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Ksorota

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Its a satisfying sound...that "ptling" of the tubes when you first flip the power switch. Anticipation in a tactile and audible form! May 29, 2025

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    1. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      To Jot. 2 or not !? It would replace Freya s as pre amp and Increase headphone options beyond Vidar/HE6 combo
      Dec 16, 2020
      1. monacelli likes this.
      2. monacelli
        monacelli
        I don't expect Jot 2 to be competitive with Freya S as a preamp. After living with Freya S, it would be hard to trade the stepped attenuator for a pot, no matter how good. But if you only have a desktop rig and it would simplify your setup, definitely worth considering. The output switching is a nice bonus too.
        Dec 16, 2020
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      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        Saga+ was a big improvement over my GLMK2, which i preferred over original Jot. The Freya S with more steps and no tube nervosa was another step in the right direction. I gues the better comparison would be Jot 2 vs GLMK2
        Dec 16, 2020
        rott, Gazny and monacelli like this.
    2. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Anyone had experience running HE6 out of Ragnarok 2 speaker taps...wonder if I should just try it out?!?!
      Dec 11, 2020
      1. monacelli likes this.
      2. tommytakis
        tommytakis
        isn't it a common thing for HE6 owners to use speaker taps? I know some owners did that with their Rag 1 so I'm sure same thing applies w/ Rag 2?

        Not really the same, but I like using my HD580 w/ speaker taps off of my Elekit LOL feels more grippy in the bass/macrodyna and better clarity maybe?
        Dec 11, 2020
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      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        Im running Freya/Vidar setup now with HE6, but it does not lend itself to other headphones. I wonder if the Rag 2 can retain some of that speaker magic and control other headphones too!
        Dec 11, 2020
      4. monacelli
        monacelli
        I don't own Rag 2, but if I recall correctly Jason designed it to deliver full speaker power output to the balanced headphone jack. So you certainly could run the HE6 from the speaker taps, but I'm not sure how much benefit you would see.
        Dec 11, 2020
    3. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Shout out to @Carlos CPA for trading his black Freya S for my Silver version. Just when I had settled on the stock color SBAF comes through!
      Nov 18, 2020
      1. penguins, HotRatSalad, dematted and 5 others like this.
      2. Carlos CPA
        Carlos CPA
        Keith, you are most welcome! I am loving the silver Freya S you traded to me! Looks awesome on top of my Gungnir Multibit!
        Nov 18, 2020
    4. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Had another great purchase experience with @HAL9000...HD6xx on their way.
      Sep 18, 2020
      1. dncnexus and Case like this.
    5. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Big thanks to @tommytakis for offering up a set of JAR HD600’s and for the quick and fair sale!
      Sep 14, 2020
      1. Cryptowolf, Case, Jinxy245 and 4 others like this.
      2. tommytakis
        tommytakis
        You should still try the JAR650 if u get a chance, I personally like it slightly more than the JAR600. Also please try to keep it within SBAF if you end up listing it in the future, Enjoy! :)
        Sep 14, 2020
      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        Thanks again and yes...I am going to keep the post open for a JAR650 and change my preference in the loaner tour to 650 as well. I know they are popular around here and will keep it in the rotation if I do sell.
        Sep 14, 2020
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      4. mokobigbro
        mokobigbro
        I always miss deals like this. I'm in the market for the JAR600 if you ever thought of letting them go.
        Sep 15, 2020
    6. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Two things i do not recommend. 1. Detachable cable mod on Grado Hemp 2. Using HD800 connectors to do so
      Aug 11, 2020
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      2. likearake
        likearake
        The stock cable is so bad though.
        Aug 11, 2020
      3. pure5152
        pure5152
        Why don't you recommend the detachable cable mod?
        Aug 12, 2020
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      4. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        The stock cable makes no sense, good cable... way too heavy. At most could be four conductor.

