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Re: Have you seen this BestBuy Tidal offer?
Just saw mention in another forum that BB actually had it for just $49.99 as a deal of the day on January 19th! :disbelief:
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January 23, 2021, 01:40 PM
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Re: Have you seen this BestBuy Tidal offer?
Looks like $119.99 for first year with annual auto renewals, which is still a great deal at just $10 per month for their HiFi level subscription.
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January 22, 2021, 08:54 PM
Thread: What Cartridge on your Rega
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
He did it himself and set the overhang using a gauge, but I kind of doubt that the VTA is really dialed in at the Rega's default arm height. The stylus profile of the AT-ART9 is not as fussy...
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January 22, 2021, 12:58 PM
Thread: What Cartridge on your Rega
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Re: What Cartridge on your Rega
Have a buddy with a Planar 8 and he initially had it setup with the Rega Ania Pro. He has since upgraded to an Audio Technica AT-ART9 and finds it to be a substantial upgrade. Since the Rega tables...
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December 28, 2020, 01:06 PM
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Re: Impressive first listen - Esoteric K01XD
Awarded from High Fidelity monthly online magazine (Poland)
STATEMENT AWARD - these are prizes awarded to "best of the best" products.
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December 12, 2020, 12:40 PM
Thread: What's on your wrist today
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Re: What's on your wrist today
Just received this new red dial release of the Le Jour Hammerhead cushion case diver: :D
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December 7, 2020, 10:43 PM
Thread: McNewbie has questions......
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Re: McNewbie has questions......
The McIntosh MC-500 is biased as a Class A/B amp. Congrats on your new acquisition, enjoy it in the best of health and welcome to AudioShark!
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December 4, 2020, 10:52 AM
Thread: Luxman M900u Monos and C900u
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Re: Luxman M900u Monos and C900u
The Revel Salon 2 speakers thrive on high power and would definitely benefit from a pair of Luxman M-900u amps.
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November 12, 2020, 10:05 AM
Thread: Suncoast Audio - New Website Launched
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Re: Suncoast Audio - New Website Launched
Great new design and functionality... well organized with a lot of information while being very intuitive to use! :congrats:
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November 4, 2020, 08:51 PM
Thread: A new wave is coming...
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Re: A new wave is coming...
This better be something really phenomenal, all of this hype makes it difficult for any product to meet the raised expectations! :skeptical:
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October 31, 2020, 03:45 PM
Thread: Turntable , location?
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Re: Turntable , location?
Jay - In general the signal level from a turntable is relatively low and as such is more susceptible to degradation from long cable runs. It is therefore preferred if you could keep the cable from...
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October 10, 2020, 03:21 PM
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Re: At Long Last - My new baby has been delivered
In case you haven't seen this new review of the NAD M33 by Hans Beekhuyzen, I think he likes it! :D
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September 10, 2020, 12:06 PM
Thread: New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced
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New AXPONA 2021 Date Announced
AXPONA 2021 rescheduled for August
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September 9, 2020, 04:53 PM
Thread: Nad m33
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Re: Nad m33
For those that may be more interested in a stereo power amplifier using the same technology:
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August 22, 2020, 10:03 AM
Thread: Nad m33
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Re: Nad m33
Lenbrook presents a deep dive into the NAD M33 BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier, with an overview of features and benefits, including an in-depth look at their novel Eigentakt amplification technology....
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August 19, 2020, 10:36 AM
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Re: Any Experience Wrapping Your Amp (or Speaker)?
Wrapping speakers is something I can see that may be feasible to achieve a desired aesthetic, but I'd exercise more caution when considering wrapping an amplifier due to the heat created during...
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August 10, 2020, 10:04 AM
Thread: My Audio Journey.
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Re: My Audio Journey.
Absolutely spot on Randy, more expensive gear does not always equate to better sound or determine what we may prefer. I've generally found that within a brand's offerings there is a more likely...
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August 5, 2020, 03:12 PM
Thread: Florida Audio Expo 2021 cancelled
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Florida Audio Expo 2021 cancelled
Florida Audio Expo is 2021's First Audio-Show Casualty | Stereophile.com
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August 1, 2020, 02:10 PM
Thread: Rega P10
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Re: Rega P10
Rossb - Are you using a spacer under the tonearm on the P8 with the Dynavector XX-2 MKII?
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Re: Jeff Rowland Model 625 ( First version ) with Magnepan 3.7i
High end audio is all about synergy of the selected components, and there's definitely a bit of magic with the Rowland 625 amp driving Magnepan 3.7i speakers. :cryforjoy:
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July 30, 2020, 10:34 AM
Thread: Lumin X1 and external Hard Drive
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Re: Lumin X1 and external Hard Drive
Peter - I apologize if this has been asked before but which type of HDD is preferred for use with a Lumin, a portable or one with an external PS? TIA!
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July 24, 2020, 11:58 AM
Thread: Ortofon Winfield Ti
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Re: Ortofon Winfield Ti
Looks like the Pro-ject Xtension 10 Evolution table/arm.
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July 12, 2020, 09:13 PM
Thread: Choice switch audiophile network
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Re: Choice switch audiophile network
Welcome to the AudioShark forum. With all due respect it strikes me as quite unusual that 4 out of your first 5 posts have contributed nothing other than denigrating the EtherREGEN. :skeptical:
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July 11, 2020, 08:51 AM
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Re: Rowland 625 S2 vs Luxman M900u? What’s better?
Glad you're so pleased with the combination, there is some obvious magic with the Rowland 625 driving Magnepan 3.7i speakers! Enjoy it in the best of health. :audiophile:
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July 10, 2020, 09:04 AM
Thread: Brinkmann Edison MKII Phono Amp
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Re: Brinkmann Edison MKII Phono Amp
Congrats on an excellent system and thanks for sharing your impressions! :congrats:
(I think you made an error in your setup details for the Luxman electronics, shouldn't that be one C-900u and...
I liked my time with the E-03 and would like to hear the E-02. Pity Jerry has not heard the E-03. You cannot use the RCA and XLR outputs simultaneously, which is a pity. It's a great way to...
Esoteric E-02 Phonostage Review