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    FS: DNA Stellaris

    This still around?
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 30, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Loaner: ETA Ada Headphone

    I’ll join. Seattle, WA.
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 21, 2024 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Are there any modern/ obtainable pots out there that compare to the feel of Penny & Giles pots?

    Are there any modern/ obtainable pots out there that compare to the feel of Penny & Giles pots?
    Status Update by Vansen, Mar 18, 2024
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    One more vote for Spiral Dots from me.

    One more vote for Spiral Dots from me.
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Mar 8, 2024
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    Roon Discussion

    Roon ARC still feels like an exercise in poking all the wrong holes in a firewall. If they set up a solution that establishes a client VPN between...
    Post by: Vansen, Mar 5, 2024 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp

    Just gonna put this out there after reading some of the prior posts - you can get good results with old tubes, but you’ll probably come up dry on...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 28, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Pics of your pet

    I’ve walled off the speakers from my nine month old kiddo. [IMG]
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 21, 2024 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    If the ETA stuff is your thing, those pair well with DAPs. I had great luck with the HD660S from...

    If the ETA stuff is your thing, those pair well with DAPs. I had great luck with the HD660S from the 4.4mm out on the WM1A.
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 21, 2024
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    Core Audio Racks arrive tomorrow

    $1999 looks like a respectable price given the materials and apparent care in labor - even without taking into consideration of how crazy audio...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Core Audio Racks arrive tomorrow

    Looks amazing. I love ApplePly and have been wanting to make my own rack with it and extruded aluminum. I chose 3/4" 13-layer white maple...
    Post by: Vansen, Feb 14, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    of course i open it even if I probably shouldn't: https://youtu.be/zW8tBLKT_Xw

    of course i open it even if I probably shouldn't: https://youtu.be/zW8tBLKT_Xw
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 14, 2024
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    The gamble: do I open a TinyURL from @YMO on my work computer?

    The gamble: do I open a TinyURL from @YMO on my work computer?
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 14, 2024
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    Nothing too bad. This took about 30 mins to install and don’t have to worry about the stiff...

    Nothing too bad. This took about 30 mins to install and don’t have to worry about the stiff cable I use now. https://i.imgur.com/FpOrUwH.jpeg
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 12, 2024
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    I should have known better by now.

    I should have known better by now.
    Profile Post Comment by Vansen, Feb 11, 2024