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    Post Your Computer Build

    Had some of these parts sitting around for about 2 years (64GB memory sticks, new mobo, CPU), a little over 1 year (4090FE), and last month...
    Post by: mk801, May 14, 2025 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Cavalli Audio Liquid Crimson Headamp Review Succinct Stream of Consciousness

    Yeah, it is unfortunate that the owners of OG Cavalli amps have nowhere else to turn for repairs. Last I heard from Brad of Avenson was in June...
    Post by: mk801, May 13, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    What are you listening to right now?

    DJ Koze - Chiminea Now for something more chill for nursing a hangover from last night's outing. [MEDIA]
    Post by: mk801, Feb 1, 2025 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    What are you listening to right now?

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    Post by: mk801, Nov 15, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    ECP DSHA3F Ravenswood 3F

    I have been enjoying my Utopia 2018 with my recent DSHA-3F(Ni)acquisition, which is fed by a Bifrost 2 OG. Still, I have a gnawing feeling that I...
    Post by: mk801, Nov 15, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Loaner: Schiit Mjolnir 3

    Hi, I recently splurged on another amp and I'm out of space on my desk. Also, I started a new job last week, so I'm busy getting acclimated to my...
    Post by: mk801, Oct 14, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    ECC32 with the Liquid Glass. Yay or nay at current prices? Over a 12SN7GT TS BGRP?

    ECC32 with the Liquid Glass. Yay or nay at current prices? Over a 12SN7GT TS BGRP?
    Status Update by mk801, Sep 24, 2024
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    Loaner: Heddphone 2

    I'm afraid that I have to drop out of this loaner due to work commitments. @rhythmdevils and @Erroneous, @StandUp713 is next up after me. I would...
    Post by: mk801, Aug 28, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Personal Loaner: Piety²

    Sent to @penguins, check your PM for the tracking info. Sadly, my firm kept me busy all week, so I did not have a chance to listen to the amp...
    Post by: mk801, Aug 17, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    What are you listening to right now?

    A Certain Ratio - All Comes Down to This (2024) [genre: alternative, post-punk] [MEDIA]
    Post by: mk801, Aug 12, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Personal Loaner: Piety²

    Initial impressions with my Utopia '20. Chain: FLAC (Musicbee) -> BF2 (OG) -> Piety | Piety² I'm really liking what I hear so far from Piety². It...
    Post by: mk801, Aug 10, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Steady Holiday - "New Heaven" from the EP "Under the Influence + Terror (genre: dream pop) for those who like Mazzy Star [MEDIA]
    Post by: mk801, Aug 10, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Personal Loaner: Piety²

    Yeah, the mailroom staff sat the box on my desk and, for a brief second, I wondered wtf I ordered.
    Post by: mk801, Aug 10, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners