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  1. ColtMrFire liked feralcomprehension's post in the thread Used Deals Thread.

    I keep reminding myself, "the wanting mind is never silent".

    Jul 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM

  2. ColtMrFire liked yotacowboy's post in the thread Elekit TU8600.

    The fun begins! [IMG] I'd been trying to decide between the TU-8600 and the Bottlehead Kaiju as a winter project. On a whim I picked...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM

  3. ColtMrFire liked Lou Casadonte's post in the thread Rega P3 Added to my Study.

    I finally got my Rega P3 up and running through my Lynx Hilo. The Lynx is acting as a pre for a microrendu and the rega turntable and...

    Jul 12, 2025 at 11:22 AM

  4. ColtMrFire liked Josh83's post in the thread WTB: Rockna Wavelight.

    I just missed out on @neogeosnk ’s Wavelight listing, and that’s whet my appetite to try one. Besides personal interest, I’d like to...

    Jul 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM

  5. ColtMrFire liked Merrick's post in the thread Mercury V3 Streamer/DAC Impressions.

    I'm still running a Pi2AES, would love to hear a Merc at some point. I had the Red for a bit and found that switching from RAAT to...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 2:20 PM

  6. ColtMrFire liked rhythmdevils's post in the thread Mercury V3 Streamer/DAC Impressions.

    Mercury V3 DAC vs Holo RED vs Lumin U1 Mercury vs RED TLDR; The Mercury is a better sounding streamer in tone AND technicalities than...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM

  7. ColtMrFire liked Lyander's post in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    Some folks I know love it, I remember that one dude who designs relatively popular IEMs has one and is a fan. All a matter of...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM

  8. ColtMrFire liked purr1n's post in the thread Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi.

    It's how you present yourself. There have been other MoTs or people working on behalf of vendors who have offered workarounds or...

    Jul 10, 2025 at 8:16 AM

  9. ColtMrFire liked Watmough's post in the thread Schiit Mimir Mesh and Forkbeard DAC Preview.

    i received mine last Saturday but had not really had a chance to listen to until this week (microsoft laid off almost half my studio on...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 5:11 PM

  10. ColtMrFire replied to the thread Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi.

    Weren’t you complaining earlier that people don’t say thank you enough? Now you’re feigning like you don’t care. I sense much...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 10:28 AM

  11. ColtMrFire liked shotgunshane's post in the thread Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi.

    Personally, I think you could have a lot to offer here at SBAF, in the way of measurements and troubleshooting, etc; someone with your...

    Jul 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM

  12. ColtMrFire replied to the thread Schiit Jotunheim 2.

    Don’t give the ORFAS crowd any ideas! That sound you hear is a lightbulb turning on in one of their heads.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM

  13. ColtMrFire liked SofaSamuraiX's post in the thread Schiit Jotunheim 2.

    There is no perfect amp or headphone or speakers, that is why you have to collect a different setup for every track in your music library!

    Jul 9, 2025 at 10:15 AM

  14. ColtMrFire liked Thad E Ginathom's post in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    Listen to it first. Then, if you must, indulge in seeking validation or buyer remorse.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 9:52 AM

  15. ColtMrFire liked Souldriver's post in the thread Oh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B.

    Dm me your email and ill send it over.

    Jul 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
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