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Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

The ongoing effects of runaway inflation are causing a distortion in our price perception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 21, 2023, 02:23 PM

Gene replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion

Opps!... I must have been sound asleep since 2014 and missed all the fuss.... too busy really enjoying vinyl.

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September 21, 2023, 06:59 AM

Gene replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

While i understand the frustration some express about the price of some products, I get reminded every time i play a piece of music ,why i payed ,what i payed, for my Magico's. Did I pay too much?... I don,t know,maybe... but frankly, I don't care....

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September 20, 2023, 08:21 PM

Sean replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

Haha! That's good to hear, Mike. Hopefully, you're moving some gear. I look forward to your listening thoughts when time permits you to sit with the 509z.

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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 20, 2023, 07:07 PM

Sean replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

Any initial thoughts so far, Mike?

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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

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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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, 02:17 PM

Paul replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

To GSO - Gray

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September 9, 2023, 01:00 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

About 5 or 6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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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 8, 2023, 10:51 PM

Paul replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Just heard the Magico S3 today, and I'm shocked at how good they are. Amazing speakers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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September 6, 2023, 12:04 PM

Gene replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Yes...Very nice! Looks like you'll be busy sitting in the sweet spot for a while.

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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, 04:17 PM

Sean replied to a thread HK's Latest Iteration in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Looks great, HK! I hope all is well. Thanks for sharing.

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September 2, 2023, 03:48 PM

Sean replied to a thread New Product Announcement: TAD Lab's GE1 floorstanding speaker ($65,000 USD/pair) in The Listening Chair

Me, too. Their stuff sounded great at the Florida Audio Expo a couple of years ago. One of my favorite rooms, for sure.

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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, 11:20 PM

Sean replied to a thread Accuphase price cut? in Accuphase

That is good to see. Chord Electronics has reduced prices on some popular pieces, too, citing a decrease in costs on parts.

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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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