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    If you had to start all over with your setup, what would you buy?

    Fun necro. For me 2 channel is primary. This is the I actually have some money to spend version. Old school I would buy used wherever possible;...
    Post by: GoodEnoughGear, Jun 18, 2025 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Any South African bottles left?

    Any South African bottles left?
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Jun 14, 2025
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    The 'tenants' vs the tenets

    The 'tenants' vs the tenets
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, May 30, 2025
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    The HQPlayer thread

    There's no indication anywhere of the extent of the correction unfortunately. Golden Sound did some analysis at one point on the Holo Spring or...
    Post by: GoodEnoughGear, Mar 21, 2025 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    The HQPlayer thread

    VBCable has its own automatic resampling capability to try and match rates with the destination. So it would not be a Roon thing but VBCable...
    Post by: GoodEnoughGear, Feb 27, 2025 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Just some context, "Send it in" is from South Africa. I'd probably bite off the Auteur upgrade...

    Just some context, "Send it in" is from South Africa. I'd probably bite off the Auteur upgrade and service then :).
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Feb 6, 2025
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    My Auteur Mini XLR socket is loose on one side, it'll pull out of the cup trying to disconnect...

    My Auteur Mini XLR socket is loose on one side, it'll pull out of the cup trying to disconnect the cable. Glue at home or send to ZMF?
    Status Update by GoodEnoughGear, Feb 5, 2025
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    TOPPING Centaurus (collaborative product with HOLO AUDIO)

    Looks very interesting for the money. Proof will be in the pudding, but if it delivers this could be the sub $1k champ.
    Post by: GoodEnoughGear, Dec 10, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    I also run it with a Noctua NH-P1 fanless cooler, but with the optional cooler fan and 8 140mm...

    I also run it with a Noctua NH-P1 fanless cooler, but with the optional cooler fan and 8 140mm BeQuiet case fans, so I can do some halfway decent...
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Nov 1, 2024
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    I run a 14900KS with HQPlayer. Temps are best when you keep the clocks as low as possible for...

    I run a 14900KS with HQPlayer. Temps are best when you keep the clocks as low as possible for the load. It reduces spikiness of the CPU and...
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Nov 1, 2024
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    I use Intel XTU to control clocks depending on the HQPlayer load to reduce heat. I've been...

    I use Intel XTU to control clocks depending on the HQPlayer load to reduce heat. I've been thinking a hardware tuning guide would be useful for...
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Nov 1, 2024
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    New Rest in Peace Thread - Dedicated to Musicians who brought us Joy

    Bass great, Lesh filling.
    Post by: GoodEnoughGear, Oct 25, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Living in Africa where any sort of psychotherapy is excruciatingly out of reach for the majority...

    Living in Africa where any sort of psychotherapy is excruciatingly out of reach for the majority of the population, I can't help wondering if...
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Oct 24, 2024
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    Spring 3 KTE is back, preamp fixed. Finally just listening to music. I think I'll have this...

    Spring 3 KTE is back, preamp fixed. Finally just listening to music. I think I'll have this until it or my ears crap out.
    Status Update by GoodEnoughGear, Oct 22, 2024
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    Dac is fixed, Magna neglected to remove two resistors that need to be desoldered when installing...

    Dac is fixed, Magna neglected to remove two resistors that need to be desoldered when installing the preamp board. I should have it back on Sunday.
    Profile Post Comment by GoodEnoughGear, Oct 18, 2024