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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, 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, 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 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

Piccolo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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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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April 12, 2024, 05:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Some close ups of the new Clarisys Piccolo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 05:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Milan Karan passes away in General Audio Discussion

Very sad to hear. RIP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 10:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 06:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 04:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I’m going bald! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 04:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

See you soon Buddy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 10:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes and yours will have it. No upcharge. Same price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 08:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Debuting the new entry level Clarisys speaker, the Clarisys Piccolo. Price TBD. Will be under $20k though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 08:23 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

We have 3 rooms, maybe 4. Debuting the new Auditorium Plus (double sided midrange and double sided tweeter ribbons to match the double sided bass). All new internal tuning mechanism. No tools required. Sent from my iPhone using...

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April 8, 2024, 08:08 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Just saying….that’s why you got that message. You’re logged in now or you couldn’t post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2024, 07:38 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

That’s nothing to do with the forum. That message was because you were not logged in. You’re clearly logged in now if you can make posts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 09:24 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Back in the day, there was no A series. Only Q and S. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 05:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Ok thanks. I will pass this along to the developer. I think this might be the max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 05:03 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Well, a few others above haven’t had an issue. I’ll run some additional tests and see if we can make some size adjustments. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 04:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No issue here. By the way, this album on Tidal on the version “max” is unreal. Sounds better than…gasp…the vinyl. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 04:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Not that I’m aware of and others above are not having issues. It COULD be the file is too large….but I’m unaware of any specific limits. Maybe try resizing the picture (as a test if you don’t mind) and try again. Sent from my iPhone using...

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April 6, 2024, 11:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Working? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 6, 2024, 08:51 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Still working on it…. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 5, 2024, 05:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Not sure anyone has heard the new S5 yet, except for folks at the factory. Peter told me it’s awesome and has really grown in size. Maybe it’s a replacement for the S5 and S7 in doing so? Who knows? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 4, 2024, 10:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

So was inflation at the time. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 4, 2024, 10:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Working on it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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