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  1. MarkF786
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    iFi audio iPhono3 Black Label - The Official Thread

    I have a question about the iPhono 3 and similar iFi gear with the same form factor: how the heck do you connect it to a typical stereo without it...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 5, 2023 in forum: Product Announcements
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    MC Phone Preamp Recommendations

    I have a Rega Planar 6 turntable, Ania Pro cartridge, and Aria Mk3 phono preamp. The Aria suffers from a buzz or hum (60Hz or 120Hz) noise that's...
    Thread by: MarkF786, Jun 5, 2023, 6 replies, in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    The new Aras arrived today (thanks Bloom Audio!!!) - and as fate would have it, the package with the returned Aras was returned to me, since the...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 20, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    A new pair is on the way from the retailer. Fingers crossed the phase issue was a one-off. Last year I had a similar issue with a Null Audio...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 19, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    Maybe where you shop. Most online stores offer free returns on defective products. I generally won't make a purchase from a store that doesn't...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 19, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    Ah, sadly I received a response from CA and their customer service sucks. They said I need to pay for return shipping and insurance, and "Once we...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    I did further testing with other audio test CDs I have, and online tests. Also, I swapped cables and DACs as a sanity test. The difference is...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    I purchased the Ara this past weekend, but didn't open them until today (as a bday present to myself). Within a couple songs, I immediately...
    Post by: MarkF786, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Unspoken #1 Aftermarket IEM Case?

    Shure’s case is my favorite. I have about 20 of them, using them for all of my IEMs. They’re not too big & bulky, though still pretty sturdy,...
    Post by: MarkF786, May 18, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    @MyPetSasquatch, thanks for your feedback so far on the BF2. I'm curious to hear how it compares to the RME ADI-2 DAC. My primary DAC is the...
    Post by: MarkF786, Nov 20, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    I read Allanmarcus' review in the thread, that he couldn't hear a difference between the Bifrost Multibit and Bifrost 2. I've have some similar...
    Post by: MarkF786, Nov 17, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Campfire Audio Solaris - raising the bar?

    Thanks, purr1n for posting the frequency response; I was waiting to see that to be sure the bass wasn't elevated like on the Vega and Atlas....
    Post by: MarkF786, Oct 28, 2018 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Audio - NEW - Atlas and Comet

    Are there any frequency response graphs comparing the Vega and Atlas?
    Post by: MarkF786, Aug 12, 2018 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    I've been enjoying the Jot + Bifrost Multibit for a long while, but recently got a Valhalla 2 to try an OTL amp, which I've greatly enjoyed. Now with the...
    Post by: MarkF786, Mar 21, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Valhalla 2

    Thanks for the feedback on chaining amps. I realize having an additional gain stage could slightly degrade sound quality, but I wonder to what...
    Post by: MarkF786, Dec 27, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Valhalla 2

    I just ordered a Valhalla 2 to use with my high impedance headphones (HD580, HD600, HD650, HD700, DT880, and Amperior). I currently am using a...
    Post by: MarkF786, Dec 26, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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