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    Pi2AES Mercury Streamer

    I really like it, I paid $73 + tax for mine. I think it has already had two updates since I plugged it in. As far as the DAC, it is not that bad,...
    Post by: Justrukin, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2AES Mercury Streamer

    With RoPieeeXL it is pretty simple. I open Amazon Music, and stream either via my network or via WiFi/AirPlay to the Mercury v2. All I need to do...
    Post by: Justrukin, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    PS Audio Gain Cell Dac?

    I know, very old thread... I just picked up a used Gaincell, along with a new Parasound A23+ amplifier to power my new to me/used, Zu Dirty...
    Post by: Justrukin, Jul 8, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Ear Wax Removal - The Best Mod?

    My mother used to use the cones on my father quite often, never had any issues, it was amazing what came out. Myself, I have had more than a few...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 13, 2023 in forum: Health
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    Rebutting "All DACs Sound the Same"

    Not in my personal experience. Listening to my system, which has evolved quite a bit since getting the Ares II, was painful to listen to for...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 13, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    Filtering on the actual data stream, noise filtering, and it works. For $40 it is worth a shot, if it does not work, send it back. That is if you...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 13, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Ear Wax Removal - The Best Mod?

    Go to your local health food store, they should have wax cones...Look it up, wax cones and ear wax removal. It works best with a helper, and you...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 12, 2023 in forum: Health
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    What are you listening to right now?

    WCSX, my local Detroit radio station over my Mercury v2 streamer, via the Venus II 12th, fed by a hidden Mac mini via ethernet... Sounds fantastic...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 12, 2023 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Rebutting "All DACs Sound the Same"

    I just got here, read a few postings and I agreed with all... DACs do sound different, and so do cables when you get into better gear... Started...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 12, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    Networks switches... I added the Netgear GS108Ev3, it has filtering... I also have the LHY SW-8... I could hear an immediate SQ difference with...
    Post by: Justrukin, May 12, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Freya + and S Impressions - Stream of Consciousness

    I have the original Freya, I prefer the S, simply sounds better to my ear.
    Post by: Justrukin, Apr 9, 2023 in forum: Preamps
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    Yep, I cannot understand how they get away with charging for this Volumio software. It was simply an ugly experience for me. Throw the streamer...
    Post by: Justrukin, Apr 7, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    I'm sitting here with mom, just made dinner for us, listening to some BB King, damn this sounds good! The Venus II 12th and the Mercury v2, KLH...
    Post by: Justrukin, Apr 5, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Streamers in 2023 - Discussion, Impressions, etc

    After 24 hours of solid playback from everything I threw at the Mercury, I shot him off a donation. I think I will go on a monthly with him, as...
    Post by: Justrukin, Apr 5, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Hooker and Heat... If you like the blues, give this oldy a listen, I do not believe you will be disappointed. John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat. ;-)
    Post by: Justrukin, Apr 5, 2023 in forum: Music and Recordings