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Today, 07:38 AM

es347 replied to a thread D'Agostino Momentum preamplifier in Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems

Over $100K for the monos and pre correct?

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Today, 06:56 AM

Mike Lavigne replied to a thread Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers in Speakers And Headphones

Jean Frederick (Stereo), since you brought it up, i suppose it's ok to post my supposed 'threat' to you. a little history. some years...

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Today, 06:55 AM

JackD201 replied to a thread Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers in Speakers And Headphones

I've had a dealer attack a product he carried just to sell me another one he carried. Top that! LOL!

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Today, 06:33 AM

ack replied to a thread Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers in Speakers And Headphones

Great speakers indeed. But with respect to their staff and especially some of their dealers, I have some serious doubts; so let me just assure you...

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Today, 06:27 AM

asiufy replied to a thread Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers in Speakers And Headphones

ack, For what it's worth, I am not a Magico employee, but I'm very impressed by their speakers. I've put in an order for the Q7, and I've had the...

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Today, 06:11 AM

ack replied to a thread Evolution Acoustics MMMicroOne loudspeakers in Speakers And Headphones

Steve, I suggest you look again into the TOR network we've discussed before - https://www.torproject.org/‎ and...

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Today, 06:00 AM

Greg Beron replied to a thread NAB adapters /Nab shop. in Reel To Reel

Yes Myles I have been talking to Patrick Sinegal of Reeltronix about designing a better NAB hub and he does want to make them. I have sent him some...

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Today, 05:55 AM

Keith_W replied to a thread This is a horrible crime.... in Health And Fitness

Are you for real? Want to try to find me two people with identical spinal MRI's? :) In any case, i'll ask you again. You seem to be arguing that...

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Today, 05:50 AM

JackD201 replied to a thread How important is the recording?? in General Audio Discussions

Masquerade from the Original Cast Recording of Phantom (CD) and the Tea for the Tillerman reissue come immediately to mind.

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Today, 05:20 AM

Ronm1 replied to a thread PS Audio Noise Harvester in All Things Power-From the Street To AC Outlets

I have a couple, tend to use them as a detector vs. eliminator.

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Today, 04:40 AM

JackD201 replied to a thread How important is the recording?? in General Audio Discussions

I'm glad I'm not the only one whose had recordings previously considered bad actually prove the inadequacies of past systems. I've dismissed some...

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Today, 04:14 AM

Phelonious Ponk replied to a thread This is a horrible crime.... in Health And Fitness

Exactly how I feel about the argument that analog/valves/vinyl/(pick your musty audio technology) is superior to all things modern based on belief in...

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Today, 03:32 AM

Peter Breuninger replied to a thread D'Agostino Momentum preamplifier in Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems

I find that a whole new world has opened up if I listen with headphones. Laptop speakers are designed to be low in weight and the small amps... low...

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Today, 03:16 AM

Uk Paul replied to a thread Best single box cd player - any recommendations in Digital: DAC, Transport, Digital Processing

I realise this is over a rear old now, but what did you decide Emre??

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Today, 12:32 AM

Elberoth replied to a thread Totaldac Reference D1 in Digital: DAC, Transport, Digital Processing

Dallasjustice, I put the TotalDAC in my system yestarday, and so far - I like what I'm hearing. I have my system setup with BADA Alpha DAC II and...

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Today, 12:22 AM

lloydelee21 replied to a thread How important is the recording?? in General Audio Discussions

+1. I have become increasingly surprised over the last 3 years how good CDs can really sound. No, I am not going to get into a debate about cd v...

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Today, 12:21 AM

totaldac replied to a thread Totaldac Reference D1 in Digital: DAC, Transport, Digital Processing

Hi Dallasjustice, Let me add an online photo of the Munich show. Your link contains the comments of journalists, probably more to come.

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Yesterday, 11:10 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread What's Spinning Tonight in General Music Discussion

"I'm a card"; first time ever I've heard that one! ...A good card Rob, like an Ace? :b * Good point; as a matter of fact I was smoking Gitanes at...

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Yesterday, 10:45 PM

jazdoc started a thread Mud in Movie Reviews

Saw this one tonight. Very good story, well directed. I also enjoyed the soundtrack. Matthew McConaughey will almost certainly get an Oscar...

