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Today, 03:42 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What was your first high-end component ever? in General Audio Discussion

I grew up in Soundex, all 3 locations as they grew. Bought my first Onkyo - Infinity setup at 17 y/o when they were in the strip across from the mall.

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Today, 12:14 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread XP-20 Unity Gain Setting in Pass Labs

Mine had a certain single endedinput for bypass, when you hit that button it goes into unity gain/bypass. You can achieve unity gain at 75dB on any input but to remain at unity gain you wouldn't be able to use your Pass volume control.

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Today, 12:03 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Salutions from the snowy Bear River Range in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome. McIntosh is a well respected brand and many would love to have your Mac set up. Several here own Mac. I would recommend listening to the gear for a while to get familiar with it, you might find you may want to keep it, but, if...

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Today, 09:28 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Speaker Breakin Techniques in Speakers

I discovered a new technique. Just play Marcus Miller M Squared over and over for a while :) I know I have hours to go, but I put this Marcus disk on at a decent volume and you could hear changes by the end of the disk. I have played mostly...

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January 22, 2021, 02:12 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Your not that far for a day trip

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January 22, 2021, 02:11 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What Cartridge on your Rega in Rega

I am tapped out at the moment once I send Mike the check :)

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January 22, 2021, 02:08 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Glad everything worked out and you are pleased, look forward to more impressions as time goes on.

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January 22, 2021, 02:03 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What Cartridge on your Rega in Rega

My P3 came with the Elys 2 and was a steal when I got it. Just getting back into vinyl, along with the Phono section of the Lux, I am pretty happy for now. I suppose in the future there will be an upgrade.

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January 22, 2021, 02:01 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread What Cartridge on your Rega in Rega

I started out with the Elys on my P3 and then went to the Dynavector 10x5. The 10x5 was much more lively and better sounding, I forget what gear I was using at the time but I remember wishing the Dyna had a bit more texture/color on things like...

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January 22, 2021, 01:51 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

I've heard them several times over the years at AXPONA. Always a good sounding demo good

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January 22, 2021, 12:25 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Volti in Speakers

They look cool in the nicer wood veneer. What finish are looking to get?

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January 22, 2021, 11:45 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Thanks Joe! My wife was never a Grills Off Gal so I set them up with grills on. Last night I took them off. While we were sitting there listening, she commented that they even look great without the grills. We can do it both ways. They look...

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January 22, 2021, 10:47 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

I just noticed that they used the same veneer on all sides as in the next slice. The grain is identical on all sides of both speakers. Talk about a Matched Pair, I never imagined they would be like this.

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January 22, 2021, 08:52 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Thanks everyone! I only have about 8 hours on them so far but already can her the changes from just out of the box with the bass. The upper end is exactly what I was looking for and once the bass settles in and tightens up, they will be fully...

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January 21, 2021, 03:30 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Suncoast Audio....Service is INSANE! Thanks Mike in General Audio Discussion

I will second the OPs words. Mike made sure I ended up a happy customer after Fyne strung me along and my pair of speakers never arrived. My last 2 major purchases were from Suncoast and ended up great deals and service.

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January 21, 2021, 02:58 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Any dust or dirt is on my lense :)

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January 21, 2021, 02:46 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Absolutely stunning finish on these. They used the same exact pc of veneer on the fronts as they have the same grain and knots. Packaging was great and protective. They also build these in sets, the Serial # is the same with A and B. Spun Keb Mo...

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January 21, 2021, 12:25 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

I just got them off the skid and hand trucked the cartons into my living room. Have to work til 3, then it's Play Time Thanks again mike, confirmed the boxes say Walnut :)

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January 21, 2021, 11:11 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Listening to various Youtube vids of the awesome Bassist Kinga Glyk

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January 21, 2021, 11:10 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

Wow, we had a little dinner party Sunday and a friend brought a small stack of albums with that included but we never got to play it. Will ask her to bring it next time. I never heard of it but love PAAE

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January 21, 2021, 11:04 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

I dont have a vehicle to do that with, or enough strength to offload a 205lb skid by myself, but good idea for smaller packages.

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January 21, 2021, 09:01 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

Turns out UPS is as whacked as the Distributor. I got tracking to say by 9pm Tuesday. Then I got a call last Friday to arrange delivery. When I called back all I got was a machine so I left a message. I tried calling all weekend and all day Monday...

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January 20, 2021, 11:54 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Hello from San Francisco in Introduce Yourself

Hello & welcome

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January 20, 2021, 11:47 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Should I upgrade or not. in General Audio Discussion

Welcome to AS. I'm a bit confused, on one hand you say the sound gets distorted, then go on to say you think the system is too much for your room. If you have enough power for your room you shouldn't get distortion. Distortion is typically when...

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January 19, 2021, 01:12 AM

Mechnutt replied to a thread New Gear! Parasound JC 1+ monos (w/ Magico S3 mk2) in Amplifiers

Congrats! I like the understated looks of Parasound gear. I just sold my old A21 and always liked the looks of the amp and how sturdy it was built. I do prefer silver though.

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January 15, 2021, 03:43 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread introduction in DIY

Welcome aboard, enjoy your stay!

