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April 16, 2021, 11:06 AM
Thread: Gryphon News
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the 721 pre is the best i've ever heard. obvi ymmv but damn it's an incredible piece
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April 12, 2021, 08:45 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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i know magicos are sometimes considered dynamically shy...but the way the magicos have opened up with the taiko is more so than when i changed amps. it all adds up but it the taiko truly took my...
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April 12, 2021, 11:10 AM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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hell yeah! it's outrageous and every time someone else hears it i feel a little less crazy. horrible audio cliche aside, my gf noticed it immediately and she's not into this hobby.
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April 7, 2021, 05:33 PM
Thread: Taiko USB Card
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installed mine 5-6 days back - insane. i'm not prone to hyperbole with audio stuff (anymore at least...comes with listening to more and more gear) but this is absurd.
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January 3, 2021, 11:34 AM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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I mostly stream and feel it was worth the cost of entry
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December 29, 2020, 02:12 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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About 3 months Later:
I have been really under water with work so it's limited the time I've had to compile notes and clean them up. So far, nothing much in the sound has changed - I would stick... -
December 29, 2020, 02:11 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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What else: Now, to be honest, if this was the only difference between the two I would be pretty disappointed. That kind of change is tonal and one that can be found via different cables, dac...
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December 29, 2020, 02:07 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Three-ish Weeks In: Things Are Getting Interesting
"They say my brain meltin'", The Weeknd croons as he has many time through all variants and evolutions of my system. While he is probably the... -
December 29, 2020, 02:03 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Some assorted updates after
Why am I so interested in trying USB and AC cables vs. earlier posts where I was remiss to indulge that? I'm coming to a realization about the extreme and that I had... -
December 29, 2020, 02:00 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Day 3/Day 4 - Part 2:
On the track Hillside, his opening verse brings that dancehall flavor that he has clearly mastered. With his bars start sharply and then slurring through the middle to end in... -
December 29, 2020, 01:59 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Day 3/Day 4 - Part 1:
Due to work I did not have a ton of time to listen but ofcourse the system is playing in the background when I'm not on calls. To that end, nothing particular was standing... -
December 29, 2020, 01:57 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Here are some thoughts I put together over the summer. Posts following below:
What does the world's most Extreme music server do in a sound system?
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November 18, 2020, 06:25 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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sounds good re posting my comments here. i'll have a small breather with the holiday next week. it's pages of text - i went all in on it! in the meanwhile, i'm happy to answer any questions here or...
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November 18, 2020, 05:27 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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i've had the pleasure of running the taiko extreme since mid summer. i posted my detailed impressions along the way on a different forum (where there were more taiko owners). mike, if its okay with...
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July 31, 2020, 12:23 PM
Thread: Need Advice On Headphones And Amps...
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hey man, i posted this review of some CIEMs recently: 64Audio A18T - Flagship Custom In Ear Monitor. A Speaker Lover's Monitor
i used to be a big headphone guy until i got into 2ch stereo. Sold... -
July 28, 2020, 02:27 PM
Thread: MBL 101e Mk2 install today
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simply stunning. beautiful system and nice to see someone go for the white color option!
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July 8, 2020, 09:10 AM
Thread: Headphones, got any favorites?
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Re: Headphones, got any favorites?
hey guys, don't want to go off topic here but I just started a new thread+posted my review of the 64Audio A18T CIEM. This is a gorgeous piece and one that I am proud to own. It's also an attempt at...
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July 8, 2020, 09:07 AM
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Re: 64Audio A18T - Flagship Custom In Ear Monitor. A Speaker Lover's Monitor
Part 2
Process, Fit and Finish
CIEMs are a bit of a process to get done. You have to have your ears molded by and audiologist, send in the mold to the company where they will 3d scan it, and... -
July 8, 2020, 09:06 AM
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64Audio A18T - Flagship Custom In Ear Monitor. A Speaker Lover's Monitor
Part 1
Over the past few months, since the first week of March - to be exact, I have had the pleasure of listening to the 64Audio A18T custom in ear monitor (CIEM). This CIEM is the 64Audio... -
May 27, 2020, 09:29 AM
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Re: Advices on Upgrading my Music Server/Streamer?
i've found that server changes make a huge impact on the sound. i moved up from an mbpro to a metrum ambre to a rockna wavedream net. each change revealed more and in in the case of the rockna NET,...
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May 26, 2020, 10:51 AM
Thread: Boulder arrives at Suncoast Audio
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Mike, is that a pair of stenheim alumine 5's i see back there :) - maybe some new products coming your way?? haha
Also, if those M2's are taking up too much room, feel free to send em up to NYC! -
May 7, 2020, 09:05 AM
Thread: Lampizator Pacific
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what happened to lampizator? they were on a real roll for a while with new products and great reception and i feel like i haven't heard anything about them for a while. i might be out of the loop, so...
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May 2, 2020, 08:26 PM
Thread: Pictures of your room
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what rack and amp stands are you using? the whole set up looks amazing
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April 30, 2020, 12:08 PM
Thread: Seating choices and reflections
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Mike, thank you for this post. During quarantine I've been spending more and more time on the couch and this idea of a 12 hour chair sounds very appealing.
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April 3, 2020, 10:32 AM
Thread: My girlfriend is not happy
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Re: My girlfriend is not happy
I moved from C1.1's to S5mk2 and am never looking back - while it was a costly upgrade it was definately worth it. I will say the magicos don't have the beauty that ribbons project but they do...
Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...