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Yesterday, 11:13 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

Since Chris and I are the same age I too am beginning to think of 'the change' that lies ahead. Our house is small(2100 sq ft) but my 1 1/2 acres eventually will get to me, right now I still enjoy all my yard work. Nicoff's audio downsizing is...

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Yesterday, 09:56 AM

Mike replied to a thread Why the Cloak and Dagger? in General Audio Discussion

I just watched the video. Very interesting. But the video comments from former VP’s at Tannoy and new distributor are very revealing. I guess KD is no longer the distributor if I’m reading this correct? No love lost for me with him I’ll...

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December 3, 2023, 06:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread M2 and Tube amp ARC 160 in Magico

Master 300 for sure. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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December 3, 2023, 05:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread M2 and Tube amp ARC 160 in Magico

Me. Not a good match. VAC is a way better match. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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December 3, 2023, 11:20 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread point-to-point, hand-wired tube amps in Amplifiers

very nice HOOMAN, keep us posted on your progress !

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December 2, 2023, 11:36 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Awesome system pics (doesn't have to be your own) in General Audio Discussion

LOL Brad, it won't be long ! :(

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December 2, 2023, 09:42 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Awesome system pics (doesn't have to be your own) in General Audio Discussion

for sure, even the comfort height toilets are being updated with 1/2-1" of additional height, makes a huge difference on old knees !

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December 1, 2023, 09:03 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Ivan ?

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December 1, 2023, 05:57 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Ok , fair enough, nowhere did I say an engineering degree was required. Mine, ME, Drexel University. As Matt, Terry, whomever / whatever, I felt his reasoning was fair enough with respect to the 'wire/tone control' application. With that being...

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December 1, 2023, 01:48 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

LOL, so tell me, who are you ? What kind of engineering / science degree do you have ? ..... can read you like a dime store novel or an over priced Volkswagen ! :lol:

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December 1, 2023, 12:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB Upgrade - New Reference or Used Select II in Computer/Digital Audio

That used one is VERY old, only one power supply (not two as standard) and the old standard clock (not the much better femto 33, which even the ref has!). A ref with femto 33 will outperform this used one AND you get to take advantage of the trade...

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November 30, 2023, 09:17 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Matt, I had a good laugh at the kids response, doubt if he even knows who Georg Ohm is.............. :D

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November 30, 2023, 07:28 PM

Mike replied to a thread MSB Upgrade - New Reference or Used Select II in Computer/Digital Audio

New Reference! Give me a call. Remember, the trade in of the Premier. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 30, 2023, 04:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread LUMIN app vs Innuos Sense in Computer/Digital Audio

“I've grown to use it almost exclusively because with the Statement NG, music sounds more vital than it does through Roon.” When I first told people roon was not the best sounding, they thought I was crazy. How could software affect the sound? ...

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November 28, 2023, 08:58 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

Heck, Steve is still on his Honeymoon ! 48 years here :exciting:

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November 28, 2023, 03:10 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Harman buys Roon! in General Audio Discussion

But Steve, did you think the same back in the day with respect to General Motors ? (Frigidaire) :D

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November 27, 2023, 06:38 PM

Mike replied to a thread Playback Distribution now distributing Esoteric in North America in Esoteric

It will be handled here. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 26, 2023, 12:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Let's see your ride in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Beautiful cars! Wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 26, 2023, 11:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

It’s great! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 25, 2023, 09:02 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Wow Mickey, what an incredibly stupid post, even from you !

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November 25, 2023, 06:14 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Sound Stage Aspect in General Audio Discussion

unlike Craig on another thread, thank God I only wasted 2 minutes ! :D

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November 24, 2023, 10:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

Competing with integrated amps….not their goal for 861/812. More small space, lifestyle system. Built in DAC/Streamer/Headphone amp and all. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 06:03 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Mike, not all wire is wire, in fact 'measurements' tell us that ! :D actually , not surprised, certain Nordost speaker cable is known to have higher capacitance which can have an effect with respect to high freq. Those of us with years of...

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November 24, 2023, 05:52 PM

Mike started a thread Playback Distribution now distributing Esoteric in North America in Esoteric

Congratulations to Playback Distribution on their new adventure as the Esoteric North American Distributor. So pleased Keith Haas is joining their team. Playback Distribution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 05:04 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

No, but I’m not sure that’s their target. I think an 1161/1160 is a good target. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 24, 2023, 03:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

It’s amazing to me that people think wire is wire. The other day we set up the NEAT speakers in the back room. With the Nordost speaker cables, it was not a good match. That ribbon tweeter did not respond well. Switched to the Sigma speaker...

