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  1. buonassi
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Definitely not a D getter. The one in the pic has side flashing. I can attest that the D getter (real one) is an outstanding match with the Lyr...
    Post by: buonassi, Feb 27, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Campfire Audio Solaris - raising the bar?

    I've noticed similar but it's confined to lower midrange suckout. I wonder if, despite measuring good in the transition band from bass to mids,...
    Post by: buonassi, Feb 3, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    Well, glad you did. Hope the drop did well. This amp is in my sights and I'll be grabbing one used as soon as I sell off some other gear (which...
    Post by: buonassi, Nov 30, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    I can confirm that it wasn't put up on massdrop again ...until it was. And currently is with 1 day left to join.
    Post by: buonassi, Nov 29, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    The Deals Thread

    https://www.musicteck.com/2018-black-friday-sale check out the price on some of these IEMs - notably the Oriolus MK2 for $499
    Post by: buonassi, Nov 22, 2018 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Audirvana Plus 3 - Released

    I know my rando status doesn't give me any cred, but FWIW I will still attest to A+ sound quality and excellent Tidal integration. I have the Mac...
    Post by: buonassi, Nov 21, 2018 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    I want to make sure I understand.... you had one set fried by lyr3, then bought another, and the second pair is now toast? You're not the first...
    Post by: buonassi, Oct 27, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Campfire Audio Andromeda Review: Holy Cow, This is a Dream, Awesomesauce!

    I used to look at CA IEMs and reason that it was yet another example of how audiophiles like to suffer for their hobby in pursuit of perfect...
    Post by: buonassi, Sep 3, 2018 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    The overall sound of the amp is more tube dependent than I had expected given its hybrid topology. It really comes alive with the Westinghouse D...
    Post by: buonassi, Aug 31, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Oriolus IEM Succinct Review

    Here is my experience with shallow to medium insertion with medium comply isolation T500 tips and the PW no 5 upgrade cable: The thing with these...
    Post by: buonassi, Aug 25, 2018 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    agreed, I have a 5 foot BJC spdif and have no issues with it at all - well, the rca connectors are a little loose when fitted to the coax input of...
    Post by: buonassi, Aug 11, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    a rule of thumb for 2 channel (and I see no reason why headphone chains would be different) has been to keep the coax run as short as possible,...
    Post by: buonassi, Aug 9, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Meze Empyrean

    more than likely it's just an uncompensated/raw FR graph and that bump there is about as perfect an HRTF compensation as they come. Looks a lot...
    Post by: buonassi, Jul 19, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    update on "dropout gate" I've been able to mitigate dropouts by using an outlet on a different circuit. had to run a 12 gauge extension cord (of...
    Post by: buonassi, Jul 1, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    bless your heart - I haven't the cods to try DC with my Eitr.
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 29, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Authentic Mogami 2534 cable - I purchased a single ended set of interconnects from them. They are legit....
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 23, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I've read every post in the lyr 3 thread - took me two nights. It really does seem like a solid deal. And, I can use the diff for the HD800!...
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 20, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Can't seem to make up my mind about amp topology and next purchase - budget of $1,000 to $2,000 USD. Here's my chain: Mac > iFi nano iUSB3.0 >...
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 19, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    yes to that. I played around until I found an outlet that didn't punk out the Eitr. No more "DAC screen of death" from Audirvana (i.e. no...
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 9, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Eitr Preview Thread

    Noticed this as well. Seems to happen when my home's HVAC unit switches off. The minute my AC clicks off after cooling a zone, bam, out goes...
    Post by: buonassi, Jun 8, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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