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    New Magico speaker arriving Dec, 2019

    Magico LLC posted this sneak peak of what appears to be a new A series speaker. I wonder what model designation they will give this speaker? Imho Alon should have named the A3 "A2", then this speaker could have been named the A3. Still, looks like this will become the 'poor' man's M3 :cool:
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    Furutech release a new flagship speaker cable

    Hi folks, I thought i'd share this article about Furutech's impressive new DSS-4.1 speaker cable :cool: - https://www.monoandstereo.com/2019/11/new-furutech-top-tier-dss-41-speaker.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook
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    New Accuphase E-800 50th Anniversary Integrated

    Mono & Stereo announced a new 50th Anniversary flagship Class A Integrated which will be launched at the end of 2019. The new amp will have 50 watts/8 Ohms Class A power. The msrp will be $21KUS, positioning the amp in between the Vitus RI-101 and SIA-025 Mk2. According to Online Stereosound...
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    Unboxing the 2019 Oris Rega Limited Edition

    Hi folks, I picked up this handsome Oris pilots watch yesterday. I like the fact it isn't just another divers/Sub-homage & is a bit unique. On paper, it's not the most accurate Swiss watch, and only has a modest 38hr reserve. But it is a solid, reliable, good value and very well made watch. It...
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    Tinder date abruptly ends after woman spots Crosley turntable in man’s apartment

    Love it! Looks like there is hope for us single audiophiles after all! :D
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    Something new is coming from Magico...

    This teaser appeared on Magico LLC's FB page today... "We built it just for us but the guilt kept us up at night Coming Soon... "
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    TAA International Hi-End Hifi Show 2019 photos

    Hi folks, here is Leo Yeh's coverage of the TAA show 2019 which is comprehensive & excellent as always. A highlight for me was the Stenheim/Vitus/Alluxity room featuring the new SIA-030. Tip: the thread is best viewed in Google Chrome which automatically translates to English. Enjoy!
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    80 year old Polish Grandma rocks the dancefloor!

    Meet DJ Wika...the 80 year self-taught DJ who has been DJ'ing for 10 years at a club in Warsaw where she does shows for Senior Citizens and younger crowds. This Granny knows how to shake it! :cool: And look how DJ Wika was rocking 7 years ago!!...
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    What are the most important things in audio reproduction?

    A friend posed the above question on FB and posted his list of priorities in building a high end system which I thought would make a good topic for a thread. His approach is quite different from mine. Whenever i'm asked by a newbie what approach they should take building a system, I always...
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    Tone Audio Issue 96

    The latest issue of Tone Audio is out & it's a good one :cool: - http://www.tonepublications.com/MAGPDF/TA_096.pdf
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    Michael Fremer reviews Stillpoints Aperture II panels

    Here is Mikey's review hot off the press.
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    New flagship Synergistic Research Galileo PowerCell SX conditioner

    I have to admit this is the first power conditioner from SR which has made me sit up and take notice. Audiophiles are now spoiled for choice with offerings such as the Gigawatt PC-4 Evo+, Telos Quantum Resonation conditioner & this new entry.. "The Galileo PowerCell SX is both evolution and...
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    Telos Macro Q USB Quantum Noise Reducer debuts

    Telos have released a new tweak to improve the performance of laptops, servers, external drives etc which can be plugged directly into the hollow USB port of the device or CAS computer. It is basically a miny QNR which actively cancels noise. lt comes complete with a high-quality extension...
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    RIP Dr. John

    Sad news. Mac Rebennack, aka: Dr. John - Hall of Fame singer and songwriter who brought New Orleans to the world passed away Thursday age 77. “He created a unique blend of music which carried his hometown, New Orleans, at its heart, as it was always in his heart,” his family said of the...
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    Michael Fremer's coverage of Press Day at Munich High End

    As per the thread title, I've summarized the best bits (imho) to save you time... 36:49 Dohmann Helix 1 Mk2 53:12 AMG Viella Forte 59:53 AMG Viella Forte spinning vinyl (brief) 1:05:05 Wilson Benesch GMT One (long presentation - do not miss) 1:30:39 Metronome tt 1:31:17 Tech Das Zero (Tiger...
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    Ken Ishiwata leaves Marantz

