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    Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp

    As @purr1n explains here: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/schiit-15th-anniversary-the-meet.15152/ A meet is basically a...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 17, 2025 at 6:45 PM in forum: Product Announcements
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    What are you listening to right now?

    Ken Pomeroy’s cruel Joke She’s from near my hometown and this music has been haunting me for a few weeks...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Just listened to Caldera so far but I don’t want to move on to a different phone…

    Just listened to Caldera so far but I don’t want to move on to a different phone…
    Profile Post Comment by crenca, Jul 15, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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    @rhythmdevils , I’m no toob connoisseur but yea this thing is just moor betterer.

    @rhythmdevils , I’m no toob connoisseur but yea this thing is just moor betterer.
    Profile Post Comment by crenca, Jul 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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    Stradi (Korea) 5U4G in. Well shucks, damn thing is all balls, grip and details compared to...

    Stradi (Korea) 5U4G in. Well shucks, damn thing is all balls, grip and details compared to ‘tube doctor’ that came with my Supernaut…
    Status Update by crenca, Jul 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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    Wiim Pro and Ultra Technical Measurements comparison

    I think the a-hole's @ADias point is that with modern asynchronous usb inputs on many DAC's (don't know about most - though the higher end ones...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 15, 2025 at 7:15 AM in forum: Source Measurements
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    Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp

    @Straitwire , I assume 1.2W is into 50 ohms or there about? What is your rating into 300 ohms? Also, what is the ohms on the output on high &...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM in forum: Product Announcements
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    Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp

    You bet! I look forward to it. Could you say a little bit about your solid state rectification solution, and if/how it is different than other...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 11, 2025 in forum: Product Announcements
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    I have DM him with no luck here

    I have DM him with no luck here
    Profile Post Comment by crenca, Jul 11, 2025
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    Is Jupiter Research (@ext1 ) still modding? @Erroneous you may know...

    Is Jupiter Research (@ext1 ) still modding? @Erroneous you may know...
    Status Update by crenca, Jul 11, 2025
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    I have placed an order for one of these, I will let you know when it arrives

    I have placed an order for one of these, I will let you know when it arrives
    Profile Post Comment by crenca, Jul 11, 2025
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    Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp

    If you could get us a working unit for the August 23 San Antonio TX meet that would be ideal - many of the our most experienced and 'trusted ears'...
    Post by: crenca, Jul 11, 2025 in forum: Product Announcements