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    Today, 05:35 PM
    still-one replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    I started watching the first couple of episodes and was enjoying it but my wife was having a hard time keeping up with the sub-titles so I am waiting to pick it up again. I read all of the original novels (Shogun, Tai-Pan, King Rat, Noble House...
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    Today, 05:29 PM
    Jim Smith replied to a thread The Smith Chart and...Power Cords in Cables
    Just to be certain, in case there is any confusion, I am NOT that Smith... Best, Jim Smith
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  • agencal's Avatar
    Today, 04:18 PM
    agencal started a thread MSB Reference vs CH C1.2 in Amplifiers
    Hi all members. I have a Sonus Faber iL Cremonese ex3me and driving it with CH M1.1 and a MSB Reference Dac-Pre. I came to CH becouse Gryphon’s power rating is a bit short for sonus faber and i felt CH is more relaxed,refined and detailed.After...
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  • MusicLover's Avatar
    Today, 12:04 PM
    MusicLover replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research
    What irritates / annoys is that the new budget lines are the only ones treated with the new v2 process. I’m fine and understand that the Alpha/Sigma v2 Lines that came out in 2020 didn’t have it (it just wasn’t there back then), but having...
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    Today, 11:39 AM
    pietpara replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Interesting. I didn't know that an FPGA could also output analog signal.
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  • pietpara's Avatar
    Today, 11:36 AM
    pietpara replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Thanks! So, do I understand correctly that a sigma-delta dac can deal with 1 bit (high frequency) and multi bit encoding (low frequency)? I always thought these are too different to be able to do in a single dac architecture.
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    Today, 08:20 AM
    Bones13 replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    I did watch the broadcast Shogun when it came out, and once as re-run. It was great. I read the book at least once, and some of the following books. I also purchased the original series on DVD. All that being said, the new series rocks! The new...
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    Yesterday, 11:49 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.
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  • crwilli's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:55 PM
    crwilli replied to a thread I REALLY think I am done in AudioShark Members’ Systems
    I remember a YT video Mike did a few years ago on analog. One of his comments stuck with me. Paraphrasing - You don’t need to go crazy in analog. Just get a good TT and spin your old albums and maybe buy new ones. It doesn’t have to be...
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  • SCAudiophile's Avatar
    Yesterday, 04:11 PM
    SCAudiophile replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    Absolutely agree, Crwilli,...an epic production with attention to every single detail. One of the best productions of any kind ever. The original series years ago was excellent at the time and still enjoyable to this day. The new series,...
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    Yesterday, 03:49 PM
    exupgh12 replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    Very good series, but I still prefer the old shogun series with Richard chamberlain.
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  • crwilli's Avatar
    Yesterday, 02:23 PM
    crwilli started a thread Shogun in Movies & Television
    I just finished the title series on HULU. This is one of the best series I have ever seen. Everything about it is first class. Acting, production and of course, the story. So very well done. Highly recommended - especially if you have ever...
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  • NewAlkyogre's Avatar
    Yesterday, 09:16 AM
    NewAlkyogre posted a visitor message on Puma Cat's profile
    I did not like to post this in public forum. but the.LHY is.the LPS that I.bought half a year ago. Currently I use it as expensive powersupply for my Windows pc and not for audio, because I don't like the sound. Secondly it is a European thing,...
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  • bluegrassphile's Avatar
    Yesterday, 08:58 AM
    bluegrassphile replied to a thread What is a good, simple, effective, ad blocker for my Android phone? in Computer/Digital Audio
    Google Play Apps website for one. Music discussion forums are another, among many other sources. They sometimes take up 1/2 to 1/3 of the screen. I must be the only one with this problem. The TDPRI discussion forum that I frequent almost daily is...
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  • wklie's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 09:27 PM
    wklie replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    VBR is not precise. Please ignore the bit rate display.
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 07:11 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Mike, are you getting your K1X upgraded to SE?
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • bluegrassphile's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 06:27 PM
    bluegrassphile started a thread What is a good, simple, effective, ad blocker for my Android phone? in Computer/Digital Audio
    Man, the ads are getting out of control. You often can't eliminate them without uninstalling the affected apps. Is there a good simple, effective, ad blocker for Android? Recommendations?
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  • Johnboston's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 06:00 PM
    Johnboston replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Ok, thanks very much for the quick response.
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 05:48 PM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Only Grandioso level units can be upgraded.
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  • Cottagechz's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 05:42 PM
    Cottagechz replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    Hi Peter, thanks for your reply. I looked at what you suggested, though I couldn't find options in the settings that matched up perfectly with what you described. Most transcoding options appear to pertain to video only. In any case, I think I...
