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ECP DSHA-3F to Utopia (via Silver Draug) from Sonic Frontiers SFD-1 MK 2 is one of the best synergies I have heard. Thank you Doug. Mar 25, 2020

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1. Artasia
  ECP DSHA-3F to Utopia (via Silver Draug) from Sonic Frontiers SFD-1 MK 2 is one of the best synergies I have heard. Thank you Doug.
  
  Mar 25, 2020
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2. Artasia
  Eddie Current ZDS & Utopia sustains attention despite inebriation. Since 2016 on this pairing.
  
  Dec 24, 2019
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3. Artasia
  LCD2C is seriously fucking good.
  
  Dec 29, 2017
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  2. Koth Ganesh
    Just got it delivered. It is very good.
    
    Dec 29, 2017
    
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  3. A1Gear
    @Artasia @Koth Ganesh
    Whenever you fellas get a chance: could you, please, try wearing them for a couple of (or several) hours [for like: movies/music/tv, etc] to see if they <still> feel comfy after a bit of use?
    
    As I'm very curious if the comfort level decreases w/ long usage sessions or if y'all ears get kinda hot from the leather pads, or if it weights down too much over time (like my old LCD3 did). Thanks! :D
    
    Dec 29, 2017
    
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  4. Artasia
    Comfort is very good actually. I did have one several hour session in which they seemed to do really welll. The new suspension system is clever. Sometimes, I can feel the clamp of the pads and need to readjust. I'd say they are less comfortable than HD600/HD800 and slightly more comfortable than Utopia.
    
    Dec 30, 2017
    
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4. Artasia
  @brencho Sorry for the delayed PM reply, man. Had an accident that affected my vision, thus limiting my screen time beyond cursory reading.
  
  Apr 15, 2017
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  2. brencho
    No worries my friend! Figured you were busy but not unwell! Hope you get fixed up real soon. I once had a scar on my eye from a piece of rat skull. Long story.
    
    Apr 15, 2017
5. Artasia
  ZDS/Utopia pairing is absolutely thrilling.
  
  Jan 25, 2017
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  2. Huxleigh
    Jealous. :) Wonder how the HD 600 and Sonett 2 would acquit itself by comparison.
    
    Jan 26, 2017
  3. bazelio
    Right!?
    
    Jan 26, 2017
    
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  4. Artasia
    @Huxleigh Probably favorably. I would really appreciate the opportunity to hear the Sonnet 2.
    
    Jan 27, 2017
6. Artasia
  Do I finally buy zX2 for Andros (currently using iphone) or Lynx card for AES input to Yggdrasil (currently using USB)? Really hard decision.
  
  Jan 11, 2017
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  3. Huxleigh
    Speaking as someone who struggled with a ZX-2 purchase, I can tell you unequivocally that it is a dramatic step up over the iPhone with the Andro. The improvement is not subtle. And the device is a pleasure to use. Can't comment on the benefits of a good AES interface, but a new gadget to play with sure seems like it'd be a lot more fun as purchases go.
    
    Jan 11, 2017
    
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  4. brencho
    Do whatever you spend more time with. Both awesome. Ultimately you'll probably do both anyway :) if I had a zds and Yggdrasil I'd want a lynx with that ASAP.
    
    Jan 11, 2017
    
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  5. Artasia
    I kept getting an error for my longer reply. In a word, thank you for your well-reasoned arguments. The cogency of each position explains why this decision is so complex.
    
    Jan 12, 2017
7. Artasia
  Shit happens.
  
  Nov 29, 2016
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  2. brencho
    seriously. today, a hummingbird dropped from high up in a eucalyptus onto a chair next to me while i was having a coffee this afternoon. i hope it survives the night.
    
    Nov 30, 2016
    
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  3. ultrabike
    Hope all is well. And if not, hope things get much better.
    
    Nov 30, 2016
    
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  4. MisterRogers
    Yes, it does.
    
    Nov 30, 2016
    
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8. Artasia
  Those in Chicago area, consider attending Lyric Opera's production of Wagner's Das Rheingold, which is now playing through October.
  
  Oct 5, 2016
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  2. mrweirdude
    Can you send a link? I am interested in attending.
    
    Oct 6, 2016
    
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  3. OJneg
    Thanks for the heads up. Not a big opera guy but I'd be interested in checking out the facility.
    
    Oct 6, 2016
    
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  4. Artasia
    Link to ticket purchase as requested by mrweirdude: https://www.lyricopera.org/concertstickets/calendar/2016-2017/productions/lyricopera/das-rheingold
    
    Oct 7, 2016
9. Artasia
  Inspired by Marv's shot of Duran Duran's Rio LP in the Utopia thread, I tried my chances with Tidal's version --compressed, lifeless, shit.
  
  Aug 26, 2016
  2. Artasia
    Completely unlistenable, and since I want to listen to this album tonight, I am a bit bummed.
    
