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Mike replied to a thread Lost another family member last night... in We Love Our Pets!

So so sorry to hear. Losing a pet is just gut wrenching.

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February 26, 2021, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows

No date yet. Still negotiating with the hotel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 04:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

I played some Post Malone one time and everyone got mad! Said it wasn’t music. They wanted more boring classical. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 03:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

That combo is in youtube from my store! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 09:41 AM

Mike started a thread Florida Audio Expo in Other Shows

We will be back in 2022! The hotel is completely renovated. Exciting stuff. Enjoy a look back. 2020 Florida Audio Expo - Tampa Florida - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 26, 2021, 08:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread The Boulder 866 Integrated Amplifier in Boulder Amplifiers

Love ours. One of my top three favorite integrated amps. Has the new Boulder sound = yummy.

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February 25, 2021, 06:04 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Could it be I don't care for Class A in General Audio Discussion

You think that much.... hmmm. If that is the case it isn't class A that's the issue then. The amp doesn't get very warm to have class A bias.

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February 25, 2021, 05:58 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Could it be I don't care for Class A in General Audio Discussion

I looked at that Marantz pair back when but couldn't find reviews or much said about them. I'd like to hear what the ATI Class D sound like.

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February 25, 2021, 05:39 PM

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

Great album. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 25, 2021, 04:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

EV-4 Munich High End Show - 2018 - Kharma Audio ?1 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 25, 2021, 02:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Yes, heard them in Munich. Was blown away. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 25, 2021, 02:08 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hello, from London ! in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome. Many members show their gear in their signature. I know a few have Esoteric. Checking Mike's line card he is also a dealer.

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February 25, 2021, 02:04 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Fremer's Generac problem--whole-house generators and SQ in General Audio Discussion

I wonder what pollution the generator injects into the wiring that a power conditioner or regenerator couldn't cure? I'm not that familiar with the generator system. I looked into some type of system at one point, they told me I'd have to...

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February 25, 2021, 08:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hello, from London ! in Introduce Yourself

Welcome!

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February 24, 2021, 10:46 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 24, 2021, 01:52 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Spotify HiFi is coming in Computer/Digital Audio

I wonder if Qobuz membership dropped, I saw a comparison last year giving them higher numbers. I think they could hang on as a nitch with offering high res. I don't see them and Spotify competing for the same type customer. Shockingly low...

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February 24, 2021, 11:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident in Sports & The Great Outdoors

If his legs are as damaged as reports claim, he might be finished with competitive golf. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 23, 2021, 05:20 PM

Mike started a thread Tiger Woods Injured in Car Accident in Sports & The Great Outdoors

Hope he’s ok! Tiger Woods in surgery after vehicle rolls over in crash Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 23, 2021, 11:05 AM

Mike replied to a thread Phono Preamp Recommendation in All Things Analog

Pass XP17. We had it in the store and loved it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 23, 2021, 10:10 AM

Mike replied to a thread Daft Punk in Music Forum

Daft Punk Announces Breakup After 28 Years - The New York Times

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February 22, 2021, 07:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread GIK? in Acoustic Treatments & Digital Room Correction

This is a global problem which extends far beyond audio to appliances, cars and much more. It’s quite frankly, a global supply chain issue. For audio related, we could sell 20 times more if we could just get inventory. Companies like Lumin...

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February 22, 2021, 06:46 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Spotify HiFi is coming in Computer/Digital Audio

I think Spotify becoming lossless is significant as they have a large existing customer base. How much is Spotify Premium? Tidal may struggle being the most expensive of all the services.

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February 22, 2021, 04:43 PM

Mike started a thread Spotify HiFi is coming in Computer/Digital Audio

Spotify HiFi is a lossless streaming tier coming later this year - The Verge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 22, 2021, 04:19 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender drop out problem in Aurender

Aurender’s support remains the gold standard in my books. TROND - PM me your info and I’ll see if I can help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 22, 2021, 12:23 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

It is class A but look at the Schiit Alger, not sure spelled correctly, a friend says it is supposed to be crazy good for cheap. Unfortunately, I have not heard one yet but Lejonklou is said to be extremely musical. Lejonklou I like the...

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February 21, 2021, 06:10 PM

Mike replied to a thread Marten speakers in Speakers

I heard them many times, lots in the Zesto room. Can’t say they wowed me really. Sometimes they sounded nice, other times, meh. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 21, 2021, 06:06 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

Congrats, sounds like expectations were exceeded. Volti and Sadurni are a couple of my favorite horn speakers.

