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    Strange Amp Recommendation or SF Bay Area tech repair recommendation

    Is the SF Bay Area where you would need to find local repair? If so, perhaps add it to the title (or ask me to add it to thread title), that way...
    Post by: shotgunshane, May 1, 2024 at 9:45 AM in forum: Advice Threads
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    General Auto Chat

    Anyone have advice for some kind of adhesive to fix a headline peeling away at the front windshield? It’s happening on my 2004 Ranger. I tried...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM in forum: Cars, Motorcycles, Boats, Airplanes Talk
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    Well, I thought the whole premise of the video was to test if 2 transparent dacs sound...

    Well, I thought the whole premise of the video was to test if 2 transparent dacs sound different. Instead it ended up being a test of software...
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Apr 28, 2024 at 1:11 PM
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    I’m not sure he’s actually testing dac outputs. It appears he’s testing a file upsampled 2...

    I’m not sure he’s actually testing dac outputs. It appears he’s testing a file upsampled 2 different ways by software. If so, this has nothing to...
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Apr 28, 2024 at 12:59 PM
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    FS: Gaudio Nair

    Bump. Will split cost of international shipping with friends/pyrates.
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 28, 2024 at 12:32 PM in forum: For Sale
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    There are rules around politics in the forum. Marv's thread is the only place. Let's make this...

    There are rules around politics in the forum. Marv's thread is the only place. Let's make this the last post on this. Merrick will be back soon.
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Apr 25, 2024
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    U-turn Orbit “Theory”

    In case this is useful, Lowbeats has measured the Ortofon Bronze: https://www.lowbeats.de/ortofon-2m-bronce-die-praezisions-maschine/ They claim...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    U-turn Orbit “Theory”

    Additional tracking force may also help with some of the sibilance possibly. Ortofon shows the tracking force range of the Bronze 1.4-1.7, so you...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    U-turn Orbit “Theory”

    @Greg121986 Exacerbated sbilance is usually indicative of alignment issues. Double and triple check it. I'd highly recommend using an arc...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    Loaner: Heddphone 2

    Thanks @ilikebananafudge_ for the friendly status bump. Just a reminder to everyone: Please don't forget to update the thread when you receive a...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    Budget IEM Roundup: Moondrop May and Golden Ages, Simgot EW200, Tanchjim One and Mino

    Moondrop Golden Ages TWS MSRP: $79.99 The unit reviewed here was provided by Shenzhen Audio...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 15, 2024 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Interest Check for Tigerism IEM Tour by Apos Audio

    Thanks for the replies. Seems like enough for a tour. If Apos agrees, we'll get an official tour thread up soon.
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 15, 2024 in forum: Loaner Requests
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    For a complete (comedic) summary: https://youtu.be/UmU53Mt8h7o?si=Ziy0fQoqpbsnc51i

    For a complete (comedic) summary: https://youtu.be/UmU53Mt8h7o?si=Ziy0fQoqpbsnc51i
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Apr 12, 2024
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    How To Create and Close FS Threads

    Bumping this thread for this update to replace Jexby with ChaCha. I've also updated the first post. Sold/Found/Closed etc " @shotgunshane...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: For Sale
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    FS (anywhere): TGX Serratus earbuds

    If you want to try high-end earbuds, here is your chance. Still my favorite. This is an excellent price. [IMG]
    Post by: shotgunshane, Apr 12, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales