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  1. bobboxbody
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    FS: ESX900

    Sold on USAM @shotgunshane @jexby please close, thanks!
    Post by: bobboxbody, Feb 11, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  2. bobboxbody
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    FS: ESX900

    Here are some better pics from the hf post, I wrongly assumed sbaf was more familiar with these. Tiny manufacturing indentation on one cup in the...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Feb 2, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  3. bobboxbody
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    FS: ESX900

    To be clear: the TH610 donor pair only supplied the headband/mounting hardware - these had new TH900 drivers from a Fostex parts supplier and cups...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Feb 2, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  4. bobboxbody
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    FS: ESX900

    another price drop, $600 all inclusive CONUS.
    Post by: bobboxbody, Feb 2, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  5. bobboxbody
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    Indian Classical Music Thread

    Not the greatest looking video, but enjoyable music. I love Subramaniam's carnatic violin albums, interesting to hear him paired with Ali Akbar...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 24, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
  6. bobboxbody
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    The SBAF TUBE discussion thread

    Good point, they do serve useful purposes - noise, microphonics, pair matching, triode matching, etc. Although, since tubes are not linear and...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 17, 2024 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
  7. bobboxbody
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    The SBAF TUBE discussion thread

    The problem with tube tester results is that there's a very small window of time where they will tell you if a tube is dying, and only if you've...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 16, 2024 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
  8. bobboxbody
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    FS: ESX900

    These are on HF for $700 now, I'll do $625 all inclusive CONUS only for friends here.
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 16, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  9. bobboxbody
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    We're looking into generators to run the furnace and a few lights until we figure out if a...

    We're looking into generators to run the furnace and a few lights until we figure out if a solar/battery system will work out here.
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 15, 2024
  10. bobboxbody
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    Hacking Schiit

    Looks great, but next time please shell out $5k for NOS blackgate caps on the low voltage sections.
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 15, 2024 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
  11. bobboxbody
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    Probably need to invest in a battery backup high dissipation tube amp for safety reasons. Maybe...

    Probably need to invest in a battery backup high dissipation tube amp for safety reasons. Maybe even one per room. It's the most practical solution.
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 15, 2024
  12. bobboxbody
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    That's why it's important to have an amp with 11 tubes and 400V at the plate on the outputs....

    That's why it's important to have an amp with 11 tubes and 400V at the plate on the outputs. Warms the room back up quickly when electricity returns.
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 15, 2024
  13. bobboxbody
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    Power went out again, 3 degrees F outside, luckily it came back on before pipes started freezing.

    Power went out again, 3 degrees F outside, luckily it came back on before pipes started freezing.
    Status Update by bobboxbody, Jan 15, 2024
  14. bobboxbody
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    @rhythmdevils thanks, I'm having fun working on musical projects and learning about recording,...

    @rhythmdevils thanks, I'm having fun working on musical projects and learning about recording, so I'm trying to stretch my hobby budget wherever...
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 14, 2024
  15. bobboxbody
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    @Thad E Ginathom I think it would be pretty neutral if it wasn't playing through an all 60's...

    @Thad E Ginathom I think it would be pretty neutral if it wasn't playing through an all 60's system other than the DAC. Chain is Prism Lyra 2 > HH...
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 14, 2024
  16. bobboxbody
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    the Titan does look nice, but the used Lyra was priced low enough to be reasonable for me.

    the Titan does look nice, but the used Lyra was priced low enough to be reasonable for me.
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 14, 2024
  17. bobboxbody
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    I just made the cables and got it all hooked up today, mostly played with the adc side, but I...

    I just made the cables and got it all hooked up today, mostly played with the adc side, but I was impressed by the brief bit of listening.
    Profile Post Comment by bobboxbody, Jan 13, 2024
  18. bobboxbody
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    My pro audio gear insanity continues, Prism Sound Lyra 2 in the house.

    My pro audio gear insanity continues, Prism Sound Lyra 2 in the house.
    Status Update by bobboxbody, Jan 13, 2024
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    ASR Member Takes Offense At Real Science; Also Cries

    I have an uncle who probably had that on his business card at some point. He got to be president of many companies, he sure did love pyramid...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 9, 2024 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    micparts T-47: A fantastic DIY microphone

    Gravedigging this thread because I was inspired by @purr1n 's initial post and finally got around to completing the build. I wanted a transformer...
    Post by: bobboxbody, Jan 7, 2024 in forum: DIY
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