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    Otari MX-5050 Review (Reel to Reel Tape Deck)

    Back in the mid-80s, I worked in a professional music studio - this was just before the first digital tape recorders. So yeah, we used Ampex 440B two track decks to master. Both Dolby and DBX noise reduction outboard units improved S/N by a huge amount. But I sure didn't expect a .5% THD from...
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    Yet another cheap(ish) DAP RFC

    Thanks, the HiBy R3 Pro Saber looks like the champ. Dual ESS dacs and a balanced output. Very reasonable price also! Wow. The product page says unavailable, but Amazon let me put in in the cart and buy it. Rare mistake by Amazon. Or not! From the HiBy R2 Pro Saber page, I clicked "buy" and...
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    Yet another cheap(ish) DAP RFC

    Hi y'all. Long time audio enthusiast, mostly swimming in the shallow end (high value). Looking for a good DAP with a top budget around US $200. Just ordered some Sennheiser HD650 headphones, so I will need to drive those without distortion. Wifi connection would be great to play from my NAS, and...
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