[Ableza]

If that were true we'd have more products featuring cats.

I didn't mean to imply that posting here *worked*...

 

[Robert Padgett]

99 dollars is the Normal B stock Vali 2 price.

B stock is cosmetic imperfections, clean returns, and warranty returns. All which are supposed to be vetted and refurbished and come with the same factory warranty as A stock. No idea to know what type of b stock unit you'll get, and no returns if you don't like it.

I seem to "b-stock" my new purchases fairly soon after they arrive...

 

[RickB]

I seem to "b-stock" my new purchases fairly soon after they arrive...

I'm glad you don't have OCD (even the fake kind).

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Is the Rag 2 on display at the Schiitr?

 

[alpovs]

Is the Rag 2 on display at the Schiitr?

Yes. And there was a link earlier with pictures: https://audio-head.com/sitting-down-with-the-schiit-ragnarok-2-sol-and-aegir/

 

[Robert Padgett]

I'm glad you don't have OCD (even the fake kind).

One look at my house and OCD is obviously something I could use LOL

 

[alpovs]

The problem with Baldr is that I'm balder, and it's not an attractive look. Just sayin'.

Yes. When I first saw the nickname Baldr my first impression was that it's someone who is balding. Only today I learned that it's from Norse mythology.

 

[alpovs]

I have - somewhere - an iPhone that was a VOIP handset long before the thing we now now was produced.

I still have it too. Mine is a hardware Skype device with a wireless handset made by Linksys. I read somewhere long ago that Apple bought the trademark from them. Correction: "Apple and Cisco settled their dispute on February 20, 2007. Both companies will be allowed to use the "iPhone" name in exchange for "exploring interoperability" between Apple's products and Cisco's services and other unspecified terms."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_iPhone
So, iPhone is not Apple exclusive.

 

[Timster]

I'm glad you don't have OCD (even the fake kind).

I have CDO. It's like OCD, but in alphabetical order.

 

[johnjen]

I don't know if it's stated explicitly anywhere but most references to Schiit POTS are for sealed Alps pots. The DeOxit pdf (page 5), referenced, is not encouraging regarding use of their product with sealed pots.

Sealed pots:
1. Found in newer equipment, may be difficult to restore,
and should probably be replaced.
2. Occasionally if the pots are not totally sealed, you may be
able to treat it in an ultrasonic cleaner using a 10%
solution of DeoxIT® D-Series.
Contact a CAIG representative for specific
recommendations and instructions

Yeah I was trying to avoid the sealed pots issue because that makes EVERYTHING more complicated.
And while it still might be possible in some cases to get some 'fader lube' inside the pot itself, it usually is just easier to replace the pot entirely.
Or do a warranty claim/repair etc.

JJ

 

[johnjen]

As I turn the pot, there is a region that turns "roughly" with additional, random spots of additional friction. Before and after that patch, it's very smooth with a constant amount of friction. It's barely noticeable if you rotate the knob quickly. However, if you turn it very slowly, it's quite obvious to the touch. Again, as of today, it doesn't affect sound quality. DeoxIt has been a fixture in the toolboxes of amateur radio operators and electronics techs for years so I wondered about its feasibility here.

I've been using DeOxit gold since the 90's for all sorts of electronics. From computer simms/dimms, all manner of connectors such as DB-xx etc, and audio rca, xlr, usb, etc..
It has solved computer glitches, improved audio performance etc.

The 'trick' is to use as little as possible, and not just hose down everything in sight.
To that end I use the cloth pads that are impregnated with DeOxit gold on almost everything, as it minimizes the amount actually applied.
https://caig.com/product/deoxit-gold-g50w/
And I usually add a 'spritz' from the spray can I have, to the wipes to help 'moisten' the wipes to help soak up the contaminants that get removed from the contact surface.
And you'd be surprised at what gets collected on those wipes.

JJ

 

[wink]

Yes. When I first saw the nickname Baldr my first impression was that it's someone who is balding. Only today I learned that it's from Norse mythology.

BALD

BALDR

 

[US Blues]

BALD

BALDR

Mike's looking good!

 

[RCBinTN]

Yes. When I first saw the nickname Baldr my first impression was that it's someone who is balding. Only today I learned that it's from Norse mythology.

Welcome to the Schiit Audio Head-Fi threads!

 

[golfbravobravo]

I still have it too. Mine is a hardware Skype device with a wireless handset made by Linksys. I read somewhere long ago that Apple bought the trademark from them. Correction: "Apple and Cisco settled their dispute on February 20, 2007. Both companies will be allowed to use the "iPhone" name in exchange for "exploring interoperability" between Apple's products and Cisco's services and other unspecified terms."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linksys_iPhone
So, iPhone is not Apple exclusive.

That's the one. I think that's a diplomatic, post-hoc description of the dispute