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Yesterday, 04:16 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread MSB Reference vs CH C1.2 in Amplifiers

You should ask your dealer to bring the CH stuff he wants to sell you for home audition in your system. IMO there is no way to tell what will sound better in your system.

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Yesterday, 03:38 AM

Elberoth 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

I ship a lot of stuff int'lly and that rate is simply unreal, even with all the discounts that I have! Good for both of you!

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April 29, 2024, 08:23 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

Because I'm a client of Topper Jewelers, they gave me a 20% discount off the retail price, so paid USD $440 for this watch. As for TAG Heuers, I lost interest in the brand when they started putting "TAG" on the dial above "Heuer" in the early...

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April 28, 2024, 08:17 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread I REALLY think I am done in AudioShark Members’ Systems

one assumes this is but a ounce or two of levity........:D

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April 27, 2024, 05:35 PM

still-one replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

I started watching the first couple of episodes and was enjoying it but my wife was having a hard time keeping up with the sub-titles so I am waiting to pick it up again. I read all of his original novels (Shogun, Tai-Pan, King Rat, Noble House...

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April 26, 2024, 11:49 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

Agreed on the new series. Never could get into the older series. One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai.

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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, 03:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.

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April 25, 2024, 03:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Thanks, Adam. As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree with all your points. Cheers.

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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 25, 2024, 04:51 AM

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

I have measured the current draw of over 20 different NUC boards. For the regular Nucleus, the current draw @ 12V is as follows: Standby: 0.05A Music playing (no DSP): 0.42A Startup spike (less than 0.1s): 1.22A Nucleus+ Standby: 0.05A

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April 25, 2024, 04:43 AM

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

Intel specs for the NUC boards used inside the Nucleus clearly state: Input voltage: 12-19V DC Which means you can use any voltage from 12V to 19V. Nucleus comes with 19V one, which is the most popular laptop standard (and also the cheaper...

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April 24, 2024, 08:25 PM

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

According to the Roon website it takes a 19 volt power supply. Also those LHY PS from AliExpress are grey market and have no warranty. There is a US Distributor in Texas with full warranty and free shipping.

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April 24, 2024, 07:30 AM

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

Nucleus One is said to offer similar performance the regular Nucleus (computing power wise), although in a plastic case, with a fan. Those unfortunately tend to get noisier with use. I'm a bit worried about the SSD performance of the Nucleus One...

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April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yup, same here.

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April 24, 2024, 01:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the meantime, here's a quickie iPhone wrist shot...

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April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak" in Watches & Clocks

Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous. Reference: GMB2100AD-2A Glad I was able to snag this, because these are going to sell out....FAST.

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April 23, 2024, 10:40 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

It’s only needed if the power supply it’s connected to is a SMPS. If you’re using a LPS, it’s not required.

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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, 02:31 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Great story. If it were me, it might well have been a "conversation" about why, after ~100 years, we still have not been able to unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. :P

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April 22, 2024, 02:05 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yes, I get that...all the time. I've been having this exact problem since February. I never know from one day to the next if I'll be able to gain access to the site, or not (i.e., get the AS main page to load.) I also encounter the same failure mode...

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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, 09:46 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Cable Discussion in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Brad, did it produce those chocolaty mids with a powerful bass and an extended upper octave ? :D

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April 22, 2024, 09:44 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Not me Brad, must have been someone else .......

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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 22, 2024, 12:21 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

i use an iFi device as well, the DC Purifier. It connects between Alita and it's computer-type SMPS brick. It also provided an audible improvement in audio quality. Shown here. Well worth the price of about $130 or so... Installed... ...

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April 22, 2024, 12:13 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

An Akasa NUC?

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April 21, 2024, 01:25 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Mike was kind enough to send me pics of some fantastic engineering drawings of a DRG&W Consolidation (2-8-0) steam locomotive. I commented that I had live steam working model that I run on my garden railroad. A couple of pics ........

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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, 11:45 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Yeah, I had a concern about the fan, as well. Here's my Akasa-cased NUC; I bought it used locally from a guy in Palo Alto for only $350. I've dubbed it, "Alita, Battle Angel", 'cause it kicks *ss. 👍 It runs the ROCK OS as yours does. I...

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April 20, 2024, 02:06 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Steve, Both the D&S and C&T are superb their own right.Going to Chama, NM and riding the Cumbres & Toltec is like going back in a time capsule, I never grow tired of it. That combined with the 14 mile journey as you leave Chana and climb the 4%...

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April 20, 2024, 01:55 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nucleus one in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes, the Nucleus One was announced by Roon Labs on March 19th. Some high-level specs: The most affordable Roon Server ever made At $499.99 Nucleus One pairs high performance with unrivaled affordability, providing a best-in-class streaming...

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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 20, 2024, 10:16 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Brad, while still steam powered, the days of coal fired locomotives on the D&S have come to an end. To the best of my knowledge the conversion to oil fired is complete. Regardless, a great ride up along the Anamas river as you know !

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April 20, 2024, 09:16 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Barry, the first time I rode the C & T many years back I did so all the way to Antonito, spent the night and returned back the next day. Without question the best ride is out of Chama to Antonio for the locomotive(s) are really working on that tough...

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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, 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, 12:04 PM

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

I never in the past edit that album information/tags. I just now went in with the Aurender Tagging editor app and corrected the tags for the Liberty album. All is good.

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April 19, 2024, 12:00 PM

still-one replied to a thread Issue with info on Album in the Conductor in Aurender

By any chance did you edit the information for that album? With other software I remember editing data and it occasionally showing old info one some tracks and new on others or at the album level. Just a thought.

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April 19, 2024, 10:44 AM

Audioseduction started a thread Issue with info on Album in the Conductor in Aurender

One of my albums displays incorrect artist but when I go to list the tracks it displays the correct artist. I reboot the Aurender but no dice. How do I fix this issue. Thanks!

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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, 09:58 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread For Mikado Dave in General Off Topic Forums

Sorry for the late reply Mike, love it ! Yes the C&T is one of my favorites, ridden behind the mighty 'Mikes' many times and while I have experience a dbl header, I've never a triple ! The stack talk as they ascend the 4 % ruling grade up to...

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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, 04:40 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Forum Software Update in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yes, I got that yesterday, as well.

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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, 11:24 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Can't Get Spoft to Play Through Lumin U2 in Lumin

Peter is...awesome. 👌 Absolutely superb and responsive customer support.

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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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