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    The only solution? Don't use Amazon. I do once in a while for small money items but try to avoid...

    The only solution? Don't use Amazon. I do once in a while for small money items but try to avoid as much as possible.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 7, 2024
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    Also can it play crysis

    Also can it play crysis
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 4, 2024
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    Raspberry Pi troubleshooting and configuration instructions for complete f'ing morons

    Well done ! I use moode and PI2AES for everything streaming local files. One PI2AES has a 2TB ssd and it's been flawless.
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    I have 3 head shells one with ortofon cart and 2 with different AT bodies. I need to spin some...

    I have 3 head shells one with ortofon cart and 2 with different AT bodies. I need to spin some slabs !
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 1, 2024
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    Headphone Cables

    I've been buying inexpensive tripowin gran via cables for Senns and focals lately. $39 recently for a 1.5m cable. I think they sound better than...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I'd like to hear a HD800 someday, as of now I still have 6 pairs of of headphones and a pair of IEMs ...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 29, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I think even if I could afford endgame I'd get bored. Could never live with one headphone or one headphone amp. Even though I'm not in the hunt...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 29, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I'm not really seeking anything in particular anymore. I have found what suits me within my budget. I'm at the point where I don't even want to...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2...

    Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2 on low gain though for sure.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024