Recent content by Sauerball

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    Cord cutting update

    My last TWC set top box was, undoubtedly, the worst consumer electronics item I have ever used. HANDS DOWN! Samsung something. POS. I bought a Tivo box just to get away from it. When I went to turn in the TWC box, the CR was like: you realize you won't be able to access our on-demand...
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    Driving Academy

    COTA is Circuit of the Americas, outside Austin. Nice track. Should be fun.
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    What charities and other non profits do you support?

    This is the biggest check I write every year. Give an equal amount to Robin Hood.
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    Magico Q1 (Mini II) plus sub or Magico Q3?

    This is not helping my attempted resistance to the Q-Sub!
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    Magico Q1 (Mini II) plus sub or Magico Q3?

    Don't suppose there's an easy way to demo either or both in your room? The answer is: what works best for you in your room. As much as I'd like to say one or the other, not sure I can with much conviction. This is where dealing with a great dealer and an expert installer can make a big...
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    Stereophile and Magico

    I think they were appropriately annoyed that JA's measurements were taken in MF's driveway.
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    Sturgill Simpson - A Sailor's Guide to Earth

    It's pretty good. Listening as I type.
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    Sony's new full-frame cameras with compatibility of Canon, Nikon, etc. lenses!

    Nice. I still haven't picked up a A7rii yet, but when the arrival of these two, it is inevitable.
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    Devialet 800 Review

    Good review. Thanks.
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    Probably a silly question - Does an aluminum speaker cabinet attract more noise?

    Different situation with similar components, I've got Mola Mola Kalugas driving my pair of Q5. I hear zero noise unless I'm playing something. Wouldn't expect this noise is an issue with the modules but maybe implementation or power supply issues.
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    Review of Roon Media Player and Server

    Yes and no, maybe? It doesn't do anything necessarily different, yet here I am listening to stuff I forgot I had. Or, with Tidal, stuff I never knew I wanted. I'm impressed.
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    Best alternative: Preamp with built in DAC chip or Modern DAC

    Indeed, which is why I need to start listening.

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