit.

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August 17, 2019, 11:23 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

Yeah, the H390 is a killer too. Lots of great stuff to hear.

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August 17, 2019, 11:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

I will have the new 390, not 590. Someone bought the 590. The 390 will give you the Hegel sound and still 250 watts/channel and same great DAC...

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August 17, 2019, 10:58 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

Yeah, Mike, that Hegel H590 is really a beast. With 301 wpc x 2 into 8 ohms and that uber serious, built in DAC and all the streaming options...holy...

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August 17, 2019, 10:28 AM

Mike replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

It’s very new. Not a lot of reviews out there yet. At this price point, it’s competing with some big names like Gryphon and some like the Hegel 590...

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August 17, 2019, 10:23 AM

bluegrassphile replied to a thread Simaudio 700i v2 in Integrated Systems

Just curious why you don't hear anything about this amp? It seems like an outstanding integrated amp. Is it relatively new? Is the field of...

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August 17, 2019, 10:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread Our Fearless Leader’s Question to NP answered in Pass Labs

Ha! That’s me. I found it interesting that there are still a lot of customers still ordering XA.5 amps around the world and Nelson himself has a...

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August 17, 2019, 09:24 AM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

That’s a great question. They are equally good in the mids. I would say the N51 has more body, but the 300 has more definition and microdetail.

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August 16, 2019, 09:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Thanks. $54,400 including speakers, stands, integrated amp and CD/DAC Player. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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August 16, 2019, 08:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

https://youtu.be/PCq5SILi7Ww Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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August 16, 2019, 08:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread MBL goes into the big system. Could this mean a change? in MBL

Oh man, totally different. Diablo 300 is a BEAST. A sledge hammer Integrated with massive size soundstage, deep freaking bass and a dark rich tone....

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