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November 24, 2023, 12:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread New 861 stereo amp in Boulder Amplifiers

$9250 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 23, 2023, 05:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Hi From Italy! in Introduce Yourself

Hello and welcome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 23, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

Yep, exactly and whereas your ears probably wouldn't notice a 1% thd measurement they sure as heck would if it were excessive, say 5% or more ! Every piece of quality audio gear requires a 'good foundation' , thus the use of measurements. As said...

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November 23, 2023, 09:39 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I call out Stealth Cables and Apology to Cable Deniers.... in General Audio Discussion

Get your ears checked out ! Perhaps excessive wax build up ?

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November 22, 2023, 06:07 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

agreed

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November 21, 2023, 05:13 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread My 41 year old Heuer died -- a Seiko came to the rescue in Watches & Clocks

Bob, you mentioned your Heuer succumbed to 'mechanical' breakdown. If I'm reading correctly it looks to be a quartz movement, they don't last forever and unless another movement will fit the case that could very well be the issue. I owned a...

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November 21, 2023, 12:27 AM

Mike replied to a thread New VAC Products Debuted at CAF in VAC

I didn’t hear anything in particular. Glad you guys love the styling. It’s a carry over from the Master 300 which I designed. The Master 300’s are my favorite tube amps (if I’m allowed to say that without too much fussing!) Sent from my iPad...

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November 20, 2023, 08:05 PM

Mike replied to a thread New VAC Products Debuted at CAF in VAC

Better to stick with the 300 or save for another 300. The 202 is basically the 200iQ with new cosmetics. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 18, 2023, 05:14 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I've returned from SS doldrums & fully back to my roots -- VAC 450iQ's monos & Master Pre & Renaissance SE Phono in VAC

Nice looking 'space heaters' you've got there Bob, Congrats !

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November 18, 2023, 05:09 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

Don't forget the toilet paper ! :rolleyes:

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November 17, 2023, 03:09 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Las Vegas Grand Prix starts off as a sh*tshow... in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

F1 = Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz Stephen, perhaps all this 'under-tow' drama will be good, after all Vegas is all about grabbing attention !

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November 17, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe in Watches & Clocks

agreed, while I will admit to owning one of that style back in the seventies it is long gone from my rotation, never to return !

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November 16, 2023, 04:05 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe in Watches & Clocks

just released today ......... Online Ceramics x Hodinkee x G-SHOCK Limited Edition

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November 16, 2023, 10:56 AM

Mike replied to a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

Funny they don’t mention that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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November 15, 2023, 01:03 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Hi from Washington DC Condo in Introduce Yourself

Dylan, thanks for the update. I came away with a similar feeling re. Joesph Audio, definitely a winner in my book !

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November 15, 2023, 12:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

Reminds me of the fuses we tried. One even costing $1500. The folks who were blindfolded could not tell any difference with any of the fuses. I guess if you find a fuse that messes with the sound, that could change things. But is it better? ...

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November 15, 2023, 08:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Firmware for MSB Reference and Select in MSB

“Info coming.” - all I was told. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 14, 2023, 04:04 PM

Mikado463 started a thread Expectation Bias - so demonstrated.......... in General Audio Discussion

Whether you want to believe or not ............ Audio Listening Test That Fooled the Hollywood Sapphire Group | Audioholics

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November 14, 2023, 04:00 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread PC meets the inventor of G-Shock, Kikuo Ibe in Watches & Clocks

Great read Stephen ! A fellow watch / clock enthusiast here as well. I still have the watch given to me by my Grandparents for my First Communion some 57 years ago, A Rodania 21 jewel 'in-ca-bloc'. My Grandfather, a horologist, studied at the...

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November 11, 2023, 08:50 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico M7 2023 in Magico

M7 has been a GREAT seller for us! Now what will I do with all these Q7’s? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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November 10, 2023, 08:06 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread New lover here in Introduce Yourself

A different time for sure !

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November 9, 2023, 05:52 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread New lover here in Introduce Yourself

Jack, 50 plus years ago I commuted daily to Drexel on the 'Paoli Local'

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November 9, 2023, 05:50 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Conductor help needed in Aurender

I'm an old retired railroader, for the right amount of $$ I might be talked into coming back..........:D

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November 9, 2023, 01:00 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread record weights/clamps in All Things Analog

Bob, this seems confusing, for if one 'snugs' (not tightens) and then backs off a half turn you are in effect clamping nothing ? Besides, depending on the threads(fine or course) there would be a big difference in a half turn. That's why I asked...

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