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Today, 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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Today, 12:15 AM

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

Congrats on your Everest & Omega XC PC. In my experience, they are true "game-changers" to use an over-used phrase. Not surprised that your Everest also sounds better on the Symposium than the piece of granite; it likely sounds better because...

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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 10:53 AM

still-one replied to a thread New Cascade DAC in MSB

Sounds interesting. I may have to perform another A/B in my system to see if it surpasses the Select. The way it shows up on the MSB site it "appears" to fall between the Select and Premier.

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Yesterday, 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, 08:43 AM

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

I agree with Mike. A very interesting country. The area around the Akita Prefecture in northern Japan was beautiful and historically interesting to visit. A good way to spend a long weekend when on business.

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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, 10:12 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

Agree 100% on all points. If possible, be sure to visit Kyoto. Such a beautiful city. And you can also visit Nijojo Palace in Kyoto. Incredible.

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May 1, 2024, 06:20 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Shogun in Movies & Television

If you found the Japanese aesthetic and cultural sensibilities interesting and would like to get a deeper understanding, my recommendation would be to watch some of these films by the late, great film director, Akira Kurosawa. These are all...

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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 30, 2024, 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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April 30, 2024, 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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