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Vertical bi-amping is the way to go. Screw monoblocks! Apr 19, 2023

    1. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Vertical bi-amping is the way to go. Screw monoblocks!
      1. Syzygy and ergopower like this.
      2. ergopower
        ergopower
        line-level or active analog crossover, or digital?
        Apr 19, 2023
      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I am just using passive vertical bi-amping. One stereo amp for L, one for R. One channel for woofer, other channel for mids and highs.
        Apr 19, 2023
    2. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Don't ever get old and have back issues.
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      2. Claritas
        Claritas
        Some things that might help: TENS machine with the large pads, menthol patches (Walmart's are very strong; I like the weak Salonpas ones), lidocaine patches. Hope you feel better.
        Apr 5, 2023
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      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        I feel your pain @Azimuth I'm having issues with my lower back, hip and leg on my right side. Goes slightly painful where I can get by on some ibuprofen and muscle relaxers, to the worse pain I've ever felt in my life and can't even get around. Had x-rays looked normal. Next step Friday MRI with orthopaedist. Hopefully nothing bad or long term.
        Apr 6, 2023
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      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        That is not goo @HotRatSalad. But I take it that they would be able to tell a bulging disc on an X-Ray. I hope you get some relief soon. For me, I am finally back to 90-95%. Still just the littest bit of pain down low, but nothing serious. I have finally put away the heating pads for now thankfully.
        Apr 6, 2023
    3. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Mostly back to normal. Being sick still sucks. Thanks everybody!
      1. sheldaze, Deep Funk, Pocomo and 25 others like this.
      2. YMO
        YMO
        Eat some hot chicken
        Jan 31, 2023
        Qildail, Lyander, joch and 4 others like this.
      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Guess we're sick buddies together man. Let's both eat good food and get better soon!
        Jan 31, 2023
    4. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      COVID still sucks.
      1. caute, Cryptowolf, Josh83 and 10 others like this.
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Day 3 and sinus symptoms trailing way off, but still a low grade fever and wooziness. Ugh.
        Jan 29, 2023
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      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Wishing you all a speedy recovery. Virus are no fun, no matter the type or variant.
        Jan 30, 2023
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      5. rfernand
        rfernand
        It’ll be over soon. Best wishes!
        Jan 30, 2023
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    5. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Having issues paying for an item on Gumtree in Australia with PayPal. Such a maddening experience.
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Thanks @jowls. Some sort of block beyPayPal and Gumtree. I think there are so many scams that PayPal is overprotective here and it’s blocking my transaction. Even CS tried to clear it and it just came back.
        Jan 15, 2023
      3. jowls
        jowls
        If you are confident with the seller I would be happy to act as an intermediary. Let me know by PM.
        Jan 15, 2023
      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Finally settled through PayPal invoice. Thanks for @jowls for offering to step in!
        Jan 15, 2023
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    6. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      All you tube amp people...keep spare fuses for your amps handy. That is all.
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        @joch I was also about to say, "Know where they are as well." lol. Easy to misplace those little guys.
        Jan 7, 2023
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Keep them with the 3.5 to 6 mm adapters. Or maybe with the 6 to 3.5 mm adapters.

        Either way, you can be sure.
        Jan 8, 2023
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      5. Claritas
        Claritas
        @Vansen That's gotta be one of those case of "I don't believe in coincidence: I believe in God incidents."
        Jan 8, 2023
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    7. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Back home from the Schiit meet and pulled into a meeting at work first thing. Man, I don't want to be at work today.
    8. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Mouser has OPA1656’s in stock in SOIC for you DIY modders. 2156’s in stock on TI.com.
      1. Grattle and RestoredSparda like this.
    9. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Am I free to change my avatar now, or no?
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        Whatever moats your goat, rtaylor76
        Nov 9, 2022
      3. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        Just pay $8 for a verified account first
        Nov 9, 2022
        pure5152, zottel, Cryptowolf and 11 others like this.
      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Nov 9, 2022
    10. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I forget how good Moondrop Starfield is sometimes. It is certainly Golden Schlong worthy IMO.
      1. YMO
        YMO
        I did rep it last year. It is quite good with some fat music. Still I like the cheaper Aria a little better for the price.
        Oct 1, 2022
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        The Aria’s are heavier and case is bigger. I like the size, fit, look, and feel of the Starfields.
        Oct 1, 2022
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    11. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Official member of the HD800 club now. All my other stuff is flawed. I'm ruined.
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      2. internethandle
        internethandle
        Enjoying the 800 talk around here lately. Feels like belonging to the dark side sometimes, ha. I really, really like mine.

        Used especially (usually pretty well south of 1k now pretty regularly) it’s a pretty fantastic value proposition, as long as your chain is in order/to your liking.
        Aug 4, 2022
        pure5152 and Azimuth like this.
      3. PoochZag
        PoochZag
        Landmark headphone and reference point in the hobby. Was my main headphone for years and still use it since grabbing a Utopia
        Aug 4, 2022
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      4. loadexfa
        loadexfa
        I’ve never found better for classical despite more resolution with the Utopia and LCD-4. Enjoy!
        Aug 4, 2022
        caute and rhythmdevils like this.
    12. Azimuth
    13. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      It feels good to fix your own stuff. Crisis averted. Whew!
    14. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Whoever was lucky enough to pick up an iFi Gold Bar, you are in for a treat!
      1. Cryptowolf and Jinxy245 like this.
      2. brencho
        brencho
        Is the gold different than the plebeian lead or whatever in more than just the finish? Never heard one of these doodads but as things open up I could imagine getting a dongle thingy one day.
        Jul 30, 2022
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Yes it is different that the normal Go Bar. Better internals.
        Jul 30, 2022
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    15. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Be curious, not judgmental.
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      2. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        I would rather die from curiosity than ignorance.
        Jun 19, 2022
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      3. gixxerwimp
      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Thanks @gixxerwimp. I did get the quote from Ted Lasso, but it’s is still sage advice.
        Jun 20, 2022
    16. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I am starting to get aches in my index finger and I think it is from the mouse. Any trackball users out there? Kensington maybe?
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Maybe you just need to meet the right mouse?

