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  1. Thread: Magico Pricing

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    Re: Magico Pricing

    It’s very simple yet so complex for some to grasp because tax cuts and low interest rates mean “free money”, never mind the artificial nature. And in the long run, it costs many times more.
  2. Thread: Magico Pricing

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    Re: Magico Pricing

    Exactly!
  3. Thread: Magico Pricing

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    Re: Magico Pricing

    [emoji3516]this! Just because no one is pointing a gun to your face, it doesn’t mean something isn’t a rip-off.
  4. Re: Diablo, Esoteric plus Bryston or just Esoteric?

    Diablo 300 is long in the tooth. If budget has some flexibility, I’d look for other alternatives you and others have suggested above. I did own 300 for 6 years, very competent piece.
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    Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    No worries. I kind of guessed Stu was me. Lol
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    Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    Glad to hear that. What a great word - seduction!

    Next, a master clock. It doesn’t have to be top of the line from Esoteric, Cybershaft or Mutec. Any competent master clock will raise its...
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    Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    I’d guess it’s the break-in. Give it 300 or so hours just to be on the safe side. IME, it went from I didn’t quite like the sound to they may have over engineered this thing for the price.
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    Anyone familiar with Soulnote?

    I was looking into their P-3 SE preamp and looks to be extremely well built. Seemingly offer more in the box than similarly priced competitions.

    I really like the look as well and rivals Esoteric...
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    Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    Interesting. I use it as a preamp to drive my Luxman M10x and always feel dynamics are off the chart.
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    Re: *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    1. No. You have to use the remote, which is a very well-built one BTW.

    2. Yes. Quite a bit better after break-in. I distinctly remember I didn’t like the sound right out of the box.

    Try a...
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    Re: What's your next purchase?

    Not for one to build. Bought Mac Studio M2 Ultra and Studio Display combo a month ago. [emoji51]
  12. Thread: Maui Fires

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    Maui Fires

    Our favorite restaurant, Star Noodle, is located in Lahaina. [emoji22]

    It’s devastating for people of Maui.
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    Re: MBL 101 Reference Install

    This is the sort of oversensitivity that drives the forum traffic away.
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    Re: Bowers & Wilkins 801 and 805 D4 Signature

    Yep.

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230629/68c58f58eda702000a188d22942faea1.jpg
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    Re: Shunyata Launches - ALTAIRA GROUNDING SYSTEM!!

    It’s been 6 months since I own one and just want to say Altaira should be the product of the year.
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    VAC i170iQ SE Integrated Amp

    I’m sure I’m in minority, but I always feel VAC could do better with their faceplates. [emoji51]
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    Re: Preamp recommendation request

    Dartzeel NHB-18NS mk2

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230624/558227c9b2c47f1ebda3569d0d344ce2.jpg
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    Praise for Campfire Audio and it's IEMs

    I love my Dorado 2020. Recently I got the wireless Orbit and found that it surprisingly retains CA higher end DNA even in that price range.
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    New amplifier on its way!

    Got it. Kind of weird what does he think will happen after he did this?
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    Re: New amplifier on its way!

    Could be a simple overlook though. Being ignored means calling them but no pick up or reply?
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    Munich Hi End 2023 Photos

    It’s buzzing on social media.
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    Re: What are you listening to tonight ?

    https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230519/794d344713f7169de495ef3014a79d7a.jpg
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    Munich Hi End 2023 Photos

    They’re playing C10X or just display only? I can’t help but wonder C10X vs. C1X Solo vs. Soulution 525.

    BTW which speakers in Luxman room?

    Awesome coverage as always, Mike!
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    Re: The Future of Audio Research

    And the money the new owner used to purchase ARC will be paid to the current debtors?
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    *NEW* Esoteric N-05XD

    One advantage about N-05XD is its master clock input. If you think N-05XD sounds good without a master clock, wait until you listen it with either Cybershaft master clock or Mutec master clock.
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