Recent content by rolltide
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Schiit Multibit back from service
I just wanted to note this was similar to my experiences with Schiit DACs. USB failed, got it repaired. USB failed again, was told it must be my fault. The OP is lucky that they kept offering to replace it. Perhaps a company that cheerfully replaces a broken product twice and offers a refund... -
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Oppo Sonica DAC Being Dropped
The mid-to-high-end stand alone DAC market is pretty crowded and competitive. The mid-to-high-end Blu Ray player market is basically an Oppo monopoly. I think I see what's happening here. -
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Poll: Should a Factory Refurbished Turntable Come with a New Cartridge?
Yeah. I think that as much as I enjoyed the three page argument over the semantics of the word "refurbished", it was never the right word to begin with. This is an open box return. Marantz isn't going to include a new-in-box Clearaudio Virtuoso with a refurbished table, sorry.- rolltide
- Post #66
- Forum: Turntables
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Oppo BDP-105 or Schiit Audio Modi 2 Multibit? DAC comparisons.
Basically. I'd add that Schiit does a good job with price points (even if its due to cutting corners) that it can be hard to talk yourself out of them. I've owned a total of six Schiit products over the years because of this. Every one was a disappointment, but I will say the smaller cheaper... -
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Oppo BDP-105 or Schiit Audio Modi 2 Multibit? DAC comparisons.
Yep. I was willing to give the brand a chance because people regard it so highly - maybe the higher price point items were better, etc. Live and learn. Thankfully I was able to sell the Bifrost MB on ebay for a decent price after Schiit refused to fix the USB when it broke for a second time... -
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Oppo BDP-105 or Schiit Audio Modi 2 Multibit? DAC comparisons.
It's not him. It's you. I've never seen anything on an audio message board like this. Chill. -
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Oppo BDP-105 or Schiit Audio Modi 2 Multibit? DAC comparisons.
I think you learned an important lesson - never say anything bad about Schiit on an internet forum. Regardless of your first hand experience with multiple products, you don't like them so you're WRONG. Note I've owned two different Modis and a Bifrost MB and hated all of them, so you're not alone. -
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Nitty Gritty, Inc. has closed its doors
The biggest difference is having to turn the platter by yourself.- rolltide
- Post #27
- Forum: Turntables
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Opinions on Reissue 6CA7 and KT77 tubes
I have heard people say JJ has improved over the years. I think any new-production tubes I purchase will come from Upscale Audio, as they seem to charge a few dollars more in exchange for a better grading and burn in process.- rolltide
- Post #56
- Forum: Tube Audio
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Opinions on Reissue 6CA7 and KT77 tubes
That they do. I wish so many people hadn't warned me that they're going to explode and take my amp with them, I'm scared to use them now.- rolltide
- Post #48
- Forum: Tube Audio
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Opinions on Reissue 6CA7 and KT77 tubes
How long did you let the KT77's break in? I know Upscale Audio says they can take up to 100 hours, and how they sound before break in is about what you're describing. I admit that's rather frustrating, as its pretty lame to sit around listening to your music sounding bad in hopes it eventually...- rolltide
- Post #45
- Forum: Tube Audio
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mcintosh ma6600 for B&W804 D3?
McIntosh and the B&W 800 series is a match made in heaven. The B&W's like power, but 200 watts of real McIntosh power is going to be able to drive them just fine.- rolltide
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- Forum: McIntosh Audio
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HIFIBERRY DAC+ PRO XLR
Cool stuff. I recently noticed DACBerry, a new Pi audio board that has normal and balanced versions. It seems to differ from HiFiBerry in that you can have analog and digital outs on the same board. I like how they supported all the usual software (Rune, Roon, Volumio) on launch. Don't feel... -
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Your Favorite EL34 or Equivelent Power Tube
Oh. Crossing those off my list!- rolltide
- Post #25
- Forum: Tube Audio