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    Life after Yggdrasil: Watering the Ash

    Huge M Scaler finally announced. Quick question: with only digital outputs, is the idea that this thing is only compatible with BNC connections...
    Post by: Dotard, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    Thanks guys. That certainly gives me pause and I will be more careful with the amp in the future. Pops and smell of copper burning seem to be far...
    Post by: Dotard, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    Not to derail the thread too much, but I had to re-read the manual and the warning comes across exactly how I suspected - that if you unplug the...
    Post by: Dotard, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    SPL PHONITOR X & E

    I thought it was a pretty common warning for amplifier makers to say that you shouldn't plug/unplug headphones while it's on - especially tube...
    Post by: Dotard, Jul 29, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Woo Audio - WA234 MONO (Mk2)

    I think Ming Da is still offering the MC300-EAR as well for a bit cheaper. Absolutely zero reviews of that one either. It seems the Chinese...
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Woo Audio - WA234 MONO (Mk2)

    Seems like it should be ok to express "This thing you like, i didn't like, for these reasons". I don't see the problem, and I don't know why some...
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 17, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Woo Audio - WA234 MONO (Mk2)

    Thanks for your thoughts Torq. I am a fellow 300B enthusiast, and these certainly look the part of a shrine to getting the best out of the 300B as...
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 16, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Life after Yggdrasil: Watering the Ash

    I always found Chord's combination of products a bit odd. It seems like it would make the most sense to combine the mscaler upscaler with the Dave...
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Vorlon has zero EQ

    I would probably add a corollary that it's probably best not to "call out" some of the most senior members who have disproportionately contributed...
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    Vorlon has zero EQ

    Seems the last 3 pages could have been avoided if someone simply asked "Hey Marvey, what about the RDI didn't you like?"
    Post by: Dotard, Mar 1, 2018 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    Your Favorite National Park

    Olympic National Park. Beaches, rain forest, epic hiking, camping. Such a variety, so quiet and peaceful and close to nature. Not even close for...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 20, 2018 in forum: Outdoor World
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    I have seen far too many businesses fail having the best intentions, the best technologies, and the best engineering, and yet fail to account for...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 13, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    Good to hear. I wasn't trying to say one way or the other in this instance, only that I have personally seen cases where negative narratives can...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    Unfortunately this is the kind of thing that can have the potential to have lasting impact. I'm sure the upgrade queue today is healthy, but a few...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 12, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Music you'd describe as "haunting"

    Portishead - Roads [MEDIA] Radiohead - Street Spirit [MEDIA] White Stripes - Jolene Live (Much better than the recorded version) [MEDIA]...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 3, 2018 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Snake oil thread

    The quartz comments brought to mind the pocket watch equivalent of audiophile snake oil - the tourbillon. Has extremely questionable value in the...
    Post by: Dotard, Feb 1, 2018 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    What are you drinking RIGHT NOW?

    Brandy seems to have fallen out of favor of late, but it is still my go to. Our province seems to have recently struck a deal with Castarede, and...
    Post by: Dotard, Jan 31, 2018 in forum: Food and Drink
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    Post your turntable setup...can't get enough of those spinners!

    It's a bit funny how popular the DL103 is, considering it's a bear of a cartridge, has esoteric weight requirements, and is mainly a broadcast arm...
    Post by: Dotard, Jan 27, 2018 in forum: Vinyl Nutjob World: Turntable and Related Gear
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    $199 MiniDSP EARS vs. Jude's GRAS?

    Thanks for the answers. I will also add that frequently even in professional circles, bespoke custom solutions generally perform better and are...
    Post by: Dotard, Jan 26, 2018 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    $199 MiniDSP EARS vs. Jude's GRAS?

    I'm not sure why the EARS would not be considered a professional tool? Can that point be expanded upon? It seems to do a very good job at...
    Post by: Dotard, Jan 26, 2018 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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