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  1. HotRatSalad commented on SofaSamuraiX's profile post.

    Glad you're enjoying it still !

    Jul 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM

  2. HotRatSalad liked SofaSamuraiX's status.

    P.S. The Pietus Maximus is still addictive AF. Hooduvthunk. Thanks @HotRatSalad and @CEE TEE a lot.

    Jul 3, 2025 at 8:33 PM

  3. HotRatSalad replied to the thread Why Music?.

    Music is therapy for me haha, I work 4 days a week now but long days. Friday is salvation when I can get in a nice couple uninterrupted...

    Jul 2, 2025 at 1:13 PM

  4. HotRatSalad liked Michael Kelly's post in the thread Pi2 Design Idiot-Proof Ready-To-Go RPi/AES Streamer.

    We have updated the streamer comparison table on our home page to show the final $299 price for the Merc-Mini and have added the...

    pi2design_comparison_table_1.5.PNG Jul 2, 2025 at 8:25 AM

  5. HotRatSalad liked schiit's status.

    The new "G2V2" firmware is here, transforming Gungnir 2 into a complete digital preamp and EQ.

    Jun 30, 2025 at 6:05 AM

  6. HotRatSalad liked Jinxy245's status.

    Tonight only, a free streaming of Zappa's "Cheaper Than Cheap" (Actually it's "Cheaper than Cheep"...whoops)

    Jun 30, 2025 at 4:41 AM

  7. HotRatSalad liked ColtMrFire's post in the thread Schiit Gungnir 2 Impressions + comparo.

    @purr1n any way you can update this chart to include G2 and Mimir? [IMG]

    Jun 29, 2025 at 4:55 PM

  8. HotRatSalad commented on YMO's profile post.

    If I could lose 20 lbs by ditching some gear I would !

    Jun 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM

  9. HotRatSalad liked MLegend's comment on MLegend's profile post

    I absolutely agree with that and wish that was the case, but unfortunately, it's not. Well, at least on my system. If I set my device's...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 2:01 PM

  10. HotRatSalad commented on MLegend's profile post.

    There really shouldn't be a "windows audio format setting" should be setting your music program to bit perfect to not use windows audio...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM

  11. HotRatSalad commented on MLegend's profile post.

    When I used a PC I played everything in its default format. Auto switching set to bit perfect.

    Jun 27, 2025 at 12:38 PM

  12. HotRatSalad commented on atomicbob's profile post.

    Us and them falls apart real easy. Easily the worse sounding track on the album. I also love that drawn out "synth" or "moog" note that...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM

  13. HotRatSalad liked purr1n's status.

    "Use the Force Luke." Screw that, I'm using my USAF B2 targeting computer and GBU-56 guidance system.

    Jun 27, 2025 at 11:58 AM

  14. HotRatSalad liked dasman66's post in the thread I finally found a way to keep dust off my amps.

    https://www.radiodustcovers.com/ He gave me a price of $90 for 3 amps... Studio B (amp only, not the power supply), A&S Mogwai and BH...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 7:55 AM

  15. HotRatSalad replied to the thread I finally found a way to keep dust off my amps.

    I cover my starlett with a thin fabric life size iron maiden piece of mind "poster" lol All my other stuff is on lower racks so not much...

    Jun 27, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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