Linear Tube Audio is running a 10% off sale for Axpona. Use code AXPONA24 for 10% off. The new Aero tube DAC finally started hitting the streets in late March.

Was this the meet at Thrice's house? It's too bad about Mikhail, he was such a friendly fellow in person. Glad that Tyle is out having a blast :D

That Link outfit is adorable. Gracie is the only dog I've met that likes to dress up (albeit for short time frames), she runs around happy as a lark for a bit, up and down the halls to show off, then when she is done she shakes back and forth and we take it off. Every other dog we've had just...

Here's my little love, Dalmatian/whippet rescue. She's very tolerant of hats :smile:

So much amazing looking food on here. That cheesesteak and Italian beef sub look mouthwatering. Our local Pizza Hut shut down and they don't deliver to my home or work address, so I hadn't had their deep dish for a while. Had a craving so I drove to one in the next town over. Soooo worth it...

I seem to recall those 4 pin connectors come with a collet that you crimp around the cable, then a set screw that you tighten on it. I have the white paper on the part on my other computer, will upload it tomorrow if that can help at all. The Furutech crimp seems like an afterthought to me, it...

Very nice! Are you going to put a grounding spade on the external wire? Paul's cable looks like it could be waxed cotton, but it's a little hard to tell. Waxed cotton wire was pretty common inside amplifiers in the 60s, it's a nice look. Regarding the Furutech Pentaconn, I recommend...

I like the Neotech silver gold matched up with copper as well. A shame it's so expensive. The only trouble you may have is the length of the wire you use will vary a bit if you are braiding 24 and 26 AWG together. The length of the 26AWG will be a little longer, if that makes any difference to...

Great to hear! I still have mine, love the long thin form factor, very creative. I can't believe it's been 11 years since then. It sits next to my Bottlehead S.E.X., another amp I could never part with.

I know Tom is closing up shop, but maybe offering the Gerber files for sale on the site for the 3rd iteration would be nice for anyone late to the party, keep the project alive. Maybe DIYAudio could sell the PCBs and chassis. I'd be sad if it just disappeared.

Wow was there? Cinemag and Jensen are the only ones that make them now that I know of. I miss MQ.

I'm glad you made the investment. These are great amps for the money and the design is fun too.

Nice deal on the AudioQuest Jitterbug full metal jacket - 2 for $99 at Cable Co. https://www.thecableco.com/jitterbug-fmj-usb-filter.html This was too good to pass up :thumbsup:

Without getting into the political details, reps receiving $$ from certain companies are actively trying to block the UAPDA. While not surprising, it is annoying. I assume you feel the same way.

Good recommendation. It was an interesting listen. I've also been enjoying Danny Jones podcasts. Some of the stuff is way out there, but it can at least provide entertainment value :) Luke Caverns was on recently talking about all the undiscovered temples in South America, very interesting...

I've always enjoyed Missions. Had a pair of floorstanders a couple decades ago that were great. The 750 looks very nice. The BMRs crush it when it comes to value if you like ribbon tweeters. They were at Capital Audio Fest this year.

Same, my wife and I caught a stomach bug and I needed to remain close to "the facilities" :sweat_smile: Heard it was a huge show. I'd like to drop by LTA soonish and hear all their new gear, especially that new DAC. Ryan at Modhouse should be finishing up my Tungsten in the coming weeks so I can...

Sadly I didn't make it to CAF this year as I was under the weather, however the good news is Linear Tube Audio has a special discount code for Capital Audio Fest. Use code CAF23 to save a whopping 15% off. https://www.lineartubeaudio.com/caf2023 Three new products at the show were the Aero...

Could be something like the theorized Von Neumann probes... just self-automated drones surveying, potentially created by life that has already passed on. A shame we'll probably never know.

I've moved this to ebay with no reserve: https://www.ebay.com/itm/225827984744

sold elsewhere, closing listing.

The Schiit Mjolnir 2 headphone amplifier, a fully balanced hybrid tube amplifier that was once Schiit's flagship headphone amp. The Mjolnir 2 uses the Schiit's balanced and differential Crossfet topology. Schiit says that this amp is the only circlotron-style topology in a headphone amplifier on...

These are the rosewood cup version which in my opinion looks much nicer in person than the carbon fiberish looking one. It also has the new improved headband that is so much more comfortable than the old model. This is my preferred closed headphone model, unless you are okay dropping $4K on DCA...

Very good advice. Standoffs with zip tie mounts on top are my go-to.