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    Advice for Schiit on how to improve Magni 3+ power supply

    God i love the title "Electrochemist" - what a great thing to throw down at a sunday BBQ. Secondly, @neomax, don't pander to the crowd. Have you...
    Post by: sidq, Apr 1, 2020 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    What is everyone's favourite bluetooth "system" for the FDX1? I've tried it with the TRN 20S but felt like it wanted more power. Now I'm looking...
    Post by: sidq, Mar 9, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Bookshelf / standmount speaker impressions

    @Psalmanazar adds a lot more to this place than I do, but god his hyperbole filled rants are boring sometimes. They just all roll into one...
    Post by: sidq, Feb 20, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    Grado Love or the RS2 (TTVJ Deluxe Pad) Appreciation Thread

    What amps around the place are pentode based? I had a bit of a read up on tube types and technology but am a bit awry on what and what isn't...
    Post by: sidq, Feb 17, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Drop + THX Panda Review (and Measurements)

    Is the battery replaceable in this guy? Not that I'll ever hit that point in all likelihood, I just prefer the idea of it.
    Post by: sidq, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I've heard them and think they sound awful to be honest. Also can't bypass the inbuilt DAC. I'd like to try the Neumann KH80 DSP, apparently the...
    Post by: sidq, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Does anyone have much experience with truly small monitors / speakers for on the go? I've got an Asgard 3 / Bifrost 2 and just want something that...
    Post by: sidq, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I know 2 indy digitechs who have bought them already but the lions share of photographers need laptops and MacBook pros are fast enough....
    Post by: sidq, Jan 10, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I don't know many people in the 3D/render workspace but i work in photography + video and everything is mac. I honestly don't think I've seen a...
    Post by: sidq, Jan 10, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Asgard 3 Headphone Amp with Continuity Output Stage

    @purr1n have you tried your Verum headphones with the Asgard 3? On paper it should be great but numbers only get you so far.
    Post by: sidq, Jan 6, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Verum Audio - Exciting high performance DIY planar

    I don't put much stock in Currawong unfortunately. Tossing up between this and the SW51 for Verums.
    Post by: sidq, Dec 31, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Verum Audio - Exciting high performance DIY planar

    I've had a pretty long search of the appropriate threads but does anyone have impressions of the headphone on an Asgard 3?
    Post by: sidq, Dec 30, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Aurorus Australis and Borealis Measurements and Review

    Do these cans fall into this category? Apologies if it’s been discussed I couldn’t find it in a brief search.
    Post by: sidq, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Aurorus Australis and Borealis Measurements and Review

    @Vtory From memory you were a big fan of the Shortest Way 51+ Did you have a chance to use the Borealis on this amp? I'm in the queue for one...
    Post by: sidq, Nov 26, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    Quick question that probably applies to all USB implementations. If I attach my Bifrost 2 to a USB hub or through my monitor (as I undock my...
    Post by: sidq, Nov 14, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers