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    Well that sucks on so many levels. I hope the situation turns positive very soon.

    Well that sucks on so many levels. I hope the situation turns positive very soon.
    Profile Post Comment by atomicbob, Sep 29, 2023 at 6:34 PM
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    For the curious, something interesting to note: EC Studio B - Mjolnir 3 brief saturation behavior comparison
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 28, 2023 at 5:58 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    A very brief comparison of how Studio B and Mjolnir 3 behave as they begin to hit voltage saturation. common measurement conditions Studio B...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 28, 2023 at 5:50 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    MQA files for bankruptcy protection

    Remastered labeling often makes me cringe. It might be a good one, but often it is a loudness wars hack job.
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 27, 2023 at 7:33 PM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    With the previous data and examining the Distortion FFT from the oscilloscope measurements a question one might ask is why anyone would need power...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 26, 2023 at 8:04 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    Gain on SET tube amps has a strong correlation to the gain of individual tubes in the signal path. My amp has less gain than what you appear to...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 26, 2023 at 7:49 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    After experiencing temperatures found on EC Zana Deux 6C33B-C tubes, Mjolnir 3 is downright tame. My money is on amps designed with Eimac 450TL...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 26, 2023 at 7:18 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    First, most headphones don't need that much power to reach ear damaging levels. I've posted this in many places, but once again: [ATTACH] HE-6...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 26, 2023 at 12:07 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    Measurement diagram [ATTACH] dScope Signal generator sine amplitude is adjusted from +20 dBu to -30 dBu in 2 dB steps. dScope Signal analyzer...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 26, 2023 at 10:07 AM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    What are you listening to right now?

    One thing that really hits hard is the disturbing sounds on Broken. There is the feeling of a presence, a low frequency exhaust modified car...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 25, 2023 at 10:46 PM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    I wasn't originally planning on an MJ3. MJ1 and MJ2 never excited me. But the switchable...

    I wasn't originally planning on an MJ3. MJ1 and MJ2 never excited me. But the switchable feedback and possibility of tube-like performance from a...
    Profile Post Comment by atomicbob, Sep 25, 2023 at 9:36 PM
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    Oh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B

    Please see the Studio B power measurements added here:...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 25, 2023 at 9:32 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Eddie Current Studio B technical measurements

    Studio B specifications from Eddie Current website: SPECIFICATIONS • Custom output transformers, rare earth magnetic core with tertiary...
    Post by: atomicbob, Sep 25, 2023 at 9:29 PM in forum: Headphone Amplifier Measurements
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    What @JK47 said!!

    What @JK47 said!!
    Profile Post Comment by atomicbob, Sep 25, 2023 at 1:47 PM
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    The idea of Sound Reinforcement seems to have been overrun with Sound Blast-em-out-of-the-Room....

    The idea of Sound Reinforcement seems to have been overrun with Sound Blast-em-out-of-the-Room. What a terrible experience.
    Profile Post Comment by atomicbob, Sep 24, 2023 at 7:39 PM