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  1. joch commented on JK47's profile post.

    I thought people wanna get out of California?

    Apr 16, 2024 at 5:47 AM

  2. joch liked atomicbob's status.

    Holo Audio Cyan 2 passes the Pink Floyd DSotM test. On to Animals.

    Apr 16, 2024 at 5:43 AM

  3. joch liked atomicbob's post in the thread Adventures in Downgrading.

    My adventure in "downgrading" includes Holo Audio Cyan 2, Schiit Vali 3 with GE Jan5670W tubes and HD6x0 headphones. So far, so good....

    Apr 16, 2024 at 5:42 AM

  4. joch liked ColdsnapBry's status.

    Couldn't say no to a complete Sony Wm1z for $600ish. Funny, but it pairs so good with the Koss Ksc75.

    Apr 15, 2024 at 5:47 AM

  5. joch replied to the thread WTB or have built balanced / SE preamp.

    Have you considered a Freya or Kara?

    Apr 14, 2024 at 2:38 AM

  6. joch liked rott's status.

    Got years of ear wax flushed out at doc's office. Oh my lord, all I can hear now is sibilance! Hopefully will abate in a few days...

    Apr 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM

  7. joch liked Kernel Kurtz's status.

    For anyone who gets BBC Earth, The Secret Genius of Modern Life - Headphones, is pretty interesting.

    Apr 13, 2024 at 9:02 PM

  8. joch liked Lyander's post in the thread Finding ways to make it work: DNA, Weiss, Musician, ZMF.

    Seen the Draco going for cheaper on sale, was $680 about a month ago on Amazon, and from someone else's impressions the SE outs are...

    Apr 13, 2024 at 8:59 PM

  9. joch liked purr1n's post in the thread Finding ways to make it work: DNA, Weiss, Musician, ZMF.

    Weiss DAC204 I had first dropped in into my bedroom rig that consisted of the Schiit Mjolnir 3 and Yggdrasil MIB DAC (in NOS mode) and...

    Apr 13, 2024 at 5:23 PM

  10. joch liked purr1n's post in the thread Finding ways to make it work: DNA, Weiss, Musician, ZMF.

    As many of you are aware, I've been emphasizing the importance of system synergy over individual component better-er-ness for some time...

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  11. joch liked rhythmdevils's post in the thread Oh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B.

    I just found the image on my phone, I can't remember which tubes they are but I thought you Studio B heads would enjoy! :)

    Apr 13, 2024 at 5:18 PM

  12. joch liked SoupRKnowva's status.

    Great first day of axpona. Heard a lot of new stuff. A lot of the rooms are pretty good, some are awful and some are amazing

    Apr 12, 2024 at 6:35 PM

  13. joch rated Lyander's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread FS: Campfire Audio Solaris (original).

    Still easily one of the best IEMs out there-- the portable audio space is all the poorer for its "newer is always better" mindset. This...

    Apr 12, 2024 at 6:25 PM

  14. joch liked JK47's comment on Merrick's profile post

    Better than Cowboy Curtis? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Usi4V9sbXAo

    Apr 12, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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