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    Used Deals Thread

    Klein Hummel o410 (predecessor to the Neumann KH420) Seems like a good deal with the stands:...
    Post by: Armaegis, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:16 PM in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    A Rethink of THD/THD+N (or why both tell us almost nothing)

    New dumb idea: generate tone(s) based on a piece of gear's distortion profile. Use that for evaluation and purchasing decisions rather than...
    Post by: Armaegis, Oct 22, 2020 at 9:33 AM in forum: Audio Science
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I powered through my mortgage and paid it off in ten years because I'm a simpleton and don't like trying to juggle debt vs...
    Post by: Armaegis, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Are they currently floating on the carpet or are there feet/spikes? As a general rule, you want them more stable. Putting a platform underneath...
    Post by: Armaegis, Oct 10, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Ode to YT vloggers

    You and Marv need to do more videos like these classics from Tyll... [MEDIA] [MEDIA]
    Post by: Armaegis, Oct 3, 2020 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB

    A sales rep I was speaking with said the MOTU Ultralite is good but only on mac as the Windows drivers suck. I was super tempted by the Crimson,...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB

    I still have the Prism Lyra. I used to have the RME ADI-2 Pro. I currently have the RME Babyface Pro FS (serving as an optical bridge to my Lyra...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB

    Sorry, I don't recall if I tested 178/192. I am running W10pro. I've found most pro boxes that have their specialized drivers/mixers/control...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 30, 2020 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Focusrite Clarett 2Pre USB

    Hah, wasn't it way back in February that I sent it? Anyhow, glad to see it's finally out of the box.
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 29, 2020 in forum: Source Measurements
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    @bixby Mixers are Mackie's bread & butter. I've always had good reliable experience with them and no issues with sound quality. You can probably...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 27, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Maybe Mouser? https://www.mouser.ca/manufacturer/lemo/
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 26, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    KEF LS50 wireless

    Yup, for the same reason you'll see speakers and headphones rated up to 100kHz :rolleyes:
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 22, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    KEF LS50 wireless

    It's really not that unreasonable... doubling of power only gets you +3 dB after all. Take the original LS50 stats which show a sensitivity of...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 21, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    USB Nervosa Thread Decrapifiers, pro interfaces, and bears oh my

    For just a couple $$ you too can purchase some nylons and practice rubbing your thighs together. How to extrapolate that into enjoyment of audio...
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 21, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Router/Mesh Network Recommendation

    For Cat6 and up, isn't the cleanliness of the termination quite important as well?
    Post by: Armaegis, Sep 18, 2020 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools