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    Saga 2 Ideas from Freya S?

    indeed and I'm loving the Freya S sound. I warmed up to the idea of having all outputs on for the option to add a sub or something of that nature....
    Post by: jmaz87, Feb 23, 2022 in forum: Preamps
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    Personal Loaner: Topping E50 DAC

    I haven't spent much time in this section, but I figured I'd at least put this feeler out. Mods delete please if I'm stepping out here. I have a...
    Thread by: jmaz87, Jan 26, 2022, 0 replies, in forum: Closed Loaners
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    MQA controversy and price (at the time) were 2 big reasons why I decided to try Spotify for the last month or two. Another was requiring a higher...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 25, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    forgive my attitude. I should have been more productive than the comment made to me. the entire reason for me bringing this thread back was in...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 24, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    I like how my first "shit post" is from me defending a wierd take on something I didn't even say... Thanks dude Things like MQA and audible...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 24, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    weird take. hell of a way to open a discussion, self-reporting you can't comprehend something you haven't even tried. thanks for the chuckle...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Network Players - Streamers Impressions and Reviews

    I haven't used Jriver but I do use Volumio in two rooms. if your laptop is switching from wifi to ethernet its changing its IP too and that may be...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    tidal vs spotify/other streaming services

    Bringing this back since things have changed a lot over last few years and anyone on the fence like me is probably debating this age old...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 23, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Good headphone extension cable....

    short update: 15' BJC TRS cable arrived yesterday and it is of noticeably higher quality than the Hosa cable. The REAN connectors while similar...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 19, 2022 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Topping L30 Review and Measurements

    If everyone got closure on this one I'm fine with that. I do have a later revision L30 that I have personally left powered for months in the...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 16, 2022 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Network Players - Streamers Impressions and Reviews

    thanks but I don't want to dwell on dead products. besides the CCWGTV is something a lot of people just have so its nice to be able to get at...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 16, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Network Players - Streamers Impressions and Reviews

    Has anybody looked into using the Chromecast with Google TV via usb? at the very least as an alternative to TV's toslink for multimedia? If its as...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 14, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Loaner Gear Request/Progress Master Thread

    As someone who opted to get the Allo Digione instead I'd be very interested in others thoughts on what I may or may not be missing with pi2aes. I...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 13, 2022 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Guide to Loaner Programs

    Most of my gear is "nothing new" or probably already done the loaner rounds but I would happily offer anything from my signature to contribute to...
    Post by: jmaz87, Jan 13, 2022 in forum: Rules, Payments, and Other