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    So the Holo Red going to a few weeks (evidently they are special order from Kitsune). Mercury v3...

    So the Holo Red going to a few weeks (evidently they are special order from Kitsune). Mercury v3 with NN incoming.
    Status Update by purr1n, Oct 9, 2024 at 9:34 AM
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    Film and Episodic Content Discussion Thread

    So who is watching Shogun? Dang, this show is good. Seems like a solid premium show which I don't remember watching much of lately. Harkens back...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 9, 2024 at 9:27 AM in forum: Random Thoughts
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    FL stay safe.

    FL stay safe.
    Status Update by purr1n, Oct 7, 2024 at 9:57 AM
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    Lab12 - Greek hifi manufacturer

    From original post: Generally the TDA1543 DACs have a kind of sound that is different. From the sounds of it, it's one of those alternative DACs...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:40 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Donate to SBAF

    took care of you guys! thanks. sorry for the wait.
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 7, 2024 at 7:37 AM in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    No one will tell you what to buy. You’ve already gotten some solid recommendations. The next step is to buy something and then report back. Only...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 6, 2024 at 10:54 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    This. I don’t think Soekris 2451 will out resolve the Vega (I have had both in the house for extended periods). You will need to start at...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 6, 2024 at 10:53 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    Basically this. I do think Bifrost 2/64 can out resolve it, but 2/64 is quite V-shaped sounding with highs that annoyed people or required...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 6, 2024 at 10:50 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    Yeah, the told Theta is still really good. I believe a few here may still own some vintage Theta DACs. It was a pretty crazy design back in the...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 5, 2024 at 6:23 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    Schiit Aegir 2 Power Amp Quick Impressions

    Hard to say without a direct comparison. I got Vidar 2 into the iFi ESL thing, and running ESP950 and ZMF Caldera Closed (from the non ESL 4-pin...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 4, 2024 at 11:41 AM in forum: Power Amps
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    The Vega is still a really nice DAC. TBH sub $2.5k, I don't think there's an R2R DAC that will out resolve the Vega. You will get a different tone...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 4, 2024 at 7:13 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    DIY Cheap Three-Way Speaker with 15" Woofer

    [ATTACH] note inverted polarity with mid
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    How much does frequency response actually matter?

    This is because 1kHz from LS50 is mostly coming from the 6" driver. I mean, you will probably get better dispersion at 1kHz from a good 8"...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    DIY Cheap Three-Way Speaker with 15" Woofer

    One thing the cab maker screwed up on was too large a distance between tweeter and mid. The result is that the ideal vertical listening position...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    DIY Cheap Three-Way Speaker with 15" Woofer

    It's design goals: A compact 2-way with a small woofer won't have the efficiency of a 15" woofer. Most subwoofer drivers also tend to suck at...
    Post by: purr1n, Oct 3, 2024 in forum: Speakers