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    The Stax I thread

    First post in a while. I could do it as a status update but this thread deserves a bump. I have an opportunity to buy a boxed SR-Lambda Signature...
    Post by: Scubadude, Aug 1, 2023 in forum: Headphones
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    For shits and giggles, I converted the 90's list prices to 2023 USD's ... 50878 of them. Boy, am...

    For shits and giggles, I converted the 90's list prices to 2023 USD's ... 50878 of them. Boy, am I glad end game hi-fi has strong depreciation!
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, May 1, 2023
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    @Thad E Ginathom yeah you may be right about big room audio. However I recall a Stereophile...

    @Thad E Ginathom yeah you may be right about big room audio. However I recall a Stereophile review at the time saying it is not that room...
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, May 1, 2023
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    @Poleepkwa Tweak Technologies lists Wilson on their web page - starting from half a million...

    @Poleepkwa Tweak Technologies lists Wilson on their web page - starting from half a million ZARs. They had a used W/P 8 for R240k not long ago.
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, May 1, 2023
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    Initially I was after the Krell power amp only, but we made deal that avoided the kids being...

    Initially I was after the Krell power amp only, but we made deal that avoided the kids being split up. The only part of the system I have no need...
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, May 1, 2023
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    Krell KRC-3 and FPB-200, Wilson WATT/Puppy 5 {could be 5.1 ... Buying unseen and unheard),...

    Krell KRC-3 and FPB-200, Wilson WATT/Puppy 5 {could be 5.1 ... Buying unseen and unheard), Transparent Audio Ultra speaker cables. Owned from new...
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, May 1, 2023
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    Krell, Wilson, Transparent system inbound. Straight from a mid 90's hi-fi show. 30 year old...

    Krell, Wilson, Transparent system inbound. Straight from a mid 90's hi-fi show. 30 year old dream come true as I can eventually afford this.
    Status Update by Scubadude, Apr 30, 2023
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    Very impressed with this long slab! Need some more listening but definitely in the running for...

    Very impressed with this long slab! Need some more listening but definitely in the running for best I've heard.
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, Feb 6, 2023
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    Lehmann BCL S/N 7xx inbound ... Less than a new chifi toy. Should be interesting.

    Lehmann BCL S/N 7xx inbound ... Less than a new chifi toy. Should be interesting.
    Status Update by Scubadude, Feb 5, 2023
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    The Ultimate Lurker's Guide to a Winning Budget Setup, SBAF-Style

    Yeah I know. But getting something significantly better will cost significantly more. I'm not one for mega hirez (ears top out at 96kHz sampling...
    Post by: Scubadude, Dec 19, 2022 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    The Ultimate Lurker's Guide to a Winning Budget Setup, SBAF-Style

    I was going to post this in the "starting all over thread", but it probably fits better here ... I was lucky enough to luck onto a winning combo...
    Post by: Scubadude, Dec 19, 2022 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Audeze SINE Impressions and Discussions

    You can find solid models for 3D printed adapter rings on the internet that allow the fitment of many different pads. I used MSR7 / ATH-M30x pads...
    Post by: Scubadude, Jun 23, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Susvara on Burson Soloist X3 and AGD R7 (?) at a mate's house last night ... Staggering...

    Susvara on Burson Soloist X3 and AGD R7 (?) at a mate's house last night ... Staggering performance. Authoritative but not overbearing.
    Status Update by Scubadude, Nov 18, 2021
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    Audio-Gd Master 9

    Good few years on ... Long-term impressions? Reliability? If replaced, with what? There is a reasonably priced NOS11 that came up for sale locally...
    Post by: Scubadude, Sep 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Price/performance sweetspot for solid state headphone amps?

    Got my Phonitor for the equivalent of USD 500 ... Gonna be tough to beat that as a value proposition, provided you like the presentation (not...
    Post by: Scubadude, Sep 16, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Worst Sounding Headphones You've Ever Heard And WHY

    The worst sounding headphones in my book typically have bass emphasis or a dark tilt ... maybe it says more about my preferences than about the...
    Post by: Scubadude, Aug 30, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    121 is the one. Also have DF, DIYINHK 9023, Modi 2 , Aune, Nuprime uDSD and vintage Theta. 121...

    121 is the one. Also have DF, DIYINHK 9023, Modi 2 , Aune, Nuprime uDSD and vintage Theta. 121 is not last word in slam and resolution but is...
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, Aug 22, 2021
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    It was "this hobby". Too long. "Hi-fi headphones" would be too long also. Can't we relax the...

    It was "this hobby". Too long. "Hi-fi headphones" would be too long also. Can't we relax the character limit on status updates just a little?
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, Aug 22, 2021
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    Some old amps are still glorious ... My Phonitor is the original, now almost 13 years old. Same...

    Some old amps are still glorious ... My Phonitor is the original, now almost 13 years old. Same with the PS Audio GCHA. And a custom OTL amp built...
    Profile Post Comment by Scubadude, Aug 22, 2021
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    Tried Dragonfly V1 with HD800 - thought it sounded decent. Until I switched to Wadia / Phonitor...

    Tried Dragonfly V1 with HD800 - thought it sounded decent. Until I switched to Wadia / Phonitor ... Yeah, that's why we spend $$ on head-fi!
    Status Update by Scubadude, Aug 22, 2021
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