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Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

Just learned of the Lab12 Ref DAC1 at $3290.00 which is said to sound outstanding. It's a non-oversampling DAC. However, it does use a couple of triode tubes in the output. Part-time audiophile did a review. Also, the person who told me about...

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May 26, 2023, 03:12 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Darko's podcast about audiophile switches in Computer/Digital Audio

I haven't tried this but I have been told you can drop a YouTube link to a video in Chat GPT and ask it to summarize it for you. So someone try that and report back, LOL

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May 26, 2023, 11:51 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio in General Audio Discussion

I am with you and Chris. I am 61, have had back surgery, both shoulders, the trifecta of hernias and more. Some from childhood idiocy, some from heavy machinery, and some from moving heavy amps and speakers over the years. I have a digital file...

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May 26, 2023, 11:25 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio in General Audio Discussion

They look really cool, just did some reading. They cost what I recently dropped into an INT, CDP, TT, Speakers and Cables. Would love to hear them someday

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May 25, 2023, 08:18 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

Anyone hear or have experience with Ideon DAC's

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May 24, 2023, 12:58 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread SabrinaX .... any owners care to share sub suggestions ? in Wilson Audio

You should also take a look at SVS. If using your sub for both movies and music SVS has two independent inputs so you can use the sub crossover for music and bypass the crossover for movies. They used to have good support if you wanted to call and...

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May 24, 2023, 12:50 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

From an interview with Nelson Pass I saw, I think it may have been with Mike on his podcast, he mentions he hasn't been to his factory in about 2 years, he works on designs at his ranch and the company is in good hands. Still you'd have to wonder...

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May 23, 2023, 02:49 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

I have heard that the ladies say he is Radiant

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May 23, 2023, 11:30 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

This is an interesting Patent I came across in an unrelated search Nervous system manipulation by electromagnetic fields from monitors - Patent US-6506148-B2 - PubChem

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May 23, 2023, 07:29 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

Wow, I have no idea how you turned this Political against guidlines but that will more than likely help get this thread shut down. My questions had nothing to do with environmental protections or exactly who is behind all the bad things being...

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May 22, 2023, 08:52 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

I don't do anything. If we worried about all the potential harmful things in the environment we'd go crazy. Like U-Sound, I'm more concerned about what's in our food and packaging. I mean a chicken breast these days looks like it came from an...

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May 22, 2023, 06:01 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

Maybe 100 feet

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May 22, 2023, 06:01 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

You get it. I never thought the discs would do anything. I did not want to spend the money to buy the testing equipment needed to measure any before and after. I took a shot on the Q-Link at $69, less than some pay for albums. And since we are...

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May 22, 2023, 05:56 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

My wife's cousin had high tension wires going right thru the yard and died at 48 with a rare cancer that usually doesn't touch white people. Maybe not fully proven, but linked to possible cancers.

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May 22, 2023, 05:54 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

Yes, I meant to include EMI in my list, thanks for the add.

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May 22, 2023, 02:58 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

I knew I was asking the wrong crowd but that's fine, joke away. It's only your Health to sacrifice.

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May 22, 2023, 01:58 PM

Shadowfax started a thread Does anyone care or worry about RF and other potential things bombarding us? in General Audio Discussion

Curious as to what people think and do about mitigating the potential harm of RF, 4G, 5G, Microwaves and the rest of the things silently storming through our homes and bodies. Does anyone use the little discs you stick on your cell phones or...

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May 22, 2023, 11:42 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

As Mike said and I have heard from others who I trust to know, this isn't a done deal yet. I also heard that ARC's appearance at the Munich show was just a small cubicle and they were their to prevent panic as European dealers are sitting on...

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May 22, 2023, 10:50 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Munich Hi End 2023 Photos in Other Shows

Thanks to the photographers for all these great pics and virtual coverage. What Electronics were they using to drive the Fynes?

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May 21, 2023, 04:18 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

Personally, I'm not understanding the hunt. I respect we all have different approaches. Mine would be if my DAC went out is to look for one at least as competent, but it's usually my excuse to shoot even higher than I was at.

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May 21, 2023, 08:39 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread JRiver and JRemote for Lumin in Lumin

This might help Can you run JRiver on Lumin, Auralic, Innuos Music servers?

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May 20, 2023, 07:29 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Steely Dan; I surrender in General Audio Discussion

Red Lion and the Boulevard was where we went

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May 19, 2023, 07:22 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread T+A in General Audio Discussion

I'd be interested in more impressions after you get some time with it.

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May 19, 2023, 07:20 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

there are a good number of online retailers that offer return policy.

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May 19, 2023, 07:14 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Steely Dan; I surrender in General Audio Discussion

Please, I know my music, what I said was intended as a joke on the comments of the OP

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May 19, 2023, 06:44 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Steely Dan; I surrender in General Audio Discussion

My first was Katie Lied, and yes we had a Korvette, 2 Guys, JM Fields....

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May 19, 2023, 12:05 PM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Munich Hi End 2023 Photos in Other Shows

I saw Al Dimeola is there with VAC, anyone get the chance to meet him?

