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Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Re: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
Because I'm a client of Topper Jewelers, they gave me a 20% discount off the retail price, so paid USD $440 for this watch.
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Re: Shogun
Agreed on the new series.
Never could get into the older series.
One of the reasons I like the newer series is Hiroyuki Sanadai's performance. I remember first seeing him in The Last Samurai. -
April 25, 2024, 03:11 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
12V is sufficient, and the LHY power supply Adam recommended is an excellent power supply.
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April 25, 2024, 03:10 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Thanks, Adam.
As always, your experience and expertise for these products is very helpful. I've found exactly what you've stated and can power my Akasa NUC with a 12V power supply, as well. Agree... -
April 24, 2024, 04:02 AM
Thread: Forum Software Update
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Re: Forum Software Update
Yup, same here.
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April 24, 2024, 01:21 AM
Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Re: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
The product shots from Casio don't do it justice; the way it plays with light is really gorgeous. I'll set up my lighting kit in the next few days and take some proper photos of it, but in the...
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April 23, 2024, 05:52 PM
Thread: Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
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Gorgeous new G-Shock "Casioak"
Just went over to Topper Jewelers in Burlingame and bought this bad boy today; it’s absolutely gorgeous.
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April 23, 2024, 10:40 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
It’s only needed if the power supply it’s connected to is a SMPS. If you’re using a LPS, it’s not required.
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April 22, 2024, 02:31 PM
Thread: Cable Discussion
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Re: Cable Discussion
Great story. If it were me, it might well have been a "conversation" about why, after ~100 years, we still have not been able to unify Quantum Mechanics and General Relativity. :P
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April 22, 2024, 02:05 PM
Thread: Forum Software Update
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Yes, I get that...all the time. I've been having this exact problem since February. I never know from one day to the next if I'll be able to gain access to the site, or not (i.e., get the AS main...
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April 22, 2024, 12:21 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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i use an iFi device as well, the DC Purifier. It connects between Alita and it's computer-type SMPS brick. It also provided an audible improvement in audio quality. Shown here. Well worth the price...
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April 22, 2024, 12:13 AM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
An Akasa NUC?
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April 20, 2024, 11:45 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
Yeah, I had a concern about the fan, as well.
Here's my Akasa-cased NUC; I bought it used locally from a guy in Palo Alto for only $350. I've dubbed it, "Alita, Battle Angel", 'cause it kicks... -
April 20, 2024, 01:55 PM
Thread: Nucleus one
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Re: Nucleus one
Yes, the Nucleus One was announced by Roon Labs on March 19th.
Some high-level specs:
The most affordable Roon Server ever made
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April 18, 2024, 04:40 PM
Thread: Forum Software Update
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Yes, I got that yesterday, as well.
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April 18, 2024, 11:24 AM
Thread: Can't Get Spoft to Play Through Lumin U2
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Re: Can't Get Spoft to Play Through Lumin U2
Peter is...awesome. 👌
Absolutely superb and responsive customer support. -
April 17, 2024, 01:15 PM
Thread: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Re: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
Yes.
As with any configuration, it depends on the components used and their set-up.
For a lot less expenditure, installing a run of optical fiber in-between your "upstream" router & music... -
April 16, 2024, 05:34 PM
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Re: One of PC's favorite scientific publications...
Yes, those are just the publication page numbers for Volume 85, No. 7 of the journal, Blood. The paper was published in 1995.
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April 14, 2024, 09:44 PM
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One of PC's favorite scientific publications...
Blast from the past: Was just reviewing my CV, and came across one of the scientific publications I was most proud of working as a Molecular Biologist in Biotech: using DNA “human identity" forensic...
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April 13, 2024, 09:39 PM
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Re: Nice "small" set up at Alpha Audio in Belgium
So, is this a photo of the "big rig" or the smaller system?
Don't know the Magico product line-up, sorry. -
April 11, 2024, 12:29 PM
Thread: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
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Re: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
I might go next year also (decided to pass this year as I went last year). Be great to meet up again, Mike.
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April 11, 2024, 02:31 AM
Thread: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
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Re: Clarisys - Axpona 2024
Mike, I hope you guys have a great show, and say "Hi" to Florian for me. It was fun, informative, and very interesting to meet him last year.
The new Picolo looks like quite the speaker! Cheers. -
April 8, 2024, 09:46 PM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
Buchardt does make active speakers, but the S400IIs and the P300s are passive loudspeakers.
And yes, a quick search on the 'Net can be effective in providing info and answers. 😉
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April 8, 2024, 04:38 PM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
Ah, that's easy. They're connected to my Constellation Inspiration integrated amp's speaker terminals. The S400IIs also have nice binding posts; Mads really went through and used very-high quality...
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April 7, 2024, 12:06 PM
Thread: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
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Re: Buchardt S400II speakers In-Bound
Yes, I agree, and if I may add, your comment is both insightful and accurate about what constitutes...value propostions. Back when I was workin' as an MBB in Biotech, I used to try to get a simple...
You should ask your dealer to bring the CH stuff he wants to sell you for home audition in your system. IMO there is no way to tell what will sound better in your system.
MSB Reference vs CH C1.2