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August 6, 2022, 04:18 AM
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MOFI One Step’s - is it tape or digital? The big debate
And now the Washington Post steps into the fray - “How a Phoenix record store owner set the audiophile world on fire”
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Magico M9
Having recently gone through the eye-opening experience of having my system setup by Stirling Trayle, I can unequivocally state that yes, the room is important, but so is the elimination of “noise”...
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February 2, 2022, 09:21 AM
Thread: Taiko Extreme Review
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Re: Taiko Extreme Review
Sometimes you get what you pay for. And as a Taiko Extreme owner, I can confirm that in this case, you get it back in spades in more ways than one. YMMV.
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January 16, 2022, 10:46 AM
Thread: Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers
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Re: Borresen Acoustics Loudspeakers
Hi Mike,
Could you please expand on your point of how specifically the Mephistos are not as linear as the Dart, Goldmund and CH amps?
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January 7, 2022, 12:23 AM
Thread: VAC - when music matters
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Re: VAC - when music matters
Couldn’t agree more about Kevin Hayes. Every interaction with Mr. Hayes, whether personal, technical or business has always been top shelf.
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January 5, 2022, 08:57 AM
Thread: Jay's Audio Journey
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Jay's Audio Journey
I’ve had a similar experience to Mike’s.
I installed four new 1.5-inch tall Critical Mass Systems CenterStage2 footers (they also come in 0.8” and 1.0” heights) between my Taiko Extreme server... -
December 24, 2021, 10:40 PM
Thread: Jay's Audio Journey
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Re: Jay's Audio Journey
Best holiday wishes to you and your family Jay.
Keep up the excellent work on your channel. Very relevant and insightful!
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December 4, 2021, 01:28 PM
Thread: Bernie Grundman
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Re: Bernie Grundman
So many wonderful and insightful nuggets of wisdom. Thank you for sharing Mike. [emoji106]
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October 15, 2021, 11:15 AM
Thread: R.I.P. Pierre Sprey
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R.I.P. Pierre Sprey
Fascinating article of a very interesting fellow: “may well be the most fascinating person you’ve never heard of.”
Just found site where you can purchase his recordings. Going to sample a few.
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August 27, 2021, 04:39 AM
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Blind comparisons of speakers, amps, and DACs...
I took the time to read the Science article that investigated whether elite violinists could tell the difference between highly valued historic violins (e.g., Stradivarius) and high quality modern...
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July 22, 2021, 07:11 PM
Thread: Best sound ever in my house
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Re: Best sound ever in my house
Kondo electronics with properly matched speakers are heavenly. So happy for you Jerome!
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April 15, 2021, 10:18 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Taiko Extreme
Hi Elberoth,
I am stepping way above my level of expertise here, but it appears, as can be seen in the pic below, that the Taiko USB card has an additional umbilical connection that appears to be... -
April 12, 2021, 08:15 PM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Taiko Extreme
That’s exactly what I’m feeling/hearing Mike and in my case without yet the advantage of the Taiko USB card.
The music just draws you in emotionally with the immediacy of the presentation as you... -
April 12, 2021, 08:07 PM
Thread: Jay's Audio Journey
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re: Jay's Audio Journey
Jay,
Glad you got to hear the fully tricked out Extreme at Mike’s place with the TAS software, Taiko usb driver AND the Taiko USB card. Your reaction said it all!
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April 12, 2021, 01:09 AM
Thread: Taiko Extreme
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Taiko Extreme
I had the SGM Server, the second generation SGM EVO version and now the Extreme.
The Extreme has undergone three upgrades since its initial introduction: the development of the Taiko (TAS) server... -
April 10, 2021, 12:28 AM
Thread: Jay's Audio Journey
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re: Jay's Audio Journey
Jay,
I just recently discovered your YT channel and am a big fan of your efforts.
Congratulations on a number of different levels, but principally for sharing your wonderful journey and for... -
March 27, 2021, 09:38 PM
Thread: Taiko USB Card
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Taiko USB Card
Even without the new Taiko USB card, the Taiko Extreme server with the TAS server software and Taiko USB driver is a transformative component.
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January 27, 2021, 11:45 AM
Thread: Taiko Music Server
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Re: Taiko Music Server
Mike,
Had TAS beta version installed yesterday.
Couldn’t agree more with your impressions. In short: unparalleled proximity to real music.
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December 12, 2020, 05:58 PM
Thread: How Old Are Your Ears? (Hearing Test)
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How Old Are Your Ears? (Hearing Test)
A good friend of mine is a drummer and songwriter. His hearing is almost gone from playing in bands over many years. Yet even now, he can sing with perfect pitch with his bandmates because he “hears”...
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September 19, 2020, 02:39 PM
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Re: end game audio system -- how do you know you are there?
That’s fantastic Ken. Truly a balancing act including how to incorporate your own preferences and how they may evolve over time. Congratulations on reaching your endpoint!
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September 16, 2020, 02:07 AM
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end game audio system -- how do you know you are there?
Hi Ken,
Hope you are well and throughly enjoying your current wonderful MSB-Vandersteen system.
I can relate totally to your post. In many ways, for me the enjoyment of this hobby, aside from... -
August 12, 2020, 10:53 PM
Thread: Kondo Overture PM2i is at home
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Re: Kondo Overture PM2i is at home
Felicidades Jerome! You’re now closer to heaven. Kondos are very special amps. With what speakers are you pairing them?
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July 27, 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Audionet STERN & HEISENBERG
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Re: Audionet STERN & HEISENBERG
I happen to have the four box CH X1-L1 mono preamp paired with Gryphon Mephisto monos.
I am hoping to be able to do a direct comparison of the Heisenbergs and CH M1.1 in my system in the near... -
June 21, 2020, 08:27 PM
Thread: There are amps, and there is...
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Re: There are amps, and there is...
I don’t wish to misdirect this thread in a wasteful way, but in reference to needing a large AC unit to handle the excess heat from large Class A amps, what has been the experience with trying to...
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June 15, 2020, 08:33 PM
Thread: Buying audio gear
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Buying audio gear
You may want to look at TransferWise. It’s an app that allows you to wire funds at a potentially lower cost than other options especially if it involves foreign currency rate exchanges.
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I recently purchased a very high-end DAC and now want to use my T2 only as a streamer. I also have a Nucleus+, which I use as my Roon Core. I subscribe to both Qobuz and Tidal. While I understand...
Question using T2 as a streamer...