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March 22, 2024, 10:14 AM
Thread: I REALLY think I am done
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Re: I REALLY think I am done
Congratulations Craig! Having heard this exact combo at Mike's last year I know what you've got there -- a Killer combo, and one that I keep contemplating for my Kharmas. I too am surprised that...
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October 28, 2023, 03:36 PM
Thread: What are you listening to tonight ?
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Re: What are you listening to tonight ?
New Stones album. First original material in 18 years. Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Lady Gaga all make appearances. Pretty solid. Can’t believe Mick sounds this good at 80 years...
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July 21, 2023, 07:42 PM
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Re: Has Home Theater reached the end of the road?
Are people really setting up 9.2 and 11.2 systems? Seems like all the major players have these receivers. I mean, I get two subs, but I just can’t imagine going to this extent with surrounds. I...
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July 21, 2023, 12:29 PM
Thread: RIP Tony Bennett
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RIP Tony Bennett
One of my all time favorite artists/singers -- the great Tony Bennett -- has just died at the age of 96.
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July 8, 2023, 12:40 PM
Thread: Vicoustics
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Re: Vicoustics
Right there with you Eric...
When we built our house including a dedicated listening room some 15 years ago I initially went with all ASC treatments (based off of their recommendations for my... -
June 30, 2023, 03:12 PM
Thread: New photos of Randy's system ...
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Re: New photos of Randy's system ...
Congratulations on the new amp (finally). Looks great!
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June 21, 2023, 05:58 PM
Thread: New amplifier on its way!
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Re: New amplifier on its way!
Randy - I’m sorry about this whole mess, especially coming as you’re trying to get settled there and going through your health issues. Sounds like McIntosh, with the help of the KC dealer, are going...
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June 3, 2023, 09:12 AM
Thread: VAC Master 300 Power Amps
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Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps
Wow, they look fantastic in black! Might just be my next upgrade.
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May 17, 2023, 05:07 PM
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Re: We Are Living in the Golden Age of Affordable High-End Audio
To each his own in a perfect world. But...
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May 7, 2023, 10:13 AM
Thread: The Future of Audio Research
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Re: The Future of Audio Research
They've been saying this for several years now but as far as I know they're still only making 300Bs.
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May 5, 2023, 04:44 PM
Thread: The Future of Audio Research
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Re: The Future of Audio Research
Whew, now I’m glad I moved on from my REF 6 pre and REF 160M monos when I did a few years ago.
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May 2, 2023, 09:11 AM
Thread: RIP Gordon Lightfoot
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Re: RIP Gordon Lightfoot
Still listen to him from time to time. Great artist. RIP.
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April 25, 2023, 10:40 AM
Thread: *NEW* Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo
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Re: *NEW* Esoteric Grandioso C1X solo
Congratulations Craig! A top tier preamp is definitely a game changer.
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April 18, 2023, 02:05 PM
Thread: Axpona 2023 Photos
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Re: Axpona 2023 Photos
Mike, I noticed you've paired the new Hegel P30A/H30A combo with Clarisys at both FLAX and now AXPONA. What are your thoughts, are they a big step up from the older series?
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April 15, 2023, 09:28 AM
Thread: Wood Diffuser help
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Re: Wood Diffuser help
Vicoustic makes some nice wood diffusers in various finishes. I use them at a few locations in my room along with various other treatments. Mike uses some of these at the Suncoast store. They’re...
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April 12, 2023, 11:55 AM
Thread: Clarisys Audio USA
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Re: Clarisys Audio USA
Website looks nice Mike. Hope all goes well at AXPONA.
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April 11, 2023, 01:09 PM
Thread: Fantasy - Leonid & Friends
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Re: Fantasy - Leonid & Friends
Man, that's great! That kid hitting every note just like Philip Bailey did. Impressive!
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April 1, 2023, 04:22 PM
Thread: VAC Master 300 Power Amps
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Re: VAC Master 300 Power Amps
Now on the VAC website
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Re: Lumin M1
Just noticed on the LUMIN website that this has been archived/discontinued. I had sometimes considered getting one of these for one of my kid’s systems.
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March 18, 2023, 01:08 PM
Thread: Hi from Spain!
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Re: Hi from Spain!
Welcome!
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March 14, 2023, 06:50 AM
Thread: Finally at home in our new house!
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Re: Finally at home in our new house!
Congratulations on the new home and retirement Randy!
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Re: Dark Mode
Yeah, not the same and doesn’t look as good.
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Dark Mode
You know what would be cool? Dark mode for Audioshark.
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March 8, 2023, 05:52 PM
Thread: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio
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Re: Suncoast Audio welcomes Constellation Audio
Congratulations Mike!
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February 20, 2023, 05:19 PM
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Re: Clarisys Audio at the Florida International Audio Expo
Wow, way to go Mike!
What did you think about them? And which electronics paired best, VAC or Block?
Yes...it makes for a BIG improvement. Every demo I've heard where at Altaira was in the system, folks listened, and then the Altaira(s) were removed, and folks immediately demanded the Altaira be put...
Altaira or Gemini CGS on...