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Yesterday, 08:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Cut by Kevin Gray and Steve Hoffman from the Original Analog Master Tapes! This Incredible Album From the '70s is Now Available on Two 180 Gram 45rpm LPs & Pressed at Pallas! Great German pressing on this one. Best I’ve ever heard it. ...

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Yesterday, 07:52 PM

Mike replied to a thread introduction in DIY

Welcome!

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Yesterday, 06:47 PM

Mike replied to a thread Help Me Pick a Surround Pre-Amp/Processor in Home Theater & Video

I’m very happy with mine: M17 V2 - NAD Electronics I have the NAD in the family room and the Trinnov in the Home Theater. The NAD is a great performer, better than the Marantz I previously had.

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Yesterday, 06:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread MAGICO M9’s in Magico

M9 — Magico Loudspeakers

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Yesterday, 02:17 PM

Mike replied to a thread MQA: That Sounds Good. To Me. in Computer/Digital Audio

Funny, the ones who say they don’t care about MQA, insist on having it as part of the alphabet soup when buying a new DAC. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 01:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

You’ll thank me later. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:15 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

I’m still playing with the filters, but 4fs is my fave so far. I’m also anxiously waiting for Roon certification too. Even though I hate the bugginess of Roon and realize it may not be sonically the best, it will be the best option for the...

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Yesterday, 08:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Esoteric XD Series in Esoteric

So much of that going on with the used market right now. It’s really annoying. The historically speaking there wasn’t always a major difference between the K1 and K3. But with the XD series, there is a significant difference between the...

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January 13, 2021, 08:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

And they supply tables quickly (like 3 days).

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January 13, 2021, 08:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

The setup shown (and in the video) is UNDER $6K MSRP. Killa!

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January 13, 2021, 08:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

It isn’t showing...

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January 13, 2021, 07:56 PM

Mike started a thread Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables & Electronics in Turntables

Suncoast Audio adds Rega Turntables and Electronics. Here is our brand new P8 and Rega Aria Phonost - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 13, 2021, 07:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Aaron Neville's Warm Your Heart — double LP set, 45 RPM from Analogue Productions! Mastered from the original analog tapes by Bernie Grundman Plating and 180-gram pressing by Quality Record Pressings Tip-on gatefold jacket by Stoughton...

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January 13, 2021, 06:12 AM

Mike replied to a thread Boulder 1161 in Boulder Amplifiers

It sounds the same as the 1160, just a little less power.

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January 12, 2021, 10:55 PM

Mike replied to a thread Luxman M900u Monos and C900u in Luxman

Hi, welcome and thank you for the kind words. Buy another 900u would be my recommendation. The pre change will be a lateral move. The 900u will take your power from 150 watts to over 600 in mono mode, and still handle the impedance swings of the...

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January 12, 2021, 01:07 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Another home run. Various Artists-The Wonderful Sounds Of Male Vocals-200 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds From the Analog Tape Masters Each Track Selected By Acoustic Sounds Owner Chad Kassem

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January 12, 2021, 11:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

I’ll try to clean up the offending posts later today. As for the ignore feature, I think you can do that through the web browser only.

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January 12, 2021, 11:06 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

Think of the Everest/Combo more in terms of Sonic benefits over the 6000sv2/Sigma XC or Alpha XC rather than current benefits. That being said, in an apartment, I would be very happy with the 6000Sv2/Sigma or Alpha combo. The Everest is quite...

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January 12, 2021, 10:41 AM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

This morning, I am fondly remembering the good old days of civility. I sure love my Everest/Omega XC. I’m certain it was a big part in my digital sounding sooooo good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:40 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

You like it? Use a mono cart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Research Announces Everest in Shunyata Research

Myself and Puma Cat have. The Everest builds on everything the 6000Sv2 gives you and just takes it to another level. More depth, blackness, layering. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 11, 2021, 08:11 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Restored and remastered from the original analog tape masters by Andreas Meyer. Lacquer cutting by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, pressed at RTI. Recorded in 1950. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 10, 2021, 07:12 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

“Mastered by Joe Reagoso from the original Reprise Records tapes at Friday Music Studios and Capitol Mastering in Hollywood.”

