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    Today, 10:04 AM
    mxk116 replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows
    And yet I received an email newsletter this morning from HiFi+ where Aries Cerat, Wilson and CH Precision were among the rooms cited as best by the HiFi+ reviewers in attendance. Munich High-End 2024: The Top, Top Fives! - hi-fi+ Horses for...
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  • JCS123's Avatar
    Today, 09:39 AM
    JCS123 replied to a thread Adding a sub to the "T2 straight to amps" chain in Lumin
    Peter, I appreciate this. All I have on this sub is low level input. So just to be sure - I would be good running RCA out from the T2 to the sub low level input and XLR out from the T2 to the amps, right? Not to complicate matters, but I just...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Today, 09:34 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows
    Yes. Seems like the Wilson/CH room didn’t fair well either. Frankly, that’s a pairing I just don’t see. I mean, on paper it should make a lot of sense: speaker with a lot of lower mid bass energy and a slightly lean in the bass set of...
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  • SCAudiophile's Avatar
    Today, 09:16 AM
    SCAudiophile replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows
    And on the page prior a couple more big names got slammed too... Sent from my SM-G998U using Tapatalk
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  • Golum's Avatar
    Today, 09:03 AM
    Golum replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows
    To quote Pierre de Coubertin: "The important thing in the Olympic Games (Munich show) is not to win, but to take part" :D Still, I have nothing but respect for Aries Cerat and their beyond massive effort showcasing that system..not an easy task by...
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  • The Listening Chair's Avatar
    Today, 03:48 AM
    The Listening Chair started a thread New Show Coverage Video: Hgh End Munich 24- Gershman Acoustics, Kronos Audio, Antipodes Audio, & True Life Audio! in The Listening Chair
    Join us for our continuing coverage of the High End Munich 2024 show. Next up, is the room of Gershman Acoustics, Kronos Audio, Antipodes Audio, and Tru Life Audio! This is some serious high-end gear and our German correspondent Florian Ernst was on...
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  • SoundRebels's Avatar
    Today, 12:33 AM
    SoundRebels replied to a thread Lumin U2 Mini in Lumin
    Believe me, the scale of improvement is worth it ;-)
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  • wklie's Avatar
    Yesterday, 10:48 PM
    wklie replied to a thread Adding a sub to the "T2 straight to amps" chain in Lumin
    Generally, the easiest way to use a subwoofer with Lumin is to use the high level input of subwoofer. (I use the high level input of REL subwoofer.) If the subwoofer does not have a high level input, then the proposed connection in post #1 also...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 08:07 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Munich High End 2024 in Other Shows
    Munich High-End 2024 - Page 4 of 4 - Gy8 Wow. Aries Cerat didn’t fair well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:53 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Thank you! Yes, the midrange is quite special already. I am sorry to hear about the excessive bass in your system. As you can see, my room is on the larger size and benefits from the bigger bass presence.
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:51 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    That is correct - I really enjoyed my time with the Pass Labs electronics. A great company with gear that sounded and looked great (to me). To put it simply, though, the Gryphon house-sound is just more for my tastes. The Pass and Gryphon both have...
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:42 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Thanks, Buddy! It's all smiles over here.
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:40 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    The Gryphon - Magico pairing really is something. I think they complement themselves quite nicely. Though each system produced a different "sound", it reminds me how well Naim and Dynaudio play together. The mid driver definitely steals the show,...
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 07:37 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    I'm loving them already!
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  • crwilli's Avatar
    Yesterday, 06:51 PM
    crwilli replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Congratulations Sean!
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Yesterday, 05:29 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin U2 Mini in Lumin
    It does. A lot of customers still do it, though. Lot of U2 Mini owners also use the LHY LPS mod kit, also.
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  • Dizzie's Avatar
    Yesterday, 05:13 PM
    Dizzie replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Sean, Congratulations. I agree the A5s are more of everything compared to A3s. In my system there is too much bass but I appreciate the improved midrange.
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  • asindc's Avatar
    Yesterday, 03:14 PM
    asindc replied to a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum
    RIP Mr. Sanborn. Your 80s fusion albums were like a gateway to my appreciation of classic jazz.
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  • mxk116's Avatar
    Yesterday, 03:13 PM
    mxk116 replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    I'm with Darrel's comment above, the A5 and Gryphon should be a terrific combination. IIRC you were using Pass Labs in the past. How would you describe the difference between the Gryphon and the Pass pre/power amp you previously used? I'm certain...
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  • NewAlkyogre's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:59 PM
    NewAlkyogre replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Computing power is bad for the sound. Computing power must be enough to get its streaming job done. Not more.
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  • SoundRebels's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:40 PM
    SoundRebels replied to a thread Lumin P1 Mini in Lumin
    THnX. P1 Mini sounds very nice - with good resolution and musicality, but with external DAC from higher level offers much more ... everything ;-)
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:27 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin P1 Mini in Lumin
    Very cool! Nice to see that Angus was there, I met him at AXPONA last year (2023); great guy and truly a gifted audio engineer and designer. Also, it's so cool that the P1 Mini supports optical...in my experience, that is the best way to go to...
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  • Audio 1's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:17 PM
    Audio 1 replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Very awesome Sean …. Your upgrades are very exciting and you should be enjoying sonic bliss!!
