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  1. maltux

    GR Research X-LS Encore Kit Speaker Review

    I built the XLS maybe 15 years ago and paid maybe $125. I was never very happy with them even prefering the Overnight Sensations. The Swan-Hivi 2 way kits (Amazon) for @$239 including flatpaks are a much better speaker. I have since built two more Swan-Hiv kits really enjoying the results...
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    Do Audio Speakers Break-in?

    Why would an engineer design a driver to certain specifications if its characteristics were to change over time? I don't understand the way some people think. :facepalm:
  3. maltux

    A Raspberry Pi as a music server

    The argon case allows you to connect a SATA SSD and it runs seamless. No problems booting from the SSD. I use one to control my JMRI Model Railway. argon 4 case
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    A Raspberry Pi as a music server

    I had an old raspberry pi 2 fail. It was working 24/7 for 5 years as a firewall (pi-hole). First the video cut out but was still useable for my purposes. I replaced it with an unused raspberry pi 4 I already had.
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    A Raspberry Pi as a music server

    If you are in North America I might wait till middle - end of this year when Raspberry Pi's are available at MSRP. Currently the price is not even reasonable. Raspberry Pi production news.
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    GR Research X-LS Encore Kit Speaker Review

    My time machine has not been working either.:confused:
  7. maltux

    Very Nice Cheap Kit Speakers: HiVi/Swans DIY 2.2A & 3.1

    I call my second pair Cherry bombs. I have them in the basement powerred by a Topping PA3s amplifier with my computers (Mac and Windows/Linux machines) as an input signal. My prevouse pair I veneered. Could not be happier with them.
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    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    My second pair...... I call them my cherry bombs! I am over the moon with their sound. Oh, no tube connectors :facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
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    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    Did you ever correct the problem? Curious minds want to know.
  10. maltux

    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    Thanks. Great deal. Purchased another pair. These are great kits.
  11. maltux

    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    I have included the link for the replacement woofer from Parts Express. https://www.parts-express.com/HiVi-D6.8B-6-Poly-Bass-Midrange-Shielded-297-444
  12. maltux

    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    Just built mine and am happy wuth the sound produced.
  13. maltux

    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    I just finished mine. Here are a few screen shots. I did modification 4 using the provided circuit board.
  14. maltux

    Hivi 3.1A DIY Speaker With Sehlin Mod Review

    Wish I would have seen this link yesterday when I bought the kit for my wife to give me on my birthday. I bought the upgrade (mod 4) crossover parts from parts express as well. I built the 2.1 Hiv DIY two years ago and am very fond of them; currently my primary music system speaker. I used...
  15. maltux

    Pass ACA Class A Power Amplifier Review

    Has anyone here seen this review? Nelson Amp Camp Amp build and review I have read all 50 pages and have decided to put in my email address so as to be notified when I can buy this kit. 25 pages earlier I decided not to build this. My brother-in-law keeps asking me if I build this kit and he...
  16. maltux

    Stereophile and Absolute Sound Editorials

    As I told my wife I buy it on occasion for the pictures not the articles. :rolleyes:
  17. maltux

    A Raspberry Pi as a music server

    WOW - no wonder I stay off these boards => great reminder to unsubscribe.thanks!
  18. maltux

    A Raspberry Pi as a music server

    The raspberry pi3 will offer better results. The rpi 4 generates a lot more heat (and noise) as it has a much more powerful processor. Reading articles on rpi music players people generally suggest the rpi3. Sorry I do not have the articles at my ready but I'm sure a google search will...
  19. maltux

    ICEpower 200AC & 200ASC Review (Class D Amp)

    Can't believe I just noticed this review now. I usually check everyday. I built this amplifier in 2020 and the results displayed here make me kind of sad. I really do not notice any bad harmonics whilst listening to it but still now I know and my ears will believe they hear a difference...
  20. maltux

    Do Audio Speakers Break-in?

    A true legend - The designer of Harbeth Speakers; Alan Shaw - say they do not! Your ears do!!!! :facepalm:
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