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Today, 11:58 AM

Mike replied to a thread Onkyo Files for Bankruptcy in General Audio Discussion

Sad to see, but the budget brands struggle. Play with pennies…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 09:27 AM

kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik

Audio Group Denmark @ Munich 2022 Audio Group Denmark together with its brands; Ansuz, Aavik and Børresen will be exhibiting at the forthcoming High End Munich 2022 Tradeshow (Munich, May 19-22, 2022). They can be found in Hall 4, room T04 and...

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Today, 08:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

The VU meters are cool. So is the classic radio graphics and other stuff. But turning off unused inputs and outputs, along with the screen, elevates the sound even further. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 12:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Vladimir Lamm - RIP in General Audio Discussion

LAMM ANNOUNCES ITS PLANS FOR EXPANSION AND GROWTH - Positive Feedback Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 14, 2022, 09:32 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Best Integrated Amp, New Or Used (up to ten years old) $1,500.00 Or Less - With A Warm Sound? in Amplifiers

Not integrated but check out the amp and preamp already assembled. GT-102 Stereo Power Amplifier I have the amp and it’s absolutely wonderful and the amp is dead quiet, scary quiet.

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May 14, 2022, 04:43 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Best Integrated Amp, New Or Used (up to ten years old) $1,500.00 Or Less - With A Warm Sound? in Amplifiers

Ah, okay. Thank you

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May 14, 2022, 02:18 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Best Integrated Amp, New Or Used (up to ten years old) $1,500.00 Or Less - With A Warm Sound? in Amplifiers

Where are you located?

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May 13, 2022, 07:42 PM

Paul replied to a thread Best Integrated Amp, New Or Used (up to ten years old) $1,500.00 Or Less - With A Warm Sound? in Amplifiers

Oh dang. My apologies I read it wrong lol. I add one more zero lol Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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May 13, 2022, 07:34 PM

Paul replied to a thread Best Integrated Amp, New Or Used (up to ten years old) $1,500.00 Or Less - With A Warm Sound? in Amplifiers

I would highly recommend the Luxman 595 Special Edition Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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May 13, 2022, 04:12 PM

Mike started a thread Innuos Pulse in Computer/Digital Audio

PULSE Series – Innuos – High-Fidelity Digital Music Servers and Streamers We are excited to announce the debut of the PULSE Network Player series at High End Munich next week. The new Innuos PULSE series brings you the Innuos experience...

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May 13, 2022, 03:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread SimAudio Voice 22 Speakers in SimAudio (MOON)

Tweeter is a wee bit hot out of the box, going to run them in over the weekend. Bass is quite good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2022, 12:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread SimAudio Voice 22 Speakers in SimAudio (MOON)

The Design Details for Simaudio's Moon Voice 22 Loudspeaker - SoundStage! InSight (May 2022) - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2022, 12:45 PM

Mike started a thread SimAudio Voice 22 Speakers in SimAudio (MOON)

$3000/pair The Story Behind Simaudio's Moon Voice 22 Loudspeaker - SoundStage! InSight (May 2022) - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2022, 08:59 AM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma DB7-S arrive in Kharma

Welcome to Audioshark! Congrats on a terrific pair of speakers. We showed those at the Florida Audio Expo and they sounded terrific. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 13, 2022, 12:06 AM

Paul replied to a thread Paul's Systems...Before and After. in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Hi Jerome, So far so good. Amazing sounds. It's not your typical 300b amp. They sound much more robust without losing the sweet mid. I will get back to you with more listening Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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May 12, 2022, 06:55 PM

Mike started a thread MSB Prices in MSB

Thinking about an MSB DAC? Don’t wait! June 1 prices go into affect: Price increases include: Discrete DAC $9,950 > $12,000 Premier DAC $24,950 > $27,500 Premier Headphone Amp $8,950 > $9,950 Reference DAC $49,500 > $54,500 Select II DAC...

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May 12, 2022, 06:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread NEW MSB Digital Director in MSB

New Digital Director models: The Select Digital Director > $27,500 The Reference Digital Director > $24,500 The Premier Digital Director > $14,500 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 06:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

After break in, I plan on doing just that! My point is this: this might just be the best audio product (not just network streamer) under $5k given its sound, features, functionality and fit and finish (in my opinion). In a year from now, people...

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May 12, 2022, 06:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

Thanks Paul. I know a lot of dealers ask “what’s the margin?” as their first question before they take on a line. It’s my last. My thinking has always been: if the product and company are great, the money will take care of itself. I’m going...

