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Thread: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Re: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
Thanks for that report. Was there a Digital Director in that setup? Vince, and the MSB guys are very scientific, and pragmatic, in approaching issues like this. But 2k + appropriate 12v LPS is a...
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April 15, 2024, 06:58 AM
Thread: Adventures in Downsizing
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Re: Adventures in Downsizing
We did our first downsizing 11 years ago. The kids have all moved on with their lives, out of town, and the big house (4,400 sf) needed a big makeover, and was taking a lot of effort to keep going....
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March 25, 2024, 06:41 AM
Thread: B&W to be “spun off”
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Re: B&W to be “spun off”
I consult for a company that has some dealings with Masimo. As a physician, I have noticed the Masimo units become common place in the hospitals. Very good market penetration.
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March 21, 2024, 10:05 PM
Thread: I REALLY think I am done
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Re: I REALLY think I am done
Spectacular, have fun!
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March 18, 2024, 06:28 AM
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Re: Trying to play BD on my PC can be daunting.
Many of the BluRay drives (internal, or USB) come with a disc or download code for playback software. (But usually not the best, or partially functional)
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March 17, 2024, 05:31 PM
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March 15, 2024, 07:45 PM
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Re: Returning to the Roots of Musical Enjoyment
The Bricasti M12, that I used to have had 2 different DAC boards, one for Sigma Delta, one the other for DSD only. I personally liked the sound from the DSD board. I was using Roon to resampled...
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March 14, 2024, 10:12 PM
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Re: Returning to the Roots of Musical Enjoyment
As I am still in active surgical practice, I don’t get to listen to music from system, except for the weekend. I do still want to stay married! Looking forward to retiring at the end of 2023....
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March 8, 2024, 10:55 PM
Thread: Bryston Power Components
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Re: Bryston Power Components
I have been using a Bryston Bit15 for several years. Workhorse is a great term for these units. No better toroidal transformers than Plitron.
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March 6, 2024, 07:48 AM
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Re: Questions about subwoofer connections and use.
The LFE business is Low Frequency Effect. If using the subwoofer primarily for multi channel video replay, LFA makes more sense. I’m not actually sure if LFA uses a different crossover point (lower)...
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March 5, 2024, 08:46 AM
Thread: *NEW* MSB Premier Headphone Amp
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Re: *NEW* MSB Premier Headphone Amp
MSB’s Vince Galbo’s response to why they recommend only using MSB gear into the Premier headphone amp:
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March 4, 2024, 11:34 PM
Thread: Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers
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Re: Gallium Nitride Class D Amplifiers
Love my Atma-Sphere “Class D” monoblocks. Light weight, cool running, more powerful than my DIY Firstwatt amps. These amps have linear power supplies, and have both RCA and balanced XLR inputs.
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March 3, 2024, 08:46 AM
Thread: What is the proper term for?
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Re: What is the proper term for?
I made some from some black craft foam board. This has thick paper on both sides of a foam core.
I used it to block visualization of the power strip, a many cords and wall warts, not much heat in... -
March 2, 2024, 11:21 PM
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Re: Clarisys Audio/Constellation/Shunyata/Etc Install This Morning in North Carolina
Looks great! How could he not be happy with that setup?
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March 2, 2024, 11:15 PM
Thread: What is the proper term for?
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Re: What is the proper term for?
Bezel would be one word, but only for the front, not filling in the space
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March 2, 2024, 09:45 AM
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Re: I just tried to connect my new Sony stereo receiver to my Samsung Smart TV but a lttle trouble!
There are also easy to find TOSLink to RCA & HDMI to RCA adapters on Amazon. These are small, only downside is the wall wart that they all need.
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February 26, 2024, 11:21 PM
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Re: How well does your home stereo handle pipe organ music?
I grew up in a home with DIY Klipschorn speakers powered by McIntosh Pre and MC60 monoblocks. My dad was proud of the organ sound reproduction by his system. I have a baseline.
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February 26, 2024, 11:09 PM
Thread: Sony CDP-25 keeps ejecting tray
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Re: Sony CDP-25 keeps ejecting tray
I had an early Sony CDP-2 (mid 80s). I also was having similar issues.
In my standard fashion, I opened up the unit, and took a peek. I discovered that several CDs had been displaced from the tray... -
February 25, 2024, 10:24 AM
Thread: Bryston phono card
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Re: Bryston phono card
You could try to demo a different phono amp.
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February 17, 2024, 09:43 AM
Thread: MSB Digital Director - The DAC reimagined
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Re: MSB Digital Director - The DAC reimagined
I’m sure every step up brings some improvement. I stretched my budget for the MSB Premier stack. I feel secure in saying that every step up in the MSB lineup is palpable. One has to balance budget,...
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February 16, 2024, 10:33 PM
Thread: Cord Cutting Options
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Re: Cord Cutting Options
At my house location, the best internet option is cable TV, and it’s a crime to see what I pay. Waiting on fiber to the home to cut the cord.
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February 16, 2024, 05:14 PM
Thread: MSB Digital Director - The DAC reimagined
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Re: MSB Digital Director - The DAC reimagined
Holy Toledo Batman!
While you are all flocking to Tampa for the Expo, I had to work this morning. This afternoon though, I installed the new Premier Digital Director into my system, and redid the... -
January 26, 2024, 10:07 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
I'm with you Randy. My Win11 super server stayed up a total of 2 nights. I spent a large part of a weekend getting Win11 up and running, loading Roon (lifer), MinimServer (free level), and Audirvana...
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January 22, 2024, 08:13 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Update. I moved the NUC back up to the closet, and everything working fine. Kept tabs on it via Remote Desktop on iPad. I could not tell much, if any, difference in SQ between the three servers....
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January 21, 2024, 08:58 AM
Thread: On the future of Roon...
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Re: On the future of Roon...
Thanks @newalkyogre! The NUC13i5 that I bought came with Win11pro baked in. I did run Windows for a bit before installing ROCK over it, just so the authentication code would be tagged to my...
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After 1 year of tremendous enjoyment with my new gear, I have been so lucky to audition a Gryphon Antileon EVO. Being dazzled by the sheer control through unlimited power and resulting vividness and...
Upgrade on the way...