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Got my second sticker on my vaccination card. So far so good. Apr 14, 2021 at 1:11 PM

1. Azimuth
  Got my second sticker on my vaccination card. So far so good.
  
  Apr 14, 2021 at 1:11 PM
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  2. rlow
    One more and you get a free sub sandwich.
    
    Apr 14, 2021 at 1:24 PM
    
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  3. Azimuth
    I think two already qualifies me for a free donut, lol.
    
    Apr 14, 2021 at 1:37 PM
    
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  4. Cryptowolf
    But do you get 5G reception everywhere or other super powers?
    
    Apr 14, 2021 at 5:29 PM
    
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2. Azimuth
  Woah...https://www.wsj.com/articles/grateful-deads-wall-of-sound-lives-again-in-some-dudes-basement-11618161994
  
  Apr 13, 2021 at 7:47 PM
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  2. gixxerwimp
    Mostdef not a candidate for BWC
    
    Apr 15, 2021 at 12:18 AM
3. Azimuth
  Webcam prices finally down to somewhat respectable levels. C920 procured.
  
  Apr 12, 2021 at 6:55 PM
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  3. Lyander
    Quick follow up I just got the C920 in and ho-ly crabcakes this thing is crisp. Built-in mic is about what I expected (i.e. nil) but that's what I have the cheapo USB solution for.
    
    Apr 16, 2021 at 12:00 PM
    
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  4. Azimuth
    Mine should be here tomorrow. And yes, the YouTube demos look great. Should be way more saturated/crisp/etc. over my Microsoft LifeCam.
    
    Apr 16, 2021 at 12:48 PM
    
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  5. Lyander
    Bit too sharp/contrasty/crisp now that I'm looking at stills. I ended up downloading the Logitech software to lower sharpness and contrast a few whits. Default isn't too bad though and I presume it won't really make any difference when I'm teaching haha
    
    Apr 16, 2021 at 12:57 PM
    
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4. Azimuth
  moOde 7.1 has been out since 3/15? Dang it! How'd I miss this?
  
  Apr 5, 2021
  2. YMO
    I been knowing....even did some tweaks.
    
    Apr 5, 2021
    
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5. Azimuth
  They're aren't enough hours in the day for me to goof off.
  
  Mar 31, 2021
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  2. gixxerwimp
    Doesn't seem to stop me though ...
    
    Mar 31, 2021
    
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  3. Deep Funk
    Agreed.
    
    Apr 2, 2021
    
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6. Azimuth
  It is still me, I promise.
  
  Mar 29, 2021
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  3. YMO
    What is the jesus chicken?
    
    Mar 30, 2021
  4. Azimuth
    @zerodeefex Hahaha! It is also a tape head alignment term as well.
    
    Mar 30, 2021
    
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  5. Biodegraded
    Please don't change your avatar to a photo of the tattoo.
    
    Mar 30, 2021
    
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7. Azimuth
  First shot scheduled. Almost a year to the date of quarantine.
  
  Mar 10, 2021
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  2. Azimuth
    And I just found out my company is going to pay me time to get my shot + mileage!
    
    Mar 11, 2021
    
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8. Azimuth
  When you realize it is March 5th, and your mechanical watch says it's the 2nd. Oops.
  
  Mar 5, 2021
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  3. YMO
    And today is Chicken Fridays. G-Shock or bust.
    
    Mar 5, 2021
    
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  4. atomicbob
    Celebrating Cinco de Marcho!
    
    Mar 5, 2021
    
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  5. bixby
    Kinda like that stupid change oil indicator on the car, just ignore it, why go through the hassle of actually doing it, haha. hmm probably why I don't wear my diver with date and do wear my Casios.
    
    Mar 6, 2021
    
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9. Azimuth
  iBasso IT00 is legit. On the warm side, but plenty of dynamics. Cheap too.
  
  Mar 4, 2021
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  3. Azimuth
    Crinicle gave the Moondrop Starfield and A and the IT00 a C. All the other reviews, even on HF are positive though.
    
    Mar 5, 2021
  4. philipmorgan
    The use of an MMCX connector should be worth at least 1 letter grade higher :)
    
    Mar 5, 2021
    
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  5. Azimuth
    I will give these a more full review soon. My IEM experience is a bit limited though. I think they are more than the price so far.
    
    Mar 5, 2021
    
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10. Azimuth
  Alright ARTA...show me what you got.
  
  Feb 28, 2021
11. Azimuth
  Interesting looking project. https://hackaday.io/project/177751/
  
  Feb 27, 2021
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  2. gixxerwimp
    Same tubes as SW51?
    
    Feb 28, 2021
  3. gixxerwimp
    Imma eejit. SW51 takes EF184. Those are EF95. Almost the same, right?
    
    Mar 1, 2021
12. Azimuth
  https://i.pinimg.com/originals/13/e9/ab/13e9ab7acde73689ac8bf2eec5de4893.jpg
  
  Feb 23, 2021
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  2. bixby
    wow, I wondered, now I know!
    
    Feb 23, 2021
    
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13. Azimuth
  Yep. New version of HD800S on Drop. https://drop.com/buy/drop-sennheiser-hd-8xx-headphones
  
  Feb 18, 2021
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  2. Azimuth
    They also now list HD660S and HD820 as products on their site for purchase.
    
    Feb 18, 2021
  3. Lyander
    So when Sennheiser said they were looking to sell their consumer division....
    
