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Today, 04:16 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

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Today, 03:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread After the M9, what's next for Magico? in Magico

I’m wondering the same thing. Guessing M1? S7 mk2? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 03:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Another VAC Master Thread in VAC

Congrats! The Master is the shizzle! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 10:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

Where we keep running into the singer in the elevator at the show? That one?

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Yesterday, 10:36 PM

Mike replied to a thread *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos in Esoteric

C1X/M1X monos are on my wish list!

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Yesterday, 09:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord in Shunyata Research

Definitely Omega into Everest in my experience. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 07:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

Wow. I like the music and I remember going to see The Cowboy Junkies at Guelph University back in the 80’s. But this album recorded to bad early digital isn’t stellar quality. I have a 1959 analog recording that will mop the floor with it. ...

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Yesterday, 07:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Mastered on Mobile Fidelity's world-renowned mastering system, cut at 45RPM for the first time, pressed at RTI, and limited to 4,000 numbered copies, this 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Superfly presents Mayfield's vision with widescreen sonics worthy of its...

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Yesterday, 09:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread Avantgarde Acoustic UNO XD: Faultless Furnishing in Avantgarde

Looking great!

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March 5, 2021, 04:57 PM

Mike replied to a thread Grandioso C1X in Esoteric

True mono design. Keeps the power clean between left and right. Gryphon Pandora Preamp is the same way. Looking forward to your impressions and any comparisons. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 5, 2021, 12:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced in AXPONA

I’m really hoping to attend a few shows this year, but I’m not stepping foot on a plane without “the jab”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 5, 2021, 11:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum

I have that one too. It’s just one side. This test pressing is great because it’s the whole album and Classic Records to boot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 5, 2021, 10:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Accuphase E-800 in Accuphase

Welcome to Audioshark.

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March 5, 2021, 09:49 AM

Mike replied to a thread Grandioso C1X in Esoteric

Congrats. Let us know how it compares.

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March 4, 2021, 03:41 PM

Mike replied to a thread New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced in AXPONA

Show schedule: Munich Sept 9-12 RMAF Oct 8-10 Toronto Oct 22-24 AXPONA Oct 29-31 Capital Nov 5-7 Warsaw Nov 5-7 New York Dec 3-4

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March 4, 2021, 12:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum

You do! I’m sitting here waiting for my 11am customer to arrive and I’m playing my Classic Records Test Pressing of Satchmo Plays King Oliver. 1959 recording. Just phenomenal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2021, 11:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum

Not messed up at all. I watched a video the other day of a guy that bought a TT and started buying MOFI One Steps and UHQR, MMJ, Classic Records and other stuff for about 10 years. He figured he had spent $20k as he tracked all his purchases in...

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March 4, 2021, 09:42 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gillian Welch in Music Forum

These are all AAA recordings. Good God don’t buy them on CD. Buy a turntable! Anyone who’s compared All The Good Times Are Past & Gone on vinyl (quite rare now) and CD, knows the CD blows. They must use one heck of a shitty A2D converter. ...

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March 4, 2021, 07:30 AM

Mike replied to a thread How did I miss this? Tung-Sol KT170 in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

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March 4, 2021, 03:15 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

Very good indeed, Mike. ....anyone remember the quote: “Audiophiles tend not to use their system to listen to music, but to use music to listen to their systems.” This debate forfeits the essence of artistic performance a bit. Sent...

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March 3, 2021, 10:31 PM

Mike started a thread MOFI Recordings in Music Forum

Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs, the Undisputed Leader in Audiophile Recordings | In Sheeps Clothing The video is interesting Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 3, 2021, 06:55 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

It’s a pity they didn’t record it to tape. Direct to disc would have been great too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 3, 2021, 09:43 AM

Mike replied to a thread Format Revenue in Music Forum

Reminds me of this one:

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March 3, 2021, 01:13 AM

Mike started a thread Format Revenue in Music Forum

Vinyl revenue overtakes CDs for the first time since 1986 | What Hi-Fi?

