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    As an Asgard 2 enjoyer, consider me interested!

    As an Asgard 2 enjoyer, consider me interested!
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, Jun 11, 2025
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    Final thoughts on SMSL D1 ROHM DAC: No depth wall of sound, mostly natural timbre but needs...

    Final thoughts on SMSL D1 ROHM DAC: No depth wall of sound, mostly natural timbre but needs refinement. Maybe not the best implementation.
    Status Update by Steakface, Jun 10, 2025
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    I'm hesitant to give any impressions until I'm sure it's done burning in. This DAC in particular...

    I'm hesitant to give any impressions until I'm sure it's done burning in. This DAC in particular had some pretty dramatic changes over the past...
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, Jun 2, 2025
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    Giving the new SMSL D1 ROHM Dac a try. Sounded like ass at first but it's smoothing out over...

    Giving the new SMSL D1 ROHM Dac a try. Sounded like ass at first but it's smoothing out over time, slowly improving.
    Status Update by Steakface, May 31, 2025
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    iFi Zen DAC V2 Review (including impressions on Signature version)

    At one point I had both of these DACs. I started with the Air and liked what I heard, then tried the V2. From what I remember, both were so close...
    Post by: Steakface, May 27, 2025 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    On a whim I bought the SMSL D1, just to sate my curiosity. It's entry level but I'm hoping it...

    On a whim I bought the SMSL D1, just to sate my curiosity. It's entry level but I'm hoping it can give me a taste of the ROHM sound.
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, May 27, 2025
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    Schiit Vali 3

    I've been running this amp in my office setup for a while now. I've paired it with the FiiO FT1 headphones and I'm feeding it from an iFi Zen Dac...
    Post by: Steakface, May 27, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Sorry to see you're going through that. Hope you recover quickly and come back stronger.

    Sorry to see you're going through that. Hope you recover quickly and come back stronger.
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, May 27, 2025
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    Just now learning about ROHM DAC chips, I'm wondering how they compare to the other chips (ESS,...

    Just now learning about ROHM DAC chips, I'm wondering how they compare to the other chips (ESS, AKM, Burr Brown).
    Status Update by Steakface, May 26, 2025
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    Schiit Valhalla 3 Tube Headphone Amplifier Review

    That was my initial impression of the V2 as well. Upgrading the tubes to a pair of Reflector 6H23p-EB toned down the grain while not significantly...
    Post by: Steakface, May 19, 2025 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Been following the discussion over at HF, looks like people are having issues with the amp going...

    Been following the discussion over at HF, looks like people are having issues with the amp going into protection mode. It could be why we aren't...
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, May 15, 2025
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    Ooh that would be HOT!

    Ooh that would be HOT!
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, May 13, 2025
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    Hot off the Schiit livestream, Jason mulled a thought for a downsized Mjolnir 3. Prb won't...

    Hot off the Schiit livestream, Jason mulled a thought for a downsized Mjolnir 3. Prb won't happen anytime soon but it's nice to dream.
    Status Update by Steakface, May 12, 2025
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    Ah true, I forgot that fact. Just caught the Schiit livestream and Jason talked about how he...

    Ah true, I forgot that fact. Just caught the Schiit livestream and Jason talked about how he expected their OCL design to sound bad but he was...
    Profile Post Comment by Steakface, May 12, 2025
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    Waiting for Valhalla 3 impressions, wondering how an OCL tube amp from Schiit sounds.

    Waiting for Valhalla 3 impressions, wondering how an OCL tube amp from Schiit sounds.
    Status Update by Steakface, May 12, 2025