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Mike replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

The ongoing effects of runaway inflation are causing a distortion in our price perception. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 23, 2023, 12:37 PM

puroagave replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

you're not taking into account uncontrolable costs. Industrial property rents in California have literally doubled in the last five years, its now just as expensive as class-b office space on a PSF basis. Add to that, Magico is in Hayword, one of...

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September 23, 2023, 07:58 AM

Randy Myers started a thread Furry Music Lover in Music Forum

Marleigh wanted to start the day with a little Black Sabbath. Who am I to say no :). Yes, she does have her own chair in the music room :).

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September 21, 2023, 02:23 PM

Gene replied to a thread Is MQA Fading Away? in General Audio Discussion

Opps!... I must have been sound asleep since 2014 and missed all the fuss.... too busy really enjoying vinyl.

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September 21, 2023, 06:59 AM

Gene replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico

While i understand the frustration some express about the price of some products, I get reminded every time i play a piece of music ,why i payed ,what i payed, for my Magico's. Did I pay too much?... I don,t know,maybe... but frankly, I don't care....

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September 20, 2023, 07:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

It sure is pretty! LOL. We haven’t connected it. We’ve been busy with demos. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 05:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Oh yeah. It’s not as good as M3, but it’s amazing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 04:54 PM

Mike started a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman

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September 19, 2023, 04:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

The New Magico S3 with Pass INT-250 and MSB Discrete DAC - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 19, 2023, 03:42 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Our pair has now been playing for nearly 2 weeks. 24/7. They are so so so enjoyable. A real slightly warm, very organic, natural sound. As good as the previous iterations of the S3 were, these are clearly superior in every conceivable...

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September 18, 2023, 10:24 PM

Randy Myers replied to a poll What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid? in General Audio Discussion

I am all solid state now. I have tried many of all types over the years. McIntosh solid state does the trick for me! PS. I do have a Fender tube guitar amplifier :).

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September 18, 2023, 06:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 18, 2023, 03:44 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

I was offered a white background and I didn’t want it. I like the black background. What’s funny is that the online/print mags are asking for “glam shots” to accompany the reviews. Guess they don’t like my poor iPhone photos. Sent...

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September 17, 2023, 04:53 PM

Mike replied to a thread Very Worthwhile Upgrade! in MSB

Looking good!! Congrats!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 16, 2023, 01:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 16, 2023, 01:24 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio

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September 14, 2023, 01:06 PM

Mike started a thread Shunyata Denali 6000 sale! in Shunyata Research

Denali 6000T v2 & Alpha XC Retail Price $9300 Promotion Price: $6500 Denali 6000T v2 & Sigma XC Retail Price $10,250 Promotion Price: $7,500 Contact Suncoast Audio immediately (as supplies last).

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September 13, 2023, 08:40 PM

puroagave replied to a thread Decware in Integrated Systems

sounds more like Stockholm Syndrome, you tell yourself its going to be great and its worth the abuse. Life's too short and theres a TON of other gear ready now for the taking.

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September 13, 2023, 08:48 AM

Myles B. Astor started a thread Four Must-Have Reel-to-Reel Tapes! in Positive Feedback

Reel-To-Reel Tape - Positive Feedback

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September 12, 2023, 03:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC

Yes, the monos will ruin you! They are sooooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 12, 2023, 02:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread VAC Signature iQ200 in VAC

I completely agree! They’re one of two of my favorite amps in the store. And clearly the Master 300’s are best looking! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 11, 2023, 11:13 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Cornwall 4 speakers - 6 feet apart to far? in Speakers

Love the Mc! McIntosh and Klipsch was a very popular combination. I always liked McIntosh and KEF; a completely different combo :).

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September 11, 2023, 01:26 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread McIntosh 12000 - Thinking about buying a used one in McIntosh Audio

Ouch... now that is just cruel. We all know that corn growing does not make a sound... :P

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September 11, 2023, 01:02 PM

Mike started a thread Hegel H600 Review in Hegel

Review: Hegel H600 | H600: Power Plant With Super Resolution Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 11, 2023, 08:39 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Melissa Menago new solo album in Music Forum

The new solo album is also very good. She has a really great voice and very nice presentation!