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March 1, 2021, 08:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Finally cracked it open. Review here: The Berlin Philharmonic's Direct-to-Disc Bruckner Symphony #7 Box Set | Analog Planet

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March 1, 2021, 08:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube

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March 1, 2021, 07:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

From the Master Tapes. Tony Joe White-Black And White-180 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 03:38 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

I do like analogue, for the sound and old-fashionness of it. So I’m with Mikey, I do greatly enjoy his writings and insights. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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March 1, 2021, 03:33 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

I understand the point about originality of the initial issue, but I was bored out of my mind trying to listen to it. Definitely enjoy the un-original much more. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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March 1, 2021, 03:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

You and me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 02:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube New link Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 12:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

I’m with you on this one! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 12:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

My two cents: what Michael was saying makes total sense and I’m in full agreement. Just listen. And that reference to the WHO album, was my room at the Tampa Show - The Florida Audio Expo. It was incredible. Sent from my iPhone using...

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March 1, 2021, 11:50 AM

Mike replied to a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

Paul is only on for a minute. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 09:58 AM

Mike started a thread Fremer responds to Paul McGowan in All Things Analog

Mikey Fremer vs Ask Paul - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 1, 2021, 09:05 AM

Mike started a thread The Truth about The Trinity Sessions in Music Forum

Imagine if they had recorded it to 1/2 inch tape - straight analog. DAT was horrible. Recorded to R-DAT? The Truth About the "The Trinity Session" - SoundStage! Encore (March 2021) - YouTube

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February 28, 2021, 07:41 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread SOtM sNH-10G Network Switch Reviews in Computer/Digital Audio

Your point on buffering for error correction is accurate. But even when buffered (what e.g. some CD players do as well), the signal remains an analog audio signal, and everything that applies to audio cables is the case for Ethernet cables as well. ...

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February 28, 2021, 07:22 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread SOtM sNH-10G Network Switch Reviews in Computer/Digital Audio

Being a telecoms guy, this is what I also thought. But investigating it, I discovered it’s unfortunately not the case. It’s correct, that data files move as packets. Audio streaming, however, is transmitted as an analog audio signal on top of the...

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February 28, 2021, 05:52 AM

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

Mogwai/ As The Love Continues, on Qobuz. One of the original Footgazers have released a new album. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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February 28, 2021, 05:38 AM

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

Eyolf Dale/ Being, on Qobuz. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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February 28, 2021, 05:27 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter in Computer/Digital Audio

Guess it does the same thing as a Gigafoil, but in a more compact package. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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February 27, 2021, 02:33 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Crazy drummer in Music Forum

Very entertaining indeed . But it’s difficult to understand why any guitar player would attempt to play ZZ Top with a strat copy. It just sounds anemic. Billy Gibbons plays Dean Guitars with Humbuckers. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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February 27, 2021, 10:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lost another family member last night... in We Love Our Pets!

So so sorry to hear. Losing a pet is just gut wrenching.

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February 26, 2021, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows

No date yet. Still negotiating with the hotel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 04:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

I played some Post Malone one time and everyone got mad! Said it wasn’t music. They wanted more boring classical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 03:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

That combo is in youtube from my store! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 12:34 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread SOtM sNH-10G Network Switch Reviews in Computer/Digital Audio

Interesting device. But of course the related interesting question is whether you get your money’s worth buying this, instead a regular IT box. But then again, some people happily pay 25K for a hard drive with streaming capability. ...

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February 26, 2021, 09:41 AM

Mike started a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows

We will be back in 2022! The hotel is completely renovated. Exciting stuff. Enjoy a look back. 2020 Florida Audio Expo - Tampa Florida - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 08:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread The Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier in Boulder Amplifiers

Love ours. One of my top three favorite integrated amps. Has the new Boulder sound = yummy.

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