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    Focal Utopia Review (collective stream of consciousness)

    I run the Utopia with the 3F (prefer amorphous transformers and own both) with a Wavelight being served by the Pi2AES. I admit that I like the...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Aug 13, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    I grew up in Philadelphia and my parents took me to my share of Flyers games growing up so I...

    I grew up in Philadelphia and my parents took me to my share of Flyers games growing up so I brought my hockey fandom to the South! It's pretty...
    Profile Post Comment by Failed Engineer, Aug 9, 2020
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    Utopia/3F/Wavelight in the den, watching hockey all day on mute, and rediscovering Lori...

    Utopia/3F/Wavelight in the den, watching hockey all day on mute, and rediscovering Lori McKenna's discography while working. Good times!
    Status Update by Failed Engineer, Aug 8, 2020
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I asked Nicolae about this via email and he replied that he is going to add compatibility to the Wavelight in a future firmware update, but no...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    I talked to a few of the Rockna dealers when I was trying to finalize my Wavelight purchase, and it appears there is a real inventory short. They...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Aug 1, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Rockna Wavelight DAC - Thoughts/Experiences

    I've had a Wavelight for 2 days now, purchased mostly because I'd like a more versatile DAC than the ECP Walnut V that's been my primary DAC for...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Jul 31, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I recently got a Wavelight DAC and trying to understand if the i2s of the pi2aes can connect to the i2s of the Wavelight or if it's incompatible...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Jul 30, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    WTB/IC AMB Laboratories Beta 22 amp and Gamma 3 dac

    Pretty amazing you sourced a gamma3. Congrats! I'm not very DAC curious these days but I've always wanted one of those.
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: For Sale
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    ECP Audio T4 Headphone Amplifier

    @TomB This is phenomenal stuff. I'd love to see a play by play of the DAC build someday.
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Apr 30, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Soekris "dac1541": DAC/Amp - Stream of Consciousness Impressions

    Thank you for your impressions. They are very helpful seeing I'll be running the same 1541, 3F, and Utopia in one room. I'm a dynamics junkie...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Apr 23, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Thanks for the feedback. I decided to buy a dac1541 for a second room setup along with a second...

    Thanks for the feedback. I decided to buy a dac1541 for a second room setup along with a second 3F and think the nickel might mate well with it...
    Profile Post Comment by Failed Engineer, Apr 20, 2020
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    Soekris "dac1541": DAC/Amp - Stream of Consciousness Impressions

    Which DIY filters improve upon the dac1541's dynamics? I've got one coming soon and from reading it seems that's where it falls short compared to...
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Apr 20, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    I'm sure transformer rolling is only subtle, but what would you point towards changing with the...

    I'm sure transformer rolling is only subtle, but what would you point towards changing with the nickel? I've been too lazy to swap out the...
    Profile Post Comment by Failed Engineer, Apr 13, 2020
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    Preventing Hearing loss

    I’ve been looking for a lazy method to estimate listening levels with headphones and yesterday stumbled upon using my Apple Watch noise app....
    Post by: Failed Engineer, Apr 13, 2020 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    I just picked up a Stellia locally yesterday and via the 3F it is definitely not bass tilted....

    I just picked up a Stellia locally yesterday and via the 3F it is definitely not bass tilted. Presence is there but doesn't bleed into rest of...
    Profile Post Comment by Failed Engineer, Mar 24, 2020