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Mike replied to a thread Why the Cloak and Dagger? in General Audio Discussion

I just watched the video. Very interesting. But the video comments from former VP’s at Tannoy and new distributor are very revealing. I guess KD is no longer the distributor if I’m reading this correct? No love lost for me with him I’ll...

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December 3, 2023, 06:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread M2 and Tube amp ARC 160 in Magico

Master 300 for sure. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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December 3, 2023, 05:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread M2 and Tube amp ARC 160 in Magico

Me. Not a good match. VAC is a way better match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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December 3, 2023, 10:01 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR in Shunyata Research

For amps, it’s primarily DTCD. The current delivery is a key “functional response” as we say in Six Sigma. For components using FWBR (Full-Wave Bridge Rectification) power supplies, the CCI-x v2 NR functionality also plays a key role. Oh,...

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December 3, 2023, 09:43 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Alpha v2 NR vs Sigma v2 NR in Shunyata Research

Funny how that works… You get even more improvement with Alpha NRv2 or Sigma NRv2 PCs. Especially when used with amplifiers…

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December 2, 2023, 04:30 PM

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

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December 1, 2023, 08:07 PM

jmusica replied to a thread LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense in Computer/Digital Audio

I've thought that from the first time I tried Roon, Mike. Seemed obvious to me. Lifetime Roon subscription, Roon has lots to offer, including ARC. But it won't be my primary app until SQ catches up.

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December 1, 2023, 12:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB Upgrade - New Reference or Used Select II in Computer/Digital Audio

That used one is VERY old, only one power supply (not two as standard) and the old standard clock (not the much better femto 33, which even the ref has!). A ref with femto 33 will outperform this used one AND you get to take advantage of the trade...

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November 30, 2023, 07:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB Upgrade - New Reference or Used Select II in Computer/Digital Audio

New Reference! Give me a call. Remember, the trade in of the Premier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 30, 2023, 04:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense in Computer/Digital Audio

“I've grown to use it almost exclusively because with the Statement NG, music sounds more vital than it does through Roon.” When I first told people roon was not the best sounding, they thought I was crazy. How could software affect the sound? ...

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November 30, 2023, 12:44 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread What Solid State Drives (SSD) are Audiosharks using in their digital network transports? in Computer/Digital Audio

Yep, I understand your experience. Something I've found really helpful (and that Aurender should provide) for performing these tasks is a process map. Also, not sure that every update to the Mac OS or the Aurender Conductor app would necessitate...

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November 29, 2023, 09:07 PM

jmusica replied to a thread What are some of your favorite tracks for Headphones? in Headphones & Earbuds

Was just listening to Sonny Landreth Port of Calling from the Grant Street album and got completely lost in the music.

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November 29, 2023, 08:40 PM

jmusica replied to a thread LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense in Computer/Digital Audio

Can't say I love the Lumin app - it's no exemplar of UI excellence - but I've used it for years and it gets the job done with little fuss. As an example of why I use it almost exclusively, while Roon is a gem of a user experience and feature...

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November 28, 2023, 11:25 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Harman buys Roon! in General Audio Discussion

Yes, that is my concern as well.

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November 27, 2023, 06:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread Playback Distribution now distributing Esoteric in North America in Esoteric

It will be handled here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 27, 2023, 03:41 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin app 904 new color schemes in Lumin

Ah, got it. No worries. Cheers.

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November 27, 2023, 02:22 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin app 904 new color schemes in Lumin

It does read "Amber". I don't see what the problem is...

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November 27, 2023, 10:18 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys Audio European Experience Center - Work in progress in Clarisys Audio

Ha! I did a similar “experiment” using a Shunyata Black Mamba PC* to power my VPI RCM back in the day…it did produce records with “blacker blacks”! :P 😂 Here’s a photo… *-Actually this photo was just a gag I set up to poke some good-natured...

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November 26, 2023, 10:45 PM

jmusica replied to a thread Caught the headphone bug in Headphones & Earbuds

Understandable; I don't feel too differently, it won't become my primary listening. I love my main setup way too much, it's a rare oasis for me (thanks Mike). But, it seems like it will be a nice fallback option, and the only option to not...

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November 26, 2023, 10:16 PM

jmusica started a thread Caught the headphone bug in Headphones & Earbuds

Enough nights the media room commandeered for movie watching and frustration with the shabby SQ of airpods while away from home, I finally took the plunge and picked up a hifiman he1000 stealth while they were on black friday sale. Which really...

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November 26, 2023, 12:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Let's see your ride in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Beautiful cars! Wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 26, 2023, 11:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

It’s great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 26, 2023, 10:44 AM

jmusica replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

I still get so much joy from the 1161. When the time comes to downsize I would definitely consider the 861 if it’s similar. I don’t require much volume, but I’m in love with the Boulder SQ and build.

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November 26, 2023, 01:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Using Design of Experiments for Subwoofer Integration to a 2-Channel Stereo System in General Audio Discussion

Ha! Thanks, Michael. I did the DOE on this some years back while at home over the holidays recovering from a back surgery. I spent 10 years teaching this kinda stuff to PhD-level scientists and engineers while working as a Design for Six Sigma...

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November 25, 2023, 11:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Using Design of Experiments for Subwoofer Integration to a 2-Channel Stereo System in General Audio Discussion

The nice thing about using DOEs is, it's takes the guesswork out of optimizing a system. You literally obtain F-statistics and p-values that specify how accurately the DOE model "explains" the entirety of the measurement data for your system under...

