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    Pi2AES Impressions only thread

    Ifi has added another new power brick, this one at 24 v and 2.5 amps, suitable for the pi2aes. Happy with my noise nuke, it may or may not help...
    Post by: bilboda, Apr 8, 2021 at 1:14 PM in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Power Regeneration, Surge Protectors, UPS yadayadayada

    In a nod to the power gremliins, I opted for a non-sacrificial surge protector from Zero Surge with emi/rfi filtering and 4 pairs of isolated...
    Post by: bilboda, Apr 8, 2021 at 5:02 AM in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Power Regeneration, Surge Protectors, UPS yadayadayada

    Anyone tried the equi core/deep core line? Tempted myself but also tempted by iconoclast rca and xlr cables. Certainly not by both at the same...
    Post by: bilboda, Apr 1, 2021 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Is it better than your 1k+ amp?

    Is it better than your 1k+ amp?
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    What are you drinking RIGHT NOW?

    [IMG]
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Food and Drink
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    LSA HP2 Ultra stream of consciousness

    Never heard the Auteur. You can confirm it but I believe it's 30 days and 15% restock fee.
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    LSA HP2 Ultra stream of consciousness

    Bag Lady - Meiko - Playing Favorites Verite ZDS and SW 51+ lovey sound tone and timbre , beguiling HP2 ZDS SW 51+, vocals heard more easily , more...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    LSA HP2 Ultra stream of consciousness

    Here is the thing r.e. vs Verite. My brain has broken in as well as the hp's. I have become used to the open and well defined presentation of the...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Pi 2 Design - How do I get started?

    Roon will handle MQA from Tidal but with limited bit rates. I'd skip Tidal though and use Qobuz. Dorsey ain't getting my money. I'll echo what has...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 30, 2021 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Generally speaking, I guess, if you ignore the millions on food stamps and unemployment, the businesses and livelihoods ruined and those that have...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    More cynicism if you handle it [IMG]
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    What are you drinking RIGHT NOW?

    Coffee http://www.ccmcoffee.com/index.php?cPath=22 [IMG]
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Food and Drink
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Tons of studies out there. Here is the one from the NIH 5 years later...https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16115318/ and an ongoing trial, all...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Qobuz has it, listening now

    Qobuz has it, listening now
    Profile Post Comment by bilboda, Mar 28, 2021
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I can't shake the belief that the greater good was harmed by our govt. and continues to be. Now if you subscribe to the "Great Reset" proposed by...
    Post by: bilboda, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: SBAF Blogs