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    Loaner: Weiss Dac204

    Ooh. A DAC on loan! Yes please. Seattle, WA
    Post by: Vansen, Apr 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Finding ways to make it work: DNA, Weiss, Musician, ZMF

    So what I’m getting out of this is maybe I should grab a pair of the Telefunken tubes and try them on my SFD-1 MKII SE+. I’ve been meaning to grab...
    Post by: Vansen, Apr 27, 2024 at 11:03 AM in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    FS: DNA Stellaris

    This still around?
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Loaner: ETA Ada Headphone

    I’ll join. Seattle, WA.
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Are there any modern/ obtainable pots out there that compare to the feel of Penny & Giles pots?

    Are there any modern/ obtainable pots out there that compare to the feel of Penny & Giles pots?
    Status Update by Vansen, Mar 18, 2024
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    One more vote for Spiral Dots from me.

    One more vote for Spiral Dots from me.
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Mar 8, 2024
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    Roon Discussion

    Roon ARC still feels like an exercise in poking all the wrong holes in a firewall. If they set up a solution that establishes a client VPN between...
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp

    Just gonna put this out there after reading some of the prior posts - you can get good results with old tubes, but you’ll probably come up dry on...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 28, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Pics of your pet

    I’ve walled off the speakers from my nine month old kiddo. [IMG]
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 21, 2024 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    If the ETA stuff is your thing, those pair well with DAPs. I had great luck with the HD660S from...

    If the ETA stuff is your thing, those pair well with DAPs. I had great luck with the HD660S from the 4.4mm out on the WM1A.
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 21, 2024
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    Core Audio Racks arrive tomorrow

    $1999 looks like a respectable price given the materials and apparent care in labor - even without taking into consideration of how crazy audio...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Core Audio Racks arrive tomorrow

    Looks amazing. I love ApplePly and have been wanting to make my own rack with it and extruded aluminum. I chose 3/4" 13-layer white maple...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    of course i open it even if I probably shouldn't: https://youtu.be/zW8tBLKT_Xw

    of course i open it even if I probably shouldn't: https://youtu.be/zW8tBLKT_Xw
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 14, 2024
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    The gamble: do I open a TinyURL from @YMO on my work computer?

    The gamble: do I open a TinyURL from @YMO on my work computer?
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 14, 2024