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    Topping E50 DAC Review and Measurements: I Can't Go for That

    Just one thing, the E50 isn't one of their latest products; the ESS9068 was also the next ESS chip after ESS9038PRO and ESS9038Q2M, with the 9068...
    Post by: Baten, Nov 23, 2023 at 12:29 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Yggdrasil GS

    I read "It don't make sense until it squeal" .... still holds up LOL
    Post by: Baten, Nov 23, 2023 at 12:21 AM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    HQPlayer vs SOX

    Yeah, many formats have 4GB (FAT32) limits.. :)
    Post by: Baten, Nov 15, 2023 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Yggdrasil LIM Impressions Only Thread

    LiM mini?
    Post by: Baten, Nov 13, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    @penguins what did you end up settling on, in terms of push pull / feedback? :)
    Post by: Baten, Nov 3, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Kid got cancer but hes better now

    My dad is currently fighting pancreatic cancer so yeah. First took away a big part of the organ which messed up his natural digestion/enzymes....
    Post by: Baten, Oct 29, 2023 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Kid got cancer but hes better now

    God bless, mate.
    Post by: Baten, Oct 28, 2023 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    Sorry, but image doesn't load..?
    Post by: Baten, Sep 27, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    As far as measurements go that is some beautiful spectra. Thanks purr1n
    Post by: Baten, Sep 5, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Yggdrasil MIB was: Jason+Marv Pyrate Edition 11001B

    Standard, since AD5791 is not really viable anymore; as in this could be the new standard/reference Yggdrasil on the site? Might be good if it becomes...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 31, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Vali 2+ Review and Measurements

    Mm, yeah. Maybe.
    Post by: Baten, Aug 24, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Shanling ET-3 CD Transport Review - Golden Schlong Worthy

    Samesies! BTW, I was browsing and noticed two new releases: Shanling CD80/CA80 (one that omits chip-based speaker amplification and one that...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 18, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping and SMSL with ASR Punking Us on DACs?

    I'm pretty sure those conglomerate(s) just copy pasted articles from his site to theirs, to "prove" their products are "stellar". I wouldn't say...
    Post by: Baten, Aug 16, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping and SMSL with ASR Punking Us on DACs?

    Hello Thorsten and welcome!
    Post by: Baten, Aug 11, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I2S is kinda overstated imo, okay sure why not if you have a DDC already but otherwise why bother when good spdif or aes or usb when well...
    Post by: Baten, Jul 27, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers