Merry Early Christmas to Me

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kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 5,226
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This will be replacing my secondary rig which is a Rotel receiver, RtiA1s and Bluesound Nano. Taking some risk on Ebay but the price was more than right.
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  • skipshot12
    skipshot12 Posts: 2,155
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    Sweet!
    And, an early Christmas present for the Whiff & I coming Tomorrow....

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  • audioluvr
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    What does that thing do. I tried to go to their website and my security system blocked access. (not good)
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  • skipshot12
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    ^ It's a high-falutin' streaming box.
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  • xschop
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    kevhed72 wrote: »
    This will be replacing my secondary rig which is a Rotel receiver, RtiA1s and Bluesound Nano. Taking some risk on Ebay but the price was more than right.
    g4utyngdq7cm.jpeg

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,226
    edited December 2025
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    I asked for the seller to ensure he used bubble wrap and packing peanuts since he didn't have the original box. This is what was delivered today:
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  • Tony M
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    That box looks great. ;)

    Glad it arrived without dents and/or punctures from a forklift.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.

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  • bcwsrt
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    I’m happy to see that someone has better luck with FedEx than I do! Well … probably everyone does!

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    bcwsrt wrote: »
    I’m happy to see that someone has better luck with FedEx than I do! Well … probably everyone does!

    Part of the problem with FedEx is they use subcontractors for ground delivery, some subcontractors are good and others are terrible.
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  • bcwsrt
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    About 3 months ago, I had a shipment of medical equipment coming from Louisville, KY get lost and had to request a replacement shipment. Still today, the tracking info for the lost shipment says, “delivery details will be updated soon.”

    Since December 8, I’ve had a package from the UK hung up in customs in Indianapolis, despite involvement from both myself and the shipper the minute I noticed it.

    I don’t know what their deal is, but I’m positive I’m batting less than .500 with them over the past several years. Used to think they were the best at one time, but not anymore.

    Brian

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  • tophatjohnny
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    skipshot12 wrote: »
    Sweet!
    And, an early Christmas present for the Whiff & I coming Tomorrow....

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  • invalid
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    edited December 2025
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    Picked up some kt170 tubes for my hybrid amp. I had kt150 tubes from upscale audio, but one of them went microphonic.
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  • mantis
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    You're going to enjoy that piece. Bluesound is pretty damn good as well. I have it and I'm enjoying it.
    Dan
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  • TEAforONE
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    invalid wrote: »
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    Picked up some kt170 tubes for my hybrid amp. I had kt150 tubes from upscale audio, but one of them went microphonic.

    Those are some FAT bottles...

    I was thinking PHAT, but ok……….
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    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    invalid wrote: »
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    Picked up some kt170 tubes for my hybrid amp. I had kt150 tubes from upscale audio, but one of them went microphonic.

    Those are some FAT bottles...

    I bought these KT170 tubes from viva tubes, much better than the KT150's I bought from upscale audio. I thought I had a scratchy volume pot, but it was the tubes I bought from upscale audio.
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