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    New Rest in Peace Thread - Dedicated to Musicians who brought us Joy

    Legend status just for In Memory of Elizabeth Reed alone ! RIP
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Apr 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    I'd love to compare a new rag 2 to my mono Aegirs and Freya S. Would love to simplify and really...

    I'd love to compare a new rag 2 to my mono Aegirs and Freya S. Would love to simplify and really think rag 2 is sexy AF looking. Not to mention...
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:33 AM
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    The only solution? Don't use Amazon. I do once in a while for small money items but try to avoid...

    The only solution? Don't use Amazon. I do once in a while for small money items but try to avoid as much as possible.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 7, 2024
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    Also can it play crysis

    Also can it play crysis
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 4, 2024
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    Raspberry Pi troubleshooting and configuration instructions for complete f'ing morons

    Well done ! I use moode and PI2AES for everything streaming local files. One PI2AES has a 2TB ssd and it's been flawless.
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Apr 4, 2024 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    I have 3 head shells one with ortofon cart and 2 with different AT bodies. I need to spin some...

    I have 3 head shells one with ortofon cart and 2 with different AT bodies. I need to spin some slabs !
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Apr 1, 2024
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    Headphone Cables

    I've been buying inexpensive tripowin gran via cables for Senns and focals lately. $39 recently for a 1.5m cable. I think they sound better than...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Apr 1, 2024 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I'd like to hear a HD800 someday, as of now I still have 6 pairs of of headphones and a pair of IEMs ...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 29, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I think even if I could afford endgame I'd get bored. Could never live with one headphone or one headphone amp. Even though I'm not in the hunt...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 29, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Musing About "Endgame"

    I'm not really seeking anything in particular anymore. I have found what suits me within my budget. I'm at the point where I don't even want to...
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2...

    Not really I still prefer Elex in Pi Max and Clear in Jot 2 regardless of gain. I prefer Jot 2 on low gain though for sure.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024
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    Elex for 399 is incredible IMO. Just make sure you try as many amps as possible, it really makes...

    Elex for 399 is incredible IMO. Just make sure you try as many amps as possible, it really makes a difference. Elex is more hairy and spikey in...
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024
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    At the same time if I plug Elex into Jot 2 I am not happy, back into Pietus Maximus and all is...

    At the same time if I plug Elex into Jot 2 I am not happy, back into Pietus Maximus and all is well. Clear is pretty damn good out Sonett2 11ohm...
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024
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    Funny thing is I've had an Elex that sounds killer out DNA Sonett2 @ 28ohms. Elex is also...

    Funny thing is I've had an Elex that sounds killer out DNA Sonett2 @ 28ohms. Elex is also amazing out of Pietus Maximus. Figured I'd get Clear...
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024
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    PI2AES w/noise nuke, coax to BF2 OG XLR to Jotunheim 2 low gain XLR out to Focal Clear...

    PI2AES w/noise nuke, coax to BF2 OG XLR to Jotunheim 2 low gain XLR out to Focal Clear w/audiophile ninja cable. New favorite arrangement.
    Status Update by HotRatSalad, Mar 24, 2024
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I wish more rich politicians would fall in lakes though !
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    FS: Focal Clear

    I bought a pair new a couple weeks ago. Excellent headphone for the asking price.
    Post by: HotRatSalad, Mar 20, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    I picked up a hip dac 3 a while back. Real pleasant surprise btw. It has the 4.4mm out as well....

    I picked up a hip dac 3 a while back. Real pleasant surprise btw. It has the 4.4mm out as well. I bought a decent 4.4mm to 4pin XLR adapter and...
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 19, 2024
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    Best of luck Mr. Bob, I hope all turns out as well as can be. It sucks getting old and it sure...

    Best of luck Mr. Bob, I hope all turns out as well as can be. It sucks getting old and it sure isn't easy.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 18, 2024
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    I really wish they wouldn't use Android on daps.

    I really wish they wouldn't use Android on daps.
    Profile Post Comment by HotRatSalad, Mar 18, 2024
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