Sonic Frontiers SFD-1 Mk2 DAC Loaner

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  1. Hands

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    Let's get this kicked off soon and start by building an interest list. Friends only. Must be insured for $750 and require a signature. Preferred FedEx or UPS, but you can do USPS too if needed. Includes 3 pairs of tubes (two Russian something or others, two England-produced Westinghouse tubes NOS). Most of the screws are left out of the top of the case so you don't have a million to remove if you want to tube roll. Only supports 44.1/48KHz sampling rates, no USB. This will come in a BIG box and cost around or more than $50 to ship, likely.

    No more than 10 people. If we get 10, it will be 5 days each (1st to receive, 5th to ship). If we get less, we can let each person spend more time with it.
     
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    I'm interested
     
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    Sure, I'd like to hear this DAC. (SFO)

    I've got some Philips and Tungsram PCC88 collecting dust, so might as well put them to use.
     
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    If i ever make it out of Rando status i would love to hear one of these!! Heard so many good things about them from multiple people, and i have never gotten a chance to hear one of these vintage dacs. One of these days!! :punk:
     
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    So @Hands, just 3 so far. We'll probably hold a micro-meet here, since I know a few guys are interested, but don't want to commit to shipping the beast.
    1. @philipmorgan
    2. @bazelio
    3. @sphinxvc
     
  7. Hands

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    When is the meet?

    What happened to all the folks that originally suggested the site buy the DAC for a loaner? I need you guys! Get in here! :)
     
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    Bigger meet is next Sunday, the 26th. The micromeets I mentioned happen often, depending on what's around. SFD is a worthy reason to get together.

    Name and shame time, lol.

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    Would love to hear and compare with Gungnir Multibit. Located in Maine

    I think @Merrick started the lets buy this idea. Get on this bud!
     
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    The Callout! Ok I'm in. It'll be fun to see how it stacks up to my Theta, vintage DAC deathmatch.
     
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    I didn't realize this was limited to 44/48. I have a lot of 24/96 files so I'm not sure this would be that useful for me. Whoops!
     
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    LOL nice! If only that tagged them all for a notification.

    I would be happy to get it started with you for the meet and go from there.
     
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    Sure, throw me in. I'm in OR and I'll be out of town the last week of December.
     
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    In Maine - no timing issues to consider.

    Thanks,
     
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    NYC. I think the rest are in CA.
     
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    I'm 3 hours drive time and (apparently) 5 days shipping time away from Philip here in Norcal.
     
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    OK, guess I'll start with @philipmorgan, then @bazelio, anyone else on West side of country, move East from there.
     
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