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September 11, 2023, 08:37 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Burmester in General Audio Discussion

Burmester looks like amazing gear. I have never had a chance to listen to their home audio :(... however both or our vehicles have Burmester systems in them. By far the finest automotive audio systems I have ever heard!

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September 10, 2023, 07:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Make sure the old app isn’t open Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 06:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Download it from the App Store. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 04:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

It is the same. It’s only missing from the menu. But it’s all there. N30SA Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 03:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

Conductor is for all models. N30SA – Aurender America Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 10, 2023, 02:24 PM

Mike started a thread Aurender Conductor 4 Released in Aurender

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September 10, 2023, 09:40 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread New McIntosh Integrated Amplifiers in McIntosh Audio

I am a big fan of the "British Sound". I have been a fan/owner of KEF speakers for a long time now. If space and budget would allow for it, the Blades (II) would be high on my list. The combo I have is what I have heard KEF reps call the stand...

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September 10, 2023, 09:24 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

My take, yes, the highest end of audio gear is usually better. Yes, some people can afford it and that is cool, however it really is a matter of perspective. Most people I know believe that my system is extremely expensive and super high end. We...

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September 10, 2023, 09:07 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread McIntosh 12000 - Thinking about buying a used one in McIntosh Audio

Hehe, there are few Magnolias' while there are Best Buys everywhere. We have two Best Buys here in Wichita, neither of which are Magnolia. In fact, I have never lived in a place where the Best Buy was. When our son lived in the Bay Area there was...

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September 9, 2023, 01:00 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

About 5 or 6 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 9, 2023, 10:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

It’s officially called “pewter”, now to be called “Graphite Grey”. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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September 9, 2023, 09:54 AM

Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Oh right. That was one of the two biggest fools on YouTube. So many of these fools trying to make a name for themselves by spouting nonsense and some of them love to spout lies. Heard the biggest fool the other day say “Vitus is bright….but I’ve...

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September 9, 2023, 09:44 AM

Mike replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Was this the fool that trashed NAIM or was that someone else? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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September 8, 2023, 02:54 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread McIntosh 12000 - Thinking about buying a used one in McIntosh Audio

People go about putting together their system in a variety of ways. People think I am crazy having a pre-amp and amp that are both worth as much as my speakers. However, it is actually a beautiful match. To each their own. I see people saying...

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September 7, 2023, 10:19 PM

Myles B. Astor replied to a thread Steven Stone again in General Audio Discussion

Clickbait.

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September 6, 2023, 12:04 PM

Gene replied to a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

Yes...Very nice! Looks like you'll be busy sitting in the sweet spot for a while.

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September 6, 2023, 11:14 AM

Mike started a thread New Magico S3’s arrive! in Magico

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September 5, 2023, 09:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin

You had one bad experience with one product. You should see what I see in a daily basis from dozens of brands. I had stupid SimAudio explaining that the reason the customers CD player went bad was because he clearly must have plugged the RCA...

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September 5, 2023, 09:05 AM

Mike replied to a thread Lumin L2 Music Library and Network Switch in Lumin

It seems you have had only one mission on this forum and that is to trash Lumin. You’re a troll. All of your posts are trashing Lumin. You contribute nothing else. In contrast, there are thousands of happy Lumin customers who would strongly...

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September 4, 2023, 11:16 AM

puroagave replied to a thread Cornwall 4 speakers - 6 feet apart to far? in Speakers

the CWIVs I owned were spread apart at least 6'. IIRC, the bass was also fuller and better integrated being closer to the wall than out into the room.

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September 2, 2023, 04:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread HK's Latest Iteration in AudioShark Members’ Systems

Outstanding. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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September 2, 2023, 08:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread Jimmy Buffett Passes Away at 76 in General Audio Discussion

So sad. I was a fan. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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