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Finally got my Qobuz invite. Um, it sucks. Feb 12, 2019

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    1. kevnin
      kevnin
      Finally got my Qobuz invite. Um, it sucks.
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      2. m17xr2b
        m17xr2b
        Yeah the app is crap. In my case it's unresponsive like it has a modal dialog in the background. With web I can't do bitperfect streaming.
        Feb 12, 2019
      3. pedalhead
        pedalhead
        I found the 64-bit app to be utter shite, constantly freezing. The 32-bit version works fine for me though. Sadly, the Qobuz catalogue has a lot of gaps if indie rock/electronic is your thing (compared to Tidal for example).
        Feb 12, 2019
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      4. kevnin
        kevnin
        Tried the 32-bit app, it seemed to be working at first until I tried to actually play a song, then froze. How does this even qualify as "beta"
        Feb 12, 2019
    2. kevnin
      kevnin
      I just got out of the best NIN show I’ve seen in a long time, maybe ever.
      1. Merrick, Jinxy245, JoshMorr and 6 others like this.
      2. kevnin
        kevnin
        Not a single song newer than TDS!
        Dec 11, 2018
    3. kevnin
      kevnin
      Took advantage of hype week to pick up a used Yggdrasil A2. Thanks @purr1n!
      1. Cryptowolf, obsiCO, BillOhio and 10 others like this.
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      3. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        I’m quite attached to the Gungnir A1’s presentation, and I hear those two get further away from it. Ironically the GA2 more than the YA2.
        Nov 3, 2018
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      4. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        Are you selling your gungnir?
        Nov 3, 2018
      5. kevnin
        kevnin
        @zerodeefex Most likely yes. Just need to let the Yggdrasil warm up and make sure I want to keep it. You want first dibs?
        Nov 3, 2018
    4. kevnin
      kevnin
      Any chance there's a Friend in Norway willing to buy an amp for me and ship it to the US?
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      3. TwoEars
        TwoEars
        And you might have to pay import taxes for it... again. Just saying.
        Aug 28, 2018
      4. kevnin
        kevnin
        If he has the original boxes it should be fine. If not would have to think about it.
        Aug 28, 2018
      5. kevnin
        kevnin
        Probably too much hassle, and risk of shipping damage. Thanks @Jokko and @TwoEars for replying though!
        Aug 30, 2018
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    6. kevnin
      kevnin
      Finally my system is back to sounding great after dealing with tube mess for last couple weeks. Tubes are really annoying sometimes.
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      2. kevnin
        kevnin
        @e.schell I made one, or more accurately my friend made it for me. I haven't tried that many tube combos but the only thing I like so far is rca gray glass in all 4 spots. Tried Ken-rad clear glass staggered plates, thought it was little thinner and not as good bass impact. Sylvania is good neutral tube but doesn't have the bass I'm looking for.
        Apr 20, 2017
      3. kevnin
        kevnin
        This is highly related to my system synergy though, getting a little extra bass out of the gumbreya allows me to use all NOS 45s in my amp and get better overall SQ that way. Otherwise I had to use half EML 45s to get the best bass, but then soundstage takes a hit.
        Apr 20, 2017
      4. kevnin
        kevnin
        @e.schell Haha, just saw that HF ad, thought "damn, someone already bought all the good ones" then saw it was you! Those were pretty good deals.
        Apr 21, 2017
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    7. kevnin
      kevnin
      Gambled on some ebay 45 globes and won - holy $&*% my rig is sounding even more awesome! So happy.
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      2. kevnin
        kevnin
        @Marvey you are welcome to come over any time. Or hopefully I'll get it to the next meet.
        Feb 22, 2017
      3. kevnin
        kevnin
        They seem somewhat readily available on ebay around $300/pair, though who knows how many are good. I didn't want to pay that much so waited patiently and got 4 for $375, supposedly testing near NOS levels. Fortunately they sound great.
        Feb 22, 2017
      4. HitmanFluffy
        HitmanFluffy
        Those are some crazy prices. Usually the fear is they don't work or are heavily used. Awesome deal!
        Feb 22, 2017
    8. kevnin
      kevnin
      So I went and did something a little crazy, and now I have a 445. Damn this thing is incredible.
    9. kevnin
      kevnin
      ampsandsound Kenzie is on Massdrop now. It's a badass amp with HD800.
    10. kevnin
      kevnin
      Got a QP1R for Christmas, it will only play DSD. It's the Anti-Schiit!
      1. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        how do you like it?
        Dec 26, 2015
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      2. kevnin
        kevnin
        When it works the SQ is very impressive for a portable, easily beats Pono player (using HD650). The scroll wheel is basically unusable without some kind of mod. I'll post impressions once I get a replacement since mine is defective.
        Dec 27, 2015
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    San Diego
    Occupation:
    Software
    Gear List:
    Headphones:
    Utopia
    HD800-SDR
    HE60
    SR-007A
    TH-X00
    HD650M

    Amps:
    EC 445
    ECBA
    Stax SRM727 II
    Jotenheim

    Dacs:
    Gungnir Multibit

    Portable:
    X5III
    Music preferences: Nine Inch Nails, female-fronted metal, rock, punk, pop