[Charente]

A dash of meter porn for Monday morn:

This little 32.5 pound baby has gone right to the top of my Christmas wish list. It's a DAC, it has tubes, it has meters, it plays SACDs. (I realize the esteemed Mr. Moffat micturates from a great elevation on SACDs, but I respectfully disagree. Anyway, that means it doesn't compete with Schiit gear, so I don't feel bad about posting it. I'm still intending to order an Urd.) One issue - it costs $12,000. Yep, twelve. Thousand. Dollars.

Not convinced by the 'green' tubes ... somehow looks unnatural ... to me, anyhow !

 

[45longcolt]

Not convinced by the 'green' tubes ... somehow looks unnatural ... to me, anyhow !

I think that's called mood lighting.

 

[Paladin79]

Not convinced by the 'green' tubes ... somehow looks unnatural ... to me, anyhow !

And more green tubes lol

Orange LED's would look better.

 

[Brubacca]

Please stop showing McIntosh. Ever since I read about the $1,500 light box they sell I find them a completely offensive company. They are the opposite of what Schiit is.

I'm not saying that their gear doesn't sound good although the one time I heard them they are not for me. But the LB200 shows me how much bull is in their pricing.

 

[Ableza]

it costs $12,000.

Thus the model number no doubt.

 

[433521]

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[adydula]

Gosh with Schiit you get FREE Schitt stickers and Made in Texas stickers...c'mon guys!!

:>)

 

[Zer0.p0int.Zer0]

Please stop showing McIntosh. Ever since I read about the $1,500 light box they sell I find them a completely offensive company. They are the opposite of what Schiit is.

I'm not saying that their gear doesn't sound good although the one time I heard them they are not for me. But the LB200 shows me how much bull is in their pricing.

I bet you could throw a Saga S inside a LB200 and fool a lot of people!

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

Not convinced by the 'green' tubes ... somehow looks unnatural ... to me, anyhow !

Sacrilege. The green LEDs that sit under each tube are worth just about 11,000 out of the 12,000 you pay for this thing!

 

[scotdouglas]

PS: Could Schiit please start offering their stuff in rack-mountable versions as well? That'd be neat!

Seems like a new product idea in your last line Neat from Schiit. All the organization you need!

 

[OldRoadToad]

Not convinced by the 'green' tubes ... somehow looks unnatural ... to me, anyhow !

It ain't easy bein' green.

ORT

 

[KoshNaranek]

I don't know much about tinnitus, but thought I'd do a quick look since I have a relative with it.
Caveats that much of supplement data is lacking. This is a small study from an unknown journal (to me), but interesting...
Conclusions sound markety, but no COI listed.


https://www.scirp.org/journal/paperinformation.aspx?paperid=108973

Lipoflavonoid Benefits in Patients with Tinnitus

Lori E. Lonczak
Lori Lonczak Consulting, LLC, Fair Haven, USA.
DOI: 10.4236/ijohns.2021.103015
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Abstract

Background:
Otolaryngologists are regularly presented with patients experiencing tinnitus who are seeking treatment to help with resuming active and productive lives. Lemon bioflavonoid complexes are known to be safe nutritional supplements; however, data on patient satisfaction are limited.

Objectives:
The primary objectives were to better understand symptom severity reduction, symptom improvement, and patient satisfaction when lemon bioflavonoid complexes are taken at the recommended dose and duration of treatment.

Methods:
The SILENT experience study was conducted from January 2017 to January 2018, with 504 otolaryngologists from six states, identified from a purchased list. Each physician provided a free, 500-caplet sample of Lipo-Flavonoid®, a lemon bioflavonoid complex, to three patients who experienced tinnitus and completed a survey detailing patient demographics and symptoms. In total, 719 patients received the sample; 51 patients followed through and completed a baseline symptom assessment and five surveys over 10 weeks. IRB approval was deemed unnecessary and the study was overseen by a practicing otolaryngologist. Statistical analysis was conducted on the reduction of symptom severity and symptom improvement over 10-weeks.

Results:
Bothersomeness of ringing or other noises in the ear(s) was reduced by 32% and patients reported a 55% improvement of all symptoms, which correlated with product satisfaction. Patient satisfaction scores were strong: 33% extremely satisfied, 49% somewhat satisfied, and 18% not satisfied. Compliance was high, with 86% of participants taking the product as directed for 60 days. The top reasons for physician recommendations (selected by >30%) were positive clinical experience (71%), good safety profile (66%), supported by data for over 50 years (37%), and efficacy (35%).

Implications for Practice:
These data support the use of this lemon bioflavonoid complex for symptoms of tinnitus, for 60 days (and beyond for those who derive benefit) to provide the best chance of relief. For clinicians looking for a safe and beneficial intervention for patients, lemon bioflavonoid complexes offer a good first-line option.

Keywords
Lipoflavonoid, Bioflavonoid, Tinnitus, Ringing

Acknowledgements
Jay B. Horowitz, MD, FACS, Chief of the Division of Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at St. Peter’s University Hospital, Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery/Otolaryngology at Rutgers Medical School, and practicing otolaryngologist at ENT and Allergy Associates in New Jersey, served as the study chair and provided guidance for the study and this article.

Conflicts of Interest
The author declares no conflicts of interest regarding the publication of this paper.

Prospective, nonrandomised, no controls and a high no follow up rate. It is little better than anecdotal evidence.

Nothing wrong with an anecdotal recommendation but it is best to clearly describe it as such.


BTW, this is not a reflection on you or the obvious effort that you put into looking this up. Just wanted to be clear. I am a pedant.

 

[ArmchairPhilosopher]

To test something, my Gumby and my Yggy have temporarily swapped places. For the next week or two, the Gumby will look rather forlorn on his comparatively oversized shelf in my living room rack, while Yggy is commanding some prime real estate on my desk.

Makes you appreciate how tiny this Gumby actually is.

 

[morpheus69]

A dash of meter porn for Monday morn:

This little 32.5 pound baby has gone right to the top of my Christmas wish list. It's a DAC, it has tubes, it has meters, it plays SACDs. (I realize the esteemed Mr. Moffat micturates from a great elevation on SACDs, but I respectfully disagree. Anyway, that means it doesn't compete with Schiit gear, so I don't feel bad about posting it. I'm still intending to order an Urd.) One issue - it costs $12,000. Yep, twelve. Thousand. Dollars.

So many points of failure...

 

[Charente]

while Yggy is sitting on my desk

Clearly you have a HUGE desk ! ... LOL