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    The Funny/LOL Thread

    A long time favorite of mine: [ATTACH]
    Post by: sacredgates, Apr 19, 2024 at 8:01 AM in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Merv's Sneak Previews

    Should we be worried about that hammer in the first picture? Or just some „new“ Topping devices waiting for review in the side room?
    Post by: sacredgates, Apr 5, 2024 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    FiiO Q15 - Bigass DAC/AMP meets EQ

    It should compete with the RME ADI-2 DAC FS then... Another device with extensive DSP, but not my choice SQ wise. Same pricerange... A comparison...
    Post by: sacredgates, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    FiiO Q15 - Bigass DAC/AMP meets EQ

    I bought a Fiio K9 (ESS version, but not the pro one) a while ago new for 399€ for my secondary workplace system and I feel it´s a good enough and...
    Post by: sacredgates, Apr 2, 2024 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Loaner: Verum 2

    If the loaner comes to Europe I would love to be on the list. I‘m in Germany. Can compare to Verum One Mk. 2… I‘ve been part of a few SBAF loaner...
    Post by: sacredgates, Mar 26, 2024 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Verum 2 Review and Measurements

    Thanks @Slade01! This was a comparison I was waiting for. Two fantastic mid-price offers... Did you try both sets of pads with the Verum 2?
    Post by: sacredgates, Mar 12, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Moondrop Para - very not bad!

    Thanks for bringing these to my attention. I am looking for some reasonably priced headphones for desktop use, partly for video editing. A few...
    Post by: sacredgates, Mar 2, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Small active desktop comparison + need advice on passives

    Yes, I prefer it this way around. But if it´s mainly going to be for background music with desktop use, neutral might be more tiring. For...
    Post by: sacredgates, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    World of Headphones in Heidelberg, March 2nd

    I´m considering visiting the fair as well. Will tell once I´ve decided...
    Post by: sacredgates, Feb 9, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Thanks!

    Thanks!
    Profile Post Comment by sacredgates, Feb 4, 2024
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    Hi Slade01... I managed to stay away from SBAF for a long time, just being happy with my setup....

    Hi Slade01... I managed to stay away from SBAF for a long time, just being happy with my setup. I started looking for a headphone for a friend,...
    Profile Post Comment by sacredgates, Feb 4, 2024
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    FS: Genuine !!! Telefunken CCa (selected E88cc) NOS tube

    I´m selling a genuine Telefunken CCa NOS tube, which I bought as a spare from a reliable German seller in 2007 for my Octave V40. Finances have...
    Thread by: sacredgates, Jun 3, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    The Deals Thread

    Black Friday deals at Forzaaudioworks: 30% off on most headphone cables! https://forzaaudioworks.com/en/
    Post by: sacredgates, Nov 26, 2020 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals