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    Oh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B

    Last time I emailed Craig about this, a 2A3 version is possible but only with the Aficionado chassis. You'd better contacting him directly via...
    Post by: TomNC, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Golden Schlong Awards 2020

    Congratulations on Hive as a sole headphone award winner, It doesn't reach the top levels in term of technicality (e.g., resolution/speed) for ES...
    Post by: TomNC, Feb 8, 2021 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    SBAF Wishlist for 2021 - Petition to MOTs

    Schiit High Power Class A-like Amp Besides the fully fledged out version of Loki that seems in development, I'm looking forward to a high...
    Post by: TomNC, Jan 15, 2021 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Nectar Hive Electrostatic Headphones

    I have had a pair of Hive headphones for 10 days. My early impressions are mostly positive. Tonality. The Hive has a rather neutral sound...
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 24, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisted

    Recently I also have had some success in using the cheap yet capable MCTH to drive Utopia. Previously I had an Amperex A-frame 6922 tube with...
    Post by: TomNC, Nov 5, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiity rumors (and SBAF talks about McDonald's)

    Besides all the cool digital processing and outputs might be packed into the transport, an audiophile grade (being durable, quiet, etc.) CD drive...
    Post by: TomNC, Oct 22, 2020 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Philly/NYC/DE/NJ area meet up?

    "But for those who listen to pop/rock songs, it is hard to say which one is more preferable." <-- Hmm... Why is that? BTW, what version of the...
    Post by: TomNC, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Philly/NYC/DE/NJ area meet up?

    @TomNC Any chance you could share more info about your Peruns in the forum? Pros and cons, photos, and by any chance how they compare to the L700?...
    Post by: TomNC, Jul 11, 2020 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Eddie Current Classic Phonostage / Phono Pre

    I had not asked about the MM/MC option. But like you said, external step up seems to be option that EC offers. Just ask the man. Craig is a man...
    Post by: TomNC, Jun 19, 2020 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Eddie Current Classic Phonostage / Phono Pre

    I have had one since March. With Schiit Sol and its stock cartridge, I am pleased with the sound coming from this system, but only from a few...
    Post by: TomNC, Jun 19, 2020 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    The Sony R10 - as good as its reputation?

    It is subject to speculation how much the R10's unique cup design contributes to its sound. The wood is rare. The shape is much like a music...
    Post by: TomNC, Apr 17, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Pictures of your speaker system

    With recent addition of Schiit Sol, my speaker system has been rather complete and sounds pretty satisfying. Besides the Sol, the source includes...
    Post by: TomNC, Apr 9, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    Schiit Sol Turntable Review - Episodic.

    For my set up, there was hum when I connected the ground of Sol to that of EC Classic Phono. Disconnecting it gets rid of the hum.
    Post by: TomNC, Apr 7, 2020 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Philly/NYC/DE/NJ area meet up?

    I'm in New Brunswick, NJ and interested in the meet. My Perun electrostatic headphones might be interesting to some fellow head-fiers. I used to...
    Post by: TomNC, Jan 9, 2020 in forum: Bloom Audio
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    Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp

    Made by Xing Yuan Electronics in China. Output: 28V, 1.25A. Input: 100-240VAC, 1.0A max. Model #: XY36S-2801250Q-UW.
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 9, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units