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Yesterday, 07:53 PM

Mike started a thread Still dialing in Avantgarde’s for customers and friends (on a Saturday night no less) in Avantgarde

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Yesterday, 02:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric

Yes! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 01:57 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric

Is the upgrade available to US customers? If yes, I will have to contact Suncoast for details and get in the queue. Mike to the rescue?

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Yesterday, 11:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Yes, that’s why I was shocked by the Max. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 10:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Didn’t pay attention. The version won’t matter because the Tidal MAX beats the QoBuz by a lot. I have both. This Tidal MAX version is wow. Tidal has upped their game. They had to. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Tidal Max. Just make sure it’s the Tidal Max (yellow logo). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 9, 2024, 01:04 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Video courtesy of Jay's Audio Lab, the debut of the Magico S5 2024. Sounds pretty nice as far as I can tell.

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May 9, 2024, 07:03 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Music Direct tranships Shunyata product to Australia in clear violation of their dealer agreement? Interesting. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 8, 2024, 09:46 AM

Mike started a thread Jackson Brown - Running on Empty (Max) in Music Forum

Occasionally you come across and album that you cannot believe how good it sounds (remastered). I stumbled on this on Tidal Max, and even though I’m a QoBuz guy, whatever tidal has done for this particular album, sounds better than QoBuz, CD,...

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May 7, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread N20, n30sa, mc10 in Aurender

The MC10 will work brilliantly with the N20 and say an Esoteric K-01XD SE. Then both the Esoteric and N20 clock off the same clock Another option is take the DAC and clock funds and put it into an MSB DAC which have clock sync options so you...

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May 6, 2024, 03:56 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Didn’t even know there was such a neighborhood. Haven’t heard the Eversolo. Heard the name though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 6, 2024, 03:35 PM

Mike replied to a thread Streamer selection in Computer/Digital Audio

Depends on budget. The Aurender A15 and Lumin T3 are both excellent. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 5, 2024, 09:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

Yes, that’s the plan. Right now the focus is getting the new SE’s out the door. Then I think they will formulate the upgrade program. But the plan is for it to be done in-house in the USA. Esoteric sure is busy! SE models and tone arm...

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May 4, 2024, 12:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread 54 Years Ago Today ....... in General Off Topic Forums

That’s just crazy. So sad. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 06:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Discrete - Premier - Ref - Cascade No more select Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 04:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Replaces select 2 Premier plus DD closes the gap. That’s the thinking. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 12:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Exactly. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 11:31 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

No more select. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 3, 2024, 09:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Same modules. Same ability to swap modules. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 10:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Everest, Omega XC and Block Audio C-Lock in Shunyata Research

My pleasure! You and your lovely wife are so wonderful. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 08:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Did you read the trade up program posted above? It doesn’t apply to the Cascade. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Trade In, Trade Up your MSB products There’s a little nugget of info in this. Read carefully and you’ll see it. Coming next year…. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

https://youtu.be/e6ak04YxESE?si=W6-HQnZCn1gtFfpY Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 07:16 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

I know this is hard to comprehend, but it’s new tech and far exceeds the Select II with the digital director today. Price? Less expensive by nearly 50% of that previous combo. $95k MSRP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Mines on order! Can’t wait! MSB kept their current tech for nearly 10 years! An eternity of great sound especially for digital. Now they turn the page. Very exciting to read this announcement today. Sent from my iPhone using...

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May 2, 2024, 06:40 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric announce new model N-01XD SE in Esoteric

TBD Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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May 1, 2024, 08:03 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread My experience with the K-03XD in Esoteric

I can only echo your sentiments. I feel the same way about my K-01XD. And after hearing the SE version of the Esoteric Master Sound Discrete DAC at AXPONA 2024 I’m seriously considering the moving up the Esoteric DAC food chain.

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May 1, 2024, 08:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Theta and Gamma Series Announced in Shunyata Research

Waiting on our demos. We did have experience with them at axpona in our room. They are another league better than Venom X (which we have in the store). The Theta sounds like “Omega Lite”. Very similar characteristics to the big boys. ...

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April 29, 2024, 09:43 AM

mxk116 replied to a thread Shipping Overseas 498 pounds w/3 wooden crates - Wilson Audio Alexia 1's via FEDEX for $495.82 "Last Minute Rate" in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Wow, good for you. I have seen significant discounts even in domestic air freight rates on the FedEx app (not in store though). Just have to shop around it appears.

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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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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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April 22, 2024, 10:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Good idea. We are working in the background to upgrade software and servers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 07:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

It’s in the screen shot I posted. When you go to log in, it’s right there next to password. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 10:50 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Click remember me Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 22, 2024, 09:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Clear your cache. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 21, 2024, 04:35 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

Finally got to hear an Esoteric "SE" version of the Master Sound Discrete DAC in the Amphion Room 1230 at AXPONA 2024. One of my favorite rooms at the show used an Esoteric N-01XD SE network DAC with F-02 integrated amplifier, to drive the...

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April 21, 2024, 11:58 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric DAC type, DSD or PCM? in Esoteric

It’s both, but their strength is DSD (SACD). They still dominate by a country mile for SACD (which is DSD on a disc). In my opinion…. Best DAC’s for DSD: - Esoteric - Lampizator - Meitner/EMM (not my kind of sound, but they execute it...

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April 21, 2024, 11:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio

Sure. You’re best to chat with Ron. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 20, 2024, 11:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

This looks like a great little unit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 19, 2024, 03:19 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Arrives at Puur HiFidelity (Netherlands) in Clarisys Audio

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April 19, 2024, 02:22 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio

Unfortunately I was not able to hear the Auditoriums at AXPONA 2024. Based on what I did hear, the Piccolo, the Auditorium must be stupendous. The amps are the WestminsterLab Rei monoblocks (I've been using a pair of the WL Rei's for nearly a...

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April 19, 2024, 01:29 PM

Mike started a thread Going active in Washington State in Clarisys Audio

One of our Clarisys dealers installing the active crossover and 6 amps for a customer in Washington State Clarisys Auditoriums.

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April 19, 2024, 11:07 AM

mxk116 replied to a thread Issue with info on Album in the Conductor in Aurender

That has not happened with the Aurender N20 I use. I believe there is a method for filing a remote support request in the "Help" section of the settings menu in the Conductor app. I have used that in the past and the response was fast.

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April 19, 2024, 10:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

AXPONA 2024 Report Part 1 | Hifi Pig Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 19, 2024, 07:29 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

CAT and Clarisys | AXPONA 2024 - Part-Time Audiophile Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 18, 2024, 12:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

Suggestion: run Roon core on a computer in your house. Laptop is fine. Try roon on the aurender (free demo) and compare. If you prefer roon (it’s the best UI, but sonically inferior IMO), then buy a roon core (roon makes nice ones) and consider...

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April 18, 2024, 12:28 PM

mxk116 replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

When I learned at AXPONA 2024 that the N20 was made Roon ready, I was kind of excited but now I'm not so certain. While I enjoy Aurender's Conductor enormously and it has improved as my system has improved, I would like to have better...

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April 18, 2024, 10:00 AM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

We shall see. Roon is super noisy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 18, 2024, 09:32 AM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender and Roon in Aurender

We were all joking about this. Now people can hear how much better conductor sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 17, 2024, 06:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024: In 2023 at the Axpona Show the Minuet was constantly reviewed. What happened this year? in Clarisys Audio

The new Clarisys Piccolo’s stole the thunder from the Minuets…and everything else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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