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  1. joch rated ogodei's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread The Deals Thread.

    Feels hard to move pricey gear these days.

    Jul 18, 2025 at 6:05 PM

  2. joch liked Riotvan's comment on Merrick's profile post

    My LG C8 is still perfect after 6 years. Very durable panels if you are reasonable in use.

    Jul 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM

  3. joch liked SofaSamuraiX's comment on Merrick's profile post

    I really like the Sony models. My A1E is great.

    Jul 18, 2025 at 3:23 PM

  4. joch commented on Merrick's profile post.

    Which OLED? I think I’ll need to eventually replace my 12y+ Panny.

    Jul 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM

  5. joch rated Kattefjaes's post Agreed, ditto, +1 in the thread Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp.

    You were cordially invited to talk about your thought process, engineering and approach with this amp. You're supposed to let loose like...

    Jul 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM

  6. joch liked zonto's comment on joch's profile post

    On the east coast we ride until we die. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQWOUTEhoGI

    Jul 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM

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  8. joch liked Straitwire's post in the thread Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp.

    Thanks, that sounds like a lot of fun. if I think of anything else to add to the description, Ill post it. Let me know the shipping...

    Jul 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM

  9. joch liked señorhifi's post in the thread The DAC Advice Thread.

    Well actually quite well! I barely was able to listen to the X Sabre (2h listening time if that), but this does outresolve the Modi 3+,...

    Jul 18, 2025 at 4:36 AM

  10. joch liked darmok's comment on darmok's profile post

    Still likin’ it with the DT 1990 Pro OG with ZMF perf suede pads. In fact I end up grabbing these more often than the HD 800 S.

    Jul 17, 2025 at 8:17 PM

  11. joch liked Lyander's post in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    Given this is apparently a resistor ladder DAC, did you let it break in for maybe a few days while constantly powered on? I hear the...

    Jul 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM

  12. joch rated TamHo's post Epic in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2.

    Hi everyone, Thanks for all the replies. I just got the FiiO K11 R2R DAC and am now writing a short impression comparing it to my...

    Jul 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM

  13. joch liked ShaneD's post in the thread Grado-rama: A Guide to Grados.

    https://www.head-fi.org/threads/grado-fan-club.530965/post-18760175 Hopefully that pic comes out. My GH2's went back to be re-cabled....

    Jul 15, 2025 at 8:22 PM

  14. joch liked fraggler's comment on Cellist88's profile post

    Love the form factor but for the price, seems a bit of a let down from an A7CR plus a good prime for less money and not toooo much...

    Jul 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM

  15. joch liked Merrick's status.

    Summer is the worst season and it’s not even close

    Jul 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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