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    As a diehard Rush fan, I can confirm this.

    As a diehard Rush fan, I can confirm this.
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, May 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM
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    Thanks, @edd. I should say that I'm intrigued by more than just the unity gain on Kara (preamp,...

    Thanks, @edd. I should say that I'm intrigued by more than just the unity gain on Kara (preamp, multiple I/O, volume attenuator). I've been...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Apr 25, 2024
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    Has anybody tried the headphone output on Kara? I’m intrigued that it has unity gain.

    Has anybody tried the headphone output on Kara? I’m intrigued that it has unity gain.
    Status Update by MellowVelo, Apr 25, 2024
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    Schiit Ragnarok 2

    What was the power supply originally?
    Post by: MellowVelo, Apr 13, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    FS: lots of AMPS + DUNU iems + Cardas cable

    PM for soul.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Apr 6, 2024 in forum: For Sale
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    @ChaChaRealSmooth I know you're a fan of the Yggdrasil GS. How do the GS and Wavedream compare?

    @ChaChaRealSmooth I know you're a fan of the Yggdrasil GS. How do the GS and Wavedream compare?
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Apr 5, 2024
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    Does PS Audio do the upgrades on the Directstream, or is it another company?

    Does PS Audio do the upgrades on the Directstream, or is it another company?
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Mar 20, 2024
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    I highly recommend RAID 1 with two bays. It’s so simple to swap out hard drives when one fails.

    I highly recommend RAID 1 with two bays. It’s so simple to swap out hard drives when one fails.
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 19, 2024
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    I've been using the Synology DS415+ for the last eight years with MacBook Pro. No issues, other...

    I've been using the Synology DS415+ for the last eight years with MacBook Pro. No issues, other than replacing a couple of hard drives. I have...
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 19, 2024
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    Once you go Yggdrasil, you never go back. I’ll be curious to see your impressions with LIM, but...

    Once you go Yggdrasil, you never go back. I’ll be curious to see your impressions with LIM, but methinks you’re discovering what many of us love about GS.
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 13, 2024
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    This is precisely who I don’t want to be when I grow up. I read this story as a cautionary tale....

    This is precisely who I don’t want to be when I grow up. I read this story as a cautionary tale. What a tragic way to live one’s life.
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Jan 13, 2024
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    WTB: Someone to solder Phono Loading Plugs

    I know that Blue Jeans Cable can make these. I inquired a couple of years ago when I was considering a particular phono stage.
    Post by: MellowVelo, Jan 11, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    You just might fall in love with the GS boards. I’ve been enjoying mine for 7+ years. Congrats...

    You just might fall in love with the GS boards. I’ve been enjoying mine for 7+ years. Congrats and have fun!
    Profile Post Comment by MellowVelo, Dec 31, 2023
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    To all who celebrate Christmas and all who yearn for renewal, may this season bring the birth of...

    To all who celebrate Christmas and all who yearn for renewal, may this season bring the birth of new and hopeful possibility. You are loved.
    Status Update by MellowVelo, Dec 25, 2023
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    FS: PmX2, Elear w/ Utopia pads, GS-X Mini, SE846, phono preamps, cartridges, vinyl accessories

    The Focal Elear w/ Utopia pads is sold to @Accrued!
    Post by: MellowVelo, Dec 18, 2023 in forum: For Sale