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    What did you end up with the end mate?

    What did you end up with the end mate?
    Profile Post Comment by Jokko, Oct 9, 2024
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    I do not want to add to the hype, but is definitely worth a try. Sounds awesome on my tube amp....

    I do not want to add to the hype, but is definitely worth a try. Sounds awesome on my tube amp. Would take any day over any LCD, especially the...
    Profile Post Comment by Jokko, Oct 6, 2024
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    Fiio FT1 - What sorcery is this for 150$ ?!?

    Fiio FT1 - What sorcery is this for 150$ ?!?
    Status Update by Jokko, Oct 5, 2024
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    What can I get that will out resolve a dac2541 under $2k (new or used)? I need something simple: iPad/Tidal - USB - Dac -> Amp. No cinemags or...
    Post by: Jokko, Oct 5, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Hifiman Arya Organic Impressions

    I quite enjoyed these on a 1hour demo fed by a Prelude amp. Even though the treble is on the bright side, it didn't really bother me to my...
    Post by: Jokko, Sep 30, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    NITSCH Sound Pietus Maximus Optimus Prime Review - The Touch

    I spent the last days comparing the Pietus Maximus vs Violectric V222 on this specific setup: Tidal - USB - dac2541 (amps) Noir HPC Mk2 - ZMF...
    Post by: Jokko, Sep 24, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Picked up a used Ayon HA3 for 1450$ - my first "big boy" tube amp

    Picked up a used Ayon HA3 for 1450$ - my first "big boy" tube amp
    Status Update by Jokko, Sep 22, 2024
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    Which of these have the LEAST fucked up treble? Edition X V2, Arya V3/Stealth/Organic, HE1000...

    Which of these have the LEAST fucked up treble? Edition X V2, Arya V3/Stealth/Organic, HE1000 SE/V2/Stealth
    Status Update by Jokko, Nov 18, 2023
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Thanks a lot for making me aware of this!!! I will actually get the new A10 from Buchardt and try those FIRST, rather than going down the passive...
    Post by: Jokko, Nov 1, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    How much power do the Dyns require to sing, I hear they like some serious current?
    Post by: Jokko, Oct 28, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    @Climber / @Collusion - Sourced a pair of S400 SE with the improved crossover last night. Came from Buchardt Jan 2020 so I reckon this is the mk1...
    Post by: Jokko, Oct 28, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    Looking to build 70/30 music/tv setup from scratch in our medium sized living room. Strongly prefer to have HDMI arc connected to our TV. I know...
    Post by: Jokko, Oct 26, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Thanks guys, good advice. Will only look at local sales and audition first. Cheers -JN

    Thanks guys, good advice. Will only look at local sales and audition first. Cheers -JN
    Profile Post Comment by Jokko, Nov 15, 2022
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    Pre fazor LCD-3 or LCD-2 worth picking up? If so which of the two?

    Pre fazor LCD-3 or LCD-2 worth picking up? If so which of the two?
    Status Update by Jokko, Nov 14, 2022
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I am in the market for a new pair of nearfields and I listened to a few last week in case anyone finds my initial findings interesting. Take with...
    Post by: Jokko, Nov 8, 2021 in forum: Speakers