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    Schiit Folkvangr Review - Measures like shit, but sounds GRRREAT

    Thinking about picking one of these up before they're gone. Is anyone successfully using a F'vanger as a preamp? Also have looked at the Rag2, but...
    Post by: Orkney, Sep 29, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Woo Audio WA6-SE impressions

    Perfect -- thanks. Should have worked that out. Appreciate the quick reply.
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Woo Audio WA6-SE impressions

    Quick question for WA6SE owners -- I've got one on order with the option to choose between the Gen 1 and 2 -- since I don't have a strong...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Focal Clear

    Thanks for this info -- I picked up a pair of Utopia pads a while back on closeout after having a tough time finding Clear pads here in Canada and...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 23, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Clear

    I use a dry teflon-based lubricant I've been running for years on my race bikes. Slide the eaerpads to full extension, and use a Q-tip to dab a...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 19, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Clear

    I use the soap on my Clears with good results. Also swap in a pair of the leather earpads from my old Utopias which work well on the Clears. And...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 18, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Grado Hemp (2020) Measurements, Reviews, and Impressions

    The Hemp is a great, fun phone for sure. I bought one recently to go with my GH-4, and while I prefer the GH-4 overall they're different enough in...
    Post by: Orkney, Feb 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Schiit Yggdrasil GEN 5 / Unison USB Upgrade Instructions

    DBM
    Post by: Orkney, Feb 27, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Yggdrasil GS

    Just took delivery of a GS. Too early to tell much of anything about anything but quite a different prez to the Metrums I've been running recently...
    Post by: Orkney, Apr 29, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus Reviews

    I've sold my Onyx and am looking into the Morpheus, but doesn't seem easy to get hold of one, and given the depths to which the CAD has sunk...
    Post by: Orkney, Apr 24, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Grado Love or the RS2 (TTVJ Deluxe Pad) Appreciation Thread

    I just picked up a set of GH-4s for my (alas, now abandoned) office setup. Not sure where they slot into the Grado hierarchy but they sound pretty...
    Post by: Orkney, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Metrum Acoustics Onyx (balanced Dac) and Jade (balanced Dac + Pre)

    Yep, they're well-made for sure. The Ambre can be a little finicky, with its SD card that can be corrupted in a power outage or even if it gets...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Unison USB

    Thanks for clarifying, Jason. PM sent.
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 11, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Unison USB

    Hi Jason, Thanks for checking in. I really don't want to throw anyone under the bus, and this rep was unfailingly helpful, courteous and prompt...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 11, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Unison USB

    Just ordered a newer Yggdrasil GS that, according to the Schiit rep, now comes with the Unison card installed. Not at all sure that this rep knows his...
    Post by: Orkney, Mar 10, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers