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March 26, 2023, 07:30 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Looking for Esoteric advise/info in Esoteric

I have all my CD's ripped to my Aurender. So I really don't need the network or tray transport. I have a transport if needed but it don't play SACD, which I have a hand full of. What I really need is a straight forward DAC.

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March 26, 2023, 07:19 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

That would be something to hear. I knew a guy online named Florian who ran Apogees, I wonder if same guy, maybe decided to make some himself.

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March 26, 2023, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The opening post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 03:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

I noted the equipment above. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 11:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

Go. Not needed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 26, 2023, 08:48 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

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March 26, 2023, 08:47 AM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

The first North American Clarisys Audio Auditorium install took place in North Carolina this weekend. My amazing crew and with the help of Florián Wiegand from Clarisys, the install was a resounding success. The gracious customer has a wonderful...

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March 25, 2023, 04:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

So the manufacturer is wrong? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 25, 2023, 02:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Tubes + Ladders on the aqua take time. Some folks think break in is BS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 25, 2023, 02:20 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Looking for Esoteric advise/info in Esoteric

Looks like I was looking at n05XD & K03XD Thanks for the replies.

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March 24, 2023, 11:12 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Looking for Esoteric advise/info in Esoteric

I said N01 but that looks to be a wrong model#, the network DAC I heard about was about $11k. I should have done my research before posting.

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March 24, 2023, 11:00 PM

Mr Peabody started a thread PSB Passif 50 in Speakers

I heard a set of these tonight driven by an Arcam SA30 streaming integrated. They are a celebration of 50 years of PSB. Cost is about $2500.00 a pair but I'm not sure if this includes the stands. Titanium tweeter, 6" woofer & 8" passive radiator,...

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March 24, 2023, 10:22 PM

Mr Peabody started a thread Looking for Esoteric advise/info in Esoteric

I don't see Esoteric just offering a DAC without some other features, ie. streaming, preamp. First of all is this correct? If the above is correct which would have the better sounding DAC between the N01 and K03. I could buy a N01 and ignore...

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March 24, 2023, 10:52 AM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

You think the Mcintosh is? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 22, 2023, 01:58 PM

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

50-100 watts. Something like a VAC Signature 200iQ would be amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 11:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

How interesting. These stories are eye opening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 03:05 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!! in Shunyata Research

You were a skeptic! Glad you got to experience “the real deal”! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 21, 2023, 12:22 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats. New gear is fun.

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March 20, 2023, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats! We love our Aqua LaScala. It’s seriously the best DAC I’ve heard under $10k. R2R + Tubes = yummy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 20, 2023, 04:44 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

Thats a great sounding DAC. I have 2 friends that bought it and it is fabulous. Congrats! Once it is broken in try some different tubes.

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March 20, 2023, 11:16 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hello from IL, USA in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome

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March 20, 2023, 11:13 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hello from Long Island NY in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome

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March 19, 2023, 07:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Focal Sopra 2 compared to Fyne 703s in Speakers

I’ve owned both and for me, the 703’s hit way above their price point. They play bigger, more bass and smoother than Sopra 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 06:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread Alan’s System in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Very nice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 03:56 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hey, all. Tom here. in Introduce Yourself

Hi Tom, welcome

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March 19, 2023, 03:38 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Advice Needed; Axpona in one day in General Audio Discussion

I would hit the big rooms on bottom first, that's where some of the big systems are, then start at top down. It is also worth while checking the exhibit list to see if anything is there you for sure want to see. Some of the big systems are on the...

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March 19, 2023, 03:32 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hi from Spain! in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome

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March 19, 2023, 01:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Meitner PRE in emm Labs/Meitner Products

You need to have at least 10 posts to post links. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 19, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Advice Needed; Axpona in one day in General Audio Discussion

Make a list of the rooms you want to hit, starting with 352 and 602. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 11:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3 - 2023 in Magico

https://absolutehiend.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Magico-S3-TAS-2023.pdf?mibextid=kdkkhi Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 18, 2023, 06:43 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hey, all. Tom here. in Introduce Yourself

Welcome Tom! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 09:51 PM

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

Yes, MSL is the most underrated family of cartridges around. People don’t know how many cartridges they make for other companies - like Air Tight. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 17, 2023, 08:07 PM

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

704’s are great. I bet they sounded nice with tubes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 16, 2023, 11:45 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread XLR's for bass? in Cables

As a side note some time ago I replaced a generic RCA cable from my processor to sub with a Transparent and the better cable did render improvement.

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March 16, 2023, 11:43 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread XLR's for bass? in Cables

It's a shame when anyone asks a cable question certain members can't resist trying to turn it into a cable debate. If you hear any difference in cables at all it would seem common sense to keep with same brand and level cables in a speaker for...

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March 16, 2023, 11:22 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread T+a dac 200 in Computer/Digital Audio

I have not heard it personally but a reviewer I know said it was very good, best he has heard under $10k, but who knows what's in the group he has, heard :) There was something about the other piece, I think it can be used with the 200, that was...

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March 16, 2023, 10:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread PC for N200? in Aurender

Anything from Shunyata - Venom X and above. Alpha NR v2 is what we use on our N200. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 15, 2023, 02:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Thank you. I had a very excited Euro dealer friend call me and rave about them. We started communicating early in 2022. We had evaluation pairs throughout 2022 and countless discussions. We inked the deal for Jan 1, 2023. Sent from my...

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March 14, 2023, 10:24 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread XLR's for bass? in Cables

I use custom Belden 8402 XLR's from here- Best-Tronics Mfg., Inc. > Standard > IC8402XLR-XX They are inexpensive and sound better than my Cardas Parsec, AQ Columbia 72v DBS and Blue Jeans XLR's.

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March 14, 2023, 04:14 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

It doesn't look like we are in Cali anymore :) Glad to see things are coming together.

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March 14, 2023, 06:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Finally at home in our new house! in General Audio Discussion

Congrats on the new home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 10:37 PM

Mike started a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

Iam Tongi Makes The Judges Cry With His Emotional Story And Song - American Idol 2023 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 04:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Designed in Switzerland. Manufactured in Vietnam. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2023 in The Florida International Audio Expo

Florida Audio Expo HiFi Highlights! - FLAX Audiophile Show Coverage 2023! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 11, 2023, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Final Florida audio show report: Interviews with Pass Labs, Hegel, Shunyata Research, and Clarisys! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 11, 2023, 01:45 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Bel canto pre amps in Pre-Amps

Congrats. I was wondering how the DAC would sound compared to past Bel Canto. I tried the E1X power amp in my system and found the sound different from past BC amps I've heard, more warm and inviting. I was curious if the DAC's would keep with...

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March 10, 2023, 05:04 PM

Mr Peabody started a thread Any experience with Spec DAC's? in Computer/Digital Audio

I ran across this company out of Japan that is new to me, Spec, they have a 2-piece DAC, the power supply is separate and they use wood for the bottom and legs, just curious if anyone heard them or familiar?

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March 10, 2023, 04:54 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

I saw a company called Spec out of Japan that makes some Class D amps, anyone familiar?

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March 10, 2023, 09:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Navigation: PLEASE HELP, i can seem to get it to work for me in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No hybrid here. Could be a browser setting I’m guessing? Try something else. We will bring the forum up to the 21st century (LOL) later this year. I’m still looking at options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 09:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

True. A few things. They kept asking me and Irv is a great guy. They will have some new things coming - nudge, nudge, wink, wink and we are showing together at Axpona and their stuff sounds GREAT! The funny story is that Irv has been asking me...

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