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  1. gldgate
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    Received my Yggdrasil upgrade back from Schiit (Analog 2 & Gen 5). While I don't have an Analog 1 to do a pure A/B compare my subjective impression...
    Post by: gldgate, May 1, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Loki Mini EQ Released

    Received my Loki today and have been putting it through it's paces. I began my audio journey in the 1980's (with lots of 1970's gear around) so...
    Post by: gldgate, Sep 29, 2017 in forum: Preamps
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    Just got Eitr in today primarily for 2nd system. Primary system is much more expensive Rednet D16>Mutec>Yggdrasil. Tried it in primary system. Prefer...
    Post by: gldgate, Jul 26, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Denafrips R2R DAC

    Any initial reports on either Ares or Pontus?
    Post by: gldgate, Jul 22, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Introduction to LFF Remasters

    If still open I would be interested as well.
    Post by: gldgate, Jul 18, 2017 in forum: LFF Remasters
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    Audiots' Confessions

    The only DAC I really need is my Yggdrasil but I went out and purchased a Meridian Explorer 2 and iFi Black Label so I would be able to screw around a...
    Post by: gldgate, Jun 8, 2017 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Beethoven's 5th

    For most of the German/Austrian 19th and 20th century war horses (Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Bruckner, Mahler) I prefer the really old guard...
    Post by: gldgate, May 19, 2017 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    The Grateful Dead Thread

    For those who are dipping their toes into the Dead's ouvre and like what they hear I would strongly recommend picking up a copy of the Complete...
    Post by: gldgate, May 16, 2017 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    The Grateful Dead Thread

    This is what started me on my Dead journey about 5 years ago. It's been a truly wonderful journey. [MEDIA]
    Post by: gldgate, May 16, 2017 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Ifi Micro IDSD Black Label

    Thank you so much for your thoughts. For my usage case the iDAC2 looks like it will do the trick.
    Post by: gldgate, Feb 11, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Ifi Micro IDSD Black Label

    For purely non mobile use, I have read that IDAC 2 gets you essentially the same sq. Anyone here have (or have heard) IDAC2 and IDSD BL? Would...
    Post by: gldgate, Feb 10, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Roon 1.3 is now live

    Nice update. Some nice DSP stuff, convenient back-up ability and probably most important (to me), a more convenient way to search on Composer and...
    Post by: gldgate, Feb 1, 2017 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Audio GD Singularity 19 - New R2R DAC

    Just wanted to say while I am a newbie and don't post much I really appreciate all the equipment you guys bring in to review based on member...
    Post by: gldgate, Jan 29, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters' (with MQA)

    Rando here. Purchased an explorer 2 earlier in the week to see what all the fuss was about. Here are my (very) preliminary thoughts: - On the...
    Post by: gldgate, Jan 12, 2017 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Tidal adds hi-res audio streams with 'Tidal Masters' (with MQA)

    That's exactly what I am doing as well. Was listening to the Tidal "Masters" thru Yggdrasil yesterday and was not bowled over with what I heard....
    Post by: gldgate, Jan 6, 2017 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Push Pull vs OTL vs SET (Tube amps)

    I have several SET's (300B, 2A3, 45, GM70, F2a), an OTL and a PP (6L6GAY). I use the PP more than the rest but each tube has its particular...
    Post by: gldgate, Dec 20, 2016 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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