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Recent Content by joch

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

    Which OLED? I think I’ll need to eventually replace my 12y+ Panny.
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 18, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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    Adjusting to East Coast time

    Adjusting to East Coast time
    Status Update by joch, Jul 18, 2025 at 4:43 AM
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    Congrats!

    Congrats!
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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    Adjusting to West Coast time

    Adjusting to West Coast time
    Status Update by joch, Jul 12, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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    Have It Your Way

    Have It Your Way
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 12, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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    @roshambo123 I think the robots would more likely resemble the Daleks from Dr Who with probe and...

    @roshambo123 I think the robots would more likely resemble the Daleks from Dr Who with probe and plunger than Alita with doe eyes.
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 10, 2025
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    it's an excellent headamp, AND an excellent integrated.

    it's an excellent headamp, AND an excellent integrated.
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 10, 2025
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    Mercury V3 Streamer/DAC Impressions

    Was there a V4?
    Post by: joch, Jul 10, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Straitwire SW-1 Single Ended ECC99 Tube Headphone Amp

    Sounds exciting...any chance that you can have a loaner for trusted ears on this site? Sorry for being so direct, but it's good to have engagement...
    Post by: joch, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: Product Announcements
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    @Souldriver replied but ping me if you still need it It’s just a 3 page pdf.

    @Souldriver replied but ping me if you still need it It’s just a 3 page pdf.
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 9, 2025
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    Don’t sweat it. Give us your impressions. It’s not a bad purchase if you can inform the rest of us!
    Post by: joch, Jul 9, 2025 in forum: Advice Threads
  12. joch
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    The sun has set, and the sky is Kodachrome. Enjoying the moment.

    The sun has set, and the sky is Kodachrome. Enjoying the moment.
    Status Update by joch, Jul 8, 2025
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    @Thad E Ginathom except it didn’t *sound* like he had prostrate problems

    @Thad E Ginathom except it didn’t *sound* like he had prostrate problems
    Profile Post Comment by joch, Jul 6, 2025
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    IC: Holo Red

    I tried something similar but the blinking lights in a darkened room was too much for me.
    Post by: joch, Jul 5, 2025 in forum: For Sale
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    IC: Holo Red

    I’m thinking of letting go of the Red that I picked up late last year. I haven’t used it much because I really need wifi capabilities in my room....
    Thread by: joch, Jul 5, 2025, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale