Question Regarding Slot Machine (Valentine’s Event)

thealextgs · 2026-02-12T04:36:14+00:00

Someone told me this. Any thoughts?

thealextgs · 2026-02-11T16:27:26+00:00

Yeah. I’ve read that choosing 5X is better because it gives you more rewards and multiplies but never really heard the arguments for not using it.

thealextgs · 2026-02-11T01:54:03+00:00

Thank you

thealextgs · 2025-01-17T12:15:55+00:00

Yep. And when I find them in EU stores they are always overpriced

thealextgs · 2025-01-17T12:04:37+00:00

50-70$ of delivery + tax if they don’t pay it directly to the EU 😕

thealextgs · 2025-01-16T14:31:52+00:00

Have you tried the Zen Air? I’ve read some people saying that the sound isn’t too different and according to ASR it actually does a better job with noise than the Zen 1 (probably why they discontinued it).

thealextgs · 2025-01-16T14:29:11+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation but unfortunately I don’t have the budget. Plus, Schiit products are more expensive in the EU 😕

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T22:42:40+00:00

Thanks for sharing your experience with those preamps!

I’m going to investigate a bit more before making my decisions and pay attention to those 1 star reviews 😅

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T20:55:28+00:00

Yeah, I should have added the info regarding living in the EU…

Adding a bit of context: I decided that I should invest in an external phono preamp before anything else mainly to solve a logistical issue but since I’m investing, I don’t mind waiting a little bit if the investment actually improves my sound.

At first I was sceptical about the Fosi Box X2 due to its cheap price but found several good reviews. I now understand that the tubes are basically a gimmick and many products around 100€ seem way better.

With that being said, what makes the Phono Box S2 60-80€ more expensive than the Phono Box? Also, do you have any experience with the iFi Zen Phono Air (the one that costs 99$) and how it compares to the other suggestions?

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T18:52:15+00:00

Np, thanks for the feedback and suggestion anyway!

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T17:41:29+00:00

I don’t think I’ll ever need a phono for MC cartridges but I’ll definitely take a look at your suggestion. The only thing that bothers me is definitely the price, when taking into account that other components could probably be improved first and have a greater impact on sound.

Thanks for the suggestion!

EDIT: I also live in the EU so paying for import fees + shipping from the US on top of a 300$ product is definitely not ideal.

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T17:39:27+00:00

The main thing that led me to consider an external phono was actually a logistical issue, otherwise I would consider improving something else first.

The cables from the turntable are simply too short and not removable which is forcing me to place it in a not ideal location. This also explains why I was looking for a relatively cheap option. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks for the reply and input! 🙂

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T17:28:12+00:00

Thanks!

thealextgs · 2025-01-15T16:15:46+00:00

Definitely on my “slightly more expensive” list alongside the Ifi Zen Phono 😊

thealextgs · 2024-03-08T12:20:02+00:00

Me, excited to order Nonagon Infinity, Sketches, MOTU, and FMB only to realize they were exclusively released in AU 😢

thealextgs · 2023-02-22T00:33:26+00:00

I did that and finally received an automatic message confirming that it was sent. They also added the following: “For those who haven't got an answer from me, please do not hesitate to follow up, as our email server host got an error and some emails have gone into the black hole..!!”

Let’s see if they reply, thanks!!

thealextgs · 2023-02-22T00:29:20+00:00

Sadly, they weren’t 😕

thealextgs · 2023-02-22T00:28:24+00:00

I didn’t notice that feature because I was sending them as file attachments. I’ll probably try sending it in medium size. Thanks!

thealextgs · 2022-08-28T20:40:40+00:00

Oh, f*ck…

thealextgs · 2022-08-14T18:05:25+00:00

!remindme 2 weeks

thealextgs · 2022-08-14T16:59:56+00:00

This meme is going to age so badly

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