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  1. joch replied to the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    I suggest a Sonos soundbar, and then add rear satellites and sub later if those are needed. As mentioned above, surround is not that...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 5:28 AM

  2. joch rated Kattefjaes's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    My suggestion would be "don't do surround", it needs a lot of space and costs a lot to do well. I know you said they are "not audiophile...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 5:18 AM

  3. joch liked randytsuch's post in the thread Coffee: we drink it or we get angry..

    FWIW, there are studies that say that coffee that is not paper filtered, such as french press, can raise cholesterol levels. I watch...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM

  4. joch replied to the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    Can’t comment on the Cayin or Feliks, but if you’re using a Crack clone I am assuming you’re driving high impedance. For Sennheisers, I...

    Jul 3, 2025 at 3:40 AM

  5. joch liked Michael Kelly's post in the thread Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer.

    We have updated the streamer comparison table on our home page to show the final $299 price for the Merc-Mini and have added the...

    pi2design_comparison_table_1.5.PNG Jul 2, 2025 at 5:51 PM

  6. joch liked Priidik's post in the thread Coffee: we drink it or we get angry..

    It appears filtered coffee is healthier. I got the paper filters for my commercial machine. It helps a lot against channeling as well so...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 4:46 AM

  7. joch liked k4rstar's status.

    Audio archeology.. building a new amp https://imgur.com/a/kJUG3Jc

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:41 PM

  8. joch liked Justin S's status.

    Spent the weekend travelling for family stuff. Went with my daughter's 7HZ x Crinacle iems and google dongle. It was better than good.

    Jul 1, 2025 at 10:40 PM

  9. joch replied to the thread Coffee: we drink it or we get angry..

    I’m more concerned about hot (near boiling) water + plastic. Since pour over is just a minute or two more to make, I think I’ll just...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 6:54 PM

  10. joch liked randytsuch's post in the thread Coffee: we drink it or we get angry..

    Lots of people like the aeropress, must be a reason. When either of my girls is at home, I normally just make a pot of drip. When in...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 6:49 PM

  11. joch liked AudiophileNinja's post in the thread FS: Eddie Current Studio B, Elrog 300b-Mo.

    The speaker taps were a big seller for me, as well, since now I may sell some of my speaker amplification gear to help offset the cost....

    Jul 1, 2025 at 6:48 PM

  12. joch liked MisterRogers's post in the thread FS: Eddie Current Studio B, Elrog 300b-Mo.

    What @purr1n said. Having owned 4 EC amps and having heard pretty much the rest, they're very good. They'll be collectors amps going...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM

  13. joch rated purr1n's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread FS: Eddie Current Studio B, Elrog 300b-Mo.

    EC is no longer. $2900 is cheap if you ask me. Every now and then, EC gets forgotten. I remember when the ZDs were going for $1100 with...

    Jul 1, 2025 at 6:47 PM

  14. joch liked edd's post in the thread Coffee: we drink it or we get angry..

    yea. I don’t like drinking plastic either. Too bad the premium version that’s made of glass and metal is $180

    Jul 1, 2025 at 8:49 AM

  15. joch liked Slade01's comment on Slade01's profile post

    @joch The clamp force from the band is just right for me. I underestimated how much that really affects the listening experience....

    Jul 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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