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    The Coronavirus Thread

    Definitely happy to see a local peak in NY, but I fear it's only a local peak. This thing isn't going to be over until something like 60-80% of...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 22, 2020 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    No, I power cycled it. My speakers are Boenicke W5SE monitors, 4 ohm nominal impedance, supposedly can dip to 2 ohm at high frequencies (where not...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 16, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    New problems... sigh. The resonance/distortion due to my speakers not being isolated from their shelf is still fixed. I don't have that...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 16, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Hahahahahaha, @bixby nailed it, problem solved!! Was it new electronics, cables, etc? Nope, it was hand towels. My place is small, and I have my...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 11, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I got the used Kinki EX-M1+ yesterday, and got to play with it last night. I hooked it up between the Bifrost 2 and the speakers. Apple Airport...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 10, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Hey y'all, thanks for all the help! I wasn't expecting SBAF to be quite this super and friendly. @bixby, you're right I'm playing Qobuz on my...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Hi @bixby, so I downloaded an SPL meter to my iPhone the other day, and I've tried it on the main track I've been using to test clipping. It's a...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Good idea, @rlow . I gave it a try, running my Vidar as a monoblock into one speaker. There's still some clipping, although slightly less or I'm...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 4, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Something about the Crown having a fan weirds me out a little. Not a particularly rational fear--if people say it's good, it's good--but I'm...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 4, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    Tried lowering the volume from the source, turning up the volume on the Freya, but still got the same clipping. Well, happy for once to have a...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 4, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I tried Freya S in 4x gain mode, and had the same clipping, just at a lower point with the volume control. The Bifrost is fed by an Apple Airport...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 2, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    Schiit Vidar Impression Thread - UPDATED WITH REVIEW (CHECK FIRST POST)

    I love the sound of my new Vidar, but my Boenicke W5se monitors still drive it into clipping, which surprises me. I received my new Bifrost 2 +...
    Post by: porkosphere, Apr 2, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
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    I like pigs. Haven't seen Boynton in forever. I guess since the last time I was in the kids'...

    I like pigs. Haven't seen Boynton in forever. I guess since the last time I was in the kids' section of a bookstore. Good ol' days.
    Profile Post Comment by porkosphere, Apr 2, 2020
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    Curiously confused

    Curiously confused
    Status Update by porkosphere, Apr 1, 2020