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    September 20, 2023, 07:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
    It sure is pretty! LOL. We haven’t connected it. We’ve been busy with demos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 19, 2023, 05:27 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    Oh yeah. It’s not as good as M3, but it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 19, 2023, 04:54 PM
    Mike started a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
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    September 19, 2023, 04:23 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    The New Magico S3 with Pass INT-250 and MSB Discrete DAC - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 19, 2023, 03:42 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    Our pair has now been playing for nearly 2 weeks. 24/7. They are so so so enjoyable. A real slightly warm, very organic, natural sound. As good as the previous iterations of the S3 were, these are clearly superior in every conceivable...
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    September 18, 2023, 06:27 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 18, 2023, 03:44 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
    I was offered a white background and I didn’t want it. I like the black background. What’s funny is that the online/print mags are asking for “glam shots” to accompany the reviews. Guess they don’t like my poor iPhone photos. Sent...
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    September 17, 2023, 04:53 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Very Worthwhile Upgrade! in MSB
    Looking good!! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 16, 2023, 01:24 PM
    Mike started a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 14, 2023, 01:06 PM
    Mike started a thread Shunyata Denali 6000 sale! in Shunyata Research
    Denali 6000T v2 & Alpha XC Retail Price $9300 Promotion Price: $6500 Denali 6000T v2 & Sigma XC Retail Price $10,250 Promotion Price: $7,500 Contact Suncoast Audio immediately (as supplies last).
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    September 12, 2023, 03:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC
    Yes, the monos will ruin you! They are sooooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 12, 2023, 02:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC
    I completely agree! They’re one of two of my favorite amps in the store. And clearly the Master 300’s are best looking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 11, 2023, 01:02 PM
    Mike started a thread Hegel H600 Review in Hegel
    Review: Hegel H600 | H600: Power Plant With Super Resolution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 07:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Make sure the old app isn’t open Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 06:50 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Download it from the App Store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 04:29 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    It is the same. It’s only missing from the menu. But it’s all there. N30SA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 03:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Conductor is for all models. N30SA – Aurender America Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 02:24 PM
    Mike started a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
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    September 9, 2023, 01:00 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
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    September 9, 2023, 10:15 AM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    It’s officially called “pewter”, now to be called “Graphite Grey”. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 9, 2023, 09:54 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion
    Oh right. That was one of the two biggest fools on YouTube. So many of these fools trying to make a name for themselves by spouting nonsense and some of them love to spout lies. Heard the biggest fool the other day say “Vitus is bright….but I’ve...
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    September 9, 2023, 09:44 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion
    Was this the fool that trashed NAIM or was that someone else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 9, 2023, 04:33 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Ansuz Cables & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    Thanks for sharing your experience Mike. If the Ansuz Rack C2T was more reasonably priced I wouldn’t hesitate to go down that route. But it’s machined from solid titanium and has a price to match! Have you or anyone else reading this...
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    September 6, 2023, 11:14 AM
    Mike started a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
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    September 5, 2023, 09:47 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin
    You had one bad experience with one product. You should see what I see in a daily basis from dozens of brands. I had stupid SimAudio explaining that the reason the customers CD player went bad was because he clearly must have plugged the RCA...
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    September 5, 2023, 09:05 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin
    It seems you have had only one mission on this forum and that is to trash Lumin. You’re a troll. All of your posts are trashing Lumin. You contribute nothing else. In contrast, there are thousands of happy Lumin customers who would strongly...
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    September 5, 2023, 08:52 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Ansuz Cables & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    Great to hear from you Mike. Wow, 60 Darkz! I thought I was doing well to have 30. All DTC or do you have some the newer versions as well? I'm interested in your comment on combining Ansuz Darkz footers with Finite Elemente CARBOFIBRE°...
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    September 4, 2023, 07:27 PM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Ansuz Cables & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    Thanks for the reply. Out of interest, which level of Darkz did you place on top of the Nordost QX4s? How many Darkz were placed and where were they located? In the corner(s)? Also, I note you are using Nordost QBASE. Have you tried a...
