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Today, 09:30 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Just Found A Bunch of CDs... What an Odd Feeling in General Audio Discussion

I'm down to a few dozen SACDs of my favorite performers. The over 1000 CD collection and the pointless (for me) rituals of storing them and hardly ever listening to the music I no longer care to listen to from three decades ago, was well, pointless...

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Today, 08:59 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Doh! I hate that when that happens.

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Today, 08:11 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

😜 😸 👍

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Today, 08:10 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Yep, I get that! And, that's cool. I used to teach a business/product development best practice called Voice of the Customer, aka "VOC". A key principle of VOC is that all user's requirements are equally valid. Cheers.

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Today, 08:08 PM

Mike replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Good! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 08:08 PM

Mike replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

I love it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 08:07 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Fixed it! Had to add the Developer menu, then select Empty Caches. Back to normal now.

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Today, 08:02 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

This is not dark mode.

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Today, 08:01 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

I've done everything I can think of, including logging out, logging in, rebooting, refreshing the page, etc. Nothing works. Still looks way wonky in Safari on the MBP. Looks just fine in Google Chrome, Safari is now a mess. iOS apps are right out...

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Today, 07:58 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Sorry, but I don't like Tapatalk, specifically.

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Today, 07:58 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

"Refreshed" sounds a bit less dramatic than "reloaded" these days... But both terms are applicable :cool:

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Today, 07:58 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Sorry, Refresh what?

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Today, 07:54 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Refresh is a good idea. ...Fresh apples. :)

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Today, 07:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Tapatalk works great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 07:47 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Issues on my iPad here as well. Sometimes it needs to be refreshed a few times before everything goes back to normal. No issues with Windows. No big deal

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Today, 07:46 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Cool, you have a dark mode. :cool: ...I don't. :| How To Enable Dark Mode on Safari

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Today, 07:43 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Thanks, Mike, but I never use my phone or tablet when visiting internet forums, always the laptop. I don't know what happened, it seems to be application-specific, I don't see any changes using Google Chrome. Curiously, I don't see any issues at...

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Today, 07:39 PM

Mike replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

It’s on your end. No changes here. Use Tapatalk on phone or tablet when you can. If things go wonky, you’ll have dozens posting about it. If not, then it’s you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 07:35 PM

Puma Cat replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

It looks fine in a different browser, but I would prefer to use Safari for all my browsing, and not have to open Google Chrome just to visit Audioshark.

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Today, 07:33 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shipping Advice in General Off Topic Forums

Freight. UPS and Fedex have weight limits of 150 pounds, but here’s the issue: Drivers are hired to lift up to 75 pounds. Anything over this and you risk them kicking it off the back of the truck. Strap to pallet. Use freight. Sent...

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Today, 07:27 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Every once in a while on refresh, Safari gives me a little wonky look. Please try a different browser and see if it continues. It has not happened to me in a while.

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Today, 07:09 PM

Puma Cat started a thread Does the site have new formatting? in Forum Announcements & Suggestions

Things look different on the site in the last few days. The colors are wonky on Safari now on my Macbook Pro, and now there is black text against a dark blue background, and the Forum/Audioshark News/Forum Announcements are a dark shade of blue on a...

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Today, 06:47 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Shipping Advice in General Off Topic Forums

I think I've had issues with all the major shippers. Lately I've been using FedEx with great success, but please pack very, very well.

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Today, 06:06 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Boulder 2150 review by me in Boulder Amplifiers

Thanks Jay!

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Today, 11:26 AM

Mike replied to a thread *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos in Esoteric

No issues here. They’ve been great. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Today, 08:56 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

A few more posts and you will be able to post away. 10 posts is the minimum.

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Today, 08:12 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

I heard the Diablo 300 is now retail $16,900 without modules.

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Today, 07:19 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

I understand some went up a little and some went down a little. Perhaps someone can confirm the price of the Diablo 300 for example. It was $16K. George - I agree. It will be interesting to see if dealers who were “all in, lock, stock and...