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May 19, 2023, 11:27 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Steely Dan; I surrender in General Audio Discussion

Usually well recorded and multi layered. I could do without the vocals on most tracks.

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May 18, 2023, 10:44 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

I did not say that that is the sole issue. The issue is innovation and no lower priced gear for people to get their foot in the door. However, it is a deal breaker for some, just as some people buy Mac gear based on the way it looks. I am not...

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May 18, 2023, 09:53 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Gryphon announces new Diablo 333 Integrated at Muncih in General Audio Discussion

If I am remembering correctly it looks like the 333 is nearly double the cost of the 300 without modules. If I had your system I think I'd just look for a preamp to try.

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May 18, 2023, 09:38 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Steely Dan; I surrender in General Audio Discussion

If they were in the 70's would they have been the Led Zeppelin or Who of that decade? :) They aren't that high on my list. I do like some of their material. If you have none, Aja is a good start.

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May 18, 2023, 09:31 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread T+A in General Audio Discussion

T+A did offer series at different price points. I had one of their CD players in the past and liked, it. My exposure to them has been positive.

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May 17, 2023, 04:02 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio in General Audio Discussion

I have to laugh at you insinuating no one but those with powered speakers can enjoy their music. Newsflash one can enjoy the music on whatever it's played on whether multiple components or not, just because we may want to improve the sound some...

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May 17, 2023, 03:52 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio in General Audio Discussion

So we will be seeing your sig updated soon?

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May 17, 2023, 08:14 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Munich Hi End 2023 Photos in Other Shows

They look like the Vent-less Propane Heater we have at the Cabin :)

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May 16, 2023, 11:44 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

Audio Research you can take us for granite

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May 16, 2023, 11:40 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread NAD Master Series M66 - Streamer / DAC / preamp - Any initial thoughts? in General Audio Discussion

Sounds like the M66 & Atmosphere might be a good combo but sort of veers from your everything in the speaker sermon.

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May 15, 2023, 09:59 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

Wow, this should be, interesting.

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May 15, 2023, 11:58 AM

Shadowfax replied to a thread Classical Music in Music Forum

I am in the same boat as you. I want to like some but have not found much I could listen to multiple times. I like a nice dreamy Violin and have found Secret Garden. I would like to find more music similar. I find most Classical music is just all...

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May 15, 2023, 11:49 AM

Mechnutt replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

I prefer handles on the back like Pass amps. Convenient and out of the way.

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May 15, 2023, 10:47 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

Looks like buying the Chinese DAC's there's no way to listen and no returns. That would be a real crap shoot for me and I can't afford to gamble. I'm picky, I've ended up sending back or having to sell gear I've purchased. I've had gear that I...

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May 15, 2023, 10:37 AM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

I like functioning handles on front, one of my favorite amps was my Threshold with the handles on front and even had feet on the back so the amp could be sat down. What I really don't understand are the handles on the back of an amp.

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May 14, 2023, 10:34 PM

Mechnutt replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

I am still not a fan of their design. Handles look outdated and are not necessary. Even Frank Van Alstine realized that he had to upgrade the cosmetics of his gear to increase sales. I think that they should have offered some lower priced gear...

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May 14, 2023, 10:08 AM

Shadowfax started a thread Happy Mothers Day in General Off Topic Forums

This morning at 5:30am Mama Deer decided to have her babies in our yard. These pics is about 1 hour after birth.

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May 13, 2023, 11:25 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

I've also been looking at DAC's, a friend put me onto the Denafrips Terminator II. I've read some reviews, mostly glowing. I've never purchased any gear direct like that. Also, the TAS review talking about the outputs and he found it worked best...

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May 13, 2023, 01:08 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

I did hear the Teac 505 which I was really impressed with. It runs around $2k and you can add a clock for about the same price which is said to step up the sound quality a good amount. We ran the same streamer into the Teac and the built-in DAC of...

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May 13, 2023, 01:01 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

I was also going to suggest the M3, although no experience the M3 & M1 were on my hunting list. The M1 is over your budget. I had also considered the Holo May DAC, the Spring is cheaper and siad to come pretty close. Where you are looking...

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May 13, 2023, 12:09 PM

Jack in Wilmington replied to a thread DAC suggestions $6k and under? in Computer/Digital Audio

I checked these two out when I was DAC hunting and seeing that my limit was $3500, I had to look else were. These will do you perfectly for a man with your budget. Good Luck. 1. Holo Audio May KTE 2. Rose 150B

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May 12, 2023, 04:43 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread The Future of Audio Research in Audio Research Corporation (ARC)

I'm not sure what to make of the announcement. It said Audio Research is gone, the company is no more. Then someone bought the name. Does this mean the new company will begin debt free of the old debt? Everyone owed money sucks up losses from...

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May 12, 2023, 04:32 PM

Mr Peabody replied to a thread Is Spotify now rivaling Quobuz and Tidal in sound quality? in Computer/Digital Audio

Tidal has implemented some type of music list sharing now. I don't use the feature so can't say if it's as good as Spotify

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