        The cascade cable could not be any lighter and are a great match for the headphone!
        Aug 12, 2020
    7. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Was enjoying Foo Fighters Sonic Highways, but distortion in "In the Clear" left channel only, starting at about 2:30 really ruined it.
      May 13, 2020
      2. cskippy
        cskippy
        I’ve heard oddities with other Foo Fighters albums as well. Distortion in channels, guitars flipping sides briefly, really weird mixing mistakes. It was only on Tidal but Yourube version and Google Play music were fine.
        May 14, 2020
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      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        I have been noticing a lot of poor recording quality on tidal lately and frankly it is disappointing. I tried youtube, GPM, and Apple music, each service had the same distortion/buzz...just more noticeable in Tidal.
        May 14, 2020
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      4. StageOne
        StageOne
        Dammit, that can't be unheard. I have the CD and it's there as well.
        May 14, 2020
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    8. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      rewatching "Community" on Netflix...The Billiards episode has got to be one of the top five funniest episodes on TV. It was perfect
      May 11, 2020
      1. Lyander, Walderstorn, raif and 2 others like this.
      2. JustAnotherRando
        JustAnotherRando
        Anyone know what happened with Community? I remember watching it years ago, there was a huge change in script writing after the first season.
        May 11, 2020
      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        Happened with Parks and Rec too...lots of normal characters season 1 who became much more defined and exaggerated in the following seasons (not that it was a bad thing)...but ended to soon as well.
        May 12, 2020
      4. Walderstorn
        Walderstorn
        Also Glover decided to get out because he had other projects/invitations and the same with Chase and the other, that I don't remember the name. Also there was the rumors of production disagreements. It's a shame because i think it easily could've gotten 2 more seasons out of it.
        May 12, 2020
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    9. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Thur. night is pizza night at our house. since Covid we have been trying so the frozen Variants...brick oven freschetta is the winner!
      May 7, 2020
      1. bixby likes this.
      2. bixby
        bixby
        A deep rabbit hole indeed. I have been exploring the same when too lazy to make my own since flour was scarce. I like the thinner varieties like Home Run and Screamin Sicilian and when I want slightly healthier Newmans and Amy's but appreciate the doughy kinds too.
        May 7, 2020
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    10. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      If anyone wants to buy a two month old Black Saga plus for 75% retail I have one!
      May 5, 2020
    11. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      GLMK2 power supply progress has me excited!
      Apr 26, 2020
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      2. Sqveak
        Sqveak
        Where was this mentioned?
        Apr 26, 2020
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      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        Apr 26, 2020
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    12. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Wow, Ether 2 leather pads are a perfect match for HE6SE.
      Apr 9, 2020
      1. netforce and neogeosnk like this.
      2. netforce
        netforce
        I am using the Suede E2 pads on my HE6, the pads work well for me and are easy to swap!
        Apr 10, 2020
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    13. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      So far with the ZMF's... Ori Solid Hybrid >> Auteur Solid LS >>> BE2 perforated on HE6SE
      Apr 6, 2020
      1. neogeosnk likes this.
      2. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        Never got a chance to try ZMF hybrid pads myself. Auteur Solid LS is what I run on mine. Just depends on what sound you're going for and what (if any) mods you've got installed.
        Apr 7, 2020
      3. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        I removed the back plate and added the rug liner... The ori pads add a bit more tonal richness over the auteur LS. I have ether 2 pads to try as well, but first I need to get a good handle on the zmfs. BE2s are going to go though.
        Apr 7, 2020
    14. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Anyone know how to fix a noisy channel on an Airist R2R...low level hum on the right channel only?
      Apr 3, 2020
    15. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Work from home has forced my hand...Jot and HD650K on its way along with multiple pads for trying out on the HE6SE (ZMF (2+) and DCA)
      Mar 31, 2020
      1. Mithrandir41, Jinxy245 and neogeosnk like this.
    16. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Purchased a Vidar from @hifiandrun today...I could not have asked an easier transaction. What a great member. He went about and beyond!
      Mar 23, 2020
      1. yotacowboy, Jinxy245, DigMe and 2 others like this.
    17. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Vidar...hmmmm, maybe time to trade up from the Adcom!
      Mar 11, 2020
    18. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      I hope the "click here to go to forum" button is new, because I have been doing it the long way up until today!
      Mar 3, 2020
      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Mar 4, 2020
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    19. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Hats off to Hifiman for the great customer service and communication!
      Feb 28, 2020
    20. Ksorota
      Ksorota
      Pause for Repairs!
      Feb 20, 2020
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