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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    Sorry, but image doesn't load..?
    Post by: Baten, Sep 27, 2023 at 6:06 AM in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    As far as measurements go that is some beautiful spectra. Thanks purr1n
    Post by: Baten, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    IC: Yggdrasil Jason+Marv Pyrate Edition 11001B

    Standard, since AD5791 is not really viable anymore; as in this could be the new standard/reference Yggdrasil on the site? Might be good if it becomes...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Vali 2+ Review and Measurements

    Mm, yeah. Maybe.
    Post by: Baten, Aug 24, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    Samesies! BTW, I was browsing and noticed two new releases: Shanling CD80/CA80 (one that omits chip-based speaker amplification and one that...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 18, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping and SMSL with ASR Punking Us on DACs?

    I'm pretty sure those conglomerate(s) just copy pasted articles from his site to theirs, to "prove" their products are "stellar". I wouldn't say...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 16, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping and SMSL with ASR Punking Us on DACs?

    Hello Thorsten and welcome!
    Post by: Baten, Aug 11, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I2S is kinda overstated imo, okay sure why not if you have a DDC already but otherwise why bother when good spdif or aes or usb when well...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I think the KTE upgrades made a lot more sense in the Holo spring 1/2. On III, I'm really not sure I'd even bother. Unless I'd buy used and found...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    My vote is for Holo Spring iii
    Post by: Baten, Jul 26, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Recommend the solution here. https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/balanced-to-single-ended-converter-xlr-to-rca-bal-to-se.9506/...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 25, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Urd Impressions

    idontneedthis idontneedthis idontneedthis.
    Post by: Baten, Jul 20, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2AES Mercury Streamer

    Well the graphical EQ is pretty crap honestly. But okay yeah it's there. Supposedly one of the coming updates it'll have full PEQ which will make...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pi2AES Mercury Streamer

    Got the WiiM at one of those Amazon deals/sales and have to say I think it works pretty well. No idea about the jitter etc. performance though,...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 17, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    iFi audio iDSD Diablo-X - eXperience innovation!

    Yeah I'm curious but at this point this MEMS stuff is anything -but- over hyped....
    Post by: Baten, Jul 12, 2023 in forum: Product Announcements