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Yesterday, 10:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

No apology necessary. I’m just scratching my head. These are very easy challenges he has. Maybe he needs a good dealer.

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Yesterday, 09:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Fyne 704’s in Fyne Audio

Very. Been playing non stop. Smoooooooooooooothing out now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:20 PM

joeinid replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

+1 I agree. I do enjoy his point of view and the way he describes how he arrives at his opinions.

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Yesterday, 05:51 PM

joeinid replied to a thread Luxman Receiver with Cambridge SoundWorks Ensemble Speakers in Speakers

Welcome to the forum.

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Yesterday, 02:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

Speed controller is the REGA Neo. Reality is he should upgrade to the P6 to get all the goodies! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:45 AM

Mike replied to a thread Review: Pass Labs INT-250 in Pass Labs

Amazing intrgrated. A beast! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:14 AM

Mike replied to a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

So much here. He can upgrade from a P2 to a P3 and that solves the ease of speed change issue with a speed controller. Easy and gets a better sounding table to boot. He can add a VPI ADS to his P2 and then it’s perfect speed and changing with...

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Yesterday, 10:16 AM

joeinid started a thread John Darko - Why don’t I use a better sounding turntable? in All Things Analog

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April 12, 2021, 08:18 PM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko Extreme in Taiko Audio

Just listen to instrument decay. It goes on forever. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 04:29 PM

TheOctopus started a thread Modern Monetary Theory in General Off Topic Forums

What is it? Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) is a heterodox macroeconomic framework that says monetarily sovereign countries like the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Canada, which spend, tax, and borrow in a fiat currency they fully control, are not...

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April 12, 2021, 01:15 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Perhaps. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 01:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Is the wood on top? The 595 is wood all around, not just sides. I asked Luxman and this is what they told me. Maybe that’s why Accuphase costs more here! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 01:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

The REASON is that US government regulations don’t allow wood over any piece of equipment for CSA safety reasons. Japan apparently isn’t concerned. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 11:27 AM

joeinid replied to a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

Ugh

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April 12, 2021, 10:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko Extreme in Taiko Audio

Taiko with the new USB card and running TAS is just un-freaking believably good. Listening this morning after letting it run all weekend. If they could get the TAS interface up a few notches (or more). Oh boy, that would be special. Hard to...

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April 12, 2021, 10:07 AM

Mike replied to a thread *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos in Esoteric

Why? Has there been any concerns? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 09:48 AM

Mike replied to a thread *New* Esoteric Grandioso M1X Monos in Esoteric

11 TC is owned by Klipsch. Not much (if anything) will change. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 12, 2021, 08:47 AM

Mike replied to a thread Heads-up, changes en route: Adding AudioNet’s engineering-marvel Humboldt to the system in General Audio Discussion

Nice review. I would be curious to know what caused the change from the old dry Audionet sound to this new Humboldt sound which is quite different (and very enjoyable)?

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April 12, 2021, 08:02 AM

joeinid replied to a thread Review: Goldmund telos 590 nextgen ii integrated amp in Integrated Systems

Can’t wait, mine should be in the mailbox very soon.

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April 11, 2021, 08:28 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread The most expensive yacht? in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

The "everything bubble" going on right now will of course go "pop" one day and many will cry but in the mean time, enjoy the party. A Patek Phillipe watch that was selling at $20k (5711/1A) on a good day (some years back), is now a $120k+ watch...

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April 11, 2021, 08:20 PM

TheOctopus replied to a thread The biggest house in the world? in General Off Topic Forums

India's 1.366 Billion population and their population density in large cities is any virus' wet dream... Same with China of course and their 1.3 Billion population and yet we see quite a difference in statistics. Whatever... Don't want to get into...

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April 11, 2021, 06:29 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread The most expensive yacht? in Automobiles, Boats, Bikes & Planes

I've never seen that yacht in person, even less set foot aboard. It's quite full equipped with all the amenities and security devices.

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