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Today, 04:34 PM

Mike replied to a thread Something new from Esoteric? in Esoteric

Looks awesome in black. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 08:50 PM

Mike replied to a thread Second Homes in General Off Topic Forums

Hey! Wait, what? How close to me? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 08:23 PM

Mike replied to a thread Something new from Esoteric? in Esoteric

Ballpark is $10k, but “TBD” Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 11:05 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread So is anyone still using Audirvana for their music? in Computer/Digital Audio

Roon is rather expensive compared to other playback software, but it is oh so good!

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Yesterday, 11:03 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Thoughts on Turntables and Vibration in General Audio Discussion

99.9% of the time I listen at modest levels. I will use my digital if I ever want to crack some old time rock and roll/metal. However I believe my Maggie's are not really adept at this anyway :), although they do surprise me sometimes, especially...

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Yesterday, 10:22 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

There’s some fabulous tier 1 & 2 brands like Soulution, AudioNet, Goldmund, etc. I’m going to just see what happens. Although a 725/711 combo remains dancing in my head. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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Yesterday, 09:52 AM

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

I’ve had some customers use uship.com with good success. I haven’t personally used it as we have several corporate accounts with SAIA, Pilot and others. We buy pallets (oh, by the way, if you buy 10 plastic pallets, they come....wait for...

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Yesterday, 09:21 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

Our business model of finding the best in all categories won’t work. They will probably have a small group of “all-in” dedicated dealers and I wish them luck. I’m sure Gryphon speakers, cables and racks are good, but nobody, and I mean...

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Yesterday, 07:25 AM

Mike replied to a thread Something new from Esoteric? in Esoteric

N-05XD | OVERVIEW | ESOTERIC:Japan high-end audio manufacturer | エソテリック I’m already thinking of amp combinations. Boulder 1161 Pass X250.8 Pass XA30.8 Sim 860V2 Luxman M900u Soulution 3 series

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Yesterday, 07:10 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko Extreme in Taiko Audio

Since it’s in the AudioQuest room, we use an AQ Dragon Source. We use the V14 Digital on the Aurender in the front room (the Shunyata room). Oh, and I ordered my Aurender N30 yesterday for that room. Silver.

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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 14, 2021, 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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April 13, 2021, 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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April 13, 2021, 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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April 13, 2021, 02:20 PM

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

Or even better the skeletal models, the P8 or P10!!!

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April 13, 2021, 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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April 13, 2021, 01:53 PM

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

I own both a Rega and a Technics. The Technics is a nice secondary table for lower level albums and late in the evening when I might tend to drop off to sleep for a bit (it has the auto-lift function). I also use it to do a pre-play cleaning. ...

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April 13, 2021, 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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April 13, 2021, 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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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, 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, 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 11, 2021, 10:51 AM

Mike replied to a thread New MSB Feet in MSB

I’ll order the new feet I think too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 11, 2021, 12:28 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread Maggies 1.7i Subwoofers in Magnepan

Cool looking project. The subs sound like they work well with your Maggie's. I have a pair of Rythmik subs with my Magnepan's. They seem to be a great match!

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April 10, 2021, 05:00 PM

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

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 10, 2021, 09:34 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

We’ve noticed a bigger increase in performance using Roon. It went from a 7/10 to maybe an 8/10, while TAS remains a strong 10/10 for Sonics.

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April 10, 2021, 08:01 AM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

1600 Euros

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April 9, 2021, 10:20 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

Agreed. My two cents: those licking their chops for lower prices might be sadly disappointed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 9, 2021, 10:11 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

Agreed. Wish them best of luck. Love their electronics and I hope they are successful as another departure from America would not be a good thing. I bet a replacement for the Colosseum is in the works. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk...

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April 9, 2021, 10:09 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

“An invested dealer is a committed dealer.” It’s a bigger discussion around the whole perception of “all of our stuff is the best, everyone else’s is junk.” If I owned a golf store, I would sell Nike shoes, but I sure wouldn’t sell Nike golf...

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April 9, 2021, 09:43 AM

Mike replied to a thread Gryphon News in Gryphon Audio

THIS. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 9, 2021, 08:13 AM

Randy Myers replied to a thread T+a pa3100hv in T+A Electronics

I do agree with this. It is not fair compare the T+A to his gear, but on the other hand it is quite a compliment to be compared fairly well to such gear. I would love this T+A amp, but as you said we cannot really consider it midprice either. A...

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April 8, 2021, 10:06 PM

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

Congrats!! I heard this in Munich when it debuted. Totally unlike the old AudioNet sounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2021, 07:25 PM

Mike replied to a thread Synergistic Research Galileo SX Power cord. Sonic Opinions Please in Cables

Ted has a new video. Synergistic Research - Audioholics challenge - YouTube Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2021, 06:31 PM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

No. Go big or go home! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2021, 05:17 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread T+a pa3100hv in T+A Electronics

On another note a buddy in our audio club just picked up a pre-owned 3000 series DAC / transport. He had a very nice dCS unit is his system which consists of mainly MBL (pre, mono amps and speakers), a basis table, ARC Ref 10 phono stage, etc. I...

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April 8, 2021, 05:12 PM

Randy Myers replied to a thread T+a pa3100hv in T+A Electronics

That is fair and great that you have had the opportunity to check them out in your system. Of course your preamplifier and amplifier are almost 4x the price of the T+A integrated... The same as the review in Stereophile. His gear that he...

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April 8, 2021, 04:21 PM

Mike replied to a thread Taiko USB Card in Taiko Audio

The one thing this card makes painfully clear is how much better TAS is than Roon - sonically speaking of course. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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April 8, 2021, 04:20 PM

Mike replied to a thread Aurender ACS10 in Computer/Digital Audio

Me too!! I’m eyeing the N30....hmmm....can’t wait for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

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