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  • Mike's Avatar
    Today, 11:24 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    Well, I pay to play hockey, so not that one! I’ll be honest, I try to let all you guys chat more about stuff than always me! It’s far more interesting to see what you guys are discovering. So, I’m sorry I haven’t posted more. Sent...
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    Today, 09:09 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Ansuz Record Weight in Vinyl Accessories
    I can assure you of this: while running the show, plus four of my own rooms, doing press meet and greets and interviews, the last thing I will be doing is spending time listening to a $7000 record clamp. I can barely get a chance to pee! As for...
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    Today, 08:57 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    Mike is working, doing installs, several demos daily, working on the new (will be amazing!) Suncoast Audio website, putting two kids through school, running the Daddy taxi service, dealing with a broken AC unit at my house, dealing with car issues,...
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    Today, 06:59 AM
    Mike started a thread ARC REF6SE Review in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)
    Audio Research Reference 6SE line preamplifier | Stereophile.com This preamp in my opinion gets you really close to the REF10 in terms of performance. This isn’t a small upgrade in terms of Sonic gains. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 27, 2020, 11:44 PM
    Mike replied to a thread step up from N100H? in Aurender
    Awesome support from an awesome company. Roon would have you still looking inside to see if you see white, red or green lights.
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    October 27, 2020, 06:38 PM
    Mike replied to a thread My dream system in General Audio Discussion
    I’ve heard both - Xtremes extensively obviously! I was expecting more from the LV to be honest. I may take Trio XD’s with a full bass horn stack to be honest. When we can travel again safely, you should join us on the trip to Munich. It’s...
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    October 27, 2020, 06:09 PM
    Mike replied to a thread My dream system in General Audio Discussion
    Have you had a chance to hear either? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 27, 2020, 02:51 PM
    Mike replied to a thread My dream system in General Audio Discussion
    Heard them. Very nice. Would still pick MBL myself Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 27, 2020, 12:31 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Zellaton in Speakers
    He blatantly advertises? Their speakers are $$$$$$$ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 27, 2020, 11:54 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Zellaton in Speakers
    If you have to ask... Only one dealer. The distributor is the only dealer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 26, 2020, 02:38 PM
    Mike started a thread Becoming Mozart in Music Forum
    Now Hear This “Becoming Mozart” | Great Performances | PBS Check out the 36-39 minute mark. Nice system! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 24, 2020, 04:36 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Ripping Vinyl in Computer/Digital Audio
    Cool. I’ve wanted to try the Sweet Vinyl products. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 23, 2020, 06:54 AM
    Mike replied to a thread F704 Unboxing in Fyne Audio
    The big 7’s! Nice. Give them lots of hours to break in. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 06:24 PM
    Mike replied to a thread EMM Labs NS1 in emm Labs/Meitner Products
    Not that I’m aware of. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 10:58 AM
    Mike replied to a thread How to upload photos in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    You’re retired! You have time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 09:51 AM
    Mike started a thread How to upload photos in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    click GO ADVANCED, click the PAPERCLIP, upload the file (choose file), click upload, close window, click paper clip icon, there’s your picture! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 09:40 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Best vintage TT purchase option in Vintage Electronics
    Testing without photo hosting. Mike, click GO ADVANCED, click the PAPERCLIP, upload the file (choose file), click upload, close window, click paper clip icon, there’s your picture!
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    October 22, 2020, 09:29 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Best vintage TT purchase option in Vintage Electronics
    I’ll check today, but you should still have no issue uploading photos Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 09:01 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Best vintage TT purchase option in Vintage Electronics
    You can upload a photo without a hosting site. Who said that? Just use TapaTalk. We removed the add on link for photos because it was creating duplicate posts. But we don’t require a hosting site for photos. I pay $$ to host all our data...
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    October 22, 2020, 08:37 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Shout out to Magico in Magico
    Don’t touch those M3’s, unless you’re going M6! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 22, 2020, 08:06 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Shout out to Magico in Magico
    Bud, no surprise here. You picked a real winner with the S5 Mk2. They do it all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 04:26 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    Up to DSD512. Makes no difference of the source. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 04:17 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    No. You have to buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 03:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    Not sure what you mean by “direct”. We purchased the download. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 03:21 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    It’s on our NAS in the store. Getting DSD512 resolution. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 02:42 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender ACS10 with Nimbie in Aurender
    Yes, set it and forget it. We did that with all our CD’s in the store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 21, 2020, 11:29 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Best vintage TT purchase option in Vintage Electronics
    Welcome! Check out VPI too for tables. REGA also makes some nice ones too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 20, 2020, 06:59 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Amp recommendation for Kharma in Amplifiers
    Congrats. Any first impressions? Antileon Evo would be my pick followed by the 1161. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 20, 2020, 06:56 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin Remote Control in Lumin
    I thought as much Peter. $200 is very fair, I frankly thought it would be at least $500. Your ordering much smaller quantities than say Sony or Logitech, so your costs are higher. The remote looks gorgeous. Can’t wait to see it in person. Well...
