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Re: Magico M2
Never connected with the M2 myself, I have not heard it in a real room setup though only shows and “bad rooms”. M3 on the other hand has always been my favorite and the one that could replace my...
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March 8, 2021, 08:45 AM
Thread: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
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Re: Unpacking the Shunyata Everest 8000
I’m a fan of Shunyata and my system is powered by their products. But an $8k power conditioner that needs a $7k power cord to function well, makes me question if the Everest is really my next step...
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March 5, 2021, 07:56 PM
Thread: What are your reference cables.
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Re: What are your reference cables.
In my system is use Kubala Emotion for speaker and interconnects, Apogee (clock) and DH Labs (AES) for digital, and Shunyata for power.
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December 6, 2020, 11:02 AM
Thread: Magico M2 vs M3
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Re: Magico M2 vs M3
I have heard each at Axpona, Dealer Stores, and friends homes. Every time I’ve come away with the conclusion that I prefer the M3. I currently have S3’s, and the M2’s would be a better size for my...
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June 22, 2020, 08:12 AM
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Re: Boulder 1160/Pass XA160.8 or Luxman M900U x2
I have XA160.8’s with my Magico S3MKI’s and haven’t found a compelling reason to give them up for something else yet.
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June 9, 2020, 08:12 AM
Thread: Pass Labs XP-32
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Re: Pass Labs XP-32
Congrats on the new preamp. I waited and waited, but the release delays sent me another direction for a preamp.
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March 27, 2020, 08:24 AM
Thread: Roon, is it just me?
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Re: Roon, is it just me?
No issues here running multiple endpoints.
“the Nucleus+“ is an indicator to me based on some past experience. I’ve went the NUC/Linux route and it has been very stable. -
Re: S3 Mk I
Another S3 MK1 owner here, and hearing the S3 MK2, M2, and M3 I’d have to go to the M series to consider the upgrade. If you can get the S3 MK1 at a good price, why not move forward and start...
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June 22, 2019, 09:00 AM
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Re: Vacation/Going out town; when do you personally decide to power down/unplug your gear?
I travel a lot for work, and when away everything gets powered down and then unplugged from the wall on the main system.
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June 21, 2019, 08:32 PM
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Re: Your spouse or family, Whose opinion impacts your audio purchase decision?
After 28 years together, I know the boundaries I can push and the ones I can't. We both really enjoy music, and there is a stereo in every room of the house. When it comes to "my stereo room", the...
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Re: Magico M2
I sense a trip to FL in my future.
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April 23, 2019, 08:19 AM
Thread: DH Labs Revelation interconnects
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Re: DH Labs Revelation interconnects
Using their Digital cables and have been very pleased with the cost vs performance they provide. Recently tried one as a clock cable and liked what I heard.
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March 16, 2019, 09:43 AM
Thread: Question for those with Networking Skills
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Re: Question for those with Networking Skills
Just inserted the Gigafoil in front of my upsampler and first listen last night was very impressed. I think the effort in solving your networking issues will be rewarded.
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March 8, 2019, 08:58 PM
Thread: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
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Re: GigaFoil v4 Inline Ethernet Filter
Gigafoil and ifi supply will arrive next week to feed my dCS Vivaldi upsampler. Unfortunately l'll be in Portland for work :(, and testing will have to wait till next weekend.
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February 2, 2019, 09:58 AM
Thread: Greeting from Illinois!!!
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Re: Greeting from Illinois!!!
Welcome. From Chicago myself and hope to see you at Axpona.
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December 30, 2018, 05:00 PM
Thread: Down with 2018. What did you do for Audio?
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Re: Down with 2018. What did you do for Audio?
2018 was a year of system updates:
Clearaudio Ovation to a AMG Viella with turbo arm
dCS Rossini to Vivaldi DAC, clock, upsampler
Pass XA100.5’s to Pass XA160.8’s
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December 30, 2018, 11:27 AM
Thread: VAC Master Preamp
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Re: VAC Master Preamp
A preamp is next on my list to pair with my XA-160.8’s and curious how this one compares to the ARC Ref10.
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December 4, 2018, 11:58 AM
Thread: Magico M????
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Re: Magico M????
Sorry, didnt mean to derail this exciting news.... I've owned a 2008 M5, and currently have a 2017 M2 Performance Edition (1/150 made). In between there have been a couple 911's in the garage as well...
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December 4, 2018, 09:34 AM
Thread: Magico M????
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Re: Magico M????
Some one pinch me cause I must be dreaming... Ouch.. :)
This looks to be the speaker for those of us who:
1. Love the M3, but wondered if they would work in a smaller room
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November 24, 2018, 11:46 AM
Thread: The Sharks Best Products of 2018
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Re: The Sharks Best Products of 2018
Magico A3
Gobel Aeon
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October 30, 2018, 08:14 AM
Thread: Pass amp's power cable
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Re: Pass amp's power cable
I've had the Pass XA30.5, XA60.5's and current XA100.5's.
For the 30.5 I went to a Pangea AC9SE and was happy with the results vs the stock cord. When I upgraded to the XA60.5's I used a pair of... -
August 28, 2018, 02:23 PM
Thread: digital backend options
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Re: digital backend options
Microsoft makes an app for MacOS that you can use to access a windows box. Use it myself to access my win10 pro box and it seems to work well.
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August 19, 2018, 06:43 AM
Thread: Moving up to Vivaldi
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Re: Moving up to Vivaldi
I had to make a setup matrix sheet to keep track of all the various upsample settings, filter settings, map settings, and clock dither when I first started listening. It was information overload...
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August 19, 2018, 06:33 AM
Thread: Moving up to Vivaldi
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Re: Moving up to Vivaldi
Yes, I may be bias since I have a Vivaldi but I gave the MSB setup a listen at Axpona earlier this year before upgrading from my Rossini and found that it was not for me.
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August 6, 2018, 08:53 AM
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Re: Critical Mass Racks (or comparable) - What is your opinion?
CMS and Grand Prix Audio were the two racks that stood out for me when I was researching racks. My choice boiled down to looks, as either rack was a positive step in performance.
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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...