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January 9, 2021, 10:06 PM

Mike replied to a thread What are you listening to tonight ? in Music Forum

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January 9, 2021, 06:30 PM

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

Two to my store! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 9, 2021, 12:27 AM

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

$11,995 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 10:46 PM

Mike started a thread New Luxman 595a Limited Edition in Luxman

https://www.monoandstereo.com/2020/09/new-luxman-l-595a-limited-edition.html?m=1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 08:51 PM

Mike replied to a thread The Art of Listening in General Audio Discussion

Ha! Listen to the whole album. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 08:19 PM

Mike started a thread The Art of Listening in General Audio Discussion

This is a good article. I find streaming causes a lot of hopping around. With vinyl, you sure won’t do that and with a CD, unlikely, but you may grab that remote. One of the reasons I love vinyl is that it literally forces you to listen to an...

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January 8, 2021, 12:43 PM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Ok, my apologies. All good. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 8, 2021, 11:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Thank you. I get a little irked when someone calls my baby ugly. I’ve tried to stay out a little of the conversations because I’m far more interested in learning what YOU guys think. For example, I learned a lot on the public pricing thread that...

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January 8, 2021, 10:02 AM

Mike replied to a thread Standalone DACs under $10k? in Computer/Digital Audio

Seriously? I work hard to build and promote my forum. Unfucking believable.

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January 7, 2021, 12:48 PM

Mike replied to a thread Meitner MA-3 DAC in emm Labs/Meitner Products

Yes. It’s been playing non-stop. Opening up nicely. It has a meaty full sound with a detailed, but smooooooth top end. Tried it with pre and without. I may like it direct better. Definitely a really good DAC with great features for $9995....

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January 6, 2021, 09:17 PM

Mike replied to a thread Do you think its fair? in General Off Topic Forums

I don’t check it every day. But thank you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 6, 2021, 09:01 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

I tried! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 6, 2021, 08:22 PM

Mike replied to a thread Shunyata Sigma V1 vs V2 interconnects in Shunyata Research

Well said! Thanks to KPIP, the cables don’t have the same degree of break-in yo-yo’ing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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January 6, 2021, 07:59 PM

Mike replied to a thread Ideal Room Size for S7s in Magico

Your room would be fine for S7's. Big, but fine. S7's can really fill up a room. Either room would be fine.

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January 6, 2021, 07:58 PM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

I didn't mean to "like" post 181. My apologies. Blame clumsy fingers.

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January 6, 2021, 07:31 PM

SCAudiophile replied to a thread Shunyata Sigma V1 vs V2 interconnects in Shunyata Research

Ozzy, The assertion that KPIP removes the need for ALL break-in is in my experience with alot of KPIP'ed cables, V1 and V2 generation at 2 levels, not correct. What KPIP does is makes the break-in period that you will still need to do achieve...

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January 5, 2021, 11:24 AM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

Then maybe forgo the system and only attend live performances or take up playing a musical instrument? I’m a damn good Sax player, won awards and more, but I understand the difference between playing music and listening to music. I can also...

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January 5, 2021, 10:35 AM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

Ok, so I will take that as a yes, DAC’s do matter. Well here’s the problem: EVERY SINGLE digital recording MUST go through an Analog to Digital conversion process. So when you click play on that track on Tidal or Qobuz, you are at the mercy...

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January 5, 2021, 09:55 AM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

well, let’s take a look at things in detail. Let’s start by asking you a question. Do you believe that the quality of a DAC matters or is the DAC in your mobile phone good enough for your system? Is a Chord Mojo “good enough”?

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January 5, 2021, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Don’t real audiophiles own their own media? in General Audio Discussion

Oh look what we have here, a steak cooked to perfection at a three star Michelin restaurant. Oh look over there, 12 steaks from the Golden Coral. Quality matters.

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January 4, 2021, 08:30 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

And another version of an album you won’t find on Tidal or Qobuz. Another home run from QRP: Patsy Cline-Greatest Hits-45 RPM Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

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January 4, 2021, 07:55 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

Another gem from QRP: Michael Weiss-Soul Journey-140 150 Gram Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

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January 4, 2021, 07:45 PM

Mike replied to a thread What Vinyl Do You Have On The Table? in Music Forum

And you won’t find this version on Tidal or Qobuz! This is the analog productions version: Nina Simone-Little Girl Blue-45 RPM Vinyl Record|Acoustic Sounds

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