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  1. skem
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    Metrum Acoustics Pavane DAC listening impressions

    Yes. 2ch. Fwiw, I think @Ishcabible joined me and can share his view. It was a while ago.
    Post by: skem, Aug 21, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Metrum Acoustics Pavane DAC listening impressions

    I had DAC2 and DAC3 chips and ultimately went back to DAC2. Here’s my experience. In traditional NOS fashion, DAC2 chips have soft transients....
    Post by: skem, Aug 15, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    FS: Metrum Adagio

    Another bump after a buyer ghosted me
    Post by: skem, Jul 30, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Rogue Audio RP-9 tube preamp

    So, if you are looking for a tube preamp/buffer that is cleaner than most tube gear but still has a a touch of tube magic to release the tension...
    Thread by: skem, Jul 22, 2023, 0 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Metrum Adagio

    And a fresh bump.
    Post by: skem, Jul 9, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  6. skem
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    Elrog 300B Review - The Best 300B Ever?

    My recollection is that it is because ER300B is really an 845 in a 300B form factor.
    Post by: skem, Jun 25, 2023 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
  7. skem
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    Imperia big disappointment for me this (third) time; other times were better. But super glad to...

    Imperia big disappointment for me this (third) time; other times were better. But super glad to meet awesome folks.
    Profile Post Comment by skem, Apr 3, 2023
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    FS: Metrum Adagio

    Bumpity bump. $2650 for friends. $2800 for others.
    Post by: skem, Mar 18, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Parasound D/AC 2000 UltraAnalog

    @shotgunshane @jexby please close.
    Post by: skem, Mar 17, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
  10. skem
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    FS: Parasound D/AC 2000 UltraAnalog

    Hey friends looking for an affordable, vintage R2R DAC? This may be of interest. This is a pretty hard to find DAC. It was designed by...
    Thread by: skem, Mar 11, 2023, 1 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Metrum Adagio

    Yes, adagio is Pavane level iii with volume control. The volume control changes the DC voltage going into the resistor ladder rather than...
    Post by: skem, Mar 4, 2023 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: Metrum Adagio

    Hey guys. I own two Metrum Adagios. One in black, one in silver, both basically flawless. These DACs are NOS, but they make for some really...
    Thread by: skem, Mar 3, 2023, 7 replies, in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Vali 2+ vs RU6 for iems Review

    Yeah, the gains were not significant enough over my iPhone out to justify the inconvenience of the dongle.
    Post by: skem, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Vali 2+ vs RU6 for iems Review

    RU-6 sucked. Only decent dongle DAC I’ve heard is Luxury&Precision W2.
    Post by: skem, Sep 2, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Crane Song Solaris DAC Review - Stream of Consciousness

    I always liked the Solaris. It’s clinical and clean. Not very dynamic. I’ve always felt it would be great for mastering.
    Post by: skem, Aug 29, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    I'm Never Giving Up On SBAF

    The two sides are talking past each other. The mods keep saying this is about the content of gear reviews. Those disagreeing with the mods don’t...
    Post by: skem, Aug 26, 2022 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Sonnet Pasithea DAC Review and Measurements

    Soup and I have argued over the pre-ringing forever. I can’t say I hear pre-ringing *per se* but I definitely do hear a wooshing sound on piano...
    Post by: skem, Jun 22, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Pasithea DAC Review and Measurements

    Thanks for the corrections Marv! You're right that once I raised linear-phase filters my criticism should've focused on time domain. Technically...
    Post by: skem, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  19. skem
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    Sonnet Pasithea DAC Review and Measurements

    OK, fixed so the intent is clearer. Thanks.
    Post by: skem, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  20. skem
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    Sonnet Pasithea DAC Review and Measurements

    No, I started my sentence with emphasis on phase (not amplitude) and I never used the word extension. You misread my intent. Nice try, though.
    Post by: skem, Jun 20, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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