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    Alive in the Catacombs by the Queens of the Stone Age is a great listen. I think Josh Homme is...

    Alive in the Catacombs by the Queens of the Stone Age is a great listen. I think Josh Homme is very underrated as a vocalist/writer.
    Status Update by Grattle, Jul 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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    I'd love to have the entire VH catalog sans vocals just so I can focus better on EVH. I love...

    I'd love to have the entire VH catalog sans vocals just so I can focus better on EVH. I love DLR and SH, but sometimes I just wanna hear Eddie....
    Profile Post Comment by Grattle, Jul 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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    The Funny/LOL Thread

    Paul wasn't there friend. He came along later on down the road.
    Post by: Grattle, Jul 15, 2025 at 8:47 AM in forum: Random Thoughts
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    FS: Grattle Has Too Much Stuff

    Added IE600
    Post by: Grattle, Jul 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM in forum: For Sale
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    Campfire Audio Astrolith S+ Tier IEM Review

    Confession time! I really am missing the Astrolith now. I’m selling lots of stuff to fund it. I may consider selling my BF2 OG and ZDT Jr....
    Post by: Grattle, Jul 12, 2025 at 5:02 PM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    USB DAC/amp (dongles)

    Apple users beware. Some knockoff camera connection kits sold on Amazon will drain your battery more than the dongle. I’ve tried a couple of...
    Post by: Grattle, Jul 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Mesh DAC Card (Self install in Pietus)

    I would love to see pics if you have them.
    Post by: Grattle, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    I suppose the DAC outputting to an amplifiers input impedance (usually around 50-75K right?) is...

    I suppose the DAC outputting to an amplifiers input impedance (usually around 50-75K right?) is a way different load than into 16-600 ohm...
    Profile Post Comment by Grattle, Jun 18, 2025
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    I'm confused about DAC output stages. If you have a opamp output stage on the DAC, why do you...

    I'm confused about DAC output stages. If you have a opamp output stage on the DAC, why do you need a discrete amp?
    Status Update by Grattle, Jun 18, 2025
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    Campfire Audio Astrolith S+ Tier IEM Review

    I enjoyed my time with the Astrolith. It's really helped me to discover that sometimes the kilobuck headphones/iems really are better (at least...
    Post by: Grattle, Jun 18, 2025 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    The Funny/LOL Thread

    [ATTACH] A few days late...
    Post by: Grattle, Jun 18, 2025 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    The Funny/LOL Thread

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    Post by: Grattle, Jun 15, 2025 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    The Funny/LOL Thread

    [ATTACH] Gene Simmons favorite bakery. I’d need to practice….
    Post by: Grattle, Jun 15, 2025 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Loaner: Drop x Darkstar

    Too late for this loaner? I currently have the Astrolith loaner and would like to see if the Darkstar has the same magic. The Astroliths are...
    Post by: Grattle, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Loaner Programs