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Today, 12:34 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

Does not sound like a price reduction to me... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Today, 12:31 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Angelo, that would indeed be very interesting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Today, 11:26 AM

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

No issues here. They’ve been great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 07:19 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

I understand some went up a little and some went down a little. Perhaps someone can confirm the price of the Diablo 300 for example. It was $16K. George - I agree. It will be interesting to see if dealers who were “all in, lock, stock and...

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Today, 03:22 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Very interesting, thanks for sharing. That means that the huge sound improvement in the Scientist Series is probably at least partly attributable to Mr. Gessler after all. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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Yesterday, 10:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

No apology necessary. I’m just scratching my head. These are very easy challenges he has. Maybe he needs a good dealer.

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Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704’s in Fyne Audio

Very. Been playing non stop. Smoooooooooooooothing out now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:40 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Here are some comments from different fora related to a question also asked in this thread: What’s the difference between Scientist Series, former AudioNet products, and other top integrateds? It appears that DC coupling is a big difference...

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Yesterday, 07:02 PM

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

Late night relaxation on a work night. Billy Harper Quartet, Live in Antibes ‘75. I did a French course there a little more than decade later, in this really beautiful and sizzling hot Côte d’Azur town on the French Riviera, prepping for my...

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Yesterday, 06:53 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Quite nice picture of the Humboldt’s innards. It’s really packed, easy to fathom it weighs 61 Kg. Actually no wonder it’s so dense, as it’s all of the Stern and Humboldts together inside one casing, just with smaller transformers for the power...

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Yesterday, 02:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

Speed controller is the REGA Neo. Reality is he should upgrade to the P6 to get all the goodies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Review: Pass Labs INT-250 in Pass Labs

Amazing intrgrated. A beast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

So much here. He can upgrade from a P2 to a P3 and that solves the ease of speed change issue with a speed controller. Easy and gets a better sounding table to boot. He can add a VPI ADS to his P2 and then it’s perfect speed and changing with...

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April 12, 2021, 08:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko Extreme in Taiko Audio

Just listen to instrument decay. It goes on forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 03:54 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

I find myself corrected, Stefan Schwer is the owner now. And looks like he moved the company to Berlin. He has made his career in automotive and adjacent supplier industries. But while an audiophile, he also holds a Ph.D. in amplifier design and...

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April 12, 2021, 03:49 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

You might be right, with the ULA technology and the bi-polar transistors. At least I did not find anywhere a mention about the use of Mosfets in the design. In comparison, the older Max monos are using Mosfets. Audionet are also not emphasizing...

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April 12, 2021, 03:14 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Agree, the overwhelmingly positive reviews really wet the appetite . And I’m really looking forward to take delivery of it, but so far pretty much at the same stage as you are. Still waiting to hear it in my own system. I think when Covid...

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April 12, 2021, 01:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Perhaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 01:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Is the wood on top? The 595 is wood all around, not just sides. I asked Luxman and this is what they told me. Maybe that’s why Accuphase costs more here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 01:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

The REASON is that US government regulations don’t allow wood over any piece of equipment for CSA safety reasons. Japan apparently isn’t concerned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 10:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko Extreme in Taiko Audio

Taiko with the new USB card and running TAS is just un-freaking believably good. Listening this morning after letting it run all weekend. If they could get the TAS interface up a few notches (or more). Oh boy, that would be special. Hard to...

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April 12, 2021, 10:07 AM

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

Why? Has there been any concerns? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 09:48 AM

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

11 TC is owned by Klipsch. Not much (if anything) will change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 09:00 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Mike, my guess is it’s Thomas Gessler or Stefan Schwer. Here’s the story: With the old company setup and sound the firm went briefly into Chapter 11 a couple years ago, despite its good reputation, before Mr Gessler emerged as a new investor and...

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April 12, 2021, 08:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Nice review. I would be curious to know what caused the change from the old dry Audionet sound to this new Humboldt sound which is quite different (and very enjoyable)?

