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    Schiit CCTX Meet: was Schiit Syn Discussion

    Or its the d/s DAC but Syn = sin?
    Post by: schnesim, Mar 24, 2023 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Which headphones are a step up from Beyer DT770 Pros? I want something with equal bass slam, overall similar sonic signature, something fun but...
    Post by: schnesim, Sep 26, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Thanks, I bought a pair of Anker Liberty Air 2s in the meantime. They sound surprisingly balanced for the money and I'm quite happy with the fit....
    Post by: schnesim, May 22, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Switchers - How to properly connect multiple amps to one DAC output

    I don't get the price of the Goldpoint. You get the Decware Zen Switchbox with all silver wiring for less! Or more if you want to customize it.
    Post by: schnesim, May 14, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Since I sweat too much under my over ear bluetooth headphones on the daily commute I'm looking for recommendations on bluetooth iems....
    Post by: schnesim, May 10, 2022 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Knife Thread

    @Dzerh It's definitely a sticky one. When I finely chop onions or carrots (once they are in stripes eventually) I constantly have to scrape off...
    Post by: schnesim, Apr 29, 2022 in forum: Food and Drink
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    The Knife Thread

    I need advice on what to look for in a new kitchen knife for cutting veggies. My "best" knife so far is a Wusthof Santoku...
    Post by: schnesim, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Food and Drink
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    Putin's War With Ukraine (and democracy, freedom, self-determination, etc.)

    Catherine the Great would disagree.
    Post by: schnesim, Mar 5, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    NOS vs OS: An Audiophile Culture War?

    I also struggled with listening fatigue for some time with OS DACs and always returned to NOS. Until I tried the Chord Qutest and I totally agree...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 27, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I wouldn't be surprised if it had less to do with world view but the fact that a former USSR state with a well working democracy is right at...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 24, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Am I the only one not finding much good new music the last year or so?

    I never found Spotify's "Release Radar" or Tidal's "New Arrivals" very appealing. But since I switched to Deezer I'm looking forward to their "New...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 20, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    The Mike Moffat (#2 at Schiit) Blog

    IIRC Chord uses an FPGA in their Mojo DAC which sells for about Bifrost 2 money.
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 17, 2022 in forum: Schiit
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    A few more notes on Deezer They just raised/lowered their price. Until now the basic price was $9.99 for lossy and $14.99 for lossless. Now there...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 16, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Cayin RU-6 vs Lotoo Paw S1 vs Shanling UA5 dongle impressions

    After I couldn't get a Cayin RU6 to work with my phone reliably I got a Fiio Q3 instead and when it comes to high sensitivity IEMs I'm a very...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 15, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    Finally I made the plunge, canceled my Tidal and Spotify subscriptions and am at Deezer now. The good: They claim to have the biggest catalogue...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 11, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Turntable advice

    Recently I saw a video by Steve Guttenberg where he said, that the higher end the turntable, the less pops and clicks stand out / are annoying. He...
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 11, 2022 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I feel offended by people who feel offended by me not caring about this whole gender cancel thing.
    Post by: schnesim, Feb 7, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream

    Qobuz seems to have an agreement with Soundiiz to transfer playlists from other services and without having to pay for it. (Tidal and Deezer have...
    Post by: schnesim, Jan 29, 2022 in forum: Product Announcements
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    iFi audio ZEN Stream

    It's going to work (again). The current beta firmware already supports the 1st unfold. See for details:...
    Post by: schnesim, Jan 28, 2022 in forum: Product Announcements
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Reminds me of C.G. Jung's quote that fanaticism is nothing but overcompensated doubt.
    Post by: schnesim, Dec 29, 2021 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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