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Didn't agree with @purr1n about the engineering of Folklore being good cause half the songs were kinda weirdly grating. Aug 31, 2020

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    1. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Didn't agree with @purr1n about the engineering of Folklore being good cause half the songs were kinda weirdly grating.
      Aug 31, 2020
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      3. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        So the watermark is only added to the Tidal stream?
        Aug 31, 2020
      4. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        For this particular album, that seems to be the case
        Sep 1, 2020
      5. zonto
        zonto
        I searched for watermarking updates. Looks like it affects certain Qobuz albums too. Some sources stated that Universal UMG had been re-uploading tracks without watermarks recently. Obviously I still think it's a huge problem. Even saw talk about watermarks in an HDTracks download, but the user was provided with the clean files afterward... So ridiculous. Watermarking accomplishes nothing for the labels.
        Sep 1, 2020
    2. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Just went to the SIGGRAPH tech presentation for Google Pixel's SuperRes. Reminds me a lot of delta-sigma DACs.
      Jul 29, 2019
    3. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Windows 10 is such utter crap these days.
      Apr 17, 2019
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      3. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        Downloaded installer. Got through 2 different iterations of sneaky checkbox asking to install Bing Bar.
        Apr 17, 2019
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      4. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        To find out "A newer or equivalent version has been installed. No installation necessary" instead of a repair option
        Apr 17, 2019
      5. Syzygy
        Syzygy
        They finally learned how to beat viruses…make the OS one!
        Apr 17, 2019
    4. zfisch
      zfisch
      Greetings Ash1412, I was wondering if you could say a bit more to your statement "the Gungnir Multibit is, IMO, way too big/overkill for the LP" on the all purpose thread. I also have the LP / Modi Multibit but with Auteur usually with CD transport. I was considering going to the Gungnir Multibit. What does too big/overkill mean? Thanks!
      Dec 30, 2018
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      3. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        Its definitely the size (its meant for a rack/speaker rig so if you're using LP on desktop will be a long cable run or big-ass desk) and price (2x price of the LP) for the most part. However, according to many impressions here, Gungnir Multibit also seems to "scale" (more like actually showing its true resolve) up to much more expensive amps. Right now its pretty much the best value endgame DAC, if preferences align.
        Dec 30, 2018
      4. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        I'm not disagreeing with the pairing, more like saying that its probably better to hold out for a more competitive Bifrost and to hold out for more competitive DACs/headphones/amps in that price range in general, which used to be a complete no man's land until the LP, soekris and other stuff arrived, but is starting to shape into the sweetspot for pricing while still getting something on the cutting edge.
        Dec 30, 2018
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      5. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        I.e. used HD800s are around that price these days while "cutthroat" cutting edge stuff is still going up in price since many manufacturers are on a high to innovate without giving a damn about the consumer base (who can afford). Sennheiser included (HD660S, HD820, still selling that pos HD700,...). You can hold out and get a DAC that should hopefully complete the HD800/LP/R2R trio or even HD800/LP/vinyl(Sol).
        Dec 30, 2018
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    5. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Tried Mobi and Vali 2 with Contact from RAM. Finally able to withstand the second half. This is simply magical!
      Sep 3, 2016
    6. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      "This Schiit packaging isn't so bad. Or maybe I'm just smart. Wait, where are the USB and RCA cables?......"
      Aug 26, 2016
      2. Huxleigh
        Huxleigh
        Have you checked your assorted body cavities? ;)
        Aug 26, 2016
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    7. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Receiving my Vali 2 and Modi Multibit on the 29th, one day after the Schiit show.....
      Aug 24, 2016
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      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        You might regret that after seeing what they release
        Aug 24, 2016
      3. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        I might regret the Vali 2, not the Modi Multibit. Jason already said that they are not going to mess with their own DAC line.
        Aug 24, 2016
    8. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      That's right @purrin , let that dumbass have it!
      Mar 24, 2016
    9. Ash1412
      Ash1412
      Can't find the pentagonal graph comparison thread anywhere. Have they been deleted?
      Dec 29, 2015
      2. purr1n
        purr1n
        Dec 29, 2015
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      3. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        Thank you for the link but I'm looking for the original chart with all the notes and explanations. I thought it was supposed to be in the TH-X00 measurement thread but it wasn't
        Dec 29, 2015
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