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  1. alucart
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    DAC 1541 and SW51+ with the Utopias are not embarrassed standing next to the Pavane + EC Studio...

    DAC 1541 and SW51+ with the Utopias are not embarrassed standing next to the Pavane + EC Studio T! Enjoying a chilling listening session...!
    Status Update by alucart, Mar 10, 2021
  2. alucart
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    Last Call for Eddie Current

    It seems like the website has updated with news of a possible run of limited Studio B amplifier - I wonder whether is this the special version of...
    Post by: alucart, May 21, 2020 in forum: Product Announcements
  3. alucart
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    Recommended shipping company to ship a EC amplifier from USA to Australia?

    Recommended shipping company to ship a EC amplifier from USA to Australia?
    Status Update by alucart, Apr 22, 2020
  4. alucart
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Hi everyone, which courier service (Fedex, USPS or UPS) would be best to ship a costly tube amplifier (>2000 USD) from USA to Australia? I’m...
    Post by: alucart, Apr 21, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
  5. alucart
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    Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

    One of the EML 2a3 mesh plate tubes sparked, causing a channel imbalance, and both tubes are now on their way back to Germany under warranty to be...
    Post by: alucart, Dec 5, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  6. alucart
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    Monoprice Liquid Platinum + Abyss Phi = my head hurts from the bass impact, but it’s strangely...

    Monoprice Liquid Platinum + Abyss Phi = my head hurts from the bass impact, but it’s strangely addictive...!
    Status Update by alucart, Nov 13, 2018
  7. alucart
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    The AKG K1000 really likes power, doesn't it? Schiit Ragnarok > Stratus > EAR HP4 > ZDS

    The AKG K1000 really likes power, doesn't it? Schiit Ragnarok > Stratus > EAR HP4 > ZDS
    Status Update by alucart, Aug 31, 2018
  8. alucart
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    Massdrop RDAC Airist Audio R2-R DAC

    Massdrop has relisted the drop until August: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-airist-audio-r-2r-dac
    Post by: alucart, Aug 10, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  9. alucart
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    Metrum Acoustic's new baby DAC - the Flint

    Hi everyone, In spite of the Australian Government's new push to tax all online purchases from overseas, I managed to purchase one of Metrum...
    Thread by: alucart, Jul 31, 2018, 27 replies, in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  10. alucart
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    EC Aficionado (was: The Studio Jr.)

    Um, why not the Abyss or HE1000? Both are highly resolving, if not more resolving than the HD650, and have better defined bass and sub-bass extension.
    Post by: alucart, May 12, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  11. alucart
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    New Abyss AB-1266 v2 incoming....

    The Abyss Phi just arrived yesterday, just before I was due to fly interstate, so I brought it along with my Sony WM1A and balanced 4 XLR to 4.4mm...
    Post by: alucart, May 10, 2018 in forum: Headphones
  12. alucart
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    The Stax I thread

    Can't agree more with this - the entry level L300 + SRM-252S mids are to die for, with their treble extension/quality, mid clarity and detail...
    Post by: alucart, Jan 29, 2018 in forum: Headphones
  13. alucart
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    The Stax I thread

    I was just browsing the Stax website using Google Translate (http://www.stax.co.jp/index-J.html) and found this potentially troubling information...
    Post by: alucart, Sep 8, 2017 in forum: Headphones
  14. alucart
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    AKG K 1000

    A pair of AKG K1000 arrived today (S/N 10611 - apparently this corresponds to a bass lite version) - bought to see what draws people to this...
    Post by: alucart, Aug 29, 2017 in forum: Headphones
  15. alucart
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    Alas no speakers >_< I'm living the nomadic life of periodic apartment living!

    Alas no speakers >_< I'm living the nomadic life of periodic apartment living!
    Profile Post Comment by alucart, Aug 15, 2017
  16. alucart
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    It's not quite as resolving as the Yggdrasil but I find it not quite as analytical, suiting my tastes...

    It's not quite as resolving as the Yggdrasil but I find it not quite as analytical, suiting my tastes - its missing some of the body of the Pavane, though!
    Profile Post Comment by alucart, Aug 15, 2017
  17. alucart
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    DAC1541 + EAR HP4 + Utopia = almost the right balance of musicality & resolution =)

    DAC1541 + EAR HP4 + Utopia = almost the right balance of musicality & resolution =)
    Status Update by alucart, Aug 15, 2017
  18. alucart
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    Soekris "dac1541": DAC/Amp - Stream of Consciousness Impressions

    A quick A-B comparison between the DAC1541 in pure DAC mode with the ZDS (line out at 0dB, minimum phase filter) and the Pavane with the ZDS +...
    Post by: alucart, Aug 10, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  19. alucart
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    Soekris "dac1541": DAC/Amp - Stream of Consciousness Impressions

    The Soekris DAC1541 arrived at my workplace today - credit to @soekris and his crew for the quick order processing and shipping. Listening...
    Post by: alucart, Aug 9, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  20. alucart
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    FRANZ - Friends from AUS & NZ

    I'm keen to hear of your impressions of the HD800 with the EC studio =)
    Post by: alucart, Jul 21, 2017 in forum: The Meeting Place
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