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Today, 02:53 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shunyata GEMINI in Shunyata Research

Very cool. This would also be perfect for "remote server rooms"....where one has a router, music server, Ethernet switch, etc. And the fact it has Altaira-like "chassis ground-plane" noise reduction functionality means that you could also connect...

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Yesterday, 03:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread If you were going to ride one motorcycle forever... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Easy...my 5th Gen Honda VFR800. The 5th Gen has an 800cc V-Four engine with 360 degree crank in perfect primary balance with gear-driven cams and shim-under-bucket valve adjustment. This bike was the result Honda's Endurance Roadracing (think...

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Yesterday, 01:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

50-100 watts. Something like a VAC Signature 200iQ would be amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 11:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

How interesting. These stories are eye opening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 10:59 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!! in Shunyata Research

Hi Brodric, Yes, the guidance from Shunyata is that if you were to implement a "segmented" system, then you should be using the SG hubs*. Regarding your specific question as to where you would attach a ground cable for the power supply for the SACD...

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March 21, 2023, 03:05 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!! in Shunyata Research

You were a skeptic! Glad you got to experience “the real deal”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 02:35 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!! in Shunyata Research

Yep... That's why guys were literally freakin' out at the demo Richard of Shunyata did at the initial demo at the Suncoast show last year, in Feb 2022. Mike remembers... And, then again at the show this year... And...it gets EVEN BETTER...

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March 20, 2023, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats! We love our Aqua LaScala. It’s seriously the best DAC I’ve heard under $10k. R2R + Tubes = yummy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 07:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Focal Sopra 2 compared to Fyne 703s in Speakers

I’ve owned both and for me, the 703’s hit way above their price point. They play bigger, more bass and smoother than Sopra 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 06:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread Alan’s System in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 01:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Meitner PRE in emm Labs/Meitner Products

You need to have at least 10 posts to post links. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Advice Needed; Axpona in one day in General Audio Discussion

Make a list of the rooms you want to hit, starting with 352 and 602. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 11:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3 - 2023 in Magico

https://absolutehiend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Magico-S3-TAS-2023.pdf?mibextid=kdkkhi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 06:43 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hey, all. Tom here. in Introduce Yourself

Welcome Tom! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 09:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

Yes, MSL is the most underrated family of cartridges around. People don’t know how many cartridges they make for other companies - like Air Tight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 08:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704's in Fyne Audio

704’s are great. I bet they sounded nice with tubes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 02:56 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin X! not playing through my Tambaqui in Lumin

Did the X1 work with your Tambaqui previously? Or, is this the first time you've connected your X1 to a Tambaqui? Alternatively, do you have a S/PDIF cable to see if that interface would work?

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March 16, 2023, 04:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin U2 (with internal LPS and SFP port) in Lumin

Me, too. It sounds fantastic, doesn't pass leakage current, and...it ALWAYS works. 👍

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March 16, 2023, 04:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin U2 (with internal LPS and SFP port) in Lumin

Can't say I'm surprised at all. My P1 is simply fantastic as well. I am SO impressed with Lumin's design, engineering, execution, and quality. Those guys at Lumin have got it...goin' on. 👍👊

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March 16, 2023, 01:20 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread PC for N200? in Aurender

Oh, just remembered: with respect to your comment about "testing". How about some...data? I made these two videos with the Venom NRv14s a couple years back and put them up at YT...you can see (and hear) with data the improvement in noise...

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March 16, 2023, 01:14 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread PC for N200? in Aurender

What Mike said. FWIW, when I had my SOtM network bridge, I used a Shunyata Delta NRv2 for powering the power supply for my Keces P3 LPS the SOtM SMS-200 network bridge, and a Venom NRv10 for the power supply that powers my EtherREGEN. i use a...

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March 16, 2023, 10:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread PC for N200? in Aurender

Anything from Shunyata - Venom X and above. Alpha NR v2 is what we use on our N200. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 15, 2023, 02:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Thank you. I had a very excited Euro dealer friend call me and rave about them. We started communicating early in 2022. We had evaluation pairs throughout 2022 and countless discussions. We inked the deal for Jan 1, 2023. Sent from my...

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March 14, 2023, 03:26 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin T3 Tone in Lumin

I can't speak for the T3, but my P1 is neutral.

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March 14, 2023, 06:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats on the new home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 13, 2023, 03:00 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Hi Rob, Are you asking me? No, I haven't. I've only been using Tripp-Lite 62.5/125 fiber since setting up my optical system back in 2019, and most recently, Finisar FTLF8519P3BNL SFP optical transceivers with that. That had provided the best...

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March 13, 2023, 02:30 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Hi Peter, That's very useful information, thank you, Peter. That would explain why the 1310nM modules didn't work with the orange Tripp-Lite 62.5/125mm fiber then, very likely it's multi-mode fiber. I'm presently using the yellow Corning 9/126...

