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MichaelsMinute replied to a thread 80's sound vs. modern sound. Which one sounds better? in General Audio Discussion

Hey Alex - interesting topic. Were the videos produced by the same producer? Just trying to understand the differences of how they were produced. For instance there are music videos I like on YT that I can alter the sound through my video...

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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, 01:10 PM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Clarisys Audio Auditorium Install in Clarisys Audio

AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!! Way to go Mike. Clarisys is a serious player in the ultra high end market with your guidance!

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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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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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, 07:21 PM

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

OK - so I just did the 110 hour listen. Better than at 0 hours, but still has a way to go. The "organic-ness" of the tubes is starting to come to life, but it's still sounding congested and too closed in. Tough to explain, but to me it sounds...

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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 25, 2023, 01:34 PM

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

Hi - Absurd how?

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March 25, 2023, 07:45 AM

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

Didn't the Ford Pinto have an issue of it kept blowing up in accidents due to where they put the gas tank?

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March 24, 2023, 08:47 PM

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

24 hours left...... OK guys, 24 hours left until I hit the first 100 of the 300 hour burn in on the AQUA La Scala DAC. I also just received the new Siltech USB cable today and started the burning in so that will only have 25 hours on it when...

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March 24, 2023, 03:07 PM

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

Oh SNAP!!!!!

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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 23, 2023, 09:37 AM

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

Thanks for sharing Mike!

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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 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 20, 2023, 06:05 PM

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

Yup - for sure. I already have a pair ready to go.

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March 20, 2023, 06:05 PM

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

I'll let you know. I'm going to give my first serious listen Saturday @100 hours and then again at 200 and 300 hours.

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March 20, 2023, 11:43 AM

MichaelsMinute started a thread New DAC is here!! in General Audio Discussion

It's here! AQUA La Scala from Italy has arrived! Manufacturer says 300 hours burn-in required. So let the process begin! Also have some RevOPods on the way for it.

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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 19, 2023, 10:41 AM

MichaelsMinute started a thread Hopefully tomorrow... in General Audio Discussion

OK Guys, so we're 12 weeks on in the wait since order, but HOPEFULLY tomorrow my Aqua La Scala tube DAC will arrive from Italy. I've got NOS tubes ready to go so once it burns in I can compare new stock production tubes to some NOS. As always,...

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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, 04:40 PM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Couple Subwoofer for Dummies questions in Subwoofers

I use the one that does the sub only. I wouldn't put one on my main speakers.

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March 18, 2023, 11:41 AM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Couple Subwoofer for Dummies questions in Subwoofers

If I had my way I'd have 4 subs instead of one. :)

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March 18, 2023, 09:41 AM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Couple Subwoofer for Dummies questions in Subwoofers

The Antimode will make a big difference in flattening out the response of the sub which will help with integration. I had a tough time integrating my SVS with the La Scala's as the woofer on them is horn loaded. Mike suggested the Antimode and I...

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March 18, 2023, 08:47 AM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Couple Subwoofer for Dummies questions in Subwoofers

Hey Brian, Are you able to move where the sub is located or is it locked in? If is it moveable have you tried the "subwoofer crawl?" The Art of Subwoofer Placement | SVS I actually found adding the $300 Antimode to my sub made a huge...

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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, 09:35 AM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Exclusive worlds first review!!! in General Audio Discussion

Doh! Thanks Brian.

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March 17, 2023, 08:31 AM

MichaelsMinute started a thread Exclusive worlds first review!!! in General Audio Discussion

* * EXCLUSIVE WORLDS FIRST REVIEW!!! * * First review of the NEW Telegartner M12 PREMIUM switch and their Optical Bridge. PLEASE be sure to like and subscribe to the video. *edited to try and fix broken link. EXCLUSIVE from Japan -...

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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 15, 2023, 11:20 AM

MichaelsMinute started a thread Something new to the channel..... in General Audio Discussion

OK Guys - We've got some GREAT gear we'll be posting videos on soon, including a SECRET TRIP planned for April to visit with a manufacturer. So what better way to kick it off than with a new channel intro vid?!? Please be sure to like and...

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March 14, 2023, 09:41 AM

MichaelsMinute replied to a thread Lumin t3 issue in Lumin

I would remove the switch and see that solves the problem. Is so the issue appears to be further up the chain than the T3.

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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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