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  1. gaspasser liked Erroneous's comment on Azimuth's profile post

    Dawg I love you and this is a terrible take. We have all learned so much from here and it has advanced us in our journey in one way or...

    May 10, 2024 at 12:26 AM

  2. gaspasser liked atomicbob's post in the thread Holo Audio Cyan 2.

    Jeff Zhu once again proves why he is among the DAC designer elite. Cyan 2 is an example of knowing where to cut the costs without...

    20240415 Cyan2 Distortion 1KHz Bal 0dBFS - spdif.png 20240415 Cyan2 Dynamic Range 1KHz Bal - spdif.png May 9, 2024 at 12:13 PM

  3. gaspasser liked yotacowboy's post in the thread Schiit Vali 3.

    [IMG] So I delayed these impressions just a bit since a Pietus Maximus popped up for sale here and I wanted to hear what all the fuss...

    May 9, 2024 at 8:43 AM

  4. gaspasser liked dncnexus's post in the thread WTB: DNA Amp.

    Just looking for a DNA amp. Starlett, Stratus V4, Stellaris. Don't really mind which one. Built a speaker setup and have a chill area...

    May 8, 2024 at 12:56 PM

  5. gaspasser commented on Azimuth's profile post.

    You come because If one lives in an echo chamber one never learns anything new

    May 8, 2024 at 5:57 AM

  6. gaspasser liked atomicbob's post in the thread ETA Ada Headphone Review: Don't Worry, Be Happy.

    Not feeling comfortable participating on tours at this time (due to health reasons) I bought an Ada. If it didn’t work for me I reasoned...

    20240427 ETA Ada EQ t3.png 20240505 modius Cyan 2 vali 3 Ada.jpg May 6, 2024 at 5:36 AM

  7. gaspasser commented on dncnexus's profile post.

    I have analogous experience with Forte I and BH S3X 2w. Let me guess doesn’t sound great? A little more power like 8w makes a big...

    May 5, 2024 at 5:37 AM

  8. gaspasser liked lerrens's post in the thread Schiit Ragnarok 2.

    I'm using Hugo 2, single ended input to all three amps when AB testing directly. I also use Gungnir MB and use the balanced connection...

    May 4, 2024 at 11:27 AM

  9. gaspasser rated Aklegal's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread Schiit Ragnarok 2.

    I really appreciate the Rag2 MJ3 comparison. Thanks.

    May 4, 2024 at 9:46 AM

  10. gaspasser liked lerrens's post in the thread Schiit Ragnarok 2.

    TLDR Rag2 is the best speaker amp and (one of?) the best headphone amp I’ve heard. (not that I've heard a lot though) For speaker usage...

    May 4, 2024 at 9:46 AM

  11. gaspasser replied to the thread Schiit Ragnarok 2.

    @lerrens nice comparison, I appreciate it. I’m trying to put this into context and maybe I missed it but what source(s) did you use? Thanks.

    May 4, 2024 at 9:44 AM

  12. gaspasser liked dBel84's post in the thread Used Deals Thread.

    Chance for someone in the DC area to snag an exception deal https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650100545-adcom-gfa-5802-amp-300w-x-2/...

    May 4, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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