Loaner Gear Request/Progress Master Thread

Discussion in 'Loaner Programs' started by ChaChaRealSmooth, Aug 7, 2021.

  1. Vtory

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    You don't need to refrain yourself from doing so! I'll be happy to get my hands on them whenever UPS delivery guy is bringing yours to my house.
     
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    Their own R2R named Himalaya was already used in their other products IIRC.
     
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    According to the iFi rep on head-fi (not sure if that's you @iFi audio), Campfire Audio is making available demo units of its Supermoon IEM with a universal fit (see here). It'd be pretty cool if we could get a loaner from Campfire Audio.
     
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    SBAF will be getting a universal Campfire Supermoon ortho iem for a loaner tour as soon as they can make one for us. Apparently the universal department at CFA is swamped right now.

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    wondering if anything has happened with getting the Burl B2 bomber loaner on the road
    best,
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    I believe we already did a B2 Bomber loaner. I'm faintly remembering that it broke but it was before I was Gearmaster. someone correct me if I'm wrong.
     
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    Was that the one with the busted meters? I believe it was eventually sold afterwards.
     
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    I thought @purr1n picked one up used and that was going to be the loaner, but that it was DOA. I don't remember if another loaner was ever planned after that...
     
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    No surprises there considering stuff they make ;)
     
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    My recollection is that purr1n purchased a used unit a year or two back, but when delivered it was much rougher than advertised/expected. I think it made sound but there broken inputs or some such. I think an attempt to return it was made but in the end I think the gear fund had to eat it. Sooo....a tour actually never happened. That's what I remember anyways.
     
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    Would like to register my interest for a @rhythmdevils modded LCD-4 loaner. Would happily jump through some extra hoops for this one.
     
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    It’s happening! They are currently with @Erroneous in TX who has covid all around him at home so is in quarantine. I will soon post a thread for people to loan either my modded LCD-4 or modded LCD-4z or both.

    But I did just do something I’ve been wanting to try for like 2 years that I finally tried on my personal pair of LCD-4z and it worked and increases resolution by like 50% so I’m tempted to do a quick update then send them both out. I’m super excited about this idea. They sound awesome.
     
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    Covid stuff has lifted so currently planning shipping off to people. Gear has remained boxed and untouched.
     
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    @rhythmdevils I sent @purr1n my Burl B2 Bomber which I got back from repair at Burl. (So it is in working condition even though it is an older one.)

    After @purr1n uses it for any comparison purposes (has the newer BOPA8 modules), he can send it to @Josh Schor and then can Josh Schor send it to you for a listen (I can pick up afterwards)?
     
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    Sounds good buddy!
     
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    That is awesome. Thank you for making these available. I have a Studio B at home so I think the 4 would be the one for me.

    Is this thing you did just a 4z thing? Or will it work on the 4 as well? Sounds amazing and you should definitely do the update.
     
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    It will work on all my modded Audeze's and have the same increase in resolution. I've been wanting to try it for like 2 years, but scared to. but I went for it and it works beautifully. I've only tried it on my LCD-4z so far because my LCD-X and LCD-4 are out on loan still, but my 4z sounds so good, it has electrostatic like speed and smoothness. I'm really excited about this.

    I just spent like $500 on materials to try to make it sturdy enough for a commercial product and loaner, and paid express shipping on everything. Hopefully one of the materials will work and I can get them out on loan soon after the update. :)

    I was up till 4AM listening to my 4z tonight.
     
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