    Feb 18, 2021
    
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14. Azimuth
  Ok, this Geshelli thing is living up to the hype. Enog 2 Pro in the house. This is d/s? Fudge.
  
  Feb 4, 2021
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  2. neogeosnk
    Yeah I'm recommending Geshelli over all the other midfi options now, even over the THX stuff. Hype is real this time.
    
    Feb 4, 2021
    
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  3. YMO
    Stop buying random stuff @rtaylor76. :P
    
    Feb 4, 2021
    
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  4. Azimuth
    @YMO No. Buying predictable things are boring.
    
    Feb 4, 2021
    
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15. Azimuth
  https://youtu.be/fC_q9KPczAg
  
  Jan 13, 2021
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16. Azimuth
  So if the EOL of Flash, has you down, guess who is making a workaround product? Harman. Yes, THAT Harman. Lol.
  
  Jan 12, 2021
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  3. Azimuth
    @rlow The company I work for is a health care company and it is hard to turn that ship around for some applications. Our developers are getting there...slowly.
    
    Jan 12, 2021
    
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  4. rlow
    Yeah I was being somewhat facetious. I understand large orgs have a hard time moving away from legacy stuff (I work for one). But if the door was slammed hard on some of this stuff, with enough advanced notice, maybe that would actually motivate them to migrate. One can wish at least!
    
    Jan 12, 2021
  5. Azimuth
    Yeah, it's a stop-gap for sure. Just odd to see Adobe Flash installed with a Publisher listed as Harman.
    
    Jan 12, 2021
    
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17. Azimuth
  It sure is nice to spend some Christmas money on some much needed vinyl instead of gear.
  
  Jan 9, 2021
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  2. YMO
    And Chicken
    
    Jan 9, 2021
    
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18. Philimon
  Any comparison of Romanian 600 vs 650 (Ireland)?
  
  Jan 9, 2021
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  2. Azimuth
    As far as I can tell, no. I don't think there is anything to worry about. https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/solving-the-hd650-mystery.8026/page-2#post-332075
    
    Jan 9, 2021
  3. Azimuth
    Just wrote more on it: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/hd600.171/page-16#post-332843
    
    Jan 9, 2021
    
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19. Azimuth
  I'm just waiting for all this shipping debacle to work itself out before I buy anything else.
  
  Jan 4, 2021
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  2. Erroneous
    Shipping debacle? UPS and FedEx have been great. USPS has been a dumpster fire.
    
    Jan 4, 2021
  3. Azimuth
    I have one FedEx shipment now stuck in PA for 5 days. One USPS stuck for 6 days. Ugh.
    
    Jan 4, 2021
  4. Azimuth
    Update...FedEx shipment movement finally today. One USPS shipment may be lost.
    
    @Erroneous Dumpster fire is right!
    
    Jan 5, 2021
20. Azimuth
  Contemplating a second turntable just for my HP rig. I must be crazy.
  
  Jan 2, 2021
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  2. YMO
    You are, but it is not worth it IMO since you need to work.
    
    Jan 2, 2021
    
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  3. E_Schaaf
    get a cassette deck, record your vinyl to some blanks, play it back via your headphone rig
    
    Jan 2, 2021
    
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  4. rhythmdevils
    Get a reel to reel deck for your hp rig
    
    Jan 2, 2021
    
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Home Page:

https://video-culture.com

Location:

Nashville, TN

Occupation:

IT Pro and Recording/HiFi Nerd

Gear List:

Headphones:
HD600
HD650
ModHouse Argon (Fostex T-50 modded)
HD58X

Amps:
Cavalli Liquid Carbon
Dynalo (DIY)
SW Bachelor
Vali 2

Sources:
Theta DS Pro Basic II
Metrum Ambre
Technics SL-1200 M3D -> 2m Blue -> Darlington MM-6
Schiit Etir

Portable Rig:
Cayin N3
Auclair Reference

HT Setup:
Receiver: Emotiva UMC-200
Amp: Adcom 5800
Speakers: JBL LSR32
Subs: Atlantic Technology 212B (x2)
Turntable: Technics SL-1200 M3D
Reel-to-Real: Ampex AX-300
Cassette: Denon DRM-550
CD Player: Adcom GCD-575

"Subjective impressions are great, really. Without them, what's the point..." This only means I try not to listen to the gear rather listen to the music.

An audio enthusiast with a recording degree. I became an audiophile in college in studying recording to become a mastering engineer. Although I was an intern for Glenn Meadows and also was acquaintances with Ray Kennedy, the stars never quite aligned for me. However I never left pursuing high-end audio.

I grew up in a radio station as my dad was in radio. My first job was a board op at the talk station where I had to use analog reel to reels, carts, cassettes, and DAT's.

And yes, I like to tinker with gear. I am an audiophile on a budget. Working IT Technical Trainer only gets you so much income with two kids around. Have you seen how much day care costs these days? Anyways, there are I guess some gains to some gear that can be tweaked to improve the performance. This is no different than car types changing differentials or beefing up the suspension or engine. Some of us can't afford a BMW, but rather have to take a Civic and beef it up with aftermarket parts.

Tinkering also helps with repairing gear. I have restored some KEF C75 speakers, an Elac Miracord 50H. I have also fixed, soldered, suped up, many other things from crossovers, to cap replacement, to op-amp replacement, etc. I most recently fixed and rebuilt a non-working Dynalo. I took electronics and studio maintenance in college, but I am still learning.

I have also built: guitar tube amps, guitars, and drums. I love DIY.
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