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    ZMF Compendium

    From what I recall it varies and your best bet is probably emailing them.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 13, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    FS: Q Acoustics 3020i, DIY Pass M2X Amp, Vali 2+ & tubes

    Only the M2X amp remains, I'm open to reasonable offers.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 11, 2025 in forum: For Sale
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    Donald North Audio Stellaris - The Experience

    I also don’t think the Stellaris or Stratus (V3) sound “tubey”, when I want that I listen to my bottlehead crack. To me they both sound neutral...
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 8, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Loaner: Holo Audio Red Streamer

    From reading this thread it appears Chacha either has or had the red at some point so the importing issue should be moot. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Loaner: Holo Audio Red Streamer

    Considering how long this has taken, I’m available to be re-included in the loaner if that’s ok.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Loaner: Mercury v3

    Alright I’ll do the hand off next time we meet.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 6, 2025 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    FS: Spectral SDR-2000 Professional DAC

    Or you could just buy it for me! :D
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Spectral SDR-2000 Professional DAC

    Wow, if I only had the funds, your description sounds like I’d love this DAC.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 5, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    ZMF Caldera Closed Review

    Some brief impressions, mostly from a local loaner. To prevent any conflicts of interest I will mostly compare against my Auteur Classic and...
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Loaner: Mercury v3

    Sorry for the delay, some health issues came up, I just posted impressions. @rhythmdevils are you next or am I sending this back to chacha?
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Mercury V3 Streamer/DAC Impressions

    Mercury V3 Loaner Impressions Chain Streamer (Mercury vs Metrum Ambre) -> SFD-2 MK II -> Stratus V3 Headphones Auteur Classic, RD-4, Caldera...
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 4, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    FS: Q Acoustics 3020i, DIY Pass M2X Amp, Vali 2+ & tubes

    I’d be willing to do a loaner to any interested folks to alleviate any concerns. The amp worked great for me and when I built a Pass amp the...
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 3, 2025 in forum: For Sale
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    FS: iBasso Nunchaku in red

    Sold, please close @shotgunshane @ChaChaRealSmooth
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 2, 2025 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Q Acoustics 3020i, DIY Pass M2X Amp, Vali 2+ & tubes

    Price reduction on the speakers.
    Post by: loadexfa, Jun 2, 2025 in forum: For Sale