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

    Jason. I was a very early customer of the Sol and was pleased to be in your beta group. From the outset I was very intrigued by the Sol's unique approach. Today, I received the final care package and was curious about the christo-lube included. Thanks for explaining this. I was wondering if...
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    MrSpeakers ETHER Flow and ETHER C Flow -- Inspired by Electrostatic Headphones

    I think you got the gist of it. At least that is what I did. Despite what you may have read, I do not think there is an orientation for the white sticker so you should be good either way. One reviewer (Z reviews) liked the white felt with the black foam on top as the ideal combo. Obviously this...
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    Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics

    The Pulse Dac was a nice little Dac/Headphone device five years ago but things have moved on. When you can get a Khadas Tone Board Dac for as little as $83 it's hard to justify Dacs at $1k. Pair the Tone Board with any of the most recent $99 headphone amps from JDS Labs (Atom) or Monoprice...
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    New, Burson Swing dual mono 9038 DAC, Preamp, Changeable opamps.

    I am assuming even if one buys the base model ($319) with NE opamps, one can still roll your own opamps? That is that are socketed and not soldered?
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    New Dragonfly Black and Red Discussion

    I am trying to get my updated AQ Dragonfly Red working with Foobar on Windows. I am using the WASAPI driver and turned off all DSPs, etc. I have download MQA files from 2L and David Elias. When playing normal FLAC files the DR light changes to the correct color depending on the bit rate. When...
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    MrSpeakers ETHER Flow and ETHER C Flow -- Inspired by Electrostatic Headphones

    I ordered on August 16 direct from the website. Hoping I will be in the next batch that gets built? Very excited about the reviews!   -CB
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    MrSpeakers ETHER Flow and ETHER C Flow -- Inspired by Electrostatic Headphones

    I ordered in Mid-August. Any idea when my order might ship?   -CB
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    New Burson Conductor - V2 and V2+

    My Conductor V2+ has been working well and I have been trying out various headphones.   I have encountered one small problem.   When I switch from songs that are 44k/16b to 96k/24b there is a digital static/hash for several seconds. I can reliably repeat this behavior. I am using a...
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    New Burson Conductor - V2 and V2+

    Got mine this week and just today fired it up for the first time. Initial impression is that this is a very significant piece of audio hardware.   Here's a pic using digital and analog Picoreplayer based Squeezebox's. The small one in the picture is a Pi Zero with a PHAT Dac feeding analog...
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    Bravo Audio V3 Discussion and Mods.

    Could you please read this link about the difference between active and passive eq. I cannot find anywhere your repeated comment that passive eq can only cut and cannot boost. The way you have characterized the Bravo V3 eq just doesn't make any logical sense and would seem pointless to implement...
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    Bravo Audio V3 Discussion and Mods.

    I have to strongly disagree with this statement. The correct flat setting is at the middle position which have indents you can feel when moving the sliders. I have tested with several DACs and several headphones and it is clear to me that the sound is audibly flat with all sliders in the middle...
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    The Ultimate MC/MM phono stage, F-117, Nighthawk...

    Quote: Originally Posted by shaizada Damn that was fast! hehe Good for you. Mine got shipped today with the Protector. EDIT: Where is your location? I'm in Kensington, MD. -CB
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    The Ultimate MC/MM phono stage, F-117, Nighthawk...

    Hi Ray, Just a note to say I received my F-117 safe and sound today! Thanks so much for the quick turnaround. This is my third Ray Samuels "audio miniature jewel". I have high hopes when I get it up and running with my turntables. I am currently charging as instructed. I'll be using...
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    The Ultimate MC/MM phono stage, F-117, Nighthawk...

    Hi, I am a two time Ray Samuels Audio customer. The F-117 phono preamp looks too good to pass up! Please add me to the pre-order. -CB
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