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February 21, 2021, 05:59 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Marten speakers in Speakers

Welcome. I heard the $100k model at Axpona and didn't like them at all. Again, this was at a show, maybe being in the sweet spot is critical for the brand or positioning needed tweaking.

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February 21, 2021, 01:33 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Integration of 2 channel into existing hime theater in General Audio Discussion

Paradigm benefits from an amp that can produce current. I would recommend a Parasound A21 or perhaps a Bryston 3b. The addition of a power amp will help but it will be limted by the performance of the Yamaha's preamp section.

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February 21, 2021, 01:29 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Integration of 2 channel into existing hime theater in General Audio Discussion

Also, welcome to the forums. This thought: "My RXA2 reciever has one preout for the main channel and if connected to a much higher quality integrated and/or component 2 channel system I would have the benefit of the streaming services and even...

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February 21, 2021, 12:51 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Integration of 2 channel into existing hime theater in General Audio Discussion

The Pass is easy enough, pre-out from Marantz into XP20 by pass. This will make the Pass pre/power a slave to the Marantz for home theater. When bypass is off the Pass system will drive the TAD's for 2-channel. The Yamaha will be the same...

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February 21, 2021, 11:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

I didn’t. You find that one better? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 21, 2021, 11:04 AM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Gold, Redbook, QoBuz. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 20, 2021, 07:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Every single person that came into the store this week listened to the Kharma’s. Both pairs were universally loved as in “I want these”. Not one person wasn’t completely enamored and “drawn in”. There was no “not my cup of tea” or “too much...

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February 20, 2021, 01:41 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

I love mine too! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 20, 2021, 01:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Actually, they are $37,500. Bring a tissue, these Kharma’s will rip your heart out, give you goosebumps and make you tear up. Super emotional sounding speakers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 20, 2021, 10:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread MSB new pricing model in MSB

The Discrete is not changing in price. And I would sure have loved to have seen that price of $7k because that’s a big no no. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 19, 2021, 08:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Sigma NR v2 power cord in Shunyata Research

Agreed. A good dealer would have told him that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 19, 2021, 07:00 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Kharma DB9-S + VAC Signature 200iQ monos + VAC Master Pre + Aqua La Scala + Aurender - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 19, 2021, 02:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Kharma Comes To Suncoast Audio in Kharma

Kharma DB9-S + Viva Solista + Aqua La Scala + Aurender ACS10 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 19, 2021, 12:03 PM

Mike replied to a thread Posting Prices Publicly in General Audio Discussion

Ha! You were no trouble at all and I enjoyed our day together doing shootouts. Agreed 100% on prices. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 19, 2021, 10:26 AM

Mike replied to a thread Fugly CD player in Computer/Digital Audio

Tidal recently became inspired for design ideas for their speakers from Bugatti. Perhaps McIntosh received their industrial design inspiration for the MCD85 from the Fiat Multipla. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 07:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fugly CD player in Computer/Digital Audio

Some comments on FB. LOL. Guess I’m not alone. This one is my favorite: “Reminds me of my little sisters easy bake oven.” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 07:57 PM

Mike started a thread Fugly CD player in Computer/Digital Audio

This might just be the ugliest CD player I’ve ever seen. The new McIntosh MCD85 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 06:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Meitner MA-3 DAC in emm Labs/Meitner Products

I’m sitting in front of mine right now and it’s not “wobbly” or cheap. The VC is made of metal and not plastic. Here’s a video: Meitner MA-3 Volume Control - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 04:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000 in Shunyata Research

Reason #979: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 12:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne Audio F1-10 in Fyne Audio

Here’s the settings we like for them in our 17 x 25 room. Presence is not turned down all the way, the picture doesn’t quite show it, but it’s a couple of notches up. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 18, 2021, 11:52 AM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne Audio F1-10 in Fyne Audio

The upper ‘Energy’ control alters the level of signal fed to the tweeter, from the crossover point upwards, giving control over how bright the presentation sounds. The lower ‘Presence’ control only affects the lower treble region of 2.5 - 5.0kHz,...

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February 18, 2021, 11:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne Audio F1-10 in Fyne Audio

Just sent! Try them and let me know your thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 17, 2021, 05:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne Audio F1-10 in Fyne Audio

Looks awesome John. I’ll text you my F1 settings and you can try them and see if you like them. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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