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April 12, 2021, 08:45 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Beautiful review btw, Angelo . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 12, 2021, 08:42 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

I took the liberty (via Google Translate): Alexander von Humboldt was a German naturalist, explorer and geographer who lived between the 18th and 19th centuries. In the years I spent in South America I have seen his name assigned to parks,...

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April 12, 2021, 08:00 AM

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

Yes indeed, it’s something different. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 12, 2021, 02:32 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Review: Goldmund telos 590 nextgen ii integrated amp in Integrated Systems

The new issue is already available for subscribers since the weekend. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 12, 2021, 02:30 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Hey Angelo, that’s quite some praise for the Humboldt - happy to hear. Best amp heard in 15 years of reviewing is a statement. Your advantage is you have already heard in your system, I only in other systems. But that was already enough for me...

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April 12, 2021, 02:25 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Thank you! Can’t wait to have in my system . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 11, 2021, 10:51 AM

Mike replied to a thread New MSB Feet in MSB

I’ll order the new feet I think too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2021, 03:37 AM

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

New York N.Y., a George Russel classic, in Analogue Productions release fashion. All the exquisite SQ we’re used to and cherish. Really a pleasure to listen to. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 11, 2021, 03:33 AM

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

Mucho Calor, an Art Pepper album I was not aware of. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 11, 2021, 01:51 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Audionet Humboldt integrated in General Audio Discussion

Hi Angelo, congrats! I’m in the same situation as you are. Just ordered the Humboldt and am waiting for delivery end of the month. If you check my postings, I also added another thread about the system upgrade . Sent from my iPad using...

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April 11, 2021, 01:47 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Indeed, I hope they are. The reviewer feedback is very consistent at least. What I have heard so far has me hoping it’s just all that. Can’t wait to have it in my system. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 11, 2021, 01:44 AM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Hey Ken, thank you! Appreciate the kind words. As a matter of fact, I think it is a beautiful amp from two perspectives: It makes beautiful music, and design-wise it’s a sculpture. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 10, 2021, 07:44 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Another test from German Stereo audio magazine (in English). Stereo Magazine: Integrated Amplifier Test Conclusions: Weaknesses? – Not a single one! We listened for a long time and looked to see if we could find a, possibly even bad,...

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April 10, 2021, 05:00 PM

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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2021, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

We’ve noticed a bigger increase in performance using Roon. It went from a 7/10 to maybe an 8/10, while TAS remains a strong 10/10 for Sonics.

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April 10, 2021, 08:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

1600 Euros

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April 9, 2021, 11:26 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

From Matt Clott’s review in May, 2021 TAS: Performance There is a variation and richness of timbre, which I perceived as simply better differentiated, with more palpable and clearer colors than most of what I have heard previously. Low-end...

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April 9, 2021, 10:38 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

To cheer up my day, TAS also published another glowing review of the Humboldt in their May issue available today. Just adding to this high praise from Greg Weaver earlier: Product Preview: Audionet Humboldt Integrated Amplifier - The Absolute...

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April 9, 2021, 10:18 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Thanks, I definitely agree. The tech is fabulous. I stuck with silver, as that’s the way Esslinger intended it, and it shows the features better. This product design is a statement. But I bet black looks awesome as well. Sent from my iPad...

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April 9, 2021, 10:07 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Thanks, very kind. While there’s nothing wrong with my current system, I need to do a change to experience something new once in a while. But I’m really excited to hear the Humboldt soon in my own system. I’ll definitely post my impressions....

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April 9, 2021, 10:04 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

trade-in. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 9, 2021, 09:55 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

It remains to be seen what happens. But my guestimate is that the decision was made in hubris: Taking over at a stage where others have put in years of work, and overestimating the company’s own capabilities due to assigning the good situation...

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April 9, 2021, 09:37 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Magico M6’s in Magico

Happy to help . Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 9, 2021, 02:45 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Magico M6’s in Magico

Jay’s not got much experience with Magicos yet, but they need about 500 hrs. I owned three pairs. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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April 9, 2021, 01:48 PM

Kuoppis replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

You are correct, I omitted the kilo. Now added. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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