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Recently acquired a DIY Aegis amp. Reminds me of DNA Supernaut qualities that I heard back in November last year. Great DIY amp indeed May 20, 2024

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1. theveterans
  Recently acquired a DIY Aegis amp. Reminds me of DNA Supernaut qualities that I heard back in November last year. Great DIY amp indeed
  
  May 20, 2024
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  3. penguins
    Actually now that I think about it, if we can't figure out what this other event was / is I'll make a poll for appoximate timeframe and location.
    
    Open to somewhere in SD or LA county as well but someone else will have to go check the spots in those areas. But just off the top of my head I can think of more suitable venues in OC and SD county than in LA.
    
    Sorry to derail your status post theveterans.
    
    May 21, 2024
    
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  4. theveterans
    No worries @penguins . Looking forward to any future local meetups for sure!
    
    May 22, 2024
  5. DenverW
    Amazing amp! Whoever built it must be a fantastic guy! :)
    But in all seriousness, I'm glad it's found a good home. What color should the next one be?
    
    May 28, 2024
    
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2. theveterans
  I'm torn between NOS mode and OS mode with the MIB. While I love the beautiful timbre of the NOS, I lose the "dreamy" sound of the OS sigh
  
  Nov 16, 2023
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    Dreamy in a sense that there's this harmonious blend of air and instrument transients along with sweetness in the tone that are woven together to have that "dreamy" presentation. NOS takes away the air/ambience in exchange for a more intimate and focused sonic presentation with emphasis on timbre
    
    Nov 16, 2023
    
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  3. purr1n
    Yeah, you get two DACs in one.
    
    Nov 16, 2023
    
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  4. internethandle
    Should probably make it clear that those of us getting the MIB cards for self-install won't get the NOS option unless we also upgrade to Yggdrasil+, as far as I know. Old chassis/front panel board doesn't support it.
    
    Nov 16, 2023
    
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3. theveterans
  Aah, that wall-o-guitars caramelized sweet sound from the MIB (quoting Marv) never fails to put a huge smile on my face :)
  
  Nov 9, 2023
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4. theveterans
  My initial impressions from the MIB thread might have led readers that it's a boring sound overall, but I assure you guys it's far from it!
  
  Nov 5, 2023
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5. theveterans
  I'm liking the More Is Better so far. It's a DAC that doesn't show off and doesn't get in the way of your music. Nice Schiit!
  
  Nov 4, 2023
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  3. zonto
    Thanks for sharing! What’s the rest of the chain?
    
    Nov 5, 2023
    
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  4. theveterans
    No problem! It’s paired to a Schiit Saga OG 5692 then to ampsandsound Forge 300 ohm taps with JJ KT88s/JJ 6SL7 and Susvara. Everything is single ended
    
    Nov 5, 2023
    
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    @Ganzy
    Third day it's much better than day 1 and day 2. The sound is a lot more musical this time. That dreamy sound is much more prominent now while macrodynamics significantly improved! NOS mode will get tested once MIB has settled in for 200 hours
    
    Nov 6, 2023
6. theveterans
  A/Bed the Focal Bathys and ETA Mini C both on BT. It’s no contest that Mini C is on another level than the Bathys
  
  Apr 13, 2023
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  2. zottel
    How did you feed the Mini C via Bluetooth?
    
    Apr 14, 2023
  3. theveterans
    Using PlusSound V3 EXO Copper BT cable
    
    Apr 14, 2023
    
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7. theveterans
  ETC Mini C with PS V3 BT Exo Copper is currently the best closed back BT headphone ever! It's non DSPfied and non ANC BT that kill plankton
  
  Mar 21, 2023
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8. theveterans
  Andromeda CK Blue scales up pretty well with the SP2000 Cu! Nicely Done!
  
  Jun 15, 2020
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