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    EC Aficionado (was: The Studio Jr.)

    Most regular cheapish multimeters will not have sufficient AC BW. Craig recommended the Tenma 72-9380A to me at one point for measuring the heater...
    Post by: kevnin, May 13, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Focusrite RedNet (AOIP Nervosa)

    I'd want to keep the "worse" option farther upstream from the dac. It might not matter, but either they will be the same or the longer ethernet...
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Last Call for Eddie Current

    I am saddened to hear of the ending of Eddie Current, but I wish Craig and Judi the best in whatever they decide to pursue next. I was listening...
    Post by: kevnin, Feb 24, 2020 in forum: Product Announcements
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    I'm a fan of Ericsson input tubes also, been using their 5842s in my 445 for a couple years now....

    I'm a fan of Ericsson input tubes also, been using their 5842s in my 445 for a couple years now. Neutral sound signature and high technical...
    Profile Post Comment by kevnin, Feb 14, 2020
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    Used Deals Thread

    Balancing Act on HF for $3K, includes KR PX4s. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/for-sale-eddie-current-balancing-act.909142/
    Post by: kevnin, Jun 17, 2019 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    FS: Gungnir Multibit, HEX, rednet, liveclock

    Gungnir Multibit and HEX sold.
    Post by: kevnin, May 13, 2019 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Gungnir Multibit, HEX, rednet, liveclock

    Time to clear out some gear I'm no longer using. All prices include shipping (CONUS only) and paypal fees. Friends/Contributors preferred. All...
    Thread by: kevnin, May 12, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Loaner: Convert-2 DAC

    Shipped the convert2 to @E_Schaaf.
    Post by: kevnin, Apr 2, 2019 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Used Deals Thread

    Liquid Glass on HF: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/wts-cavalli-liquid-glass.903425/
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Loaner: Convert-2 DAC

    Received the convert2 yesterday.
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 28, 2019 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Life after Yggdrasil: Watering the Ash

    I had a Gumbreya and replaced it with a Gungnir Multibit A2 at one point. The A2 is better, more 3D and more resolving. I suspect Yggdrasil A2 would be better...
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Holo Audio - Spring DAC - Level 3 - "Kitsune Tuned Edition" - Impressions & Reviews

    I'd consider just keeping Gungnir Multibit and saving your money unless you can audition first. I had the Holo Spring level 3 (first version) loaner at the...
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 11, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Admit when you could have quit hi-fi

    I almost quit with Gungnir Multibit->Kenzie->HD800(SDR). That is one hell of a synergistic setup. But then Utopia came along, I got offered a really good...
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 4, 2019 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    EC Aficionado (was: The Studio Jr.)

    It's not really about the amp, it's about the dac. Balanced input allows you to use the balanced output of your Gungnir Multibit/Yggdrasil without having to go...
    Post by: kevnin, Mar 2, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units