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  • Phishphan's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:17 PM
    Phishphan replied to a thread Lumin U2 Mini in Lumin
    Seems like that one might void the warranty Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  • SoundRebels's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:34 PM
    SoundRebels replied to a thread Lumin P1 Mini in Lumin
    Courtesy of the Polish distributor, yesterday we had the honor and pleasure of hosting the Lumin team (Angus and Li) with the P1 Mini in our listening room. During the listening, we compared the P1 Mini in the role of streamer (with XLR outputs) and...
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  • Darrel's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:21 AM
    Darrel replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Wow, that's great news! The A5's should sound amazing with the Gryphon 333. I've heard the A5's a few times. And the improved midrange driver along with the three bass drivers should really rock. Just saw your picture of the placement and...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:21 AM
    Mike replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Wow! Looks awesome Sean. Big congrats! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:15 AM
    Sean replied to a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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  • JohnJ's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:01 AM
    JohnJ replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio
    Interesting thread to follow. Lots of options at many price-points. One real simple way to "get one's feet wet," might be to plug a laptop (if available) into a DAC. Not the best SQ but it will make the point for little output. Of particular...
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  • Darrel's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:00 AM
    Darrel started a thread LAiV Harmony DAC- A leap of faith in Computer/Digital Audio
    My plan was to get a new DAC this year. I've been using the internal DAC in the Gryphon and HiFi Rose 150b. I find the Gryphon is more musical and less fatiguing than the Rose. But, just thought it was time to try something new. A few weeks ago I...
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  • Sean's Avatar
    Yesterday, 10:27 AM
    Sean started a thread Delivery Day in Magico
    Yesterday was a fun one as I took delivery of a new pair of A5’s. I’ve managed to get them unboxed and setup as they run in but looking forward to getting their final placement secured eventually. Right out of the gate, they are exactly what I...
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  • JCS123's Avatar
    Yesterday, 10:22 AM
    JCS123 started a thread Adding a sub to the "T2 straight to amps" chain in Lumin
    Hello, I am hoping to get some clarification here. I talked to a customer service rep at SVS, and he suggested that I run RCA out from the T2 to the SVS PB12-NSD powered subwoofer, and XLR out from the T2 to the Odyssey Kismets amps. Their XLR...
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Yesterday, 01:44 AM
    Puma Cat started a thread Challenging Chat-GPT with respect to some "scientific questions" in General Off Topic Forums
    Here’s what I asked Chat-GPT 4.0 tonight...:P Sorry, this is pretty frickin’ technical, but you know what they say: Scientists gotta do what…scientists gotta do. ;) Q1: What would be the best DOE model to characterize a response surface? ...
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  • mxk116's Avatar
    Yesterday, 12:12 AM
    mxk116 replied to a thread David Sanborn Dies in Music Forum
    From DownBeat magazine; David Sanborn, Star Alto Saxophonist, Dies at 78
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  • Mike's Avatar
    May 14, 2024, 06:38 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Would love to! But this trip is about supporting my daughter. I can sneak away a few hours during the day, but that’s about it. I’ll come back and visit for a special trip to see you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    May 14, 2024, 06:36 PM
    crwilli replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Drive down here and stay for an evening. We have clean sheets, good wine and bourbon.
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    May 14, 2024, 05:28 PM
    Mike replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Ping me if you want to catch a beverage. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    May 14, 2024, 05:09 PM
    Audiophilehi replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Hi Mike, I'm from New York but I will be there as well from Sunday May 19th through the 23rd.
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    May 14, 2024, 12:59 PM
    crwilli replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Unfortunately, about 90 miles / 2 hours south.
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    May 14, 2024, 12:42 PM
    a.wayne replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Hahahaha , Mike is looking for someone with an Audio System...! Regards
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  • mxk116's Avatar
    May 14, 2024, 12:21 PM
    mxk116 replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico
    That is what I am anticipating in my room. I appreciate you sharing your first hand experience in Munich.
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    May 14, 2024, 11:03 AM
    spinblackcircle replied to a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    My nephew went to college there, check out Moe's Crosstown Tavern if you want to have a few drinks. Seems sketchy but is a great little place. Halls Chophouse was also a great time, Sunday brunch is a treat with live entertainment and everyone...
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    May 14, 2024, 08:29 AM
    Mike started a thread Charleston, SC in General Off Topic Forums
    Do we have any members in the Charleston, SC area? I’m going to be there Wednesday May 15 - May 22 accompanying my daughter who’s taking some training. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    Hello Mr Mike.
    Sorry if I said something wrong ,since I'm new to this hobbies.

    Today I auditioned 30.2 with NAT SET monoblock. The voice was so full of body but I still miss some bass and I think it kinda rolled off in high. The equipment separation was good only some albums.

    Then I auditioned Diablo120 with their Mojos(different dealers). I'm amazed with the soundstage, image and how clean they produced them(is that mean they bright?), but instantly I miss the Midrange and full body voice feel of Harbeth and NAT.

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    Hello Mike.

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    Mike, 12mths ago new mk2 (with copper heatsinks + upgrades) was €30000, the one in pics was €16000. I'd happily ask the world distributor if you wish. I have no financial interest at all in this. Met him 12ths ago in Paris, we got chatting. Lovely man, Italian, prefers speaking English to French even though he lives in Paris. Hah!
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