    After 41 years as part of the Executive team at Marantz, parent company Sound United have announced that legendary designer Ken Ishiwata will leave the company in May 2019. The contract between Marantz and Ken Ishiwata had expired, with the statement reading "both parties have agreed that from...
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    Boulder 1108 Phono preamp

    Boulder have announced a replacement for the highly regarded 1008 Phono stage which will be shipping soon. Looks like it has a decent array of setup options incl: EQ curves, and it will accommodate two tonearms. Here is a link to further information.
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    Tiger Woods wins his 5th Green Jacket

    Congratulations Tiger Woods on your 5th Green Jacket. What a great comeback...and what a charge on the final 9!
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    Rockport Technologies announces new owner

    Exciting times ahead for Rockport! https://www.monoandstereo.com/2019/04/rockport-technologies-announces-new.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&m=1
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    Vitus SIA-030

    The wait is over! The Vitus Audio SIA-030 integrated amplifier will be finally unveiled at Munich 2019. Here's what I know about the new model... - It will not replace the SIA-025 Mk2, but will be the new flagship integrated in the Signature series - It will have a larger chassis about the same...
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    Happy 40th Birthday to the compact disc

    On this day in 1979 Philips introduced the compact disc and first CD player. And the rest as they say is history! I bought my first cd player as a student back in 1986, a Sony FH-15R compact hifi with the optional CDP-7F. I'm amazed at how far not only cd players, but also compact discs and...
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    60th Anniversary of Miles Davis' album 'Kind of Blue'

    Today marks the 60th Anniversary of the first recording session of what would become the best-selling jazz record of all time; a universally acknowledged masterpiece, revered as much by rock and classical music fans as by jazz lovers. The album is Miles Davis' Kind of Blue. Kind of Blue brought...
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    Boulder 1161 Power amplifier

    Boulder have announced a new product in the 1100 series on their Facebook page, the 1161 power amplifier set to debut in the next month. The new amp will be a smaller 150 watt version of the 1160, and sized to be the same depth and width as the 1110. Though looking at the heatsink of the 1161...
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    Punxsutawney Phil says ‘A beautiful spring it shall be’!

    After the Polar Vortex, Phil the Prognosticator of Prognosticators predicts an early Spring!
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    A&K SP1000 Copper Dap on the way!

    Hi folks, I had an exciting morning after I opened up a v/m message on my phone announcing that I'd won a Copper A&K SP1000 Dap in a competition I entered!! I'm still shaking my head o_O. I have an AK300 and pair of Campfire Audio IEM's which I've never used. Now with this swanky new Dap on the...
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    How did you start out in this hobby?

    Hi folks, given that our forum is focussed on high end audio, I thought it would be fun to post a thread where you can post your very first hifi system that got you started out in this crazy hobby! To kick things off, my first audio system way back in 1986 was a Sony FH-15R compact hifi which I...
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    Happy New Year 2019

    Wishing all the members here a happy, healthy & prosperous New Year. May all your audiophile dreams come true in 2019!
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    How good is the Accuphase T-1100

    Hi guys, I am contemplating buying an analogue tuner to use for a while before I eventually move to a high end server with internet radio down the track. The Accuphase T-1100 certainly is a pretty looking thing & has exemplary reviews. I would be using the T-1100's own own dac with Jorma Prime...
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    US school shooting

    In Australia, we have seen in the media the terrible news that sadly there has been another mass shooting in the US. Reports indicate 7 people were killed (including the gunman) and 7 injured. The video confession of the gunman was equally disturbing and makes me wonder why kids like this are...
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    2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

    Here are a couple of cool YouTube videos of the 918 Spyder. The first shows Mark Webber taking Maria Sharapova for a 'scream' in the 918, and the second is Jay Leno's tour of the 2015 918 Spyder by ex-Porsche works driver Daniel Eastman :cool: ..

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