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Yesterday, 04:35 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Hegel 590 Vs Gryphon Diablo 300 in Hegel

One of the worst-written reviews I've ever read. This guy is clueless about writing a thoughtful and informative review that compares, contrasts, and differentiates these two amplifiers, their respective design topologies, features, functions, and...

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Yesterday, 11:16 AM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

To my ears, the Discrete is on another level. It has a huge big chunk of the sound of the REF and Select. Sonically, it’s very fleshed out, organic and natural. Far far removed from the typical “digital sounds” of many DAC’s. I know this may...

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March 29, 2023, 07:13 PM

Mike started a thread Hegel 590 Vs Gryphon Diablo 300 in Hegel

Hegel H590 vs Gryphon Diablo 300 what's the difference? - All for Turntables Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 29, 2023, 06:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

It IS confusing: Alpha DAC Series 3 is $10,995 Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 is $28,000 The N-05XD is worth considering. MQA is a must?

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March 29, 2023, 03:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

Completely disagree. This DAC with the second PSU ($1750) hits way way above its price point. Aside from that, we were asked by Berkeley to give their latest products a listen and we have the REF3 coming in. But perhaps their Berkeley Alpha DAC...

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March 28, 2023, 08:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

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March 28, 2023, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

The golden child is out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Which speaker had a problem? in General Audio Discussion

The 12:50 mark onward is “wow”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 03:14 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Speaker cables for Diablo 300/Maggie 3.7’s in Magnepan

Depending on your budget, Shunyata Venom-X or Alpha V2s. I own a pair of each. I use the Venom-X with my GR-Research XLS Encores and the Alpha V2s with my Harbeths. Both are superb at their respective price points.

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March 28, 2023, 02:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Speaker cables for Diablo 300/Maggie 3.7’s in Magnepan

Shunyata sounds best on our panels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 12:41 PM

Mike started a thread Good Luck to Lee in his future endeavors in General Audio Discussion

PRESS RELEASE March 28, 2023 Austin, Texas Nextscreen, LLC today announced the resignation of Lee Scoggins. Tom Martin, CEO, said “For three years, Lee and I have worked enthusiastically doing a digital transformation of The Absolute...

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March 26, 2023, 06:29 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

Ha! My apologies, Mike, I missed it. I was too absorbed in the photos! 😉🤣 I'll go back and check out your post, thanks!

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March 26, 2023, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The opening post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 03:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

I noted the equipment above. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 02:07 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin M1 in Lumin

Now you're really tempting me! From my experience with the P1, I'm very impressed with how well Lumin thinks things through. From the core design parameters, the technologies and engineering approaches embodied to provide the various...

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March 26, 2023, 01:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

Beautiful set-up, Mike! Thanks for posting the photos.... I also note what looks to be LampiZator DAC. Horizon, perhaps?

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March 26, 2023, 11:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

Go. Not needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 08:48 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

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March 26, 2023, 08:47 AM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The first North American Clarisys Audio Auditorium install took place in North Carolina this weekend. My amazing crew and with the help of Florián Wiegand from Clarisys, the install was a resounding success. The gracious customer has a wonderful...

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March 25, 2023, 04:49 PM

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

So the manufacturer is wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 25, 2023, 03:13 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin M1 in Lumin

Just digessing a bit here, but Lumin's AMP looks very impressive; I've thought about getting one, actually. Excellent and very well thought-through design with a very high level of execution. Fully dual-mono and fully DC-coupled...👍

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March 25, 2023, 02:22 PM

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

Tubes + Ladders on the aqua take time. Some folks think break in is BS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 24, 2023, 07:41 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin App for Windows 11 for PC in Lumin

Excellent! Enjoy your X1!

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March 24, 2023, 10:52 AM

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

You think the Mcintosh is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 23, 2023, 02:37 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin App for Windows 11 for PC in Lumin

Ozzy, Really pleased to hear you found a solution that works in Windows for use with your X1. Well done!

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March 23, 2023, 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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March 22, 2023, 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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March 22, 2023, 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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Lumin X1 > Boulder 1161 > Scansonic MB3.5 B

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Power Conditioning: Ayre L-5xe Line Filter (amp, X1) / Keces P3 LPS w/ Uptone Audio Saphire DC cable (L1) / SOtM sPS-500 (switch)
Power Cables: Shunyata, Transparent
Music Source: Lumin L1 NAS / Qobuz / Roon

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