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    I hate tube rolling, but let's discuss tubes.

    For what it's worth many old soviet military tubes come with paper glued to them(EL84 in my particular example.) I ran a quartet of those for...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Feb 28, 2021 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    I hate tube rolling, but let's discuss tubes.

    Pretty sure I got this advice on the forum here, time to pass it on: Scotch tape. Run a strip down one side of the tube before sticking it to the...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Feb 28, 2021 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    Are there any safe assumptions you can make about a DACs sub bass performance(detail & control) based on the technology used? I'm talking the...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Jan 24, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Delta Sigma: An Inconvenient Truth

    Pull up any online hearing test. Many NOS DACs continue to push out audible sound when the signal is above the hearing threshold. Even below that...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Jan 22, 2021 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Amplifier on tubes "Bachelor"

    What kind of power output can we expect from the Bachelor? I'm using efficient planars(70ohm/101db) and wondering how much I'd be pushing the amp...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 23, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Vali 2+ Review and Measurements

    Would the Vali2+ with a brighter sounding tube be aggressive enough for music that benefits from a rawer borderline harsh sound? Thinking intense...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Did your flint have the DACI or DACII modules? Mine had the I modules which makes it more in line with a Musette than an Amethyst(supposedly.)...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 11, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I'm thinking of grabbing a used Metrum Amethyst & wanted to ask if there are any superior options(<$700) I'm blanking on right now. I've been...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 10, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I actually owned the entry level 1321 from Soekris a few years back, I've been thinking of re-acquiring it. I think my impression of it having too...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 5, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I'm looking to get back into an external DAC after a series of purchases that weren't quite what I was looking for. I want something with a more...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 5, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Asgard 3 Headphone Amp with Continuity Output Stage

    I'm continuously grateful for the gain selection & its subtle effects on the sound with this amp. I've been preferring the low gain as of late for...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 5, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The decision to clear the decks.

    I sold off everything headphone 6 or so years ago and went raw with my portable AKG K81s & onboard sound for some time. It was a mix of dipping...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 4, 2020 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Audio-Technica R70x is a good choice for metal under $250. Its one if the more thick & propulsive headphones I've owned which worked wonders for...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Dec 2, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Schiit Magnius Headphone Amp

    On the topic of audible differences in electronics (+1 for moving this into a new thread) over ten years in this hobby I've really come to believe...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Sennheiser HD700 - The Chameleon - what is going on with this headphone?

    Just to be clear, you're using the same music with all amps in play right? I took part in a loaner for the HD700 when they were new to the...
    Post by: RedFuneral, Aug 16, 2020 in forum: Headphones