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    Yesterday, 05:57 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread Lumin U2 Streamer in 'da house.... in Lumin
    All this information is readibly accessible at Lumin's web site; you can compare and contrast by reading the information there: U1 and Specifications: LUMIN U1 U2 and Specifications: LUMIN U2 A little basic research goes a long way. Cheers.
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 21, 2023, 10:56 AM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Oh no, I thought we were talking about a package of broken IsoAcoustic footers
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    September 21, 2023, 09:02 AM
    Mikado463 replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    As for broken Oreos, what better way to top your vanilla ice cream ...... :D
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  • XV-1's Avatar
    September 21, 2023, 06:40 AM
    XV-1 replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Magico are not alone in ripping off customers. Wilson do a dandy job as well, and I own Wilson speakers.
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  • Sean's Avatar
    September 20, 2023, 08:21 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
    Haha! That's good to hear, Mike. Hopefully, you're moving some gear. I look forward to your listening thoughts when time permits you to sit with the 509z.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Sean's Avatar
    September 20, 2023, 07:07 PM
    Sean replied to a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
    Any initial thoughts so far, Mike?
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Mike's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 04:54 PM
    Mike started a thread Luxman 509z arrives in Luxman
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • still-one's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 03:24 PM
    still-one replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    I don't think you have a grasp on the full picture. I was responsible for a sector of our operations that had factories based on every continent save for Antarctica so I am (was) fully conversant on global sourcing decisions. It's easy to take...
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 12:25 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Just watched the video. That was a "Gentle Slide" compared to what usually goes on.
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  • still-one's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 11:44 AM
    still-one replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Well maybe these generations could find real decent paying middle class jobs if our generation hadn't padded our bonuses and stock options by sending many of these jobs overseas, eliminating pension plans, and not allowing individuals to work a...
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  • Mikado463's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 11:39 AM
    Mikado463 replied to a poll What type of amps do you use? Tube? Solid State? Both? Hybrid? in General Audio Discussion
    Ok, I'll play....... pair of PASS X260.8's
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  • still-one's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 09:37 AM
    still-one replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    As if our parents and grandparents didn't say the same thing about our generation.
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 19, 2023, 08:38 AM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    I have a similar problem with just about every Mail Carrier I get. Think about it, how much more simple can this be. Drive to next box Open box Put Mail in box Close Box Put Flag down if mail was taken from box They can only perform the...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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, 04:20 PM
    the professor replied to a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
    I think that each type of photo has their place. I like the glamour shots. They show the level of quality in the workmanship. The photos of them in actual rooms show what they look like in use. Both together give someone how they really...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Big B's Avatar
    September 18, 2023, 07:31 AM
    Big B replied to a thread My Coming Out in Introduce Yourself
    Fantastic
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 17, 2023, 12:20 PM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    You will not change the world. Or the way packages are handled. You can only accept that and prepare the package accordingly. Personally, when I prepare stuff for shipping, I always ask myself a very simple question: will it get damaged when UPS...
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 17, 2023, 12:12 PM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    Styrofoam peanuts are a perfect filler to put inbetween the two boxes (when shipping stuff double boxed). They are light (a huge factor), offer excellent cushioning in case the package is dropped (which WILL happen), plus are cheap and easy to use....
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 17, 2023, 06:31 AM
    Elberoth replied to a thread Last few feet of international delivery in General Off Topic Forums
    It wasn't too bad. If the server broke from that little impact, it was badly packaged inside. Personally, I would never ship an expensive server without a pallet. Yes, palletized shipping is more expensive (plus takes MUCH more time on the...
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 16, 2023, 04:36 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    I want Capitalism with a Conscience and Morality. Less Greed.
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Mike's Avatar
    September 16, 2023, 01:24 PM
    Mike started a thread Clarisys Pics in Clarisys Audio
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 02:36 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Harleys and Guns are 2 I can think of. Hope you get your speakers soon.
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 02:18 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    I agree and defend that position all the time.
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 01:24 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    So what do you think would happen if everyone just said No, not buying it? Would all the companies just fold or drop prices? Hard to find out because unlike Bud Light, not enough people will just stop buying things no matter the price. I know people...
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 12:42 PM
    Shadowfax started a thread Anyone here do any 3D Printing? in General Off Topic Forums
    Looking for someone to make me a couple simple flat nylon o-rings I cannot purchase.
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 12:34 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Attention all Luxman 595 owners - What volume percentage does it switch from class a to class ab? in Amplifiers
    Rated output 30W + 30W (8Ω), 60W + 60W (4Ω)
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  • Shadowfax's Avatar
    September 15, 2023, 12:33 PM
    Shadowfax replied to a thread Magico Pricing in Magico
    Capitalism = Legal yet Immoral As long as people keep paying the prices, they will go up
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  • still-one's Avatar
    September 14, 2023, 01:25 PM
    still-one started a thread MBL X-Treme MK II Review in MBL
    Just finished perusing the review of the MBL X-Treme Mk II in the October issue of TAS. All I can add is that it has been about 16 years since I first heard the original version in the dealers showroom in Singapore. To this day I have still not...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Big B's Avatar
    September 14, 2023, 08:20 AM
    Big B replied to a thread Decware in Integrated Systems
    Good for him then. He's been at this for a long time.
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  • Big B's Avatar
    September 14, 2023, 06:44 AM
    Big B replied to a thread Decware in Integrated Systems
    I bought an amp from Steve (mini Tori which is for sale). Even went to the farm to get it. The man ran a small but good operation. He was skilled at it. I'm going to guess there maybe some illness here.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    September 13, 2023, 07:12 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread BNC to BNC in Cables
    Cheers, Mark.
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  • Puma Cat's Avatar
    September 13, 2023, 05:54 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread BNC to BNC in Cables
    Just for the sake of accuracy and for folks possibly interested in purchasing one, Adam was referring to the Venom-X clock cable, not the Venom cable. You're correct that it's presently only available as a 75-ohm impedance cable. Venom-X is a...
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    September 13, 2023, 05:53 PM
    Puma Cat replied to a thread BNC to BNC in Cables
    Agreed. The Venom-X clock cable is exactly the one I am using and I am very pleased with it. BTW, the Venom-X line are outstanding at their price points and in my experience, compete with cables costing multiples of their price point. Also...
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 13, 2023, 05:21 PM
    Elberoth replied to a thread *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD in Esoteric 
    The 10MHz clock input on the N05xd is 50 Ohm: Clock input BNC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Frequencies that can be input (±10 ppm) . . . . . . ....
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 13, 2023, 04:25 PM
    Elberoth replied to a thread BNC to BNC in Cables
    Try Shunyata Venom-X BNC. Don't be discouraged by the fact that is their entry level cable.
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  • Elberoth's Avatar
    September 13, 2023, 03:43 AM
    Elberoth replied to a thread BNC to BNC in Cables
    Shunyata is such a cable.
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  • Rick Vestal's Avatar
    September 12, 2023, 06:45 PM
    Rick Vestal replied to a thread Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature in B&W
    I really want the blue pretty badly. Was just looking at them the other day then Capital One sent me this email...
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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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  • Mike's Avatar
    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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