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Yesterday, 10:34 PM

puroagave replied to a thread What's Spinning Tonight in General Music Discussion

Bob, you're a card :D serge gainsboug's music is some of the best make-out music ever...you'll also get the urge to puff on a smoke (gitanes of...

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Yesterday, 10:28 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread * Did you watch a film last night (on Blu or DVD), and what was it? * in Movie Reviews

-- * In the year 2013 you gotta be tough to watch a Charlie Chaplin's flick from 1947! ...But that's me. :b ...And I got no regrets. ...Totally...

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Yesterday, 09:56 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread What's Spinning Tonight in General Music Discussion

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Yesterday, 08:59 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread What's Spinning Tonight in General Music Discussion

-- --- * Click on him ^ for samples.

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Yesterday, 08:54 PM

NorthStar replied to a thread What's Spinning Tonight in General Music Discussion

I bet that most members here don't even know Serge Gainsbourg. I grew up falling in love for the very first time with Roxanne, at age 15 (she was...

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Yesterday, 08:34 PM

Andre Marc replied to a thread Who Is Attending This Year in T.H.E. Show At Newport Beach

You have no idea. Will post my experience later or tomorrow.

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Yesterday, 08:01 PM

Keith_W replied to a thread This is a horrible crime.... in Health And Fitness

What for? Do I need to learn about homeopathy to know that it is complete BS? (thanks to the guy who PM'ed me to remind me!) :) There is such a thing...

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Yesterday, 07:59 PM

Mosin replied to a thread This is a horrible crime.... in Health And Fitness

Well, if you get a divorce, don't use a quack lawyer. He won't kill you, but he might make you wish you were dead. :D P.S. Lighten up, guys.

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Yesterday, 07:11 PM

Joe D replied to a thread How important is the recording?? in General Audio Discussions

I respectfully disagree...not a Kenny G fan but there are some killer recordings of crappy music from the 80's ala Yaz and Scritti Politi my point...

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Yesterday, 07:00 PM

jadis replied to a thread 'Iron Man 3' to pass the $1-billion milestone in General Cinema Discussion

If there is a IV, then Tony Starks will have to encounter some desperate event that will make him re-wear his outfit again after quitting it at the...

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About NorthStar

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About NorthStar

Biography:: Audio & Cinema are some of the major parts of my life.
I am also a musician (non-pro) for over 40 years.
I planted over 2 million trees (Ex-treeplanter: Highballer).
Nature lover and mountain climber.
I studied Arts, Photography, Cinema History, Philosophy, Psychology, Poetry, Theater, Graphic Design...
I am French Canadian & I breathe Blues, Jazz, Classical, Soul, New Age, Folk, Alternative, ...
My name is Robert (Bob for you guys) & I'm over 55.

Location:: Victoria, Vancouver Island, B.C. - Canada

Interests:: Music - Cinema - Paintings - Sculptures - Architecture - Poetry - Philosophy - Psychology - The Arts in general
Nature - Outside activities (all types) - Audio/Visual -
Self-expression - Living Life

Occupation:: Security Adviser, Sound/Vision Concept Artist, Musician/Troubadour, ...

The Place To List Your Gear:: 3) Image Concept 200 - Loudspeakers
{Designed by Ian Paisley: ...API ...NRC ...}
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2) Decent Room with high ceiling.
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1) Music: Varies from Classical, Jazz, Blues, World, Soul, New Age, Folk, ...
-> Movies: All genre ... {Criterion, Classics, IMAX, PIXAR Animations, 3D, Music Concerts, Blu-rays, ...}
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4) (S) Paradigm - Definitive Technology - Pure Acoustics
- Pro LX - RS ...
* (C) KimberKable - AudioQuest - Esoteric Audio - UltraLink
- WireWorld - Canare - AudioStream - ProLink - Scosche
- Monster? ...
* (E) Rotel - Onkyo - Oppo - Emotiva - Integra ...
* (E) Denon - Yamaha - Marantz - Pioneer - Toshiba ...
* (H) Sennheiser - Koss - Panasonic - Sony ...
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5) (E) Kenwood - Nikko - TEAC - ICC - Akai - Technics ...
* (D) Panasonic - Samsung - Sony - Hitachi ...
* (M) IBM - Logitech Harmony - LG - Ultra Linear
- Sanyo - GE - JVC +++ ...

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All the Very Best, - Bob --------- "And it stoned me to my soul" - Van Morrison

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