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    For real. I couldn't believe how much I instantly loved it.

    For real. I couldn't believe how much I instantly loved it.
    Profile Post Comment by Bloom, Jun 1, 2022
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    Incredible customer service from Bloom Audio

    @YMO: hey, what's wrong with Jersey?? :D Thanks for the kind words!
    Post by: Bloom, Oct 6, 2021 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Meze elite

    I'm an unabashed Empyrean fanboy (and Meze fanboy too, honestly...their team is so great) and the Elite is a dream come true for me. It's easily...
    Post by: Bloom, Sep 1, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    iFi audio - Introducing the ZEN DAC Signature V2 and ZEN CAN Signature HFM, Perfectly Balanced As Al

    This stack is pretty legit. Impressed with how good they sound. I haven't spent a ton of time with them yet, but my colleague Steve just posted a...
    Post by: Bloom, Aug 25, 2021 in forum: Product Announcements
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    Anyone else here into Bitcoin?

    Agreed, @wormcycle. Lyn is brilliant and I've really enjoyed her writings and podcasts appearances.
    Post by: Bloom, Aug 10, 2021 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    CFA Honeydew & Satsuma, New DD and BA in ABS body?

    These are really solid budget IEMs. We reviewed them after a couple weeks of listening:...
    Post by: Bloom, Jun 22, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Loaner: CA Vega 2020

    Shipping it out to @Tchoupitoulas today. Hope you all enjoy listening to it!
    Post by: Bloom, Mar 2, 2021 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Audio Science Review Review

    Sadly, we aren't Abyss dealers (yet). :-/
    Post by: Bloom, Jan 19, 2021 in forum: Audio Science
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    iFi audio iDSD Diablo Impressions

    My colleague Steve wrote his impressions on our blog. This thing is crazy powerful for its size. Probably the only portable DAC/amp we've tried...
    Post by: Bloom, Jan 15, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Incredible customer service from Bloom Audio

    Thanks so much, @rhythmdevils. Really appreciate the kind words! :-)
    Post by: Bloom, Jan 7, 2021 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Raal Requisite SR-1A

    /\ 100% agreed, that's exactly what I tell folks...the bass is very accurate and natural sounding, but don't expect LCD-4 or Empyrean planar slam.
    Post by: Bloom, Jul 20, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Philly/NYC/DE/NJ area meet up?

    We didn't, no. Sadly, at this point, it might be a few more months before most folks are comfortable with a meetup. :-/
    Post by: Bloom, Jul 7, 2020 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Campfire Ara Review - Perfection - Nicely Done!

    Excellent writeup, @YMO!
    Post by: Bloom, Jun 30, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Loaner: Campfire Ara

    I'm including tips in my shipment to @Hooncake but I thought that, in our post-covid era, it might be kinda gross to ship the Ara around with used...
    Post by: Bloom, Jun 3, 2020 in forum: Closed Loaners