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Today, 11:16 AM

Mike replied to a thread Power Cords: 2019 State of the Art? in Cables

At this stage, TBD. I haven’t tried them yet, but I’m very impressed with the PC’s on the MSB. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Today, 11:07 AM

Mike replied to a thread Computer Audio is Dead and Streaming has killed it in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes. Easy as pie. And free. Just need the right blu-Ray player - list above. With an Oppo 103/105 it’s a snap. Sent from my iPhone using...

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Today, 10:36 AM

Mike started a thread Acoustic Arts Amps and Preamps in General Audio Discussion

Last week, I had the pleasure of living with the Acoustic Arts Mono II amps and Tube Preamp II MK2. The amps are a MOSFET design, the preamp is...

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Today, 09:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Computer Audio is Dead and Streaming has killed it in Computer/Digital Audio

Below is a list of reported working/compatible with SACD ripping brands and models, hopefully there will be additional discoveries and this list can...

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Today, 08:26 AM

Mike replied to a thread Computer Audio is Dead and Streaming has killed it in Computer/Digital Audio

It would seem to me, a good way to go is to add a nice transport to your audio setup. Bryston, PS Audio, SimAudio, NAIM, etc. all make reasonably...

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Yesterday, 09:54 PM

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

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Yesterday, 08:45 PM

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

Very good and quiet.

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Yesterday, 06:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread R2R Love in Reel to Reel

http://www.elusivedisc.com/Music-In-the-Original-Marantz-Age-Master-Quality-Reel-To-Reel-Tape/productinfo/STSRR6111127/ Sent from my iPhone...

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Yesterday, 05:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

Oh no. I knew I left off several. Definitely add 160M, REF75SE too.

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June 23, 2019, 10:50 PM

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

A must own IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 09:54 PM

Mike replied to a thread Chord Hugo M Scaler in Chord Electronics

If you like him, you should watch this: https://youtu.be/n__wnKLehH4 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 09:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Chord Hugo M Scaler in Chord Electronics

https://youtu.be/0h04AWjlKJQ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 08:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

My favorite PF album. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 02:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fun Speaker Search in Speakers

Interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 02:08 PM

Mike replied to a thread Another guy from the Netherlands in Introduce Yourself

Welcome Jan! My store and home are close to VAC HQ. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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June 23, 2019, 01:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread New photos of Randy's system ... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

It’s an amazing DAC and sounds well beyond it’s price when fed DSD512. Glad you’re happy! 19.1 GB. GEESH! By the way, Vanessa’s version of...

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June 23, 2019, 01:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

You’re welcome. I have a small stockpile of 1960’s GoldLion KT88’s. I’m using 4 and I think I have 9 left. Gulp. The good news is that they are...

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June 23, 2019, 01:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread New photos of Randy's system ... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Makes sense. I’m tempted to download it, but right now, I’ve lugged home a Chord DAVE with the Hugo M Scaler to break in. I’m thinking that since...

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June 23, 2019, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

Often the amp/preamp combo is too critical to split up. But I’ll take a stab at it: 1. VAC 200iQ/450iQ 2. Viva anything 3. SIT-3 4. Pass XA.5...

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June 23, 2019, 01:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread New photos of Randy's system ... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Thanks, but I remain skeptical. The original sources are the tape (first) and DSD64 (second). Without the original tape to DSD512, it’s a bit of...

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June 23, 2019, 12:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread New photos of Randy's system ... in AudioShark Members’ Systems

I read the description of the recording: “The album was recorded at United Recording Studios (former known as Oceanway Studios) in Hollywood and...

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June 23, 2019, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S Model Price Increases in Magico

Thanks. Just cleaned it up this morning. I use the dedicated AudioQuest Subwoofer cables.

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June 23, 2019, 12:36 AM

Paul replied to a thread Fun Speaker Search in Speakers

Yup. I would think so too but they do have 4xbig drivers and goes down to 1 ohms . My good friend is thinking to get 4,000 watts for them but he does...

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June 22, 2019, 10:07 PM

Paul replied to a thread Magico S5 mk2 in Magico

I think you should consider the S3MKII or A3 if you don’t want to spend big money. My favourite is S3 MKII :). Sent from my iPhone using...

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June 22, 2019, 09:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk2 in Magico

It’s a little small. M2 or S3 mk2 would be better in that size of room. Again, you have a great local dealer and he can help you. Sent from...

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