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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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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, 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 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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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, 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 29, 2024, 04:59 AM

Gene replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

He also had a staring role in "The Railway Man" with Colin Firth and Nicole Kidman. The Railway Man (film) - Wikipedia

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April 28, 2024, 08:06 AM

kiwi_1282001 replied to a thread I REALLY think I am done in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Not really. Its called exercise and audiophiles could benefit from more of it! :)

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April 28, 2024, 08:01 AM

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

Do Speaker Measurements Really Matter? Debate on the topic of do loudspeaker measurements really matter seems to divide audiophiles into two camps. One camp insists that if a loudspeaker doesn’t measure well – it won’t sound any good. ...

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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, 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, 07:13 AM

Gene replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

I think Magico is set to retire the S7 design and put it in it's rightful place in the pantheon of other great past successes.

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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 21, 2024, 08:24 AM

kiwi_1282001 started a thread AXXESS brand Electronic, Speakers & Accessories in Borresen/Ansuz/Aavik

AXXESS – Audio Group Denmark’s Strategic Change 2022 was a year of significant change for Audio Group Denmark. During that year, group founders and majority shareholders Lars Kristensen and Michael Børresen sold 45% of their shares to...

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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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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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April 18, 2024, 09:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

We were all joking about this. Now people can hear how much better conductor sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 06:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year? in Clarisys Audio

The new Clarisys Piccolo’s stole the thunder from the Minuets…and everything else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 04:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year? in Clarisys Audio

Takes time to get show reports. Minuets were with VAC. We are still getting Florida show reports! The TAS report on the Florida show only came out today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 02:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes, and it does. Room costs (we had 3 rooms, including a large ballroom), materials, marketing, brochures, banners, all the staff, shipping, meals, hotel rooms, flights, etc. Figure on $40k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 09:38 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I left Monday. Had to walk on the interstate to O’Hare with other pilots, Mothers carrying crying babies and more for over 45 minutes. It was like an apocalypse. Protests in Chicago today: 54 arrested after protesters block I-190 near O'''Hare...

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April 16, 2024, 03:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 15, 2024, 11:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 15, 2024, 07:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Having seen this beauty in person this weekend, I can honestly say, this should have been called the S6. The dual 10’s (vs dual 9’s) look so much bigger. The cabinet looks soooooo much bigger. S6 for me all day. Oh and the fit and finish is...

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April 13, 2024, 08:46 AM

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

Audio Group Denmark @ AXPONA 2024 Packed rooms yesterday for the first day of AXPONA 2024. Some photos from the show. PHOTO: Product launch of the new Borresen C1 loudspeaker. Jay of Jay’s Audio Lab doing the honours with...

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April 12, 2024, 09:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Our room was busy all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 08:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The CAT JC7’s and an Aurender A15. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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