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    FS: EC Zana Deux Super

    @rhythmdevils Sorry if a bit off topic do you happen to know how the Zana Deux compare with the Balancing Act? I heard a friend's ECBA once and...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Mar 28, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

    @rhythmdevils I think you should try special tube amps that have design consideration to drive planars. In the same price as Stellaris there is...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Mar 25, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Yggdrasil MIB was: Jason+Marv Pyrate Edition 11001B

    I think the issue is whether the DAC fits into your system or not. Yggdrasil (at least A1 and A2) I find to be quite coloured and upfront / bright in...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Feb 13, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil MIB was: Jason+Marv Pyrate Edition 11001B

    Haven't heard the MiB but compared to A1 or A2 both the Holo May and Rockna Wavedream (Signature SE) are less coloured, have blacker bakground,...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Is an HD 800 (S?) still worth buying?

    I started the hobby with HD800 and then to HD820 before going back to HD800S. But I have moved on because I could not get the midrange and treble...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 22, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Bakoon Amp-13R Review and Impressions

    Bakoon or Enleum amps are very picky and I think it's a waste of time if you use them to drive dynamics. Like the OOR (but I think it's even more...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 21, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    @Chris1967 When you boot up your Wavedream Signature MSB does it say this firmware in your screen? [IMG]
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 19, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Thank you, that is really helpful. I currently use the Wavelight and I definitely will not like to go warmer than this.
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 4, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Thanks for the tips. @Xecuter I will try to negotiate further, I think what makes this interesting is the price is much lower than normal...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    Thanks for the reply, it is really helpful. If so I think based on what you say if the price is right then it’s worth exploring. I think the DAC...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 1, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    I might need a little advice here… I found a used Wavedream from around 2014/2015 but when I asked the seller to take some photos the device seems...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Jan 1, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    I am sorry for bumping my own post. At this point I think I am ready to give up my hunt for classic EC Balancing Act. I located 1 or 2 445 amps...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Nov 30, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Sonic Frontiers SFD-1mk2 Vintage DAC for $750 That Stomps Most Modern DACs

    There is this upcoming DAC from Linear Tube Audio that looks interesting for us....
    Post by: JeremiahS, Nov 14, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonic Frontiers SFD-1mk2 Vintage DAC for $750 That Stomps Most Modern DACs

    I used to own the SFD-2 (with SE+ upgrades but performed local) and I feel that both Rockna Wavelight and Wavedream kind of sound similar. But I...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Oct 31, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Donald North Audio — Owners Thread

    Oh no… I got the feeling that the old EC house sound is one of a kind. So not even the more neutral latest versions of DNA amps can emulate a bit...
    Post by: JeremiahS, Oct 31, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units