This reminds me i need feet for my new amp. Herbies tenderfeet would be perfect except they dont screw in.
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hifiDJ
May 7, 2025, 10:18pm
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Huh… Somehow missed this…
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hifiDJ
May 10, 2025, 9:09pm
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AA audio, could be an interesting option to look into…
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A 2nd gen woo33.
WA33 employs a true fully-balanced design featuring 6C45 driver tubes, four 2A3 power tubes, and 274B rectifier tube, all in direct-heated triodes to reveal the most delicate detail with the highest level of refinement. WA33 is the ultimate in music...
Price: USD 8499.00
It looks sleek af. I would have made the power indicator another color though.
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They really love that usb.
It seems a lot of streamers are choosing to pair with another high end dac maker and go in on a proprietary connection type.
Yeah, but that’s how they’ve always done it. Just gotta buy a good USB DAC I guess.
And somehow implemented the new gold plate onto the upper faceplate as well
Wow, these guys are really expanding/updating their product line. This new unit is gonna be $$$$$ no doubt. Wonder if this is replacing the Statement
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I like it just on the bottom tbh, the indicator should be black with a white light and it would look really sharp.
I like the gold plate. Was just thinking to unify the two units visually, and signify v2, would have been cool to implement that theme in both somehow.
I’ve never liked those ubiquitous LED push buttons on any component, so I have no opinion on the light color really
That looks like a pretty good all in one unit. Mini MJ3 with Halo balance output. And then top it off with the Mimir DAC with 3 band PEQ. Tempted to get one just to get one lol.
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Cosonic Intelligent to acquire Beyerdynamic for €122M, aiming to expand global reach and strengthen high-end audio innovation.
Estimated reading time: 2 minutes
Personal Take: Not ideal, I think.
From Bottlehead…
Hey Bottleheads,
You may have noticed the mention of interesting developments coming in 2025 on our website. We’re now ready to share what’s happening. Eileen and I have had a blast creating and growing Bottlehead for the past 30 years. As I am approaching 70 we find ourselves ready to retire. But the big question was what to do with Bottlehead? We felt the ideal situation would be for someone who shared our enthusiasm for the DIY audio mindset to step in and keep a good thing going.
Today we’re thrilled to announce that a passionate family of enthusiasts who truly believe in what we’ve built has acquired Bottlehead. These folks aren’t just investors — they’re longtime fans and community members who are committed to preserving what makes Bottlehead special. Let’s introduce them:
● Jameson O’Guinn is a longtime Bottlehead customer who has assembled nearly every kit in the lineup over the years. He’ll lead product development and marketing.
● Lindsey Phelps will handle accounting and will head up initiatives Bottlehead intends to pursue in STEM and education.
● Jean Bauder will take over shipping and customer service duties from Eileen.
● Eric Bauder has a deep background in electrical and mechanical engineering, and will be working closely with the team to help with product design and community troubleshooting.
We’re also excited to share that Paul Joppa and Paul Birkeland are sticking around as consultants and product designers. If you have been following us for any length of time you understand what a huge contribution these two have made to Bottlehead’s success. So you can expect to see new products with the same Bottlehead family sound, as well as receive the same level of support on our community forums. Eileen and I will be helping with the transition and will stay around for a while in an advisory capacity.
Regarding the transition, there will be a brief intermission starting today, June 13th. Over the following couple of weeks the operation will move from Washington to Illinois, and we are working hard to have everything back up and running by month’s end.
Eileen and I want to give our heartfelt thanks to all of you who have supported us over the years. It’s been an amazing ride and we truly cherish your riding along with us. We’re looking forward to this new chapter in the Bottlehead story with much satisfaction and excitement.
Dan “Doc B.” Schmalle
Former President for Life
Bottlehead Corp.
I follow him on social media and it looks like he has a ton of hobbies to keep him busy. Congrats to them.
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Beautiful read and a great way to ride off into the sunset.
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