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    @dubharmonic Well f***

    @dubharmonic Well f***
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 19, 2024 at 2:12 PM
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    Big frickin' surprise: the resident planar hater doesn't like an amp that is good for planars....

    Big frickin' surprise: the resident planar hater doesn't like an amp that is good for planars. Ferrum Oor is not for me at all.
    Status Update by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 18, 2024 at 6:00 PM
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    ZMF Compendium

    There is no need for the ZMF Compendium as I've been keeping it updated :)
    Post by: ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 18, 2024 at 1:32 PM in forum: Headphones
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    Loaner: Ferrum Orr/Hypnos

    Received, this loaner will now be concluded.
    Post by: ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 17, 2024 at 10:30 AM in forum: Closed Loaners
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    We will make effort to ensure that SoCal SBAF has one official meetup a year

    We will make effort to ensure that SoCal SBAF has one official meetup a year
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 16, 2024 at 6:55 PM
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    Finding ways to make it work: DNA, Weiss, Musician, ZMF

    When I had the Draco, I did experience the first two for sure going to balanced, but for me the highs were less annoying; it still had a semblance...
    Post by: ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 15, 2024 at 12:07 PM in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    That is enough for a new CD, so totally worth it

    That is enough for a new CD, so totally worth it
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 15, 2024 at 1:03 AM
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    @crenca a combination of mosquito buzzing, a lack of defined attack, and terrible delineation....

    @crenca a combination of mosquito buzzing, a lack of defined attack, and terrible delineation. Btw did I mention these are going on loaner?
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 12, 2024
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    Will put up impressions in a few days. It's actually not all bad, but literally the worst...

    Will put up impressions in a few days. It's actually not all bad, but literally the worst rendition of the triangle I have ever heard. So bad I...
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 12, 2024
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    It comes to no one's surprise that the Arya Organic is not to my liking. Solid C+ with my planar...

    It comes to no one's surprise that the Arya Organic is not to my liking. Solid C+ with my planar hat on maybe. Has a few huge drawbacks.
    Status Update by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 12, 2024
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    I suppose he can rest in peace knowing his wife's killer is now dead

    I suppose he can rest in peace knowing his wife's killer is now dead
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 12, 2024
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    Appreciated seeing my friend (same one referenced in last post) again. He is in good spirits...

    Appreciated seeing my friend (same one referenced in last post) again. He is in good spirits despite his situation.
    Status Update by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 11, 2024
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    Schiit Vali 3

    Just curious @yotacowboy, have you heard the SW51? I'm not sure if we have the same definition of "midrange magic," but this is a headphone amp...
    Post by: ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 9, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    @crenca New ZMF Caldera Closed and Aegis. Hifiman Arya Organic.

    @crenca New ZMF Caldera Closed and Aegis. Hifiman Arya Organic.
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 8, 2024
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    Cancer. Stage 3 bordering on stage 4. From what I've been told, there's a chance but in his...

    Cancer. Stage 3 bordering on stage 4. From what I've been told, there's a chance but in his case, with where the tumor is located the odds are not...
    Profile Post Comment by ChaChaRealSmooth, Apr 8, 2024