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    Computer Audio Players

    I switched to Audirvana Studio (Windows 11) two years ago. It was an improvement over MusicBee with Fidelizer and Process Lasso. With AS no need...
    Post by: J Seymour, Oct 15, 2023 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Computer Audio Players

    Not an exact comparison, but MusicBee was my Music Player (2007 to 2021) until I switched to Audirvana Studio. While using MusicBee I did...
    Post by: J Seymour, Mar 12, 2023 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Wrong, I am a huge supporter of the federalist system. I think the state system has been outdated for a long time. Problems don't stop at state...
    Post by: J Seymour, May 24, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    I read what you wrote. Which way do you want it? Moses's stones from the mount or a document that can be changed through a process? I don't...
    Post by: J Seymour, May 24, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    @YMO did things happen too fast for you? Should we have slavery back, etc. What is being changed on the fly? Maybe start reading instead of ready.
    Post by: J Seymour, May 24, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    A living constitution is not a joke. Life is change. When the constitution was written slavery was legal, women could not vote and a firearm was a...
    Post by: J Seymour, May 24, 2022 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I replaced the Meanwell with a Studer 900 linear PS: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002681116932.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.6bb74c4dDfZBZ8 I...
    Post by: J Seymour, Dec 20, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Dummies Guide to Pi2AES! Throw away your PC or laptop.

    I use Advanced IP Scanner.
    Post by: J Seymour, Dec 4, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I can't remember where I read this, but it was stated the impact on sound was 70% Gain tubes / 30% Output Buffer tubes. I would agree with this....
    Post by: J Seymour, Jul 8, 2018 in forum: Preamps
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    10 records on a deserted island

    luckybaer just reminded me that I overlooked Led Zep I & II. Also, overlooked Steely Dan's Aja. Very thankful I don't have to choose a small...
    Post by: J Seymour, Jun 25, 2018 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    10 records on a deserted island

    Rolling Stones - Sticky Fingers Allman Brothers - At Fillmore East Jimi Hendrix - Electric Ladyland Blur - Best of Blur Radiohead - OK Computer...
    Post by: J Seymour, Jun 25, 2018 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Schiit Freya Preamp Review (Episodic)

    I have had good luck with the Freya with all sorts of 6SN7, 6F8G, 7N7 and for tube buffer only Ken-Rad 6C8G. All the tubes are NOS. I use...
    Post by: J Seymour, May 15, 2018 in forum: Preamps
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    Tutorial - Lies, Damn Lies and USB DAC technical measurements

    Try MusicBee. https://getmusicbee.com/
    Post by: J Seymour, Feb 11, 2018 in forum: Measurement Techniques Discussion
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    Markolino72 has a meltdown online because no one likes him

    A little more info as to what the Eitr is in between would be helpful. I had an issue at first (warbly sound) when I replaced my PUC2 lite's...
    Post by: J Seymour, Aug 16, 2017 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Spatial M3 Triode Master
    Post by: J Seymour, Jul 25, 2017 in forum: Power Amps