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May 12, 2022, 06:07 PM

Paul replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

I really don't understand this post. Also, it's none of your business. I have known Mike for a long time. He's not the dealer guy like you may have experienced. He is a true music lover and passionate about the audio gear. He was a music lover...

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May 12, 2022, 05:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

Really? If you think that’s what motivates me, you’re a fool. That has nothing to do with it. You obviously can’t recognize a product that hits way above its price point. Too bad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 03:41 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

RS150. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 03:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

The N200 and N20 don’t have a DAC. Different product category in my opinion. The N200 and N20 need a DAC. N200/N20 = Network Transport RS150 = Network Streamer Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 12:57 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

That is true. In this case, folks reported the ESS sounding better. This is one fantastic little piece. Maybe it just doesn’t cost enough for some folks. Oh well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 12:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Active Speakers - will this time be different? in Speakers

KEF celebrates sixty years with the LS60 Wireless | Darko.Audio Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 07:16 AM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

Not sure that’s a fair comparison. You sure it was ESS? That model is very new. Did you do things to improve the sound like turn off unused inputs/outputs, turn off the screen, etc. Burn in is also key with this unit. We can agree to...

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May 12, 2022, 06:20 AM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

Very surprising. Jazzman above tends to agree with my findings. I’m quite surprised you didn’t find the same. Did you demo it or did you own it, allow full break in, etc.? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 12, 2022, 06:13 AM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

Did yours have the AKM chip? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2022, 11:50 PM

Paul replied to a thread Paul's Systems...Before and After. in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Just add the “Western Electric 91E “

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May 11, 2022, 09:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread HiFi Rose RS150 Network Streamer Review in Computer/Digital Audio

A couple of months ago, a customer brought his Hi-Fi Rose into the store. We hooked it up, and were all super impressed with the sound, the screen, fit and finish and value!! After that visit, I was sold. The original RS150 was released with...

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May 11, 2022, 05:57 PM

Mike started a thread NEW MSB Digital Director in MSB

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/05/new-msb-technology-digital-director.html

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May 11, 2022, 04:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Thanks. They are so good looking and sounding. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2022, 02:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Best 500 Albums of All Time in Music Forum

Will do. I actually have the MOFI one step abraxas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2022, 01:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread Best 500 Albums of All Time in Music Forum

In no particular order: Neil Young Harvest Moon Fleetwood Mac Rumors Pink Floyd DSOTM Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here Hugh Masakela Hope AC/DC Back In Black Elton John Tumbleweed Connection Santana Abraxas

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May 11, 2022, 12:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Thanks. I just love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 11, 2022, 12:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 10, 2022, 10:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Yes. Mine has some heavy duty upgrades on the top shelf to support heavy turntables and special footers (Cerabase Classic). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 10, 2022, 07:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Thank you. As I say in the video, I’ve wanted a Finite Elemente forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 10, 2022, 07:05 PM

Mike started a thread Finite Elemente in Audio Furniture, Racks & more

Spoiled myself… Finite Elemente Comes Home - YouTube

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May 10, 2022, 03:37 PM

Paul replied to a thread Luxman L-595A SE Advice Please in Luxman

It's the smell of burning in the resistors and caps ..etc

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May 10, 2022, 11:29 AM

Paul replied to a thread Luxman L-595A SE Advice Please in Luxman

Enjoy the smell. Those smells only you can get when you buy brand new. Just like an automobile. It usually last about 4-5 weeks :)

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May 10, 2022, 09:28 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Products Debuting at Munich 2022 in General Audio Discussion

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/05/the-sound-of-ypsilon-at-munich-2020.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&m=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 10, 2022, 04:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Products Debuting at Munich 2022 in General Audio Discussion

ES-001 Eccentricity detection stabilizer - DS Audio｜Creating the future of analog music Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 9, 2022, 09:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Products Debuting at Munich 2022 in General Audio Discussion

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/05/new-ch-precision-c12-daccontroller.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 9, 2022, 09:58 PM

Mike started a thread New Products Debuting at Munich 2022 in General Audio Discussion

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2022/05/new-arya-audio-labs-airblade-hype.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 9, 2022, 09:56 PM

Mike started a thread Best 500 Albums of All Time in Music Forum

You may not agree with the order, but there certainly are some incredible albums on this list. I would probably put Abbey Road above Songs in the Key of Life. Rumors would be right up there in the top 3 for me too. Almost too many great...

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May 9, 2022, 04:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread My Integrated amp has arrived in Amplifiers

Sure is. Maybe things in the UK are different. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 8, 2022, 01:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman M10x arrives at Suncoast Audio in Luxman

For sure. I snuck into the store yesterday to listen. What a great amp. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

2 replies | 405 view(s)

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