    Aug 26, 2016
  3. brencho
    Interesting! Is this true for tidal more generally? haven't really tried tidal, but have been using Spotify, which I'm assuming would suffer similar criticism,unless it's record dependent or something
    
    Aug 26, 2016
10. Artasia
  Purplehearts are absolutely outstanding. Very much worth the wait since March. Driving them with ZDS and @MisterRogers The Wire atm. CTH inc
  
  Aug 18, 2016
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  3. Huxleigh
    Well, at least that's a fairly easily correctable issue. Much harder to deal with the weight of inadequately balanced wooden cups. If I find myself in the market to buy a closed can in near future, this'll be at the top of my list. Seriously dig the color.
    
    Aug 18, 2016
  4. MisterRogers
    That's gonna look great next to the Purple Heart Pavane DAC :-)
    
    Aug 19, 2016
    
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  5. philipmorgan
    Mine (finally) arrived today. At first blush, me likey. They seem easy to wear for hours at a stretch. Already packing my Alpha Dogs for sale...
    
    Aug 20, 2016
    
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11. Artasia
  Reluctantly had to pass on Jon's lovely Pavane. I am DAC-less like @FlySweep. Gungnir Multibit sold and Yggdrasil inbound. Andromedas keep me company.
  
  Jul 31, 2016
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  3. Artasia
    It is not. Used less than 10 hours. I am very happy to have the opportunity to own the Yggdrasil. My heart and soul were set on your Pavane, however.
    
    Jul 31, 2016
  4. FlySweep
    Congrats on the Yggdrasil. I wanna hear how the CTH scales with it! Anything you didn't like about the Gungnir Multibit or are you just ready to move up?
    
    Jul 31, 2016
    
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  5. Artasia
    Thank you. I will let you know. I still use the CTH almost daily (as my morning routine/coffee amp) despite owning more expensive amps.
    
    I loved the Gungnir Multibit very much but always wanted to try the Yggdrasil and, more recently, the Pavane.
    
    Jul 31, 2016
    
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12. Artasia
  Transported to the Twilight Zone indeed--ZDS has altered my perception of what is possible with the Senns and my music collection.
  
  Jun 12, 2016
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13. Artasia
  Girlfriend likes HE-6 via Bryston 2B over ZDS with HD650/HD800 (modded). Ohhgourami would be proud...
  
  May 26, 2016
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  3. Artasia
    Bingo!
    
    May 27, 2016
    
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  4. purr1n
    Maybe she can be Ohhgourami's girlfriend?
    
    May 27, 2016
  5. Artasia
    Or MisterRogers. She now prefers his build of the CTH over all of them.
    
    May 27, 2016
14. Artasia
  Godfucking damnit. The ZDS is sitting in two boxes right behind me as I work on the final touches of this project. Must...work...first...
  
  May 24, 2016
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  3. Artasia
    Lol!
    No idea about that episode but thanks for your commiseration. Feels bad man...
    
    May 24, 2016
  4. Deep Funk
    Here is the episode. So worth it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8mQHotlaFo
    
    May 24, 2016
  5. Artasia
    Everything's hooked up now. This is by far the best I've heard the HD650s. Will post impressions hopefully this weekend.
    
    May 25, 2016
    
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15. Artasia
  Kinda considering whether to perform a hype-fi-style open-box ceremony when ZDS arrives tomorrow.
  
  May 23, 2016
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  2. JK47
    DO IT !!!
    
    May 23, 2016
16. Artasia
  Belkin PF60 is fucking gigantic.
  
  May 11, 2016
17. Artasia
  Mutec 3+USB inbound. Not a painless purchase, to say the least. Blue Jeans BNC cable it is...
  
  May 3, 2016
  2. Artasia
    : lots of back and forth between devil on the left, angel (devil) on the right. Thanks to Hands, Bixby, Luckbad, and MisterRogers for siding with the devil (angel), pushing me over the edge. If no noticeable improvement, will definitely be selling for a nice discount to SBAF friends.
    
    May 3, 2016
    
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18. Artasia
  Listening to Mahler's Symphony No.2 via CD>Gungnir Multibit>CTH> SD and cork-modded HD800. Really nice to read the album info and focus on the music.
  
  Apr 25, 2016
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  2. Claritas
    Which Mahler's 2d? Plenty of good ones...
    
    Apr 29, 2016
19. Artasia
  Deposit for ZDS sent. Never, in my life, have I felt as eager to own something as I have with this amplifier. I feel extremely fortunate.
  
  Apr 22, 2016
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  2. JoshMorr
    Jealousy like whoa over here
    
    Apr 22, 2016
    
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  3. Koth Ganesh
    Mate, great choice. Yggdrasil+ZDS+HD 800 = Bliss
    
    Apr 23, 2016
20. Artasia
  Please try to talk me out of ordering the Zana Deux Super....I don't need it, right, right????
  
  Apr 17, 2016
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  3. Deep Funk
    My advice to get a KSC75 and Penguin CMoy is too late. Have fun either way.
    
    Apr 18, 2016
  4. Artasia
    Haha. I already own a KSC75, Kramer and quarter modded. Will see if it trumps the HD650/ZDS.
    
    Apr 18, 2016
  5. shaizada
    Artasia. Just follow your heart :) You live once. Just do what feels RIGHT. Your hearing is never going to be as good EVER as it is now. Make the best of it...decide either way, but once u have decided, do not EVER regret it.
    
    Apr 18, 2016
    
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