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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Classic NM Bowl of Green (from Tomasita's in Santa Fe): https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tomasitas-green-chile-recipe-1925233 - let's just put it this way: when I was sick as a child my mom would make a bowl of green and serve with a warm tortilla as dinner. Between the heat and vitamin C...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    It should be clarified that: Chile is a fruit. Chili is a stew, frenquently made with a tomato base. A bowl of chile ordered in Albuquerque is significantly different than a bowl of chili ordered in Austin.
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    The switchbox is a great idea. I think I'll have to do that at some point too. One of my thoughts is since I'm running Heresy III speakers is to use one amp for the woofer and one for the squawker and tweeter, so I guess I need a number of switchboxes. Mmmm. More toys to build...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Schitt got me into headphone audio, then into DIY. The post overlooked Elekit distributed in North America via British Columbia www.vkmusic.ca. I built a TU 8200 amp, and eventually we'll build a TU 8600. At some point I'll go bottlehead as well and go with a 2A3 amp. My wife is going to get...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    As a licensed engineer in 18 jurisdictions, thank you. Spot on advice I give my teams (structural engineering instead of electrical, but still.) PS: Differential Equations are evil.
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I got the 35S to replace the 33, and agree 100% with your assessment that the 33 just doesn't feel like an HP. The 35S corrected that mistake, money well spent, and the enter key is in the right place.
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    As a middle aged engineer, trust me, RPN is still around. I've owned a -28S, -48S, -32SII, -33, and -35S. All RPN. Only the -33 was a POS. Use the -35S as my primary these days, right combination of features, right key feel, and speed.
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I use a Mani with a U-turn Orbit Plus.  In addition to to a turntable weight, I upgraded to a Ortofon 2M Red (previously used a Grado Black), made all the difference in the world with my Mani. The U-turn is made a few miles down the road from me in Woburn, MA, and I've had nothing but good...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    It isn't readily apparent to me, but reading the manual of the Jotunheim; it appears that in order to take advantage of the potential for two inputs you have to select either a DAC or phono pre-, that if no card is selected that input arrives blanked off.  A nice third option would be a line...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Nice.  Very tempted...Grab one and a SYS to upgrade the listening station to include digital audio. Might want to update the Bifrost FAQ: Wait. Stop. Let's fix that for you. Bifrost Multibit is by far the least expensive multibit DAC from an established manufacturer with serious warranty and...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I'd be in for a Mani Uber.  I've been rocking my Mani for nearly the entire year, and while I love the darn thing something about Schiit makes me wonder if a Mani Uber or Mani 2 is in the works.  Not that I think anything is wrong with the Mani - love it, dead quiet (even with a Grado cart)...
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    NEW - Schiit Asgard 2

    Quick Asgard 2 review to contribute to the community for all the stalking I've done. Primary System: U-turn Audio Plus (Grado Black 1)  --> Schiit Mani --> Asgard 2 --> Philips Fidelio X1/28 (with replacement custom Canare L-4E6S cable).   My system (which sees occasional digital use via a...
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