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April 27, 2024, 05:35 PM

still-one replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

I started watching the first couple of episodes and was enjoying it but my wife was having a hard time keeping up with the sub-titles so I am waiting to pick it up again. I read all of his original novels (Shogun, Tai-Pan, King Rat, Noble House...

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April 26, 2024, 11:49 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.

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April 25, 2024, 06:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread What is a good, simple, effective, ad blocker for my Android phone? in Computer/Digital Audio

Ads where? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 25, 2024, 03:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.

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April 25, 2024, 03:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Thanks, Adam. As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree with all your points. Cheers.

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April 25, 2024, 02:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Officially, unofficially, yes. We’ve sold 3 already. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yup, same here.

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April 24, 2024, 01:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the meantime, here's a quickie iPhone wrist shot...

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April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous. Reference: GMB2100AD-2A Glad I was able to snag this, because these are going to sell out....FAST.

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April 23, 2024, 10:40 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

It’s only needed if the power supply it’s connected to is a SMPS. If you’re using a LPS, it’s not required.

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April 22, 2024, 10:20 PM

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

Good idea. We are working in the background to upgrade software and servers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 07:07 PM

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

It’s in the screen shot I posted. When you go to log in, it’s right there next to password. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 02:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Great story. If it were me, it might well have been a "conversation" about why, after ~100 years, we still have not been able to unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. :P

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April 22, 2024, 02:05 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yes, I get that...all the time. I've been having this exact problem since February. I never know from one day to the next if I'll be able to gain access to the site, or not (i.e., get the AS main page to load.) I also encounter the same failure mode...

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April 22, 2024, 10:50 AM

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

Click remember me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 09:09 AM

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

Clear your cache. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 12:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

i use an iFi device as well, the DC Purifier. It connects between Alita and it's computer-type SMPS brick. It also provided an audible improvement in audio quality. Shown here. Well worth the price of about $130 or so... Installed... ...

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April 22, 2024, 12:13 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

An Akasa NUC?

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April 21, 2024, 11:58 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

It’s both, but their strength is DSD (SACD). They still dominate by a country mile for SACD (which is DSD on a disc). In my opinion…. Best DAC’s for DSD: - Esoteric - Lampizator - Meitner/EMM (not my kind of sound, but they execute it...

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April 21, 2024, 11:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio

Sure. You’re best to chat with Ron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 20, 2024, 11:45 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Yeah, I had a concern about the fan, as well. Here's my Akasa-cased NUC; I bought it used locally from a guy in Palo Alto for only $350. I've dubbed it, "Alita, Battle Angel", 'cause it kicks *ss. 👍 It runs the ROCK OS as yours does. I...

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April 20, 2024, 01:55 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes, the Nucleus One was announced by Roon Labs on March 19th. Some high-level specs: The most affordable Roon Server ever made At $499.99 Nucleus One pairs high performance with unrivaled affordability, providing a best-in-class streaming...

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April 20, 2024, 11:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

This looks like a great little unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 19, 2024, 03:19 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Arrives at Puur HiFidelity (Netherlands) in Clarisys Audio

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April 19, 2024, 01:29 PM

Mike started a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio

One of our Clarisys dealers installing the active crossover and 6 amps for a customer in Washington State Clarisys Auditoriums.

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April 19, 2024, 12:00 PM

still-one replied to a thread Issue with info on Album in the Conductor in Aurender

By any chance did you edit the information for that album? With other software I remember editing data and it occasionally showing old info one some tracks and new on others or at the album level. Just a thought.

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April 19, 2024, 10:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

AXPONA 2024 Report Part 1 | Hifi Pig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 19, 2024, 07:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

CAT and Clarisys | AXPONA 2024 - Part-Time Audiophile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 18, 2024, 04:40 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yes, I got that yesterday, as well.

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April 18, 2024, 12:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

Suggestion: run Roon core on a computer in your house. Laptop is fine. Try roon on the aurender (free demo) and compare. If you prefer roon (it’s the best UI, but sonically inferior IMO), then buy a roon core (roon makes nice ones) and consider...

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April 18, 2024, 11:24 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Can't Get Spoft to Play Through Lumin U2 in Lumin

Peter is...awesome. 👌 Absolutely superb and responsive customer support.

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April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

We shall see. Roon is super noisy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 18, 2024, 09:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

We were all joking about this. Now people can hear how much better conductor sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 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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April 17, 2024, 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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April 17, 2024, 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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April 17, 2024, 01:15 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes. As with any configuration, it depends on the components used and their set-up. For a lot less expenditure, installing a run of optical fiber in-between your "upstream" router & music server and "downstream" network bridge or streamer,...

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April 17, 2024, 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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April 16, 2024, 05:34 PM

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

Yes, those are just the publication page numbers for Volume 85, No. 7 of the journal, Blood. The paper was published in 1995.

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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, 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 14, 2024, 09:44 PM

Puma Cat started a thread One of PC's favorite scientific publications... in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Blast from the past: Was just reviewing my CV, and came across one of the scientific publications I was most proud of working as a Molecular Biologist in Biotech: using DNA “human identity" forensic markers amplified with PCR to be able to monitor...

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April 13, 2024, 09:39 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nice "small" set up at Alpha Audio in Belgium in Other Shows

So, is this a photo of the "big rig" or the smaller system? Don't know the Magico product line-up, sorry.

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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, 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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