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Yesterday, 03:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread RIP: Anthony H. Cordesman in The Absolute Sound

Sorry to hear. RIP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 07:48 AM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

It did take the better part of 5 hours. But when we left, it was sounding fabulous and frankly, given the constraints of his giant motorized theater screen, positioned about as good as they could be. Now, knowing Charles, he’s probably gone...

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May 16, 2024, 10:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

Alan, it probably won’t tell you much as it was particular for his setup with 8 subs (!!), four towering bass horns, 2 x 231’s and 2 x additional subs at the rear for his room and HIS type of music (classical). For one thing, we had to start with...

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May 16, 2024, 10:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

You do have to often wonder how people listen…especially at shows. That one guy who liked the Aries Cerat also liked the Linn. I’ve heard from numerous people these were the two worst sounding rooms (with the third being the new Vivid’s). Shows...

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May 16, 2024, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Yes. Seems like the Wilson/CH room didn’t fair well either. Frankly, that’s a pairing I just don’t see. I mean, on paper it should make a lot of sense: speaker with a lot of lower mid bass energy and a slightly lean in the bass set of...

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May 15, 2024, 08:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Munich High-End 2024 - Page 4 of 4 - Gy8 Wow. Aries Cerat didn’t fair well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 15, 2024, 11:21 AM

Mike replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico

Wow! Looks awesome Sean. Big congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 06:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Would love to! But this trip is about supporting my daughter. I can sneak away a few hours during the day, but that’s about it. I’ll come back and visit for a special trip to see you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 05:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Ping me if you want to catch a beverage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 08:29 AM

Mike started a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums

Do we have any members in the Charleston, SC area? I’m going to be there Wednesday May 15 - May 22 accompanying my daughter who’s taking some training. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2024, 05:14 AM

coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

Hi Peter, Many thanks, I will try the procedure later this week. However, I have deleted the whole library and copied back, and it seems to work now.

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May 13, 2024, 01:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

It’s from Avantgarde. When I had mine all those years, I took the time to really learn the software. Other than the folks in Germany, I’m not sure of anyone else state side who knows it as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 01:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

Yes. Tampa. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 01:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum

Me too. As a sax player myself, his technique and skill on the live studio album, “Straight To The Heart” is second to none. A benchmark. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 12:32 PM

Mike started a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum

تسجيل الدخول إلى فيسبوك Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2024, 11:30 AM

Mike replied to a thread Psi avaa c20 in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction

Active bass traps like AVAA’s are great, Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2024, 04:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows

Thank you for the wonderful coverage and photos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2024, 11:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender

Gotcha. We clock the aurender off the MSB DAC. You could do a N-01XD SE with Aurender and Aurender clock. Both benefit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 07:53 PM

Mike started a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

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May 11, 2024, 02:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric

Yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 11:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Yes, that’s why I was shocked by the Max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 10:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Didn’t pay attention. The version won’t matter because the Tidal MAX beats the QoBuz by a lot. I have both. This Tidal MAX version is wow. Tidal has upped their game. They had to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Tidal Max. Just make sure it’s the Tidal Max (yellow logo). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2024, 05:29 AM

coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

Yes I do have the folder.jpg file in the album folders.

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May 11, 2024, 03:20 AM

coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

I am still having trouble with the metadata with my Lumin L2. Now half of the album cover images of my library have suddenly disappeared from the Lumin app. However when playing a song from an album, the cover image appears in the upper left. As...

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May 9, 2024, 07:03 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Music Direct tranships Shunyata product to Australia in clear violation of their dealer agreement? Interesting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 8, 2024, 09:46 AM

Mike started a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Occasionally you come across and album that you cannot believe how good it sounds (remastered). I stumbled on this on Tidal Max, and even though I’m a QoBuz guy, whatever tidal has done for this particular album, sounds better than QoBuz, CD,...

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May 7, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender

The MC10 will work brilliantly with the N20 and say an Esoteric K-01XD SE. Then both the Esoteric and N20 clock off the same clock Another option is take the DAC and clock funds and put it into an MSB DAC which have clock sync options so you...

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May 6, 2024, 03:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Didn’t even know there was such a neighborhood. Haven’t heard the Eversolo. Heard the name though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 6, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Depends on budget. The Aurender A15 and Lumin T3 are both excellent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 5, 2024, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

Yes, that’s the plan. Right now the focus is getting the new SE’s out the door. Then I think they will formulate the upgrade program. But the plan is for it to be done in-house in the USA. Esoteric sure is busy! SE models and tone arm...

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May 4, 2024, 12:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums

That’s just crazy. So sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 4, 2024, 05:31 AM

coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

Problem solved. You have to speicifical tag Various Artists for compilations with multiple artists. This was not the case with MinimServer. And by the way, I can confirm that the L2 is fantastic, it improved the sounds stage in my system!

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May 3, 2024, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 04:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 02:15 PM

coucou_AS replied to a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

Hi Phil A Thanks for you reply. Yes I have re-taged the album with Mp3Tag but it didn't help. Indeed these are part of an album where there are multiple artists. However I didn't fill the "main artist" field in Mp3Tag. But I have selected the...

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May 3, 2024, 12:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 11:55 AM

coucou_AS started a thread Lumin L2 not grouping album songs in Lumin App in Lumin

I've just purchased a new Lumin L2, as a server for my Lumin X1. However for some of the albums, the songs are scattered as individual songs and no longer grouped as one album. It is quite annoying as you can guess. This was not the case when I...

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May 3, 2024, 11:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

No more select. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 09:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Same modules. Same ability to swap modules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 10:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research

My pleasure! You and your lovely wife are so wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 08:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Did you read the trade up program posted above? It doesn’t apply to the Cascade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Trade In, Trade Up your MSB products There’s a little nugget of info in this. Read carefully and you’ll see it. Coming next year…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

https://youtu.be/e6ak04YxESE?si=W6-HQnZCn1gtFfpY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:16 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

I know this is hard to comprehend, but it’s new tech and far exceeds the Select II with the digital director today. Price? Less expensive by nearly 50% of that previous combo. $95k MSRP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Mines on order! Can’t wait! MSB kept their current tech for nearly 10 years! An eternity of great sound especially for digital. Now they turn the page. Very exciting to read this announcement today. Sent from my iPhone using...

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

TBD Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 1, 2024, 08:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Waiting on our demos. We did have experience with them at axpona in our room. They are another league better than Venom X (which we have in the store). The Theta sounds like “Omega Lite”. Very similar characteristics to the big boys. ...

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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, 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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