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    October 19, 2020, 08:43 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    No. But for arguments sake, what would you use for cables? Outdoor lighting cable? Lamp cord? The entire level of the system went up significantly with this Alpha v2 loom.
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    October 19, 2020, 08:38 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    It’s a DSD512 album of Vanessa Fernandez, I Want You. I Want You - NativeDSD Music
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    October 19, 2020, 08:32 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    My customer who bought Grandioso K1X, Clock, PS1 from me, says clock.
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    October 19, 2020, 08:30 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric N-01XD in Esoteric 
    Esoteric N-01XD + Magico A5?s + Pass X260.8 + Pass XP22 + all Shunyata Alpha V2 cabling. DSD512. - YouTube
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    October 19, 2020, 08:28 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    They don’t have dealers. So, we all pay the full nut. With the PSU it was about $6K. FAR cheaper than I can buy an Esoteric clock for. But, SCAudiophile says the Esoteric clock is super, so I must try it. I was just a little skeptical since I...
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    October 19, 2020, 08:18 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    This clock is just getting better and better and better. Was really surprised to the improvement it made. Hey, even as a dealer, we paid full retail! Worth every penny.
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    October 19, 2020, 06:45 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Fastest Car (Again) in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes
    Now that’s fast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 19, 2020, 04:37 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin Remote Control in Lumin
    WHEN has Peter ever “sold” Lumin’s? He has done zero selling. I haven’t seen even a hint of it. In fact, he’s given great tech support on many non-Lumin products. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 19, 2020, 04:31 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin Remote Control in Lumin
    That’s a crazy idea. Have you seen the incredible support Lumin gives for free? Do you think Peter does this because he’s bored? Lumin makes Peter available to all of us FOR FREE. When you bought the Lumin, it didn’t have a remote and you...
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    October 19, 2020, 03:59 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin Remote Control in Lumin
    $200 seems VERY reasonable to me, especially for such a beautiful, elegant looking remote. Our MBL remote is $750 and it looks like this: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 18, 2020, 10:13 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    Ordering now. Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 17, 2020, 08:56 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    I’ve researched the clocks and felt this was a top dog to test an external clock. I’ll likely get the Grandioso clock one day and put this one on the N-01XD. I have the Shunyata Sigma 50 clock cable. If I get a new one, it will be a v2. ...
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    October 17, 2020, 08:02 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Cybershaft Owners in Computer/Digital Audio
    Just added this tonight to the Grandioso K1X I’m playing with at home. Oh my. Using a Shunyata Sigma Clock Cable. The difference is not subtle. SMOOOOOOOTH.....OMG, FLESHY FLESHY vocals. So much more 3D. Such ease. The top end of this...
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    October 17, 2020, 03:47 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Phono stage candidates in All Things Analog
    EQ500 gets my vote. We have one in the store and it’s fantastic. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 17, 2020, 03:45 PM
    Mike replied to a thread I'm back too! in Introduce Yourself
    Welcome back! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 17, 2020, 10:32 AM
    bluegrassphile replied to a thread Hegel H590 vs my current setup - help! in Hegel
    Predictably, I'm going to recommend the Pass Labs int 250. Outstanding amp in every way. Also outstanding customer service. It was my first pick of seven different integrated amps that I auditioned at Suncoast Audio. Actually, the Pass Labs amp that...
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    October 16, 2020, 07:52 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Line Magnetic Analog sound 125 WE amplifier experience. in Amplifiers
    Welcome Kende Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 16, 2020, 03:18 PM
    Mike started a thread Lumin Remote Control in Lumin
    So cool!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 16, 2020, 10:57 AM
    bluegrassphile replied to a thread Formula One in Sports & The Great Outdoors
    Hey Chris, thank you so much for that rundown. I really appreciate it. I've always been in awe of how quick F1 cars are. Things happen extremely fast with both F1 and Indy cars. I don't know how the drivers can react so fast. I can't even begin to...
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    October 15, 2020, 11:06 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Martin Logan CLX ART and other Electrostatics in Speakers
    We have 2912’s and 2812’s. Good speakers, but limiting like most panels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    October 15, 2020, 09:12 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Gryphon Antileon Evo in Gryphon Audio
    We’ve used the XP22 on all the Gryphon amps. Works wonderfully. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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