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    Loaner: JAR600 V1 and JAR600B

    I received the shipment today from @Northwest. I’ll start listening this weekend.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Mar 16, 2023 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Glad to hear you’re back in the queue for the MP-7. How was the Tavish?

    Glad to hear you’re back in the queue for the MP-7. How was the Tavish?
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Mar 11, 2023
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    Right?!? Did you finally receive your unit?

    Right?!? Did you finally receive your unit?
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Mar 11, 2023
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    IC: Chicagoland Meetup 2023

    Like @fraggler, work and family are extra busy these days, but if anybody wants to organize something, from an actual meet to a simple meet-up at...
    Post by: MellowVelo, Feb 20, 2023 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    I certainly don’t presume to tell you where your boundary should be, but I can say that I went...

    I certainly don’t presume to tell you where your boundary should be, but I can say that I went through a similar debate before ultimately deciding...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Feb 20, 2023
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    @luckybaer do you use any alignment tools when installing cartridges on your Technics turntable?...

    @luckybaer do you use any alignment tools when installing cartridges on your Technics turntable? Eventually, I want to get one of the new Technics...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Feb 16, 2023
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    I love the Super OM40 cartridge on the Dual 701. It’s a wonderfully balanced cartridge. It can...

    I love the Super OM40 cartridge on the Dual 701. It’s a wonderfully balanced cartridge. It can retrieve a lot of detail, but it’s never shouty....
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Feb 15, 2023
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    I love vinyls.

    I love vinyls.
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Feb 2, 2023
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    Loaner: Decware Zen Taboo mkIV headphone/speaker amp

    I have returned the amp to Decware. The loaner tour is now complete. Here is the note that I included in the box. [ATTACH]
    Post by: MellowVelo, Jan 31, 2023 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Loaner: JAR650B

    Package shipped this morning via UPS to @ThyDanMan99. Scheduled to arrive tomorrow.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Jan 31, 2023 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    100%, I always recommend Blue Jeans Cable. In fact, I just emailed them yesterday with a...

    100%, I always recommend Blue Jeans Cable. In fact, I just emailed them yesterday with a question about an optimal cable for my setup. They...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 26, 2023
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    LOL in all seriousness, do you notice any difference between SE and balanced on the Yggdrasil? I've...

    LOL in all seriousness, do you notice any difference between SE and balanced on the Yggdrasil? I've always used balanced on my Yggdrasil A1, but I'm...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 25, 2023
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    Loaner: JAR650B

    Package received from @RestoredSparda. The box looks solid. I’ll open it up and listen later this week.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Jan 24, 2023 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Loaner Gear Request/Progress Master Thread

    Have you heard the GS-X Mini? In my experience, it’s different than the other GS-X amps and can’t be lumped in the same “shitty treble” category.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Jan 23, 2023 in forum: Loaner Programs