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    USB DAC/amp (dongles)

    So I just came running back to the thread to share that A) half a day later Bloom Audio seems to have gotten both the DC04 Pro & DC07 Pro back in...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    USB DAC/amp (dongles)

    So uhh... What's up with the iBasso dongles this year? Can anyone recommend a place to actually order them? They seem to be out of stock...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 20, 2025 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    New Launch! Questyle M18i Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC

    You've had ears on it? I've been reading the big dongle thread and haven't seen much mention of it... I can't speak to the sound of it (nor most...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 19, 2025 in forum: Product Announcements
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    I know this is asking for a bit of a shortcut but... I just don't have as much time to stay on top of what all is out there these days. Anyway,...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 15, 2025 in forum: Advice Threads
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    ZMF Compendium

    I did so and I got an AI response, which I'm not complaining about as I know Zach and the team are really busy and it does say they're monitoring...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 14, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    ZMF Compendium

    I dunno if this belongs here or in one of the individual headphone threads, but anyone know how long a run the limited wood options have been...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 13, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    That's also fair, I guess the distinction between DIY/high end streamers or low end ones versus any discrete components at all is an even bigger...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 13, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    You don't have to sell me on those, my Pi2AES orders date back to 2019... However that isn't what I asked about. It doesn't matter if it's 1...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 12, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    That don't require some DIY or aren't full blown mini PCs? Got some suggestions? (genuine question) I mean I guess one could look at an Apple TV...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 12, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    I'd be curious to see how the USB out behaves on the Ultra, I'm sure that's even easier to screw up but still... Maybe there's something redeeming...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    I bought 2x Pi2AES kits ages ago, they're still working great, I'm probably never gonna be in the market for a Mercury or any of Michael's higher...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    A mid $100 (refurb) streamer in 2025 when the CCA ran like $35 around 10 years ago still seems backwards... I realize it's probably a dead horse...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    New Members - Introduce Yourself

    Re-introducing myself, not sure if it's necessary but I've not commented in literally years... Truth is after asking quite a few questions and...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    I have not posted on SBAF in literally ages, hadn't even logged in and was just lurking occasionally without doing so (38 alerts, oops), heck I...
    Post by: Impulse, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    ECP Torpedo III [indexed in first post]

    How well do you think it matches up with the 1541 @Hrodulf ? I've had my eye on the latter...
    Post by: Impulse, Oct 23, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units