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  1. bengo
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    Silver cables do not impart treble energy just because silver is shinier than copper ...
    Post by: bengo, Jan 2, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Liquid Gold X Balanced Headphone Amplifier from Monoprice by Alex Cavalli

    https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/best-amps-for-hd800-2021-edition.10330/
    Post by: bengo, Dec 8, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Magni +

    Video title has a typo @Azimuth
    Post by: bengo, Dec 6, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Lyr+ Review (or random thoughts about it)

    Unlikely it sounds better. May measure better. In my experience the good implementations of 9016/9018/9028/9038 family all sounded weirdly similar...
    Post by: bengo, Oct 6, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Hands's Non-Oversampling DAC Comparison Master List

    PCM1795 seems to be a delta sigma chip, so no, it isn't NOS.
    Post by: bengo, Feb 15, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    iFi audio iDSD Diablo Impressions

    IMHO the Burr-Brown stuff is the next-best thing to a good R2R, when that option isn't available (mobile, in-car, etc).
    Post by: bengo, Dec 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Liquid Gold X Balanced Headphone Amplifier from Monoprice by Alex Cavalli

    @rhythmdevils if you wanted to rule out the Yggdrasil outputs being too hot, you could use digital volume on the source to lower it a bit. Or a...
    Post by: bengo, Oct 6, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Speaker porn

    More like BHC
    Post by: bengo, Jun 24, 2021 in forum: Speakers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    It's not bad per se, but the Metrum Pavane also had more solid bottom end.
    Post by: bengo, Jun 19, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Pioneer M-22 Power Amp - Epic Japanese Gear From the Past

    Yes, look for @purr1n impressions from a while back, probably in Aegir threads.
    Post by: bengo, May 20, 2021 in forum: Power Amps
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    Bifrost 2, smallish and amazing value. IMHO the Schiit DACs are a solid option, even if you aren't specifically looking for multibit. Next time,...
    Post by: bengo, May 5, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Speaker Amps for headphones

    I've used the vintage Pioneer M-22 in the past (using a very simple DIY speaker tap) with Audeze LCD-XC. This is a good amp for headphone use,...
    Post by: bengo, Apr 19, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Best Amps for HD800 - 2021 Edition

    @Emojiless I don't suppose a used MCTH is that expensive either.
    Post by: bengo, Mar 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    This is getting a bit off-topic, but I bet HD800 would be awesome for VR.
    Post by: bengo, Feb 16, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Portable Bluetooth Receiver Dac/Amps Discussion Thread

    Upload on Imgur (or similar) and put a link here.
    Post by: bengo, Jan 14, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    I want to soak you up

    Your questions would be better posted in this thread: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/the-all-purpose-advice-thread.19/
    Post by: bengo, Jan 11, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Smartphones

    You can always install LineageOS (or something similar) on an older phone/tablet that doesn't have manufacturer updates available. If going the...
    Post by: bengo, Jan 5, 2021 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Lessloss Audio Products

    Beefier / linear PSU seems like not a bad idea... Why not build a few different prototypes and test them on SBAF ears, to see which of these...
    Post by: bengo, Dec 19, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Asgard 3 Headphone Amp with Continuity Output Stage

    Just use the like button ..
    Post by: bengo, Nov 29, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Videogame Discussion Thread

    In case anyone wanted to try Elite Dangerous and doesn't yet own a copy, it's shortly available free from Epic:...
    Post by: bengo, Nov 15, 2020 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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