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  1. Simple Tim
    Simple Tim
    Upgrading from Emotiva ERC-4 to Shanling ET-3--starting to think my most satisfying upgrades are not objectively heard, but emotionally felt
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    3. Simple Tim
      Simple Tim
      r.d. Yeah, that would also work. But 1 character too long :-)
      Oct 26, 2025
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    4. Wilewarer
      Wilewarer
      Let's not forget objectively felt. Sometimes the problem with gear is that it feels bad in a tactile sense that wouldn't precisely be described as -sound-, and yet: something's wrong.
      Oct 26, 2025
    5. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      hmmm objective and feelings are different ways of looking at things no? they overlap of course but how can you feel objecively? We are not robots.
      Oct 29, 2025
  2. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Imagine walking into a smoky basement club in Greenwich Village to order a beer, and hearing John Coltrane play in the f'ing 50's.
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    3. dasman66
      dasman66
      Nashville - haven't been there since before it became Nashvegas, but was so disappointed in the trip that I have no desire to ever go back.
      Oct 27, 2025
    4. Claritas
      Claritas
      ’Tis better to listen to Coltrane than to be like Coltrane.

      But I take your point. All sorts of unpredictable, interesting things happen in live concerts that would simply never happen in the studio—unless you’re a that rare studio wiz, (e.g., Glenn Gould,) who can use the tools of studio to do unpredictable, interesting things.
      Oct 29, 2025
    5. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      New Orleans is like that too now, at least the fancy sector whatever it's called. Frat party for old people. But I imaine there is real culture there still outisde that area
      Oct 30, 2025
  3. Lyander
    Lyander
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  4. SofaSamuraiX
    SofaSamuraiX
    Does anyone else remember how damned good Thievery Corporation did on their DJ Kicks album?!?! I love it so much.
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    2. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      @StageOne , digging Sound Vagabond so far!! Thanks for the intro!!
      Oct 26, 2025
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    3. dubharmonic
      dubharmonic
      I bought the CD in 1999 and it's remained a favorite. It's full of excellent 90s tracks!
      Oct 26, 2025
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    4. roshambo123
      roshambo123
      100%. Had it in my car in the early 2000's. I worked at a hippy greeting card company in Haiku on Maui and Mirror Conspiracy was basically on repeat.
      Oct 26, 2025
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  5. JK47
    JK47
    Pietus--> HE560v4= nice, VERY NICE
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    3. FlySweep
      FlySweep
      HE-560 will always be one of my fav HFM phones (regardless of strengths and weaknesses). How is Pietus with HE-6SEV2, @JK47?
      Oct 26, 2025
    4. JK47
      JK47
      @FlySweep the Pietus can drive the HE6SE
      to loud levels, but does not have the grip, control, AND bass I have experienced with Ragnarok 2. I commented on this in another profile post and @darmok said it was fine, but I wouldn't recommend the pairing.
      Oct 26, 2025
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    5. Mystic
      Mystic
      $170? That’s impulse buy territory for me. I remember paying a LOT more than that when they first came out years ago. Is there even any relation after so many revisions?
      Oct 27, 2025
  6. SofaSamuraiX
    SofaSamuraiX
    Work is slowing down a bit and I don't HAVE to mow my lawn today. Feels a little like room to breathe!!
  7. k4rstar
    k4rstar
    Heroin junkies squatted in my house while I was out of state. stole everything ;(
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    2. k4rstar
      Oct 25, 2025
      Jinxy245, Claritas, gaspasser and 2 others like this.
    3. Lyander
      Lyander
      Warm waather and good food to you and yours, dude. Hopefully everyone that comes across this story remembers to be more vigilant. Glad you had some things out of harm's way.
      Oct 25, 2025
    4. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Glad you are ok, but that really is a bad experience. Hope things work out for you as you navigate this challenge.
      Nov 1, 2025
      Pocomo, Thad E Ginathom and k4rstar like this.
  8. joch
    joch
    G1A2 is up and running again with the Yggdrasil being back at the mothership.
    1. joch
      joch
      The Gungnir A2 is still dang good
      Oct 24, 2025
  9. xandera
    xandera
    Testing the Topping A900 right now. Early impressions are good. Lots of power, great volume control, and doesn't seem clinical at all.
    1. Lyander
      Lyander
      They had to have learned somehow by now. Would be curious to get comparisons against known gear, hopefully it's solid value.

      EDIT: I just saw MSRP on this, wow. How are they gonna spin "bestest SINAD you absolutely can hear this will be better than our lower models" for this one? jk
      Oct 24, 2025
    2. xandera
      xandera
      I bought it because I have an order for the modhouse Tungsten and that set needs 20v of output (1.3w @ 300ohms). By that metric it is more affordable lol.
      Oct 24, 2025
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    3. purr1n
      purr1n
      Most Topping amps actually don't sound clinical. They tend toward warm, if anything unexciting.
      Oct 24, 2025
  10. bixby
    bixby
    DIY Power cable guys- heads up- will post some furutech CU connectors soon
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  11. gaspasser
    gaspasser
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    2. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Let me know what you think. I’ve been fans of these guys from The Slip and this album is something special
      Oct 23, 2025
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    3. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      It's good stuff. Thanks for the intro!
      Oct 23, 2025
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    4. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Oh thanks for the heads up, I like them! <3
      Oct 24, 2025
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  12. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    @shotgunshane - @ckhirnigs can't get into his account because the 2 factor authorization wont work. I can put you in touch with him w email
    1. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      If you pm me I can send along his email address
      Oct 23, 2025
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    2. ckhirnigs
      ckhirnigs
      I’m logged in at last! Thank you!
      Oct 24, 2025
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  13. econaut
    econaut
    Sennheiser HDB 630 - believe the hype?
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    3. Lyander
      Lyander
      Nope I don't, but I'm more than happy to be proven wrong if it's actually not bad.
      Oct 23, 2025
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    4. rlow
      rlow
      Even if they only sound “good”, that app is something else. And the price compared to other “high-end wireless” offerings seems pretty competitive as well. Personally I’m kind of excited about it. No over-ear wireless headphones have really enticed me before these.
      Oct 23, 2025
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    5. rlow
      rlow
      Will probably wait for some kind of discount code or promo to come however, because the Canadian dollar/exchange is crap, as usual (and b/c I’m cheap and hate paying full price for anything haha).
      Oct 23, 2025
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  14. Pocomo
    Pocomo
    Got the Byggy invoice but I’m gonna pass. I’m pretty happy with G2+MJ3, or at least that’s what I am telling myself today ;)
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    3. HotRatSalad
      HotRatSalad
      Was there ever a Gungnir 2 loaner ?
      Oct 22, 2025
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    4. Emojiless
      Emojiless
      What do you think are synergistic HP pairings with G2 + MJ3?
      Oct 23, 2025
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    5. Pocomo
      Pocomo
      I've only tried 2 headphones with this setup; HD6XX and Aoelus. The ZMF is lovely but I am looking forward to trying out some more to flesh out my level of experience. I'm going slow with headphones, more of a 2ch fella for the last 50 or so years ;)
      Oct 24, 2025
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  15. roderickvd
    roderickvd
    Got the email to fulfill payment for my new 230V Byggy that’s ready to ship!
  16. Lyander
    Lyander
  17. YMO
    YMO
    With all of those price increases on streaming, what's the difference between cable and streaming now on price?
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    3. Mystic
      Mystic
      I cancelled everything and am just using Stremio with a debrid service to pirate now. It’s ridiculous how expensive streaming got.
      Oct 22, 2025
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    4. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      Seems to me that prices that inflate always seem to push people to piracy. Unbalanced greed ruins a lot of cool things that get coopted for profit. Sports, music, movies, streaming.
      Oct 23, 2025
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    5. Josh83
      Josh83
      Hey @Armaegis and @Mystic, I think we need a thread on these options. I've been very curious about Stremio, for example, but haven't really dug into it.
      Oct 23, 2025
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  18. SofaSamuraiX
    SofaSamuraiX
    First session with Airist R2R into Vali 3 with WE396A and Elex, really enjoying this combo!!! A lot.
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    2. CEE TEE
      CEE TEE
      The Airist lives! I still have one. That sounds like quite a system! :)
      Oct 22, 2025
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    3. Steakface
      Steakface
      Always been curious about the Airist R2R!
      Oct 22, 2025
    4. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      I like it. It's pretty good.
      Oct 22, 2025
  19. Jinxy245
    Jinxy245
    Is anyone headed to the NY Audio Show (in NJ ofc) this weekend?
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    2. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      And I'm must kidding @Jinxy245 ,I would live to kick out with you and @Pharmaboy ! But it's far away and I'm having a bonfire Saturday...
      Oct 21, 2025
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    3. SofaSamuraiX
      SofaSamuraiX
      The hot audiophile ladies would just be icing on the cake.
      Oct 21, 2025
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    4. Jinxy245
      Jinxy245
      Damn I wouldn't mind a nice bonfire. Crack a cold one for me and enjoy!
      Oct 21, 2025
  20. Cellist88
    Cellist88
    1. GanGreinke
      GanGreinke
      Fun fact: David Nadien recorded the first couple of Suzuki books. There are probably generations of violinists who grew up listening and playing along with his recordings!
      Oct 21, 2025
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