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    Today, 03:45 PM
    mep replied to a thread What did you expect? in General Audio Discussion
    Not really. Wilson is a speaker manufacturer not an electronics manufacturer.
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    Today, 10:32 AM
    mep replied to a thread What did you expect? in General Audio Discussion
    So is a member on this forum: "Naim seems to be having an issue worldwide. Their decision to send a $27K kit to a very popular low-end reviewer here in the US was a spectacular failure and shows how out of touch they have become. Plus there is a...
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    Today, 09:09 AM
    Mike started a thread What did you expect? in General Audio Discussion
    Why manufacturers continue to entertain working with this guy is beyond me. He trashed NAIM and now he’s trashing McIntosh. This is a guy who dabbles in budget receivers, TV’s and trashing vinyl. Mind boggling. Is HIGH END Home Theater a...
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    September 28, 2023, 04:56 PM
    Mike started a thread Suncoast Audio Launches “The Powered By Pass Program” in Pass Labs 
    Suncoast Audio Program Powered by Pass In partnership with Pass Labs, Suncoast Audio proudly announces the Suncoast Powered By Pass Program. This exciting program fills a role recently created in the market for the fans of Pass Labs. ...
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    September 27, 2023, 08:28 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    A 10 year average has nothing to do with current realities, or in this case, the past 24 months. The past two years inflation has gone from 1.5% to 8%. The CPI average has risen nearly 13% in the past 2 years. Butter and Eggs have risen 51% and...
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    September 26, 2023, 07:18 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Has anyone for half a second stopped to think of things a different way with respect to the new S3? The reality is, the new S3 is FAR closer to an M3 than it’s predecessor. Diamond coated beryllium tweeter, far heavier speaker with higher grade...
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    September 26, 2023, 04:09 PM
    mep replied to a thread Hi from Washington DC Condo in Introduce Yourself
    Congrats on your retirement and my condolences on moving from a house to a condo that prevents you from listening to your system at the levels you are used to.
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    September 25, 2023, 05:20 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Cables I’ll leave alone. But generally, everything is affected by inflation. Everything. The bulk dog food we buy was always $99. For years. It’s now $140. It went $120, $130, $140. Inflation is the biggest middle class tax. Look at the price...
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    September 25, 2023, 02:29 PM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    There's a difference between saying a price for a commodity is a rip off vice saying you bought something and were ripped off as a result of your purchase.
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    September 25, 2023, 11:18 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    The ongoing effects of runaway inflation are causing a distortion in our price perception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 25, 2023, 09:12 AM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    This is the second time now in this thread you have called Capitalism immoral. Keep it up, you are sounding like a socialist every time you make that statement and you are trying to turn this thread into political posturing.
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    September 23, 2023, 10:32 AM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    If you aren't buying because of the high prices, you didn't get ripped off. If you decide to buy regardless of the price and agreed to pay it, you didn't get ripped off.
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    September 23, 2023, 10:28 AM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    Give it up, it's hopeless. He has a "friend" who works in recording studios and his friend knows everything.
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    September 22, 2023, 12:01 PM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    Is that all you have?
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    September 22, 2023, 09:29 AM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    How could you possibly know that? I had a Tidal subscription for over a year and listened to MQA versions of many albums. I dumped Tidal and kept Quobuz because Quobuz sounds better.
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    September 21, 2023, 10:31 AM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    Besides that being a Captain Obvious statement, we will see if MQA drops out of new gear involved in the digital music chain. If that happens, it will be the kiss of death for MQA. It appears for the here and now that MQA is on life support and it...
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    September 21, 2023, 09:20 AM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    I don't think "ripping off customers" is the correct choice of words when a customer agrees to pay a certain amount for a pair of speakers and they receive the speakers they paid for. If you agreed to a certain amount to pay for a set of speakers...
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    September 20, 2023, 07:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
    It sure is pretty! LOL. We haven’t connected it. We’ve been busy with demos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 20, 2023, 09:39 AM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    I don't see MQA being a sustainable format and generating further revenue in the future. The MQA cow has been milked dry IMO.
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    September 20, 2023, 09:30 AM
    mep replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Me too!
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    September 19, 2023, 05:27 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    Oh yeah. It’s not as good as M3, but it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 19, 2023, 04:54 PM
    Mike started a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
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    September 19, 2023, 04:23 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    The New Magico S3 with Pass INT-250 and MSB Discrete DAC - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 19, 2023, 04:06 PM
    mep replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion
    Wonder how his business plan is different than Meridian's plan?
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    September 19, 2023, 03:42 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    Our pair has now been playing for nearly 2 weeks. 24/7. They are so so so enjoyable. A real slightly warm, very organic, natural sound. As good as the previous iterations of the S3 were, these are clearly superior in every conceivable...
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    September 18, 2023, 06:27 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
    Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 18, 2023, 03:44 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
    I was offered a white background and I didn’t want it. I like the black background. What’s funny is that the online/print mags are asking for “glam shots” to accompany the reviews. Guess they don’t like my poor iPhone photos. Sent...
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    September 18, 2023, 09:17 AM
    mep replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
    How many photo critics does AS have?
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    September 17, 2023, 04:53 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Very Worthwhile Upgrade! in MSB
    Looking good!! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 17, 2023, 03:17 PM
    mep replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Your gear wasn't damaged so there is no blame that needs to be assigned.
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    September 17, 2023, 09:55 AM
    mep replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    I hate opening any box that is filled with styrofoam peanuts. They are a freaking nightmare to clean up. I think we can do better than using styrofoam peanuts for packing in 2023.
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    September 17, 2023, 08:27 AM
    mep replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Nothing Burger!
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    September 16, 2023, 06:31 PM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Well said.
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    September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 16, 2023, 01:24 PM
    Mike started a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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    September 16, 2023, 10:53 AM
    mep replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    So what's your preferred alternative to capitalism?
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    September 14, 2023, 01:06 PM
    Mike started a thread Shunyata Denali 6000 sale! in Shunyata Research
    Denali 6000T v2 & Alpha XC Retail Price $9300 Promotion Price: $6500 Denali 6000T v2 & Sigma XC Retail Price $10,250 Promotion Price: $7,500 Contact Suncoast Audio immediately (as supplies last).
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    September 13, 2023, 06:20 PM
    mep replied to a thread Decware in Integrated Systems
    Looks like Bottlehead gear.
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    September 12, 2023, 03:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC
    Yes, the monos will ruin you! They are sooooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 12, 2023, 02:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC
    I completely agree! They’re one of two of my favorite amps in the store. And clearly the Master 300’s are best looking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 11, 2023, 05:58 PM
    mep replied to a thread A bizarre review… in Speakers
    I can only speak for myself. IMO, JA is a smart and talented EE with many years of experience testing audio electronics and speakers. JA is very honest with his findings and points out any design flaws he uncovers during his measurements. I do...
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    September 11, 2023, 01:02 PM
    Mike started a thread Hegel H600 Review in Hegel
    Review: Hegel H600 | H600: Power Plant With Super Resolution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 07:15 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Make sure the old app isn’t open Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 06:50 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Download it from the App Store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 04:29 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    It is the same. It’s only missing from the menu. But it’s all there. N30SA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 03:40 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
    Conductor is for all models. N30SA – Aurender America Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    September 10, 2023, 02:24 PM
    Mike started a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender
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    September 9, 2023, 01:00 PM
    Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico
    About 5 or 6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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