HotRatSalad
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HotRatSalad

Friend, Male, from NH

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After life being super hectic since end of march, leaving my job after 15+ years of service and starting a new job... May 24, 2025

    1. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Darlington Labs MP-7 so damn good. vinyl playback is heavenly now. Noise floor so low, pops ticks crackle from poorer copies non-existent.
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Order placed. I got a B-stock MP-7. I'm very excited to hear this. I'm especially hopeful that the MP-7 will help surface noise to recede into the background. I recently picked up a Schiit Mani 2, and while the unit has many commendable traits, it's still noisier than I would like.
        Oct 17, 2022
      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I liked Mani 2, much quieter than Mani 1. I wanted a bump up after having gungnir A2 on the speaker system, you can probably understand. I cheaped out with a AT-VM95ML and am super impressed between the ML stylus and MP-7 it's sooo quiet AND sounds impressive.
        Oct 17, 2022
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      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Got my mp-7 back with updated board and upgraded jacks. First LP David Gilmour S/T 1978 press second lp Frank Zappa Waka jawaka 1972 press. Thanks @Keith Richardson
        Jan 11, 2023
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    2. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Pink Floyd Animals 2018 remix 2ch 24/192 just melted my face and brain.
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      2. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        I have been eyeing this one, I think I'll have to splurge.
        Sep 18, 2022
      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I ordered the record as well couldn't help it.
        Sep 18, 2022
      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Spun my 1977 original that has same stampers as some promos. What an amazing album, after it was done I spun the remix vinyl. 84 minutes of animals FTW
        Sep 26, 2022
    3. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Seas a26 kit inbound, just waiting for cabinets !
      1. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Shit me why didn't I order this kit sooner ? They already sound even better after 12-15 hours.
        Aug 14, 2022
    4. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Fill me in on this tambre I hear about. You know like tambourine. Is that different from timbre ? Is it the same thing ?
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Funny thing is a couple of em are from the east coast and they are not from UK
        Jul 13, 2022
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      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        I'm from NZ and have always said TIM-bruh (ie none of the above!). I also say fill-it (of fish) not fill-lay, which annoys the locals because they think it should be French.
        Jul 13, 2022
      5. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I'd go with El Tamberino, or the tammer, or just tams, if you're into the whole brevity thing.
        Jul 13, 2022
    5. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Can anyone hook my up with any LISST tube/s for OG saga ? Looking for a vidar or aegir as well if anyone is moving one.
      1. Woland
        Woland
        Iirc @schiit indicated on head-fi that they'll be selling octal lisst again soon.
        Jun 19, 2022
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      2. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Looking for BH crack if anyone has one collecting dust. Will trade liquid platinum or buy it
        Jun 29, 2022
      3. Woland
        Woland
        @HotRatSalad it reads like that was supposed to be a new status message, not a comment on your old one.
        Jul 1, 2022
    6. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Interest check for Blackwood Aeolus. Not using them enough, got them here and they will go here.
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      2. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        These have mag chassis as well and have some extra/better XLR cables available.
        Mar 30, 2022
      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Bumping probably put them up soon. Uni perf lamb and suede pads.
        Sep 12, 2022
    7. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Moved into the house finally the other day. Back to 2 chan finally ! Gungnir a2 Freya S and a trusty Vidar again with my PSB speakers
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      2. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Been rocking out in Nexus 4x mostly. Listening to snow goose from camel seems fitting for Dec 23.
        Dec 23, 2021
      3. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        I hate to add to the nervousa, but perhaps try a decent BAL to SE trafo, and stay passive thru Freya. That's what I prefer, at least.
        Dec 23, 2021
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I guess I could grab Another vidar and avoid the whole thing ! Any issue with matching vidars that aren't bought new at the same time ?
        Dec 23, 2021
    8. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Does rag 2 come with the new unison dac modules now by chance? Need amp for new house ! Might get vidar (again) and Freya though...
      1. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        The ESS is Unison, not theMB card. And they are an option.
        Nov 14, 2021
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      2. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Schiit says only the MB dac is available on rag 2 no unison option yet :(
        Nov 15, 2021
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Right. Modi MB and MB cards are still CirrusLogic. I think Fulla and ESS are also still CL USB.
        Nov 15, 2021
    9. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Who's using hella/fulla setups on PS5? How's it ? using stereo headphones and fiddle with 3d sound settings USB out is my usage plans.
    10. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Spinning first LP in probably 18 months. New Iron Maiden on a Sl1200 MK5, AT150sa and Schiit Mani.
    11. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Picked up a pendant amp recently and it's not really blowing me away. Got some tubes to roll but not sure if it will make me love it.
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Yep this amp not for me, Going back to Jot 2 with Aeolus is like a breath of fresh air.
        Jul 17, 2021
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      4. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        Nothing wrong with discovering your tastes and what works best for you. I hope you are able to easily recover the purchase price.
        Jul 17, 2021
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      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I should be able to, small loss isn't huge deal at least I got a chance to hear it. Sometimes a negative outcome can teach you as much as a positive one. It's like magnius all over again LoL