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  • Johnboston's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 05:30 PM
    Johnboston replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Can you upgrade existing non-SE versions of the K-01XD to the SE version or do you have to get a whole new unit?
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 03:11 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 03:10 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    Thanks, Adam. As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree with all your points. Cheers.
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  • Bones13's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 02:48 PM
    Bones13 replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Smooth this morning, as well. Thanks Mike & Co.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • GSOphile's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 11:01 AM
    GSOphile replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    Has a K-01XD SE actually been announced by Esoteric?
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  • CPP's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 10:31 AM
    CPP replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    So far so good Mike.
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 08:50 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    The Esoteric rep from Japan was at the show. He said they were thinking about building a Grandioso level network transport in a way which leads you to believe they were actually doing it. If you think N-01XD SE sounds good (which is based on a Lumin...
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 08:44 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    No. There is only one DAC. It accepts PCM or DSD signals. PCM upconversion, and PCM to DSD conversion happens in a FPGA prior to the DAC. The DAC is just a software algorithm in an FPGA. So there are two FPGA's one of which is dedicated to the...
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  • brodricj's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 08:36 AM
    brodricj replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric 
    They are sigma-delta modulator DAC's with flow pass filter. PCM signals are processed as PCM, or PCM signals can be converted to DSD before being converted from digital to analog. Esoteric also give you the choice of upconverting PCM signals before...
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  • audio.bill's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 08:17 AM
    audio.bill replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Site seems to be responsive and working well this morning, thanks to Mike and his team for the ongoing support. :tup:
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  • Gene's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 07:13 AM
    Gene replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico
    I think Magico is set to retire the S7 design and put it in it's rightful place in the pantheon of other great past successes.
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  • Randy Myers's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 07:10 AM
    Randy Myers replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion
    Well said Chris, we moved from California for similar reasons. Mainly so we could afford to retire keeping similar lifestyle. We were able to purchase our new home for cash. It is not smaller than our California home, but it is a whole lot less...
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 04:51 AM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    I have measured the current draw of over 20 different NUC boards. For the regular Nucleus, the current draw @ 12V is as follows: Standby: 0.05A Music playing (no DSP): 0.42A Startup spike (less than 0.1s): 1.22A Nucleus+ Standby: 0.05A
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    April 25, 2024, 04:43 AM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    Intel specs for the NUC boards used inside the Nucleus clearly state: Input voltage: 12-19V DC Which means you can use any voltage from 12V to 19V. Nucleus comes with 19V one, which is the most popular laptop standard (and also the cheaper...
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  • Jack's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 08:25 PM
    Jack replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    According to the Roon website it takes a 19 volt power supply. Also those LHY PS from AliExpress are grey market and have no warranty. There is a US Distributor in Texas with full warranty and free shipping.
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  • MRJAZZ's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 05:28 PM
    MRJAZZ replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    This is a 12 volt LPS....is that sufficient ?....I thought one needed something like 19/20 volts, especially if doing DSP, etc.
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  • brad225's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 08:47 AM
    brad225 replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine
    It is too early to be sure what the end result is going to be. Because of all of the fluids red and clear that are still draining the Eustachian Tubes are often clogged off and on. It is hard to say for sure because, when they aren't it seems...
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 07:30 AM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    Nucleus One is said to offer similar performance the regular Nucleus (computing power wise), although in a plastic case, with a fan. Those unfortunately tend to get noisier with use. I'm a bit worried about the SSD performance of the Nucleus One...
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  • NewAlkyogre's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 04:10 AM
    NewAlkyogre replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio
    I didn't know this, never tested it, because I have a Turing case. Ty for this info. Talking about the LPS, I hear a huge quality difference between brands.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Yup, same here.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 24, 2024, 01:21 AM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks
    The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the meantime, here's a quickie iPhone wrist shot...
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  • wklie's Avatar
    April 23, 2024, 09:52 PM
    wklie replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    1. Without playing to Lumin, check the bitrate display of Plex/Plexamp app when playing to your phone speaker or headphone. If the bitrate is still wrong, check that you have set Plex transcoding to off, and all quality settings at Original or...
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    April 23, 2024, 09:23 PM
    Bones13 replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions
    Was unable to load this morning. Loaded fine this evening.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM
    Puma Cat started a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks
    Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous. Reference: GMB2100AD-2A Glad I was able to snag this, because these are going to sell out....FAST.
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  • Cottagechz's Avatar
    April 23, 2024, 05:37 PM
    Cottagechz replied to a thread Lumin supports Plex in Lumin
    Hi there @wklie I know this is an old thread, but my question is related to Plex so it seems this may be the best way to post it. I have set up Plex to work with my Lumin D1. I have Plexamp app and Plex Pass. When I am sending my music to the...
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