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Yesterday, 06:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year? in Clarisys Audio

The new Clarisys Piccolo’s stole the thunder from the Minuets…and everything else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 04:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year? in Clarisys Audio

Takes time to get show reports. Minuets were with VAC. We are still getting Florida show reports! The TAS report on the Florida show only came out today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 02:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes, and it does. Room costs (we had 3 rooms, including a large ballroom), materials, marketing, brochures, banners, all the staff, shipping, meals, hotel rooms, flights, etc. Figure on $40k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:38 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I left Monday. Had to walk on the interstate to O’Hare with other pilots, Mothers carrying crying babies and more for over 45 minutes. It was like an apocalypse. Protests in Chicago today: 54 arrested after protesters block I-190 near O'''Hare...

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Yesterday, 09:12 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Hope all of you are packed up and out of Chicago heading home before the storm comes through.

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April 16, 2024, 04:35 PM

brad225 replied to a thread One of PC's favorite scientific publications... in Health, Wellness and Medicine

That is very impressive. Then I was looking at the title information on the second line i hit 1954-1963 without connecting it to the pages. My first thought was how old is Puma Cat. In my defense I had sinus surgery this morning and still in...

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April 16, 2024, 03:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 15, 2024, 12:36 PM

brad225 replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

I don't fight the war on wrinkles. That is a losing battle. I only go to have her look at funny spots and scrape off the bad ones. We have a friend that got a full face lift at 68. The first time we saw her 4 months later she looked like she...

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April 15, 2024, 11:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 15, 2024, 07:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Having seen this beauty in person this weekend, I can honestly say, this should have been called the S6. The dual 10’s (vs dual 9’s) look so much bigger. The cabinet looks soooooo much bigger. S6 for me all day. Oh and the fit and finish is...

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April 12, 2024, 09:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Our room was busy all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 08:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The CAT JC7’s and an Aurender A15. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 08:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Piccolo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 06:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The people who heard them first, had their jaws on the floor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 12:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 12, 2024, 12:09 PM

brad225 replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

Along your line of comment mep. I was at the Dermatologist this week and she commented, asking if my wife and I were both retired now. She then ask if we will be moving now. I said we had no intentions of moving. We have in home care policies...

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April 12, 2024, 05:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Some close ups of the new Clarisys Piccolo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 05:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Milan Karan passes away in General Audio Discussion

Very sad to hear. RIP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 10:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 06:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 04:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I’m going bald! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 04:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

See you soon Buddy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 10:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes and yours will have it. No upcharge. Same price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 08:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Debuting the new entry level Clarisys speaker, the Clarisys Piccolo. Price TBD. Will be under $20k though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 08:23 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

We have 3 rooms, maybe 4. Debuting the new Auditorium Plus (double sided midrange and double sided tweeter ribbons to match the double sided bass). All new internal tuning mechanism. No tools required. Sent from my iPhone using...

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April 8, 2024, 08:08 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Just saying….that’s why you got that message. You’re logged in now or you couldn’t post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2024, 07:38 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

That’s nothing to do with the forum. That message was because you were not logged in. You’re clearly logged in now if you can make posts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 09:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Back in the day, there was no A series. Only Q and S. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 05:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Ok thanks. I will pass this along to the developer. I think this might be the max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 05:03 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Well, a few others above haven’t had an issue. I’ll run some additional tests and see if we can make some size adjustments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 04:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No issue here. By the way, this album on Tidal on the version “max” is unreal. Sounds better than…gasp…the vinyl. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 04:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Not that I’m aware of and others above are not having issues. It COULD be the file is too large….but I’m unaware of any specific limits. Maybe try resizing the picture (as a test if you don’t mind) and try again. Sent from my iPhone using...

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April 6, 2024, 11:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Working? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 08:51 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Still working on it…. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 5, 2024, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Not sure anyone has heard the new S5 yet, except for folks at the factory. Peter told me it’s awesome and has really grown in size. Maybe it’s a replacement for the S5 and S7 in doing so? Who knows? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 5, 2024, 10:34 AM

brad225 replied to a thread Should Audio Components Sizes Be Standard? in General Audio Discussion

Thankfully size doesn't matter.

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April 4, 2024, 10:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

So was inflation at the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 4, 2024, 10:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Working on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 4, 2024, 08:56 AM

Mike replied to a thread Congratulations Bart in The Florida International Audio Expo

Behind the Scenes at Florida International Audio Expo: Talking With Fo – PS Audio Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 3, 2024, 08:41 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

The S5 mk2 came out 9 years ago. Avantgarde’s Duo Mezzo XD was $55k 9 years ago at launch, the new version is $95k today. If I’m not mistaken, the Wilson Alexia has also gone up by about the same amount over the same time period. I don’t...

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April 3, 2024, 12:55 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

With Magico, I can see where the money goes. Clearly. They aren’t over inflated psycho acoustic nonsense speakers in cheap Chinese cabinets with tiny drivers and a bright tweeter with exorbitant pricing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

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April 3, 2024, 07:55 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No problem here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 2, 2024, 11:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2 in Integrated Systems

Yes, ours is the 8550 mk2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 2, 2024, 05:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

$74,500/pair in S5 Softec. $83,000/pair in S5 Gloss. Anyone interested in a pair needs to contact me before the end of April to take advantage of our trade-in/trade-up program. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 2, 2024, 11:30 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

We need to get you a pair! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 2, 2024, 11:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

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April 2, 2024, 10:00 AM

brad225 started a thread Congratulations Bart in The Florida International Audio Expo

On a great interview and writeup on your and others involvement in the Expo. Brad

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April 2, 2024, 05:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Dartzeel LHC-208 mk2 in Integrated Systems

On YouTube, find the channel for Suncoast Audio. Then scroll through our most recent videos. Give me a call to discuss. 941-932-0282. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 30, 2024, 11:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread I REALLY think I am done in AudioShark Members’ Systems

That’s why you work with a dealer and done buy used. Avoid mistakes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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