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Today, 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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Today, 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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Yesterday, 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, 11:13 PM

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

Wonderful news Michael! Please do share your findings with us once you get some time with it.

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March 23, 2023, 05:17 PM

MikeCh replied to a thread AES/EBU Burn In? in Cables

I precondition all of the AES/EBU cables that I build for our customers before they leave here and they seem to appreciate the service. Same with S/PDIF (RCA or BNC), Analog IC's (RCA or XLR), Speaker Cables and Power Cables. So, my vote is Yes.

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March 23, 2023, 04:35 PM

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

Let me guess...zero doo-dads or dingleberries? :D

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March 23, 2023, 04:01 PM

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

Mark, it doesn't surprise me. The chase for cleaner/better music is too tempting to stay away from. From another thread on, "Ethernet Switches" here on AS, I chimed in with the following (which gives a little more context and an additional linear...

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March 23, 2023, 11:26 AM

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

Thank you Brian!

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March 23, 2023, 11:25 AM

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

A very large percentage in my experience.

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March 23, 2023, 12:14 AM

MikeCh started a thread How to Troubleshoot a High-End Audio Ethernet Netwok in Computer/Digital Audio

Hi Everyone, The other day I was reading here on AS a thread about somebody (Brad225?) having issues with re-connecting all their Ethernet connected gear (can't find that thread now) and getting it all to communicate properly once again after...

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March 22, 2023, 10:21 PM

Paul replied to a thread Accuphase E-800 in Accuphase

A beautiful system with the Kuzma. I miss my Westies. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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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 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 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, 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 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 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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March 12, 2023, 10:37 PM

Mike started a thread This is talent! in Music Forum

Iam Tongi Makes The Judges Cry With His Emotional Story And Song - American Idol 2023 - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 04:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Designed in Switzerland. Manufactured in Vietnam. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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March 12, 2023, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Florida Audio Expo 2023 in The Florida International Audio Expo

Florida Audio Expo HiFi Highlights! - FLAX Audiophile Show Coverage 2023! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 11, 2023, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Final Florida audio show report: Interviews with Pass Labs, Hegel, Shunyata Research, and Clarisys! - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 10, 2023, 11:24 PM

Paul replied to a thread Paul's Systems...Before and After. in AudioShark Members’ Systems

300B - Western Electric WE91e 2A3 - Triode Lab EVO 45 - Triode Lab EVO45 EL34 - Kondo Overture EL12 - Wooden amp.

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March 10, 2023, 09:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Navigation: PLEASE HELP, i can seem to get it to work for me in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

No hybrid here. Could be a browser setting I’m guessing? Try something else. We will bring the forum up to the 21st century (LOL) later this year. I’m still looking at options. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 09:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

True. A few things. They kept asking me and Irv is a great guy. They will have some new things coming - nudge, nudge, wink, wink and we are showing together at Axpona and their stuff sounds GREAT! The funny story is that Irv has been asking me...

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March 9, 2023, 06:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread Upgrade on the way... in Amplifiers

Congrats! Good moves. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 9, 2023, 01:59 PM

Paul replied to a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

Congratulations Mike! I own the Inspire Int amp, and I found it sounds so musical and made me sell my Luxman 595! I'm glad I did :)

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March 8, 2023, 05:36 PM

Mike started a thread Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio in Constellation Audio

One of our partners at Axpona 2023 will be Constellation Audio with Clarisys Audio. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 7, 2023, 07:27 PM

Mike started a thread Shunyata EIGER in Shunyata Research

We are pleased to introduce our most affordable addition to Shunyata Research's Reference line of power distributors, the EIGER power distributor. The EIGER is a six-outlet tower, meticulously designed and modeled in the image of the Everest...

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March 7, 2023, 01:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don't let the door hit you on the way out? in General Audio Discussion

It sure is. When another dealer told me his nightmare stories with them, I honestly thought it was him. Nope. It’s not. Nobody is perfect, but I will defend our customers to the end when I know there is not an ounce of wrong doing. David...

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March 7, 2023, 12:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don't let the door hit you on the way out? in General Audio Discussion

One of the stupidest accusations deserves an appropriate response. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 7, 2023, 12:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don't let the door hit you on the way out? in General Audio Discussion

When you accuse our customer of plugging RCA cables into a wall outlet (the stupidest thing I’ve heard in 40 years of audio), rather than look at the likely real cause - your tech likely touched the circuit board with a soldering gun with the unit...

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March 5, 2023, 07:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Clarisys Auditorium Frequency Range and Impedance Graph. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 5, 2023, 04:10 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Audio Opera in Clarisys Audio

There’s been a lot of chatter about the Opera model. This model is NOT AVAILABLE anymore. It was difficult to drive because it used pure aluminium foil only. All current new models use Kpaton Backed Aluminium Multi Segmented Ribbon. Much easier...

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March 5, 2023, 01:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin U2 (with internal LPS and SFP port) in Lumin

$5000. $2500 CHEAPER than the U1. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 5, 2023, 10:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

????????: Clarisys Audio x Goldmund?????? - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2023, 08:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Barry, the Opera is being redesigned at this time and hence why we don’t even have it on our price sheet. It’s the last to get the redesign and Neo treatment. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2023, 03:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

P10 for sure! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2023, 03:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread do i need a sub, or two, in General Audio Discussion

Peaks. 73hz was the worst. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2023, 02:32 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

P8 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 4, 2023, 09:37 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo in Clarisys Audio

Suncoast Audio, Clarisys, Hegel, Pass Labs, Rega, Lumin, Aurender, Shunyata, Critical Mass Systems | FLAX '23 | INDULGR Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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March 3, 2023, 10:21 PM

Paul replied to a thread Best Pure Musical Amplifiers (power not important) in Amplifiers

To me, Triode Labs EVO45. 2 watts and so far this is one of my absolute musical amp ever. So Jeff Day picked it as his fav amp for his Tannoy. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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