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March 12, 2023, 10:37 PM

Mike started a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

Iam Tongi Makes The Judges Cry With His Emotional Story And Song - American Idol 2023 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 09:39 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin X1 in Lumin

Technical white paper on LEEDH digital volume control technology: Presentation | Leedh Processing

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March 12, 2023, 07:56 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Ah, got it. Thanks, Kenny, these are Master clocks. FWIW, I added an AfterDark Master clock to my ER, and it made for quite an improvement. Powering it and the ER with the AfterDark LPS...

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March 12, 2023, 06:52 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Kenny, what are the REF10 and SE120 you're referring to?

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March 12, 2023, 04:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Designed in Switzerland. Manufactured in Vietnam. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2023 in The Florida International Audio Expo

Florida Audio Expo HiFi Highlights! - FLAX Audiophile Show Coverage 2023! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 05:31 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Very nice, and very nicely thought-out system, Mike.

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March 12, 2023, 03:58 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Thanks, Kenny, very helpful. I'll see if I can snag a pair of the 1324s, you never know, someone may be selling them. In the interim, I may order some of the FTLX1475s and see what those do. I can certainly see how folks might use SFPs to "flavor to...

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March 12, 2023, 12:41 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Hey Kenny, I've heard good things about the Finisar FTLX1475D3BCL and the Finisar 1318. The guy that makes the AfterDark master clocks really liked the FTLX1475D3BCL. When I first got my ER, I was using TP-Link SFPs and having consistency...

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March 11, 2023, 11:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin X1 in Lumin

That's an easy fix. I'm using a Constellation Inspiration integrated amp with superb results. What i do is set the volume control on the Inspiration integrated to unity gain (turned all the way up) and then use the LEEDH volume control on the P1 to...

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March 11, 2023, 09:46 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Success! After installing the Corning 9/125 fiber I just installed the MGB-TLX 1310 nM optical transceivers, and I'm back up and running! These transceivers sound smoother and sweeter than the Finisar 800nM transceivers when used with the Corning...

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March 11, 2023, 09:44 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Okay, update: I just installed the run of Corning Plenum 9/125 fiber; I've got both runs installed next to each other, so I can actually compare different mfrs/specifications of fiber. Both are going to the Finisar 850 nM optical transceivers at...

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March 11, 2023, 07:44 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Well, I replaced the Finisar 850 nM transceivers with the 1310 nM Planet Tech MGB-TLX optical transceivers, and I couldn't get the Lumin P1 to see the music server via my EtherREGEN. It may be that the Lumin, the EtherREGEN or both are not...

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March 11, 2023, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Final Florida audio show report: Interviews with Pass Labs, Hegel, Shunyata Research, and Clarisys! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 11, 2023, 02:39 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shunyata Typhon T2 in Shunyata Research

I love it when that happens. That's what happened with I installed my Everest, and then again my segmented Altaira system. Then, getting the Lumin P1 just took things to another level.

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March 10, 2023, 07:58 PM

Puma Cat started a thread New SFPs in 'da house! in Computer/Digital Audio

Been reading in-depth Emile's posts on another forum about the SFPs that he found to be the best-sounding SFPs, and what he recommends for use with the Taiko Extreme. So, today I got in two of 'em in to try out. I got these from Planet...

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March 10, 2023, 09:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Navigation: PLEASE HELP, i can seem to get it to work for me in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No hybrid here. Could be a browser setting I’m guessing? Try something else. We will bring the forum up to the 21st century (LOL) later this year. I’m still looking at options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 10:37 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shunyata EIGER in Shunyata Research

No, not as far as I understand it. The Typhon, while being usable as a standalone device, can also be used to extend and enhance the functionality and "performance envelope" of Shunyata power distributors. For example, you could add a T2 to an...

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March 9, 2023, 09:51 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

I can confirm first-hand that Irv is a great guy.

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March 9, 2023, 09:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

True. A few things. They kept asking me and Irv is a great guy. They will have some new things coming - nudge, nudge, wink, wink and we are showing together at Axpona and their stuff sounds GREAT! The funny story is that Irv has been asking me...

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March 9, 2023, 08:45 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

Paul, do you have your Inspiration integrated on Stillpoints? If so, what did you find improved vs. the stock HRS Nimbus coupler footers?

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March 9, 2023, 06:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Upgrade on the way... in Amplifiers

Congrats! Good moves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 02:55 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

I own that integrated amp, too, and...it's the reason I sold my much-loved Conrad-Johnson LP70S power amp, and why I will be putting my First Sound Presence Deluxe 4.0 III-Si-X preamp up for sale (even with all the latest upgrades from Emmanuel Go)....

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