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November 25, 2023, 11:23 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Using Design of Experiments for Subwoofer Integration to a 2-Channel Stereo System in General Audio Discussion

One of the really powerful things about DOEs, is you can build a good model, it can be use to show the "response" of the measurement(s) under study. Now, most folks are just taught in school about fairly simple approaches to characterizing a...

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November 25, 2023, 11:22 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Using Design of Experiments for Subwoofer Integration to a 2-Channel Stereo System in General Audio Discussion

Here is the result of analyzing the 20 Hz response of the DOE (warning: large image) We can see from the actual by predicted plot that the R^2 and R^2-adjusted are strongly correlated at 0.97 and 0.94, respectively, indicating that our...

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November 25, 2023, 11:21 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Using Design of Experiments for Subwoofer Integration to a 2-Channel Stereo System in General Audio Discussion

Hi Guys, I thought I'd a share a robust, real-world experimental, statistically-based technique called Design of Experiments to optimize setup of a REL sub into my 2-channel stereo system. For those interested, first I'm posting an introduction...

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November 25, 2023, 11:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe in Watches & Clocks

Oh, yeah, I got an email from G-Shock about that.

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November 24, 2023, 10:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

Competing with integrated amps….not their goal for 861/812. More small space, lifestyle system. Built in DAC/Streamer/Headphone amp and all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 05:52 PM

Mike started a thread Playback Distribution now distributing Esoteric in North America in Esoteric

Congratulations to Playback Distribution on their new adventure as the Esoteric North American Distributor. So pleased Keith Haas is joining their team. Playback Distribution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 05:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

No, but I’m not sure that’s their target. I think an 1161/1160 is a good target. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 03:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

It’s amazing to me that people think wire is wire. The other day we set up the NEAT speakers in the back room. With the Nordost speaker cables, it was not a good match. That ribbon tweeter did not respond well. Switched to the Sigma speaker...

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November 24, 2023, 12:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

$9250 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 23, 2023, 07:09 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin D3 in Lumin

I'll let Peter speak to that, but in my experience and also in the experience of LampiZator founder and designer, Lukasz Fikus, a single transistor in the analog section of a DAC has more influence on the final sound qualities and attributes than...

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November 23, 2023, 05:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Hi From Italy! in Introduce Yourself

Hello and welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 21, 2023, 07:21 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread My 41 year old Heuer died -- a Seiko came to the rescue in Watches & Clocks

Depending on the size of the case and the movement, one might be able to replace the Heuer's quartz movement with a Seiko NH35 or NH36 movement, possibly a Miyota movement. A watchmaker could simply transfer the original dial and hands onto the new...

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November 21, 2023, 04:09 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Segmented Altaira Set-up for Constellation Integrated Amp in Shunyata Research

Just added a second SG hub for the Constellation Inspiration integrated amp. So, currently, there's a hub dedicated solely to the Lumin streaming/DAC/preamp "front end" and now, an SG hub for EACH channel of the Constellation Inspiration...

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November 21, 2023, 01:38 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread My 41 year old Heuer died -- a Seiko came to the rescue in Watches & Clocks

Ha! Bob, I have that reference as well, and really love it. It was a massive success immediately upon launch, and was sold out for the better part of a year and half after it was introduced. I was finally able to get one at the end of 2022. It's...

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November 21, 2023, 12:27 AM

Mike replied to a thread New VAC Products Debuted at CAF in VAC

I didn’t hear anything in particular. Glad you guys love the styling. It’s a carry over from the Master 300 which I designed. The Master 300’s are my favorite tube amps (if I’m allowed to say that without too much fussing!) Sent from my iPad...

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November 20, 2023, 11:27 PM

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

Joe Hishaishi...

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November 20, 2023, 08:05 PM

Mike replied to a thread New VAC Products Debuted at CAF in VAC

Better to stick with the 300 or save for another 300. The 202 is basically the 200iQ with new cosmetics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 19, 2023, 12:01 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Me, neither. I’ve been very impressed with their progress this year under new team principal, James Vowles; it was a disaster under Claire. And, Alex Albon has been impressive on a number of very good drives. He’s a genuine talent, IMHO.

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November 19, 2023, 10:24 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

The most important thing as far as Red Bull was concerned regarding Perez was that Checo secured enough points to lock up 2nd place in the 2023 F1 Drivers Championship, so Red Bull finished 1-2 in the Drivers Championship this year for the first...

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November 18, 2023, 06:56 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Yup, you've got that right...

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November 18, 2023, 06:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Hegel H190 --> Musical Fidelity M6 PRX ? in Amplifiers

If may make a suggestion, you'd get better results and more satisfying experience by putting the money for purchasing a new integrated amp into a purchasing Shunyata Altaira ground hub, instead. Hegel makes excellent integrateds, and personally, I...

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November 18, 2023, 05:22 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Or....go to the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa! 👍😎

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November 18, 2023, 04:50 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Yep, agreed on all points. This is what as known as a "failure of leadership", plain and simple.

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November 18, 2023, 03:48 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe in Watches & Clocks

They're also just really fun. Casio brings a light-hearted and fun sensibility to their product lines. It's very different view to the classic "It has to be Swiss, it has to be mechanical, it has to be a Rolex, Patek, blah, blah, blah" sensibility. ...

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