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r.d. Yeah, that would also work. But 1 character too long :-)

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.

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.

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.

’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.

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

@StageOne , digging Sound Vagabond so far!! Thanks for the intro!!

I bought the CD in 1999 and it's remained a favorite. It's full of excellent 90s tracks!

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.

HE-560 will always be one of my fav HFM phones (regardless of strengths and weaknesses). How is Pietus with HE-6SEV2, @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.

$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?

thanks to the folks who expressed concern. I'll be fine. the story is here: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/mervs-politically-incorrect-audio-blog.7261/page-267#post-451179

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.

Glad you are ok, but that really is a bad experience. Hope things work out for you as you navigate this challenge.

The Gungnir A2 is still dang good

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

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.

Most Topping amps actually don't sound clinical. They tend toward warm, if anything unexciting.

Let me know what you think. I’ve been fans of these guys from The Slip and this album is something special

It's good stuff. Thanks for the intro!

Oh thanks for the heads up, I like them! <3

If you pm me I can send along his email address

I’m logged in at last! Thank you!

Nope I don't, but I'm more than happy to be proven wrong if it's actually not bad.

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.

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).

Was there ever a Gungnir 2 loaner ?

What do you think are synergistic HP pairings with G2 + MJ3?

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 ;)

I cancelled everything and am just using Stremio with a debrid service to pirate now. It’s ridiculous how expensive streaming got.

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.

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.

The Airist lives! I still have one. That sounds like quite a system! :)

Always been curious about the Airist R2R!

I like it. It's pretty good.

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...

The hot audiophile ladies would just be icing on the cake.

Damn I wouldn't mind a nice bonfire. Crack a cold one for me and enjoy!

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!