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    September 3, 2023, 07:20 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread A visit to Marten speakers (Sweden) in General Audio Discussion
    Thanks for the report Marcus. The main listening space of 80 sqM certainly looks impressive. I immediately recognized the SMT room treatments. As you mention in your report, how we experience Marten products may be very different in our...
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    September 3, 2023, 05:24 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    Borresen X3 Loudspeaker PHOTO: The Borresen X3 speakers at Audio Maestro, Singapore. My thanks to Kenny Lim In a recent visit to Audio Maestro, Audio Group Denmark’s (AGD) dealer in Singapore I got to listen to the Borresen X3...
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    September 2, 2023, 04:52 PM
    Mike replied to a thread HK's Latest Iteration in AudioShark Members’ Systems
    Outstanding. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 2, 2023, 09:06 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Ansuz Cables & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    I haven't tried Darkz on top of Nordost QX4s. What was your observation when doing that?
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    September 2, 2023, 08:35 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76 in General Audio Discussion
    So sad. I was a fan. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 1, 2023, 12:41 PM
    Mike replied to a thread A fun day at Jay’s in General Audio Discussion
    True! My question is, how many people would have known to do that? How many would have spun their tails with new cables, trying a new DAC or something else? I remember when we were discussing it, changing DAC, cables, etc. was being discussed. ...
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    September 1, 2023, 11:52 AM
    Mike replied to a thread A fun day at Jay’s in General Audio Discussion
    We can’t give away our secrets or we won’t have a new career as speaker whispers’! All kidding aside, we moved the tweeter back one step at a time until it was too much the other way and then went back to the perfect spot. This of course...
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    September 1, 2023, 10:01 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Accuphase price cut? in Accuphase
    It already happened and Soulution too. The new owners of that distribution company have made the adjustments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 31, 2023, 05:21 PM
    Mike replied to a thread So, which cable sounds best? in Cables
    Can you describe a bit more of your setup? Speakers? Amps? DAC? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 30, 2023, 07:18 PM
    Mike replied to a thread MBL 101 Reference Install in MBL
    Today, other than dodging hurricanes, I was at a clients house installing his new MSB REF DAC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 30, 2023, 09:08 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Keep safe to all of our friends in Florida in General Audio Discussion
    All good here, thanks guys. Looks like we got lucky and the storm stayed way north of us. We got modest wind and intermittent rain. Some debris, but thankfully nothing major. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 29, 2023, 02:47 PM
    Mike started a thread Positive Feedback visits Suncoast Audio + VAC in Clarisys Audio
    VAC Suncoast Audio - Positive Feedback “We then moved over to the flagship Clarisys Audio Auditorium speakers in a different listening room. Needless to say, I stopped jumping from track to track on my demo playlist and just let the music...
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    August 29, 2023, 10:39 AM
    Mike replied to a thread A fun day at Jay’s in General Audio Discussion
    Totally agreed! Me too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 29, 2023, 08:46 AM
    kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Ansuz Cables & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik
    That's interesting. I also own Nordost Sort Kones and Ansuz DTC Darkz. I also had a preference for Sort Kones (TC version) under the power amplifier. The Sort Kones have an added benefit of being taller which can be useful to improve...
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    August 28, 2023, 08:33 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Idalia in General Off Topic Forums
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    August 28, 2023, 02:28 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Photoshoot today with Lee Shelly in Clarisys Audio
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    August 28, 2023, 02:27 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Photoshoot today with Lee Shelly in Clarisys Audio
    We hired Lee Shelly. One of the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    August 28, 2023, 01:25 PM
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    Hi Kiwi,

    I have read some of your posts on Audioshark and noticed that you used to be a big Nordost fan who started using Ansuz products. I am about to embark on a similar route and start by changing the power distributor. I am currently using a Qbase with Qkore1 plugged in and would like to replace it with the new Ansuz Mainz8 D2 once it is released on the market. Have you ever compared the D series Mainz8 with the Qbase that had the Qkore attached? Additionally, I am using multiple Nordost TC cones under my components , are the Ansuz DTC Darkz better in your opinion?

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