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Mike replied to a thread Delivery day has arrived! in Esoteric

Congrats! Looks impressive! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 6, 2023, 02:14 PM

Mike started a thread Fyne 502SP Review in Fyne Audio

Fyne Audio F502SP review: big floorstanders that like to have fun. | What Hi-Fi? As we listen to Beethoven’s Symphony No.9 in full flow it is hard not to be impressed by the F502SP. These are big speakers for the money and the benefits of their...

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February 6, 2023, 01:53 PM

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

Thank you Eric. It means a lot coming from someone as successful in life and business such as yourself. Both guys were named Bill. Both in the industry for decades. One even outlined our failure and ultimate demise in detail long before Covid....

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February 5, 2023, 09:37 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Minuet and Auditorium Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 04:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman 590AX Mark II - Such a home run! in Luxman

What speakers? I would take a Luxman 590 or 509 myself. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 03:19 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Agreed. He was. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 02:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

That’s why we have Clarisys. Florian worked on Apogees for decades. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 01:03 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Yes. It’s just a sample to show. These are the copper returns. The ribbons are segmented into traces and the signal has to come down again. It’s copper foil in lieu of cheap copper cables. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 12:47 PM

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

Florida International Audio Expo Brings the Heat for 2023 - Hi-Fi+ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 12:44 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Tweeter and midrange. In the Auditorium, it has a separate tweeter ribbon, a separate midrange ribbon and a separate bass ribbon. All models above the Minuet have external crossovers. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 4, 2023, 10:39 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

This is the ribbon tweeter/midrange from the Clarisys Audio Studio Plus Neo. Note the 6 traces. The Minuet has 5 traces, the Studio Plus has 6 traces and the Auditorium has 7 traces. The more traces, the wider the ribbons. Conversely, the...

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February 3, 2023, 05:10 PM

Mike started a thread Horse Trading… in General Audio Discussion

Guys, when you see company X using company Y’s products, don’t read too much into it. There is a lot of horse trading that goes on (ie. We will trade you this amp for a set of your cables). Do your own listening and decide for yourself what...

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February 3, 2023, 11:50 AM

Gene replied to a thread In General in Accuphase

Accuphase has always listed power ratings into 2, 4 and 8 ohms.

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February 3, 2023, 11:07 AM

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

53 press coming now. FAR more than any other show. So many debuts at the show this year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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February 2, 2023, 08:52 AM

Mike replied to a thread In General in Accuphase

I really liked the A200’s when I heard them at David’s, a seductive sweetness. But they did run out of gas when pushed. I would imagine that’s why the following iterations have had much more power. If you’re shopping integrated’s, some...

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February 2, 2023, 08:42 AM

Gene replied to a thread In General in Accuphase

Try this... https://www.accuphase.com/technical_information/p-7500_technical_information.pdf

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February 1, 2023, 07:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

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January 31, 2023, 01:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread The amazing Lumin P-1 is now the Heart of my system. in Lumin

X1 is amazing. It sounded the best in our Lumin shootout, but I still have a soft spot for the engagement factor of the P1 . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 31, 2023, 01:16 PM

Mike replied to a thread TLC visits Wax Rax, manufacturer of storage/access units for vinyl records and audio gear. Get your vinyl on! in The Listening Chair

Awesome! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 30, 2023, 08:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Hypex Nilai 500 in Amplifiers

Agreed. IMO, GaN is the Class D that sounds best. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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January 29, 2023, 08:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Hegel music systems p30a preamp review in Hegel

Not sure that’s accurate. H30 - $17,000 (last price) H30A - $18,995 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 29, 2023, 02:20 PM

puroagave replied to a thread Are they going to destroy audio? in General Audio Discussion

Alpha Audio's shoot-out posted today with Pass Labs vs DIY Class-D. IMO, the subjective tests were even-handed with little bias or ego getting in the way.

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January 29, 2023, 01:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread Hegel music systems p30a preamp review in Hegel

The H30A and P20a will be powering the Clarisys Minuet’s at the Florida Audio Expo in room 915. I’ll let you know. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 28, 2023, 08:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Lasers for speakers??? in General Audio Discussion

Still have my old Bosch. Have used lasers forever. Sure beats the measuring tapes from years ago. Multiple laser levels on tripods to find absolute center of a room is next level. Think: matrix! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 28, 2023, 10:58 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Agreed. With less “stuff” and no absorption on side walls, tweeters inside could be the best. Regardless, there is flexibility for placement and no right or wrong. We have them 3 feet from side wall and 6 feet from back wall (after taking this...

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January 27, 2023, 07:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Clarisys Audio - Minuet in the Big Room with the Block Audio gear - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 26, 2023, 06:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Audio in Clarisys Audio

Clarisys Audio - Minuet - Tweeters on the outside - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 26, 2023, 04:23 PM

puroagave replied to a thread International Interview with Alpha-Audio! in General Off Topic Forums

I enjoyed the shoot-out Alpha did between the ultimate analog source and digital. They made a live direct-to-lacquer cut that was compared to the same performance recorded in hires digital. I'll save you from the suspense, in subjective tests It...

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January 24, 2023, 10:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

Ha! Playing hockey. Coaching kids hockey too. I love it when people say “but you haven’t seen any of X TV show? (ie. Yellowstone). LOL. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 24, 2023, 09:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

Thank you very much. Appreciate the kind words. The preowned audio business and audio distribution also keeps me busy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 24, 2023, 08:53 AM

Mike replied to a thread Making the Vitus Audio SIA-030 Integrated Amplifier, Part One in SoundStage! Ultra

About as much as a Pinto and a Porsche. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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January 23, 2023, 07:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

Thanks Mike Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 23, 2023, 06:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Unbeatable offer on Revel Salon2’s in Speakers

If you’re in Canada, I think it’s best to speak with a local dealer. But for now,!I would find an older VAC integrated like the i160. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 23, 2023, 03:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

Yes, shop is expanding. Thanks. But we are waiting on our new warehouse to be finished. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 23, 2023, 11:00 AM

Mike started a thread Warehouse shelving for the new warehouse going up today… in General Off Topic Forums

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January 22, 2023, 03:14 PM

Mike replied to a thread Unbeatable offer on Revel Salon2’s in Speakers

Yes, Pass is a great match. Imagine XA600.8’s driving them? Wow! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 22, 2023, 11:33 AM

Mike replied to a thread Unbeatable offer on Revel Salon2’s in Speakers

This. If they are indeed Salon 2’s and not the ugly Salon 1’s, then you will want to upgrade your amps. Look for a used pair of Bryston 28SST’s. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 22, 2023, 09:26 AM

Mike replied to a thread Boulder 812 DAC/Preamp in Boulder Amplifiers

No, you need an Ethernet cable. No wifi. Wifi is not ideal for best sound. The wifi dongle is for the remote. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 20, 2023, 12:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Voshkod tubes in Vacuum Tubes & Valves

China isn’t at war. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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