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Some of my favorite pieces fell into my hands because of this exact manner.
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Picked up a new Oscilloscope to replace my 10 year old Hantek.
Rigol DHO804
Really quite the night and day difference, less noise, much faster, better features, and it’s nice to have 4 channels instead of 2. Only downside is the time it takes to boot (based on android).
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My class D amp finally arrive! I bought the Orchard Audio Starkrimson Ultra 2.0. I was able to get a home demo of the Starkrimson Ultra DMC 2.0 which have an additional power supply in the unit so each channel gets its own dedicated power supply. Instead of just getting the DMC 2.0, I just got the regular Ultra and use that extra $1K to play tube roll and it’s worth it because I’m loving my current set of tubes in my Supratek preamp. I will most likely upgrade to the DMC 2.0 later in the year. But for now, it’s time to start this bad boy up and finally enjoy using my speakers again!
This class D amp is pretty much the same size as the Mystique Evo DAC.
I chose the upgraded speaker binding post.
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After 5 days of FedEx delays, my Aegis has finally arrived. I know its styling is polarizing, but I find it mesmerizing in person!
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I find yours pretty nice looking.
Honestly i think the only thing i objectively do not like is where they split the 2 pieces of wood for the front face.
If i had to get picky i would say they could have done a single piece, or flipped it and hid the line on the bottom behind the front plate or black etching. But i am speaking out of my rear a little as i do not know their challenges and constraints.
Are you referring to the bottom trim of the faceplate? The faceplate is one piece of wood and the bottom trim is an inlay. Here are some pictures that might make it more clear.
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and the lighting bolt on the power button! It’s as if it was styled to play only Queen’s FLASH.
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Oooh a single plate 2A3
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New in boxes for half of what people ask for a mismatched used pair
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That’s awesome. I’ve been doing the same.
Are you able to play any SACD’s?
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No SACD, only stored music and streaming for digital. And vinyl.
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I went on a bit of an unexpected gear spree over the last couple months, acquiring more pieces than I ever have before during that timeframe. I was fortunate to trade for some of it otherwise it wouldn’t have happened. Still, man this hobby adds up quick lol. Just recently reconfigured everything into its current setup. I’m using an old bookshelf for a rack but was able to Tetris it all together pretty well.
New to me:
Ampsandsound Mogwai Rev 2
Supratek Chardonnay preamp
EtherRegen
T+A Solitaire P
Meze Elite
New tubes:
Tung Sol 6550 smooth plate pair
Gold Lion new production KT88 pair
GEC U52
GEC A2900 x2
Melz 1578 x2
Bendix 6106
GEC VR135 quad
Also just found out that I won a PSVANE tube giveaway on head-fi along with @SaberPunch!
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Nice congrats on winning the tube giveaway and on your new audio chain! I’m loving that look on your Supratek chardonnay. It gives a similar wood theme with your amp. Happy tube rolling on your new gears!
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Thanks! I do really like the woodgrain on this Supratek. Great pattern and color without any weird spots lol
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Those are some serious tubes!
What totaldac model is that.
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Dual and reclocker