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    World of Headphones in Heidelberg, March 2nd

    Thanks to Zottel for bringing the show to my attention - and for the nice time spent together in the sun! For sure, it was good to meet another...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Mar 3, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    FS: (EU) Modius AKM and Sennheiser Momentum 2 wired

    Hi, for sale: 1) Schiit Modius I am 98% percent shure that this is the AKM version. Ordered end of Dec 2021. With a little digging, I can...
    Thread by: Sonofsin, Oct 29, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale
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    SOLD [EU]: Schiit Modi Multibit v2 + SMSL SH-9

    Is the MM2 still available?
    Post by: Sonofsin, Oct 28, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Speaker building all by yourself

    I guess the argument works in both ways. Yes, excitment by fundamentals is not desirable. On the other hand - if you cannot suppress cabinet...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Aug 14, 2023 in forum: DIY
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    Speaker building all by yourself

    Main reason I have heard against solid wood is that it may bend or crack when drying and ageing, not because of sonics. Afaik Bönicke is building...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Aug 13, 2023 in forum: DIY
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    FS: [EU] Summer sale, headphones and amps

    Hi, Lyr is 230V? Do you have a good idea on payment method? I am based in Germany, but this week I can say: greetings from Callantsoog!
    Post by: Sonofsin, Aug 8, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    The DAC Advice Thread

    Did you use Modi MB 1? If yes - USB input is not a good choice. Use a DDC/decrapifier to Spdif. That will take care of the harshness. Used Eitr...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Jun 16, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Amp Camp Amp Mini Build Log

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    Post by: Sonofsin, Jun 1, 2023 in forum: DIY
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    Amp Camp Amp Mini Build Log

    Another Mini has hatched. And we have a proud father ;-) It was big fun and documentation is excellent. Very well recommended as first time amp...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Jun 1, 2023 in forum: DIY
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    Rebutting "All DACs Sound the Same"

    I want a snake-oil burger!
    Post by: Sonofsin, May 10, 2023 in forum: Audio Science
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    Schiit Syn Review, Discussion, Impressions, Measurements

    From the DD website, this is how a Downmix is created: Stereo downmix settings: All the stereo downmix options except Direct Render are created...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Apr 1, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit CCTX Meet: was Schiit Syn Discussion

    As release date is pretty close to april 1st: it would be a really elaborate april fool's day prank to release the BuyBetterGear LED as a...
    Post by: Sonofsin, Mar 27, 2023 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    Schiit CCTX Meet: was Schiit Syn Discussion

    A measurement device for SINAD only?
    Post by: Sonofsin, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: Geek Cave: Computers, Tablets, HT, Phones, Games
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    At least on Vali2+ gain switch works in preamp mode as well. I had 2 children poke my tweeters. Life is life. Good luck with repairs!!
    Post by: Sonofsin, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads