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Yesterday, 04:50 PM

mep replied to a thread Hegel 590 Vs Gryphon Diablo 300 in Hegel

It read like it was his first review.

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Yesterday, 03:32 PM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

I have 1GB fiber that feeds my house from my local utility company.

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Yesterday, 11:16 AM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

To my ears, the Discrete is on another level. It has a huge big chunk of the sound of the REF and Select. Sonically, it’s very fleshed out, organic and natural. Far far removed from the typical “digital sounds” of many DAC’s. I know this may...

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March 29, 2023, 11:36 PM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

Of course my Roon Nucleus+ doesn't include a DAC. It is the Roon core and it connects to my HiFi Rose 150B over the network router which they are both plugged into. It's the same way my Roon Nucleus+ connected to my PS Audio DSJ.

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March 29, 2023, 07:13 PM

Mike started a thread Hegel 590 Vs Gryphon Diablo 300 in Hegel

Hegel H590 vs Gryphon Diablo 300 what's the difference? - All for Turntables Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 29, 2023, 06:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

It IS confusing: Alpha DAC Series 3 is $10,995 Alpha DAC Reference Series 3 is $28,000 The N-05XD is worth considering. MQA is a must?

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March 29, 2023, 03:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread DAC (Re) Search in Computer/Digital Audio

Completely disagree. This DAC with the second PSU ($1750) hits way way above its price point. Aside from that, we were asked by Berkeley to give their latest products a listen and we have the REF3 coming in. But perhaps their Berkeley Alpha DAC...

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March 29, 2023, 10:41 AM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

Both my Roon Nucleus+ and my HiFi Rose 150B have ethernet connections. Both plug into my router and that is all the cables I use for my streaming aside from the ethernet connection from the wall that runs to the router.

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March 28, 2023, 08:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

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March 28, 2023, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Borresen/Aavik/Ansuz fire sale? in General Audio Discussion

The golden child is out? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 08:13 PM

Mike replied to a thread Which speaker had a problem? in General Audio Discussion

The 12:50 mark onward is “wow”. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 05:45 PM

mep replied to a thread One Mans Quest to Revive the Great American Vacuum Tube in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

Don't sit on a picket fence waiting for this company to start producing affordable audio vacuum tubes. Their track record is horrible.

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March 28, 2023, 02:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Speaker cables for Diablo 300/Maggie 3.7’s in Magnepan

Shunyata sounds best on our panels. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 28, 2023, 12:41 PM

Mike started a thread Good Luck to Lee in his future endeavors in General Audio Discussion

PRESS RELEASE March 28, 2023 Austin, Texas Nextscreen, LLC today announced the resignation of Lee Scoggins. Tom Martin, CEO, said “For three years, Lee and I have worked enthusiastically doing a digital transformation of The Absolute...

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March 28, 2023, 09:50 AM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

What I highlighted is what I would eliminate. All of those conversions are weak links in the chain prone to breaking down and decreasing your network reliability.

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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 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 24, 2023, 09:50 AM

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

Why did you post this comment on this thread?

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March 23, 2023, 06:28 PM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

Exactly.

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March 23, 2023, 04:24 PM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

My network is damn near flawless.

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March 23, 2023, 01:24 PM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

That's what I figured. Somebody on this forum had made his digital system overly complex and had numerous reliability problems with it as a result. He ditched his digital doo-dads and upped his system reliability. Nows he's back to digital...

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March 23, 2023, 08:39 AM

mep replied to a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

What percentage of network problems are caused by audiophiles complicating their networks with digital doo-dads?

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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, 09:01 AM

mep replied to a thread does size matter........ in General Audio Discussion

That's what I'm talking about.

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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 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, 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 17, 2023, 12:46 PM

mep replied to a thread does size matter........ in General Audio Discussion

It's exactly what I did when we bought our current home in TN before we retired and moved from our home in Indiana. No stereo room in the new house was a no-go for me. I had an addition built onto our house in Indiana just so I could have a...

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March 17, 2023, 12:16 PM

mep replied to a thread does size matter........ in General Audio Discussion

Too bad you have to convince your wife you need your own room for your system. Just tell her it's a must have feature of your new home.

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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, 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 13, 2023, 03:15 PM

mep replied to a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

I'm glad someone introduced you to YouTube and you were bright enough to figure out YouTube has videos. So some of those videos you watched were of the winners of American Idol. That has nothing to do with my point.

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March 13, 2023, 12:47 PM

mep replied to a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

If you don't watch the show, how would you know? And by the way, I wasn't referring to the winners, just the people who make the judges cry and get a ticket to be on American Idol.

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March 13, 2023, 09:49 AM

mep replied to a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

Nothing against this guy, but the road to success to make it on American Idol is to make the judges cry.

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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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