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  1. Number9

    Best music software?

    Eventually our mega expensive DAC’s will be outdated paperweights too with advances moving at the same rate as the servers. How do you justify promoting one while condemning he other?
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    Looking for Preamp

    I always thought that Audible Illusions was prime time. In fact during my pursuit I looked more than once at the 3a. Regarding the Soulution,though, in addition to the aforementioned, I also reached out to the US distributor. He was very much in favor of the Soulution and compared very...
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    Looking for Preamp

    Hi Oliver. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences and I am happy that you’re a satisfied customer. I guess I didn’t make it clear but I already bought the Soulution 721. My decision was based on reviews and comments very much like the one you posted but mostly from discussions...
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    Washlet Bidet (Toto)

    My wife and I spent some time in Japan this past summer. We stayed in three different hotels and all of them had these magic toilet seats. Without a doubt this is the way to go when you gotta go. I thought for the holidays I would surprise her and have one installed in the Master bathroom. I...
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    Massive wildfires rage in California

    I happened to be near that same spot that this photo was taken on that same day. Two days earlier I attended a wedding about 50 miles south of there.
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    Massive wildfires rage in California

    It should be noted that smoke inhalation is the cause of most fire related deaths. For the many that perished in this one, the speed at which these blazes spread likely made their last breath a relief. So sad.
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    Looking for Preamp

    This may be true Sam but I don’t think I could ever figure out how to use it.
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    Looking for Preamp

    POST EDITED.....Do you think it was more the system components that made the Bent Audio more to your liking or the music selection, and do you think that the passive will always sound better with small scale music in carefully selected system? I might agree in general with the concept of...
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    Looking for Preamp

    That makes perfect sense for amp rather than pre. Thanks. I wasn’t able to get a definitive price on the upgrade other than very expensive,and not worth it from a finance view.
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    Looking for Preamp

    Thanks to Bonzo for the encouragement. You just cost me $11k.
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    Looking for Preamp

    Thanks for all the thoughtful replies. It is very comforting to know where to turn to where special and caring people are always here to help. Very lucky to have this. My experiences with passive is pretty much in line with most. Plenty of detail and transparency at the expense of tone...
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    Looking for Preamp

    After a long (ish) haitus due to a recent move I need to replace a couple components. I heard for the first time the MSB DAC over at Alma last week and thought it impressive. I learned however that the upgraded preamp module ($6k) is a passive device which is putting me on the path for...
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    A Relentless Experience with D'Agostino and YG Acoustics @ Alma

    Alex please correct me if I misinform. We played two versions. The first was a remaster version which to me was clearly superior to the original 44.1. The former I believe was streamed via Tidal where the later was stored on the Innuos HD. Both versions sounded very good and each were just...
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    San Francisco (near the wharf)

    Well, thanks again for the great recommendation. Dinner was fantastic. Started off with some Salmon Bruschetta followed with Clam Chowder. Wifey had mixed fried fish platter and I had the Steak and Crab special. For dessert we had a 7 layer chocolate cake drowned with dessert coffees.
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    Massive wildfires rage in California

    To clarify, In political terms Global Warming refers to changes in temperature due to the unnatural burning of fossil fuels, whereas Climate Change is viewed as a natural phenomena that has been at play since the beginning. Think Ice Age.
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    Massive wildfires rage in California

    Not to be confused with Global Warming.
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    Trying to get it right first time around

    I think you know that it is impossible to make any predictions that you can hang your hat on. Having the footers embedded prior to the flooring install is the best thing for many reasons but beyond that I think its a coin toss. There is something to be said for comfort and beauty and the...
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    A Relentless Experience with D'Agostino and YG Acoustics @ Alma

    Just to clarify in case anyone is wondering the Select DAC was powered by a single PSU and had the standard clock, however it had the $7000.00 upgraded preamp module. The power was passed through a Gigawatt conditioner and I think the power cable was Kubala as I am almost certain all signal...
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    A Relentless Experience with D'Agostino and YG Acoustics @ Alma

    This past Thursday I was fortunate enough that Alex was able to accomodate me on short notice. He gave me an informative tour of his well thought out showroom floor and then proceeded to give me a fantastic demo of the MSB Reference which was the focus of my visit. He also gave me the...
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    Massive wildfires rage in California

    Many of the flights into SFO are delayed up to 3 hours due to the smoke filled skies. Would be guests at a wedding I am attending in Morgan Hills tonight are stuck dealing with the devastating consequences of the fires.
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    San Francisco (near the wharf)

    TYVM!
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    San Francisco (near the wharf)

    Well as it turns out I have another (unexpected) meal planned with a college friend in the area. The name is Fog City Diner on Battery St. Unlikely to be on any top 100 list but still curious if any have ever done their brunch and can comment.
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    speakers for nearfield set up - smaller the better

    My $.02 Gamut RS3i. (Must be something up with 3i) BTW I had the (Special Edition) Lavardin integrated running a pair of the smaller B series Vivid speakers for several years. That thing kicks @ss.
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    Hi from NY

    I’m still trying to get used to the change. I have only been able to watch the first two episodes but I am inclined to agree. I have seen every episode since the series began.
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    Hi from NY

    Sneak peek...first female Doctir Who.
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    Hi from NY

    Any opinion on the new Doctor Who replacement?
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    San Francisco (near the wharf)

    Scoma’s it is. Table has been reserved. I will share my experience when I get back next week sometime. Thanks again!
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    San Francisco (near the wharf)

    Thank you so much for the recommendations. I will Google and let you know how it goes.
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    Hi from NY

    Wasn’t he #6? Always wanted to retire but noone would permit it. Sent to a bizzaro world where numbers mattered.
  30. Number9

    Best (and Cheap!) under Amp Isolation?

    Very nice system you have. Take a look at the stands made by Quadraspire. Their bamboo shelves are not too pricey and I think will work great with your gear. Here is a link that will provide good info and pricing. I can’t attest to this dealer but the website is intuitive...

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