Loaner Gear Request/Progress Master Thread

Discussion in 'Loaner Programs' started by ChaChaRealSmooth, Aug 7, 2021.

  1. JK47

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    I have one Gjallarhorn and would be interested in a loaner to try as mono blocks in my 2ch system. If doing a loaner for a pair, we should probably include a passive pre such as a JBL Nanopatch+, or Mackie Big knob, with the correct cables. Should also run by our local XLR guru's @atomicbob and @purr1n to make sure the above pre's and below cable will work for proper monoblock action, and NO magic smoke.

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    That's a TS Mono to XLR. A TRS Mono (balanced) to XLR would be the one to get with the JBL Nanopatch+ if wanting to use the Gjallarhorn in Mono.

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    Last I heard it, it sounded Aegir like. I don't know there there were any sonic tweaks made since then.
     
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    I haven't heard an Aegir but so far the solo Gjallarhorn has a more laid back sound than my Pioneer M22 with a much closer, and intimate stage. I will hold off on an impression post for a week or two to let some music flow through the little guy. Mainly bought it as a flea watt, cool running summer time amp (M22 gets room too toasty, and I don't like running AC).
     
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    Was there already and Elrog 300B loaner?
     
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    We're open for that once we have the product that can accommodate xMEMs drivers. We're not too far off ;)
     
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    I may go to hell for recommending this, but I think maybe a Schiit Syn might be a good loaner
     
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    If I may ask, why? Is 'schiit' a forbidden word around these parts or what :) ?
     
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    'cus I'm askin' for a "Syn"! :)
     
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    I may go to hell hel for recommending this, but I think maybe a Schiit Syn might be a good loaner

    fixed that for you...
     
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    Very interesting, I like the idea of tone controls right on the headphone amp. Does anyone know if it's a class A design or something else ?
     
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    It’s opamp based like all of Geshelli’s stuff.
     
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    Any interest in a ZMF Atrium Closed loaner?

    Would like to hear one myself and compare to my Verite Closed.
     
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    URD!!!
     
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    Would love to hear the URD, please add me if we get a loaner
    best,
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    I just emailed Lynx requesting a demo of the Hilo and told them there might be interest here if they wanted to extend it to a tour. I'll follow up with their response.
     
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    Since I'm on a DAC and loaner thread craze, Promitheus Audio in Malaysia have 2 reasonably priced TDA1545 based DACs. 1 tube 1 ss, and no one in the nos DAC thread seems to have heard them. I did some googling and their TVC preamps are well regarded on orfas forums, but not much info on the DACs. I'd love to hear them on a loaner tour before buying, but may just take the plunge on one if Lynx doesn't let me/us demo the Hilo.
    Edit: I did email Promitheus a week or so ago about some customization options on the tube dac and never heard back. Maybe I offended them with the extent of my customization requests or they're busy or mia, who knows.
     
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    Is there a loaner program for ETA 02's? And if so, would I be eligible?

    The headphone interests me but I know that if I don't care for it, I would take a bath on resale. I recently discovered Nectar on here and will have to drop the Bee's to half price to move them, if it's even possible. They are slightly flawed and completely unknown to the masses.

    ETA is equally unknown, for the most part, although I suspect the 02 will be a lot nicer than the Bee.:)
     
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    There's an ongoing tour.
    https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/loaner-eta-o2.13315/

    Eligibility-wise, I think you may have to be at least a contributor, let alone you're late for signing up. You'd better shoot a message to the gearmaster (and/or ETA folks) for further details.

    Here is the impression thread: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/eta-o2-loaner-impressions-thread.13314/
     

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