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Today, 01:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Audiohpile Ear in General Audio Discussion

It was almost 8 years ago at Bart’s. The guy brought his turntable and software. You were definitely there. I remember laughing as the vinyl...

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Today, 01:00 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Audiohpile Ear in General Audio Discussion

You were there my friend and the look on your face when the vinyl spanked the digital was classic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 12:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Audiohpile Ear in General Audio Discussion

And when the guy from Audacity came he proved how much information in music is truncated with 16/44 and how much more info was on the record. He...

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Today, 07:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread roon now supports CD ripping in Computer/Digital Audio

So add a cheap USB CD drive to the Nucleus/Nucleus+ (or PC) and you’re done. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 08:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Awesome! Looking forward to seeing it.

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Yesterday, 08:28 AM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

All valid points. I’m part of a few groups of vinyl lovers and 95% don’t have a analog rig more than a VPI Prime or even VPI Scout or similar from...

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Yesterday, 07:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread My Magico A3 are finally broke in in Magico

Welcome to the forum. Glad you’re happy and they’re sounding good.

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July 14, 2019, 07:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Not me. A client of mine. He’s 100% streaming. Me? 12,000 LP’s, 2,000+ CD’s and SACD’s, 50+ tapes. I have a really bad habit of buying music....

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July 14, 2019, 07:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

I do. :).

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July 14, 2019, 07:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Audiohpile Ear in General Audio Discussion

I’ve played sax for 40 years. Won awards. They’re hanging in my den. I can tell you, there are some wonderful saxophones and some real stinkers...

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July 14, 2019, 09:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread Active Speakers - would you consider? in Speakers

I think what’s missing from this discussion is several advantages: 1. Keeping the signal in the digital domain. 2. Eliminating a traditional...

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July 13, 2019, 11:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

The Half Speed Master version is excellent.

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July 13, 2019, 10:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/119305/The_CricketsBuddy_Holly-The_Chirping_Crickets-200_Gram_Vinyl_Record

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July 13, 2019, 10:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread VAC/ YG Carmel 2 ? in VAC

YES!! Should be great.

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July 13, 2019, 10:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread The The Vinyl? in Music Forum

You’re welcome. Any time.

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July 13, 2019, 09:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

This is a GREAT list to work from: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/100-recommended-all-analog-lp-reissues-worth-owning

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July 13, 2019, 09:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread The The Vinyl? in Music Forum

Here’s a first pressing of Soul Mining, unopened. https://www.discogs.com/sell/item/893729062

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July 13, 2019, 09:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread The The Vinyl? in Music Forum

Mike, have you looked into this? https://store.acousticsounds.com/d/98021/The_The-Soul_Mining-Vinyl_Box_Sets Looks like the box set was cut...

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July 13, 2019, 09:44 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Bingo. In the digital domain, I can’t tell you the last time I listened to an entire album all the way through, then played it all the way through...

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July 13, 2019, 09:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Audio Research REF 160M in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/audio-research-corporation-reference-160m-monoblock-amplifier/

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July 13, 2019, 09:24 PM

Mike started a thread Active Speakers - would you consider? in Speakers

While in Munich, I heard some fabulous active speakers. And each year we are seeing a few more. B&W just announced the new Formation Series which...

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July 13, 2019, 08:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Critical Mass Center Stage 2 in Critical Mass Systems

They work great with tube equipment (and digital especially). The 0.8 vs 1.0 vs 1.5 is the same, just measure! You want to measure the distance...

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July 13, 2019, 08:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

I’ll bet you will really enjoy it and begin to listen differently (entire albums vs jumping around tracks and artists). The thing with a vinyl rig...

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July 13, 2019, 07:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Best qualities? It will bring you analog and give you a taste of just how good it can be. But the Concept is an entry level table with an entry...

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July 13, 2019, 06:57 PM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Bingo. Since #2 will often have #3 built in, 1, 2/3 is really getting you 99% of the way there.

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July 13, 2019, 01:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread New toys in Accuphase

Nice!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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July 13, 2019, 01:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread Turntable Spindle size in All Things Analog

Yes, that will work. The stillpoints clamp is AWESOME. I think I prefer it to my Shun Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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July 13, 2019, 11:51 AM

Mike replied to a thread Your Top Five Choices Under $12,500 For Integrated Amps... in Integrated Systems

390 now Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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July 13, 2019, 09:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Why no turntable? in All Things Analog

Interesting article. I agree that Roon has given a calm and coordination to the vast amounts of music available digitally. Roon also has the unique...

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