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    Today, 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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    Today, 09:08 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric 
    K-01XD and K-03XD will be discontinued soon, to be replaced by SE model. I don't know if VUK will be released for existing owners.
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    Yesterday, 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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    Yesterday, 09:22 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    It will be interesting to see if MSB re-sell traded units, and if so, how much markup they put on them. As a buyer, $57K for a Select II in good condition is an OK deal. But original Select II owners probably not happy if there's a flood of cheap...
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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, 07:45 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    I guess the priority is to get the flurry of new SE units out to customers and then take care of the previous model SE upgrades. Seems to be happening that way here also.
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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 5, 2024, 08:52 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric 
    I want to upgrade my D1X to SE but it can't be done locally here yet. I wonder if SE upgrades (of the Grandioso) can be done in the US?
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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 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, 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, 11:31 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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  • Mike's Avatar
    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, 08:09 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    Trade in, Trade up....if the Cascade is 50% cheaper than the current model, so it might be when you trade in at 90% of MSRP that they will be paying you?
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    May 2, 2024, 08:02 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB
    I guess they won't be selling anything between now and then.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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 28, 2024, 04:36 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread I REALLY think I am done in AudioShark Members’ Systems
    Having to get off the couch to change a record, or CD for that matter, is always stressful.
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    April 28, 2024, 04:25 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research
    That's my reading of it. Makes no difference to me KPIP v1, v2, v3 or whatever. It's not an attribute I care about.
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    April 27, 2024, 09:25 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    The FPGA is part of the DAC circuit, it's not the whole shooting match.
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    April 25, 2024, 09:27 PM
    wklie replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    VBR is not precise. Please ignore the bit rate display.
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    April 25, 2024, 07:11 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Mike, are you getting your K1X upgraded to SE?
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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, 05:48 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Only Grandioso level units can be upgraded.
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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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    April 25, 2024, 08:50 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    The Esoteric rep from Japan was at the show. He said they were thinking about building a Grandioso level network transport in a way which leads you to believe they were actually doing it. If you think N-01XD SE sounds good (which is based on a Lumin...
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    April 25, 2024, 08:44 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    No. There is only one DAC. It accepts PCM or DSD signals. PCM upconversion, and PCM to DSD conversion happens in a FPGA prior to the DAC. The DAC is just a software algorithm in an FPGA. So there are two FPGA's one of which is dedicated to the...
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    April 25, 2024, 08:36 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    They are sigma-delta modulator DAC's with flow pass filter. PCM signals are processed as PCM, or PCM signals can be converted to DSD before being converted from digital to analog. Esoteric also give you the choice of upconverting PCM signals before...
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    April 23, 2024, 09:52 PM
    wklie replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    1. Without playing to Lumin, check the bitrate display of Plex/Plexamp app when playing to your phone speaker or headphone. If the bitrate is still wrong, check that you have set Plex transcoding to off, and all quality settings at Original or...
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    April 22, 2024, 10:20 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Good idea. We are working in the background to upgrade software and servers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 22, 2024, 07:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    It’s in the screen shot I posted. When you go to log in, it’s right there next to password. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 22, 2024, 10:50 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Click remember me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 22, 2024, 09:09 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Clear your cache. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 21, 2024, 11:58 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    It’s both, but their strength is DSD (SACD). They still dominate by a country mile for SACD (which is DSD on a disc). In my opinion…. Best DAC’s for DSD: - Esoteric - Lampizator - Meitner/EMM (not my kind of sound, but they execute it...
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    April 21, 2024, 11:47 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio
    Sure. You’re best to chat with Ron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 20, 2024, 11:11 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    This looks like a great little unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 19, 2024, 03:19 PM
    Mike started a thread Clarisys Arrives at Puur HiFidelity (Netherlands) in Clarisys Audio
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    April 19, 2024, 01:29 PM
    Mike started a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio
    One of our Clarisys dealers installing the active crossover and 6 amps for a customer in Washington State Clarisys Auditoriums.
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    April 19, 2024, 10:33 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
    AXPONA 2024 Report Part 1 | Hifi Pig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 19, 2024, 07:29 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
    CAT and Clarisys | AXPONA 2024 - Part-Time Audiophile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Mike's Avatar
    April 18, 2024, 12:34 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender
    Suggestion: run Roon core on a computer in your house. Laptop is fine. Try roon on the aurender (free demo) and compare. If you prefer roon (it’s the best UI, but sonically inferior IMO), then buy a roon core (roon makes nice ones) and consider...
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    April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender
    We shall see. Roon is super noisy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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