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January 15, 2021, 02:25 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread introduction in DIY

Hello & welcome

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January 15, 2021, 02:13 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Equipment Storage in DIY

Sweet! There are also Bamboo Speakers so a good choice of wood. Looks great.

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January 15, 2021, 01:51 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Another Fyne Deal from Mike - F502SPs are ordered in Fyne Audio

So after a good long wait, and some unexpected obstacles along the way, there appears to be a pair on a truck somewhere in or just out of Texas heading to PA. ETA is the 19th if all goes as expected. I am also ending up with a pair in Walnut...

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January 14, 2021, 11:56 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Control TV Commercial sound levels sound bar in Speaker Reviews

Sorry, I thought this is what you were looking for Output Leveling Press this button to prevent large changes in volume. When engaged, it boosts quiet dialog and lowers the output of loud commercial breaks. It also reduces volume swings...

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January 14, 2021, 11:53 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Rega

It's about time you added a good turntable line, LOL. Just kidding. I had a Rega P3 for many years, once it was set up I never had to do anything else until I moved to a Dynavector cart. Our Rega distributor is also named Mike, if he also...

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January 14, 2021, 11:31 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread 8 items. 1 outlet. in General Audio Discussion

One other experience I'd like to share. A dealer brought over one of those Audience devices you plug into your outlet then your equipment plugs into that. He wanted me to try it, telling me how some rviewer at Stereophile wrote he couldn't live...

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January 14, 2021, 11:16 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread 8 items. 1 outlet. in General Audio Discussion

In using power products I've notice a darker background that leads to more revealing finer detail. Sometimes other benefits. A person just needs to try for themselves. The only downside I had was way back I tried a power conditioner that...

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January 14, 2021, 09:33 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Rega

Congrats on the new line. I like my P3.

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January 13, 2021, 01:39 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Control TV Commercial sound levels sound bar in Speaker Reviews

ZVOX units all do as well as help with other audio issues. I have been using one in the bedroom for a few years, it's a Base, not a bar and has a 6" sub plus Sub Out for an external sub Welcome aboard!

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January 12, 2021, 01:17 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Last thing on the table was this gem from the year I was born

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January 12, 2021, 12:06 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread 8 items. 1 outlet. in General Audio Discussion

I have had good luck with the PS Audio 10 outlet device. I have the old Quintet, forget what the new version is called. It has outlets for power amps with no current restriction, some specialized for digital and others for analog. It does do...

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January 7, 2021, 03:22 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

I built a custom audio computer for about $1100 buying parts on sale. All my cables are short and shielded. I use mostly SSD's M.2, a high end low noise, low ripple power supply and a motherboard with high grade caps. Most of the cables run...

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January 7, 2021, 01:39 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Why CDs may actually sound better than vinyl (Article) in General Audio Discussion

I find both can be enjoyable. If you find your digital playback not up to cassettes it's time to address the digital. I had 100's of cassettes, mostly stuff I recorded and a nice TEAC playr/recorder, I sold all of it many years ago due to the...

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January 7, 2021, 12:44 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Why CDs may actually sound better than vinyl (Article) in General Audio Discussion

I am just getting back into vinyl after 35 years. I am unsure even after scanning the article what Better really means. I find more Emotion from vinyl than I do from same CD. The only way I can explain it is how you feel looking at a Ansel Adams B&W...

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January 7, 2021, 10:06 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What is an Audiophile? in General Audio Discussion

I used to go to lots of concerts, mostly rock, smooth jazz and fusion. I would never want my system to sound like 99% of those shows.

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January 7, 2021, 09:53 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What is an Audiophile? in General Audio Discussion

Looks like #7 puts me out of the club. I am aligned with every other point as best as I can.

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January 7, 2021, 12:02 AM

Mechnutt replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

My $1K was a reply to the post by U-Sound who said that the T+A DAC is old and there are $1K DAC's that sound better. Although, I have heard a few DAC's around $10K and I liked them all. Each different but good. When it comes to DAC's you get...

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January 6, 2021, 08:49 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Do you think its fair? in General Off Topic Forums

I answered as if the question was hypothetical, not as if it was about a specific person who reads PMs of others. :)

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January 6, 2021, 08:40 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What is an Audiophile? in General Audio Discussion

Good read but the comments at the bottom were better

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January 6, 2021, 08:31 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread What is an Audiophile? in General Audio Discussion

#3 is impeded by #2 I "think" I am in the club but obviously at the lower end of the budget. I am happy with whatever version of recording I have and I actually try not to duplicate same or different media of the same music. I do care about my...

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January 6, 2021, 05:53 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

I have heard the T+A DAC and at 8x DSD with HQP it is hard to beat at almost any price. I have heard a few $1K dac's and none compare. Of course I have not heard every $1K DAC. The T+A sounds good at lower resolution but at 8X DSD it is off the...

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January 6, 2021, 03:37 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

When did the actual definition of Audiophile get changed or skewed and distorted so much? au·di·o·phile /ˈôdēōˌfīl/ Learn to pronounce nouninformal noun: audiophile; plural noun: audiophiles a hi-fi enthusiast.

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January 6, 2021, 02:34 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

And, we all enjoy having a nice piece.

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