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    DaveC replied to the thread Sophia (blue) EL-34-ST Tubes.
    Not sure on those, but ime everything requires some burn-in if there's power or signal going through it. 100 hours is a minimum for...
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    DaveC replied to the thread Sophia (blue) EL-34-ST Tubes.
    I agree they probably need more burn-in but the Sophias are certainly fuller and warmer sounding.
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    DaveC reacted to Geoffkait's post in the thread Any cyclists here? with Like Like.
    All-City Macho Man, Chromalloy Steel frame.
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    DaveC reacted to Slingblade's post in the thread Any cyclists here? with Like Like.
    My son and my old S-works Stumpjumper. I really need to start riding again...
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    DaveC reacted to ErVikingo's post in the thread Any cyclists here? with Like Like.
    I'm partial to Orbea. Current stable: 2023 Orbea OIZ OMX, 2020 Oiz, 2017 Occam, 2022 Oiz, 2022 Rise, 2022 Oiz 27.5, Mrazek Boh Custom...
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    Just an update... I did find something that has helped. Maybe it can help others... Quick summary: Since I posted this thread I've had...
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    Sorry I missed this! I've seen the Robot and some other similar devices. I assume it's very similar to the Forge, but maybe the design...
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    I also do pourover with a Kalita Wave. It's nice to try beans in both espresso and pourover, although I've been neglecting my Kalita...
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    DaveC reacted to bonzo75's post in the thread The [coffee snobs'] espresso thread with Like Like.
    I can't stand Nespresso. I make my own v60 and thing is each year different countries have different crops. Brazil or Columbia might be...
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    DaveC reacted to BR549's post in the thread The [coffee snobs'] espresso thread with Like Like.
    Wow. I just discovered this thread. I have been roasting my own and pursuing coffee (espresso) with the same passion as audio for 20...
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    DaveC reacted to Rumpole's post in the thread The [coffee snobs'] espresso thread with Like Like.
    I've been roasting my own small batches for 40 years - I got started when I was in the Congo roasting beans in a pot over a fire. I love...
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    My setup has evolved. I make espresso at home and have a Bezzera Strega spring/lever machine. Then a friend of mine started Espresso...
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    DaveC replied to the thread Tube Dampers.
    This is a valid topic and not just snake oil. The reason why is all tubes are microphonic to some degree, so the sound produced by the...

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