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    Today, 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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    Yesterday, 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 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 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 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, 08:53 AM
    mep replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums
    The Green Police will need therapy after looking at that photo.
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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, 09:34 AM
    mep replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    Good luck with your move Bones.
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    April 15, 2024, 09:32 AM
    mep replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    Chris-You had lots of reasons why moving/downsizing was the right thing for you to do and I completely understand the decisions you made. What I was addressing was the automatic script that when you retire you should automatically sell your house...
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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, 09:24 AM
    mep replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    Sounds like your dermatologist is in love with Botox! You can't win the war against wrinkles because time and gravity are a bitch. And people who love them some facelifts only get a couple shots at it before they get the joker face with a...
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    April 13, 2024, 09:19 AM
    mep replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    That may or may not be true, but there certainly seems to be an expectation from the masses that with retirement comes downsizing your home and lifestyle. I know that from the barrage of questions asking me just that when I announced my retirement...
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    April 13, 2024, 09:07 AM
    mep replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    Joe, I'm happy to hear that you are in your late 70s and still enjoy listening to music and are still upgrading your system! I find that refreshing.
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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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    April 12, 2024, 08:02 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
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    April 12, 2024, 06:12 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
    The people who heard them first, had their jaws on the floor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    April 12, 2024, 12:29 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA
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