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  1. joch liked rhythmdevils's post in the thread HDMI Cable Burn In Is a Real Thing (no joke).

    [IMG] Backstory: I'm currently using 2 new DACs that both sound better to me than the Yggdrasil A2/og. i finallily found my upgrade!...

    Apr 26, 2025 at 1:21 AM

  2. joch liked roderickvd's post in the thread Schiit Gungnir 2 Impressions + comparo.

    More so than your MIB? Or for different purposes?

    Apr 26, 2025 at 1:19 AM

  3. joch liked Justin S's comment on Justin S's profile post

    I don't want to say more relaxed as that has fuzzy connotations. It presents more effortless without losing any resolution. It's like...

    Apr 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM

  4. joch commented on Justin S's profile post.

    The MELZ is quite nice…more relaxed as you mentioned. I also tried a new Psvane 6SL7 in “coke bottle” form that is somewhere in between...

    Apr 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM

  5. joch liked Justin S's status.

    MELZ metal base 6N9S with the TA-66 brings it up another notch. With HD800Ss it's even more "natural" and more nuanced sounding. Digging it.

    Apr 26, 2025 at 12:19 AM

  6. joch replied to the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    Question: is the Mimir’s XLR out better than the RCA like the Modius?

    Apr 26, 2025 at 12:15 AM

  7. joch liked Lyander's comment on Lyander's profile post

    @roshambo123 at least marv did over in the pietus thread. I know this was laudatory of the Pietus but it's ultimately what sold me on...

    Apr 25, 2025 at 9:02 PM

  8. joch liked Lyander's status.

    Is it just me or is the Lyr+ not talked about nearly enough? Not critical listening but I'm noticing weird things in recordings I know well.

    Apr 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

  9. joch liked rhythmdevils's status.

    the Pieutus Maximus is such a good ortho iem amp. If you use ortho iems, it comes highly recommended. Especially if you use a TOTL DAC

    Apr 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM

  10. joch liked purr1n's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    About on par, maybe the Mimir is just a bit less sharp (OS mode) than MMB2 NOS. As I said, very slightly soft (think Weiss, MOTU,...

    Apr 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM

  11. joch liked schiit's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    Select the band (frequency dot gets bigger). Pinch to raise Q, unpinch to lower Q. It can be done anywhere on the screen. Just like...

    Apr 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM

  12. joch liked purr1n's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    I can provide my thoughts on this now. It's challenging to determine which is better in this comparison. If I'm traveling and can't...

    Apr 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM

  13. joch liked Lyander's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    A direct comparison shoot out between this and the outgoing Modius and Modi Multibit 2 would be interesting, I think. Mainly curious how...

    Apr 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM

  14. joch liked purr1n's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    See above. If Schiit can get the Mimir Forkbeard volume interface to work like Kara's (below), that would settle it, at least for me. I...

    PXL_20250425_175051639.MP.jpg Apr 25, 2025 at 8:52 PM

  15. joch liked Grattle's status.

    Rag2 >>> SW51+ with HD600.

    Apr 24, 2025 at 10:03 PM
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