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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 04:12 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

Takes time to get show reports. Minuets were with VAC. We are still getting Florida show reports! The TAS report on the Florida show only came out today. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 02:49 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes, and it does. Room costs (we had 3 rooms, including a large ballroom), materials, marketing, brochures, banners, all the staff, shipping, meals, hotel rooms, flights, etc. Figure on $40k. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 01:15 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter in Computer/Digital Audio

Yes. As with any configuration, it depends on the components used and their set-up. For a lot less expenditure, installing a run of optical fiber in-between your "upstream" router & music server and "downstream" network bridge or streamer,...

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Yesterday, 09:38 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I left Monday. Had to walk on the interstate to O’Hare with other pilots, Mothers carrying crying babies and more for over 45 minutes. It was like an apocalypse. Protests in Chicago today: 54 arrested after protesters block I-190 near O'''Hare...

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April 16, 2024, 05:34 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread One of PC's favorite scientific publications... in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Yes, those are just the publication page numbers for Volume 85, No. 7 of the journal, Blood. The paper was published in 1995.

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April 16, 2024, 03:09 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 15, 2024, 04:52 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

on my fourth year of retirement, we never 'upsized', 2100 sq ft is perfect for momma and I ! I'll take my acre and a half with woods and privacy any day !

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April 15, 2024, 01:09 PM

the professor replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

I agree Mike. It looked great.

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April 15, 2024, 11:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

correct. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 15, 2024, 07:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Having seen this beauty in person this weekend, I can honestly say, this should have been called the S6. The dual 10’s (vs dual 9’s) look so much bigger. The cabinet looks soooooo much bigger. S6 for me all day. Oh and the fit and finish is...

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April 14, 2024, 09:44 PM

Puma Cat started a thread One of PC's favorite scientific publications... in Health, Wellness and Medicine

Blast from the past: Was just reviewing my CV, and came across one of the scientific publications I was most proud of working as a Molecular Biologist in Biotech: using DNA “human identity" forensic markers amplified with PCR to be able to monitor...

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April 14, 2024, 04:51 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Post a Picture, a Photograph, an Image, a Drawing.....That you like to share. in Cameras, Photography & Videography

longest continuous span stone arched bridge in the world, NS main line(former PRR) Marysville, Pa

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April 14, 2024, 04:36 PM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Adventures in Downsizing in General Audio Discussion

well said Chris ! :D

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April 13, 2024, 09:39 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Nice "small" set up at Alpha Audio in Belgium in Other Shows

So, is this a photo of the "big rig" or the smaller system? Don't know the Magico product line-up, sorry.

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April 13, 2024, 09:20 AM

the professor replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The Piccolo was remarkable. Without question it out performed all expectations.

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April 13, 2024, 09:14 AM

the professor replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

It was one of the busiest Fridays I can remember at a show.

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April 12, 2024, 09:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Our room was busy all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 08:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The CAT JC7’s and an Aurender A15. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 08:02 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Piccolo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 06:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

The people who heard them first, had their jaws on the floor. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 12:29 PM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 12, 2024, 05:46 AM

Mike replied to a thread Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Some close ups of the new Clarisys Piccolo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 05:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Milan Karan passes away in General Audio Discussion

Very sad to hear. RIP. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2024, 03:49 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread Milan Karan passes away in General Audio Discussion

He may tot have been very well known in the US, but made a brilliant gear. A close friend of mine just bough his stereo poweramp from his MASTER Collection to his small bedroom system (Taiko, Horizon, Wilson Alexia) after trying at least 10...

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April 11, 2024, 10:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 06:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

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April 11, 2024, 06:25 PM

Elberoth started a thread Milan Karan passes away in General Audio Discussion

From Too Loud (a publication from Croatia): In memoriam: Milan Karan (1965 – 11.04. 2024) Milan Karan, owner of the company Karan Acoustics and chief constructor, but above all a man with a big heart and spirit, has left us. When I read the...

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April 11, 2024, 04:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I’m going bald! LOL Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 04:27 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

See you soon Buddy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2024, 12:29 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

I might go next year also (decided to pass this year as I went last year). Be great to meet up again, Mike.

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April 11, 2024, 02:31 AM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Mike, I hope you guys have a great show, and say "Hi" to Florian for me. It was fun, informative, and very interesting to meet him last year. The new Picolo looks like quite the speaker! Cheers.

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April 10, 2024, 10:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Yes and yours will have it. No upcharge. Same price. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 10:44 PM

the professor replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Have a great show!!!!! Is the double sided tweet coming to the Minuet and Studio?

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April 10, 2024, 09:21 PM

Sean replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Exciting stuff, Mike! Thanks for sharing. I hope you guys have a great show.

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April 10, 2024, 08:26 PM

Mike replied to a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

Debuting the new entry level Clarisys speaker, the Clarisys Piccolo. Price TBD. Will be under $20k though. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2024, 08:23 PM

Mike started a thread Clarisys - Axpona 2024 in AXPONA

We have 3 rooms, maybe 4. Debuting the new Auditorium Plus (double sided midrange and double sided tweeter ribbons to match the double sided bass). All new internal tuning mechanism. No tools required. Sent from my iPhone using...

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April 10, 2024, 12:51 PM

The Sandman replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Might have been easier to understand the price increase if Magico had called the new S5 an S6. It appears to be a lot closer to an S7 than it used to be, on paper anyway.

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April 10, 2024, 10:01 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

Where do you live ? the Outback ? :disbelief: On a serious note Sydney isn't that far, I'm surprised they don't have a Magico Dealer ? Regardless, I get your point

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April 8, 2024, 09:46 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound in Speakers

Buchardt does make active speakers, but the S400IIs and the P300s are passive loudspeakers. And yes, a quick search on the 'Net can be effective in providing info and answers. 😉 Cheers.

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April 8, 2024, 04:38 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound in Speakers

Ah, that's easy. They're connected to my Constellation Inspiration integrated amp's speaker terminals. The S400IIs also have nice binding posts; Mads really went through and used very-high quality parts throughout this speaker's components. I...

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April 8, 2024, 09:51 AM

Mikado463 replied to a thread Magico S5 mk3 in Magico

you bragging or complaining ?

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April 8, 2024, 08:08 AM

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

Just saying….that’s why you got that message. You’re logged in now or you couldn’t post. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2024, 07:38 AM

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

That’s nothing to do with the forum. That message was because you were not logged in. You’re clearly logged in now if you can make posts. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro

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April 7, 2024, 12:06 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound in Speakers

Yes, I agree, and if I may add, your comment is both insightful and accurate about what constitutes...value propostions. Back when I was workin' as an MBB in Biotech, I used to try to get a simple but key principle across to the product development...

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