        Jul 17, 2021
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    12. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Interest check: ZMF Aeolus sapale w/suede pads and 2 stock cables. Making room for Gen G maybe next month, already have blackwood Aeolus.
      1. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Been listening to these out of ZDT jr and I question why I even want another headphone. I could be happy forever. Picked these up off a friend here for $800 shipped.
        Jun 21, 2021
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    13. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Doing crazy things like getting in airplanes and going to visit 90 year old grandfather.
    14. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Got the J&J jab yesterday. Feel like crap today. Yay !
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      2. scapeinator1
        scapeinator1
        Make sure you stay hydrated.
        May 5, 2021
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      3. Ringingears
        Ringingears
        At least you know it’s working. I felt like crap for a couple of days but was worth it.
        May 6, 2021
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Feel a bit better today ! Lots of sleeping helps.
        May 6, 2021
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    15. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Anyone listen to IEM's on Jot 2 ? ifi iematch or something else ? Hiss BAD
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      2. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        what config you using @Merrick I guess the easiest thing for me would be that 4pin xlr to 2.5mm adapter. Is this ok to use without breaking shit ? I only tried SE no other cables for balanced IEM yet.
        Apr 24, 2021
      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        That adapter should be fine if you have a balanced cable for your IEM with a 2.5mm TRRS termination.
        Apr 24, 2021
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Yep got some one the way. Probably need an extension cable. Got UM 3DT been using qudelix 5k but want Jot2 for summer months listening occasionally.
        Apr 24, 2021
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      3. Imraan
        Imraan
        @HotRatSalad Dude I ordered on the 1st of Feb :) come on join the club. Sell an unused cable or something if it makes you feel better!
        Feb 5, 2021
      4. Imraan
        Imraan
        @Ksaurav402 Thanks for the impressions! What source are you using them with?
        Feb 5, 2021
      5. Merrick
        Merrick
        These are the only IEMs I own. They’re great!
        Feb 5, 2021
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    17. HotRatSalad
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I might check them out only have one set. A pair of zu audio missions I got for $40
        Jan 27, 2021
      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        I've used both SE and Bal for a long-ish run from my TT preamp to Freya S - they both sound perfectly fine.
        Jan 28, 2021
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      5. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I haven’t tried their XLR variants, but I just recabled my headphone system with WBC Eminence locking RCA ends with Mogami wire. I didn’t notice a difference in sound, but the aesthetics and certainty of the connection help with nervosa.
        Jan 28, 2021
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    18. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Jotunheim 2 arrived and having a first listen ! Early Christmas gift from my girlfriend.
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I thought the same thing until I got a bifrost 2, that really made the Asgard 3 better in that regard @JellyRhino I bet the high Z helps with that on SW51+ Unfortunately I have not listened to HD650 much in over a month since Aeolus arrived. Still my fav headphone though so I will get there !
        Dec 21, 2020
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        If it helps though I liked liquid platinum better with Aeolus than SW51+ with HD650 it was sort of a draw for me. Mood and source material dependent. Using Jot 2 balanced with bifrost 2 USB of course. I'm off until 2021 after tonight so should be fun. I'm going try and not jump the gun, but Super Asgard 3 is what I want to say.
        Dec 21, 2020
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      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Some time with stock HD6xx on Jot2. First impression was this amp has great lows ! I didn't get that impression as much from Aeolus. More extension both ways compared to Asgard 3.
        Dec 22, 2020
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    19. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Any love for Rag 2 around here ? I've been wanting to play some records again. Need simple and am going to sell Saga/Vidar/Mani.
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      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Basically, as just an amp it comes with all the extra slots filled with SE inputs, giving you 3 total. By getting a phono card, you'd effectively replace one of the SE inputs with a phono-in.
        Nov 2, 2020
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        That works even 1 would be ok I guess but phono plus 2 is even better. Both my dacs are XLR and SE. Might have to grab me a rag2 if I can fend off starlett purchase ...
        Nov 2, 2020
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Sold Vidar, IC for OG saga and mani anyone ?
        Nov 15, 2020
    20. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Less than an hour with the DNA Starlett and I'm already convinced. WTF am I going to do when I have to send it back and wait for one ?
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        That might work and I can also burn off all the fat reserves :)
        Oct 27, 2020
      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I feel like I enjoy HD650 on low 9 ohm setting rather than IEC 120 ohm setting. I figured it would be the other way around. All other amps are close to zero SE or XLR, always like SW51+ out of low 27 ohm jack more also...
        Oct 28, 2020
      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I should be sleeping but can't shut Starlett off. JAR600 might be my fav with it so far.
        Nov 1, 2020
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    NH
    Gear List:
    sources
    Pi2aes x2

    Speaker amps
    Aegir x2

    Pre amps
    Freya S
    Saga OG

    DACs
    Gungnir A1
    Gungnir A2
    Bifrost 2 OG/2/64

    Turntable and Pre amps/Carts
    SL1200 MK5
    Zphono XRM
    AT95ML
    AT150sa

    Headphone amps
    Starlett
    M Field
    Jotunheim 2
    Liquid Platinum w/12AU7
    Hip Dac 3

    Headphones
    JAR650
    Clear
    HD6xx
    HD600
    Elex
    S12 pro

    Speakers
    A26
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    I like music more than gear. I think....