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February 19, 2024, 11:23 PM
Thread: Florida International Audio Expo Photos
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Re: Florida International Audio Expo Photos
This past weekend makes it my 4th year going to this event. Every year, it gets bigger and better. This year was no different.
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February 13, 2024, 07:48 PM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
Yup, another on here in lightning central. About as "central" as one can get.
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February 13, 2024, 07:34 PM
Thread: Too Much Music
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Re: Too Much Music
The Lightning DS app can only be loaded onto iOS devices which I have installed in my iPad of course. That said, you can also do as I did and download and install Linn Kazoo app on my Windows laptop....
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February 10, 2024, 02:11 PM
Thread: Surge protection
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Re: Surge protection
I have looked at this exact unit several times now over the past couple years.
So I take it with this installed, you have zero stand-alone surge protection units in your system, correct? I... -
February 10, 2024, 02:00 PM
Thread: Too Much Music
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Re: Too Much Music
This is what I like about my Auralic Altair G1 and the associated Lightning DS app. It's "radio" feature is every bit as good as the one on Roon. It's a great way to discover new artists/music for...
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January 31, 2024, 07:38 PM
Thread: Is this true?
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Re: Is this true?
I have an old Sony SLV-575uc VCR (2nd to TOTL) that my oldest brother purchased brand new many many moons ago. It has adjustable recording level and VU meters as well, like a regular cassette deck or...
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January 28, 2024, 04:43 PM
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Re: Post a Picture, a Photograph, an Image, a Drawing.....That you like to share.
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January 28, 2024, 04:03 PM
Thread: Show Me Your Reel to Reel Tapedeck
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Re: Show Me Your Reel to Reel Tapedeck
An older picture before my system got some major upgrades... Pioneer RT-1020L fully overhauled.
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January 28, 2024, 02:33 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
NewDad - Madra
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January 28, 2024, 12:01 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
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January 28, 2024, 11:52 AM
Thread: What's your office system?
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Re: What's your office system?
If everything goes as planned, I will have my own office at work. Actually, I already do, but I have yet to use it since we're short-handed at the moment and I'm always out in the shop. With that...
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January 27, 2024, 04:12 PM
Thread: DAC Comparison not going well …
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Re: DAC Comparison not going well …
Mike, you are 100% correct. Unless you're dealing with a studio that strives for absolute sound quality, you're never going to get the quality of good tape with mainstream digital recordings....
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Re: Fiae 2024
It's confirmed that like all of the other years attended, it will be me, all three of my brothers and my other half once again. Looking forward to it!
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January 13, 2024, 11:11 PM
Thread: Jim Winey - RIP
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Re: Jim Winey - RIP
I have Jim Winey to thank for my love of the open baffle, planar, panel sound.
Ever since the first day I heard MMG's and the MGLR-1's that I purchased in the late 90s, I have been hooked for... -
January 12, 2024, 10:26 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: Fiae 2024
If everything goes as planned, I'll be there again.
AJ, I'll hunt down your room and check out your new horns. -
January 12, 2024, 08:08 PM
Thread: Spotify vs Qobuz
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Re: Spotify vs Qobuz
As I've before, I dumped Roon almost a year ago and haven't missed it one bit.
Been streaming Qobuz via Auralic's Lightning DS app on the iPad or Linn Kazoo on the laptop. I have never had any... -
January 12, 2024, 07:49 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
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January 7, 2024, 03:21 AM
Thread: Speaker /amp incompatibility
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Re: Speaker /amp incompatibility
I'm not too sure about that. I've never heard of a "boom" show up because one speaker is wired out of phase from the other. The room is just the room. It doesn't know or care if the speakers are in...
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January 2, 2024, 10:32 PM
Thread: Speaker /amp incompatibility
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Re: Speaker /amp incompatibility
Yup. Pretty sad, isn't it?
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January 2, 2024, 07:04 PM
Thread: Speaker /amp incompatibility
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Re: Speaker /amp incompatibility
Okay, well I stand corrected. I was only going off of information on their website and their owner's manual, neither of which mention anything about the amp switching over to Class A/B or producing...
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January 1, 2024, 11:08 AM
Thread: Happy New Year Sharks
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Re: Happy New Year Sharks
I partied hard last night... Not!
I went to bed around 9:30 with a headache and woke up around 7:30 this morning... Still with a headache. -
December 31, 2023, 05:28 PM
Thread: Happy New Year Sharks
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Re: Happy New Year Sharks
Ditto! :D
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December 30, 2023, 10:03 PM
Thread: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
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Re: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
Well we are definitely in the minority.
A silent steady motor is a necessity, but to have a plinth that weighs 700 lbs and a platter that weighs an additional 100 lbs is a bit extreme and doesn't... -
December 30, 2023, 07:57 PM
Thread: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
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Re: $2300 cartridge on a $600 TT?
As long as the cart is compatible with the arm and the arm is of known good quality, I see no reason why you couldn't throw a $5000 cart on a $600 TT.
Honestly, when you think about it, the TT...
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