        Seriously: using one that is too small could strain the finger, for instance. Having a mouse whose body comfortably accommodates the relaxed hand, requiring little or no effort click, on the other hand?

        Unless you are gamer, or some other kind of manic clicker?
        May 29, 2022
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      3. Pocomo
        Pocomo
        I've been using trackballs for many years for work (currently a logitech wireless model). I switched due to mouse-related RSI, but that mainly showed up as wrist and elbow pain. Since the trackball doesn't move that stress is completely eliminated. Not sure it would help with finger pain, as you still have buttons to click. I still use a mouse for gaming btw; trackballs suck for that purpose.
        Jun 13, 2022
      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I have started regular finger stretching and that has helped. Will likely pick up a cheap wired trackball to see how it goes. Although I think I already know I will probably prefer the big ball one.
        Jun 13, 2022
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    17. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      New washer and dryer not a super sexy purchase, but it had to be done.
      1. atomicbob, Merrick, hikergrl and 5 others like this.
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      3. Soups
        Soups
        Recently had a $1K washer that was only a few years old fail, and the repairman sang the praises of a brand called Speed Queen. We ended up writing the old washer off and buying the TC5, and we're really happy with it. Has its tradeoffs (like everything) but our clothes have never been cleaner & it's built like a tank with a pretty great warranty.
        Apr 28, 2022
        Azimuth and Thad E Ginathom like this.
      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        After too many rounds with consumer crap we invested in commercial laundry equipment. Best investment ever. Works fine, lasts long time. Only change would be to add the coin operation metering for one of my sons that does all his laundry at our house.
        Apr 28, 2022
        JayNYC, penguins, Azimuth and 3 others like this.
      5. penguins
        penguins
        ^ Seems like people either need a new one every 2-3 years or they last 15+ years...
        Apr 29, 2022
        Thad E Ginathom and YMO like this.
    18. Azimuth
      Azimuth
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      2. Merrick
        Merrick
        UMD was the format the original PSP used. Basically a disc in a plastic housing. Was a pretty decent solution to getting console style 3D gaming in a portable.
        Apr 1, 2022
        YMO and Azimuth like this.
      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        My favorite obsolete format remains laserdisc.
        Apr 1, 2022
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      4. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        @atomicbob I do, as that’s how I learned a “bit bucket” is a physical thing.
        Apr 1, 2022
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    19. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Dammit Taylor Hawkins!
      1. Deep Funk, rlow, Kernel Kurtz and 6 others like this.
      2. Senorx12562
        Senorx12562
        I've been hoping against hope for years that he would find peace. I guess he has.
        Mar 26, 2022
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    20. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I know I am late to the party, but modded JVC HA-FD01’s are super fantastic. I’m addicted.
      1. señorhifi
        señorhifi
        Mine arrive today! I am coming from a set of ER4XRs. They are good (really good actually), but I miss engagement from them (no slam, no soundstage depth). Also BA timbre... I expect these to sound more normal in this sense.
        Mar 24, 2022
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        You have to mod them to get out of the 4k peak.
        Mar 24, 2022
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    Gender:
    Male
    Home Page:
    https://youtube.com/@stereoazimuth
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Occupation:
    IT Pro and Recording/HiFi Nerd
    Gear List:
    Headphones: HD650/600, HD800, ETA Genesis-G, Ether CX, AH-D2000 (modded)

    Amps: Eddie Current Black Widow, Cavalli Liquid Platinum, Quicksilver Audio Headphone Amp, NITCH Piety, Schitt Vali 1, Dynalo (DIY)

    Sources:
    HP: Metrum Ambre > AES > Yggdrasil > Freya N
    2Ch: Metrum Baby Ambre > Coax > Theta DS Pro Basic II > Freya +

    Technics SL-1200 M3D -> 2m Blue -> Darlington MM-6

    Portable Rig: Fiio X5 II, DX50,7Hz Timeless, Moondrop Starfield

    Other cool gear -
    Speakers: JBL LSR32
    Amp: QSC RMX1450
    Subs: Atlantic Technology 212B
    Turntable: Technics SL-1200 M3D
    Reel-to-Real: Ampex AX-300
    FM Receiver: Onkyo T-9090 II
    Cassette: JVC TD-V711
    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 Instructional Designer 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.

    Signature

    HP: HD650/600, HD800, ETA Gen-G, LCD-2, AH-D2000 (modded)
    Amps: Black Widow, LP, Piety, Vali 1, Dynalo
    Source: Yggdrasil A1, Modi Multibit 2
    Portable: FiiO X5 II, 7Hz Timeless or MD Starfield
    Have a nice day.