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    Strength training and building muscle

    I've been running 5/3/1 program for 15 years. It's never failed me over the years. I recommend that one.
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Apr 19, 2025 in forum: Health
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    I much prefer Cirrus and Texas Instruments DACs over ESS stuff, it's just way more natural sounding.

    I much prefer Cirrus and Texas Instruments DACs over ESS stuff, it's just way more natural sounding.
    Profile Post Comment by ColdsnapBry, Apr 18, 2025
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    I found a ifi gold bar locally for $300 with warrenty? Seems like a good dongle for a hd600?

    I found a ifi gold bar locally for $300 with warrenty? Seems like a good dongle for a hd600?
    Status Update by ColdsnapBry, Apr 18, 2025
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    Shortest Way 51 (SW51+) Amp Impressions (Only)

    Anyone happen to have an extra SW51+ faceplate?
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Apr 13, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    New low cost soekris dac1221

    How did it work out for you?
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Apr 9, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Shortest Way 51 (SW51+) Amp Impressions (Only)

    Thanks, not sure I can swing that much on a DAC right now. I was looking in the sub $1k. That cheaper Soekris might be worth trying.
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Apr 8, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Shortest Way 51 (SW51+) Amp Impressions (Only)

    So after all this time I wonder what's the best DAC combo for SW51+ with HD6XX in mind? (Minus the Wavedream test that happened awhile ago :P )...
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Apr 8, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Man I want to be a retired botany professor. Sounds very chill.

    Man I want to be a retired botany professor. Sounds very chill.
    Profile Post Comment by ColdsnapBry, Mar 22, 2025
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    CD Transport / Player Thread

    About a year ago I picked up an Atoll CD Player that's a smaller form factor. The internals had me interested as it looked really clean and I...
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Mar 21, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    You're right! Saw that yesterday, but I didn't want to annoy the person. I might try though.

    You're right! Saw that yesterday, but I didn't want to annoy the person. I might try though.
    Profile Post Comment by ColdsnapBry, Mar 21, 2025
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    Anyone have an extra SW51+ faceplate they would sell me?

    Anyone have an extra SW51+ faceplate they would sell me?
    Status Update by ColdsnapBry, Mar 21, 2025
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    Beginner’s Guide to Calisthenics for Audiophile Nerds

    My biggest tip for calisthenics is wear sunscreen when your outside. Having nice skin is good. And also skin cancer from the sun is preventable.
    Post by: ColdsnapBry, Mar 21, 2025 in forum: Health
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    I just sold my Pebble Time Steel since the market bumped a bit with these announcement. Honestly...

    I just sold my Pebble Time Steel since the market bumped a bit with these announcement. Honestly wearing a device that just prods me with my phone...
    Profile Post Comment by ColdsnapBry, Mar 18, 2025
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    Ah good to know

    Ah good to know
    Profile Post Comment by ColdsnapBry, Mar 14, 2025