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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    Oh heck yeah they buy $3.5k DACs just like they buy 3.5K Focal or Genelec monitors. And heck yeah they pay for real Neve and API. Clients don't...
    Post by: Azimuth, May 3, 2024 at 11:39 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    Most "pros" these days are home studios anyway and fewer and fewer AES. And rack mountable is not always quite a thing. Like the Lynx Hilo and the...
    Post by: Azimuth, May 3, 2024 at 10:21 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Ohhhhhh yeaaaaahhhhh!

    Ohhhhhh yeaaaaahhhhh!
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, May 3, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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    Weiss DAC204 Review and Measurements

    It is true. There are many in the pro-audio group using the DAC204 for it's minimalist design and non-harsh sound. It is true the pro-audio AD/DA...
    Post by: Azimuth, May 3, 2024 at 6:51 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    For the record, I am not “throwing a hissy fit.” This is how things get out of hand as they already are. It seems everyone has their fists up...
    Post by: Azimuth, May 1, 2024 at 8:29 AM in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Politics is what destroyed Changestar. Please don't let this happen to SBAF.
    Post by: Azimuth, May 1, 2024 at 7:29 AM in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Loaner: Weiss Dac204

    I'm in. Nashville, TN.
    Post by: Azimuth, Apr 30, 2024 at 12:09 PM in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Summer can't get here fast enough.

    Summer can't get here fast enough.
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, Apr 29, 2024 at 12:35 PM
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    Loaner: Bakoon Amp-13R

    Knowing your preferences, I don't think it is worth your time. I, and others, did not like the harsh high mids and honestly I thought it was only...
    Post by: Azimuth, Apr 17, 2024 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Now I need to try this on some lesser DACs...Yggdrasil A1 with MJ1 clearly passes the test.

    Now I need to try this on some lesser DACs...Yggdrasil A1 with MJ1 clearly passes the test.
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, Apr 17, 2024
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    You should also hear tape hiss on the piano intro The Great Gig in the Sky.

    You should also hear tape hiss on the piano intro The Great Gig in the Sky.
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, Apr 17, 2024
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    I may need a little more explanation of the DSotM test. :) That album is great, but my band...

    I may need a little more explanation of the DSotM test. :) That album is great, but my band used to play it in its entirety so it gets boring...
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, Apr 16, 2024
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    DAP discussion thread

    This one - https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/dewalt-smartphone-holder-1239602 And there is also this one that is cheaper -...
    Post by: Azimuth, Apr 15, 2024 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Bakoon Amp-13R Review and Impressions

    Look, this thing is a $6,000 amp. Yes, it is a speaker amp as well, but this puts it 4x the price of a Schiit Ragnarok. Now, granted, this is the...
    Post by: Azimuth, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    No mention of not pushing in the dust caps or tweeters? Reconing? Not hooking to severely...

    No mention of not pushing in the dust caps or tweeters? Reconing? Not hooking to severely underpowered or overpowered amps? Sheesh.
    Profile Post Comment by Azimuth, Apr 8, 2024