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Went seeking advice from the uber experienced on headfi, could this be why I have not had a single response? Oct 30, 2024

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    1. bixby
      bixby
      Went seeking advice from the uber experienced on headfi, could this be why I have not had a single response?
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      2. Tchoupitoulas
        Tchoupitoulas
        @RestoredSparda - so true, maybe even 90%, lol. I skim some threads. For one of them, I'd hit "ignore" on so many head-fiers that only 2 posts showed up on one page.
        Oct 31, 2024
      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        The noise level is high but I still think it's a positive for the community. ASR I'm less convinced.
        Oct 31, 2024
        zottel and Tchoupitoulas like this.
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        The main issue with looking for knowledge in Head-Fi is that there are hidden gems of knowledge there buried in 2435 fluff posts
        Oct 31, 2024
    2. bixby
      bixby
      Excited to hear an Apple dongle vs a Questyle M15i today, alongside my entry level Shanling.
      1. FlySweep, joch, Gazny and 6 others like this.
      2. bixby
        bixby
        Fun couple of hours listening to the Hype 4 thru these. As expected Apple Dongle<Shanling UA-1 Plus< Questyle M15i. M15I leans just a bit toward the analytical aide. Also nice Bal out space.
        Oct 26, 2024
    3. bixby
      bixby
      youtube videos with talking as the main focus do not need crap and too loud background "music"
      1. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        They don't need ANY music. How I hate it.

        Would they make a *music* video with themselves talking in the background? Why do they think talking requires background.
        Oct 17, 2024
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    4. bixby
      bixby
      Apparently even walking through a store is enough for sars v2- K3 variants to find you and infect. Weak flu like symptoms, not too bad.
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        I can only attribute my mild symptoms to count em, 7 shots, a shed load of vit d over 3 yrs. and paxlovid. It ain't cuz I am young and have an innately strong immune system, haha.
        Jul 29, 2024
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      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        I get a shot before Christmas so I can lead the carols (no masks, obviously: it’s singing). The one year I didn’t was is the only time I caught Wuhan.
        Jul 30, 2024
      5. DigMe
        DigMe
        My wife tested positive yesterday and now I think I’m coming down with it.
        Jul 31, 2024
    5. bixby
      bixby
      First Tekton, now dcs, urgh!
      1. crenca
        crenca
        It can be tough for some to realize what world they live in, the "Internet of things"
        Jul 17, 2024
    6. bixby
      bixby
      RIP- MQA. Finally, Tidal is dumping it next month. Yet they are keeping Atmos. Bets on how long before that is over?
      1. Priidik and internethandle like this.
      2. internethandle
        internethandle
        I actually read that as saying Atmos is toast too?
        Jun 19, 2024
      3. bixby
        bixby
        I read relationship with Dolby and Atmos is staying and Surround 360 is dead. Wasn't that some Sony format?
        Jun 20, 2024
    7. bixby
      bixby
      BT speaker for my car? My car stereo basically sucks, how 'bout a single BT powered speaker for the back seat. <$100 ideas?
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      2. bixby
        bixby
        I tested an echo dot 5 in the passenger seat today and it was way worse than the built in. Come to think, I may have tossed the iroar go in the back at one point but it must not have been better either. And yea, don't need no smashed windows
        Apr 30, 2024
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      3. CEE TEE
        Apr 30, 2024
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      4. gsanger
        gsanger
        I’ve got an IKEA Eneby that I’ve used in the car with decent results. Looks like the Vappeby is the new version, and if you get two, you can do stereo.
        Apr 30, 2024
    8. bixby
      bixby
      Tidal kills their top priced tier tomorrow, so "hi-res" for all. What good above redbook albums should I listen to?
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        I will need to retry Tidal after a few years with Qobuz. Currently monthly with Qobuz, but I found more stuff I like on Tidal. Also on monthly Tidal is a little cheaper now than Qobuz....we will see.....
        Apr 10, 2024
      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        Tom Petty’s hi-res catalog is impeccably mastered, as are the Paul McCartney/Wings hi-res releases.
        Apr 10, 2024
        Azimuth, bixby, HotRatSalad and 3 others like this.
      4. bixby
        bixby
        I always liked the Wings original productions as well. Thanks to all for the tips.
        Apr 10, 2024
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    9. bixby
      bixby
      Taiwan- Hoping our friends are safe. Pretty big quake on the east side of the island
      1. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Hopefully people will end up okay. Natural disasters, while unavoidable, are never fun to deal with nor simple to clean up.
        Apr 2, 2024
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      2. Tchoupitoulas
        Tchoupitoulas
        There are reports of several dozen people trapped underground in a coal mine. I can't imagine the horror of being underground in an earhquake.
        Apr 3, 2024
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      3. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        We're fine in Taipei, except our elevator may be out of commission for weeks. Live on the 8th floor :(
        Apr 5, 2024
        jag42 and Biodegraded like this.
    10. bixby
      bixby
      Would you actually say yes to a new $200 6sn7 from Apos
      1. Northwest and JK47 like this.
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      3. dasman66
        dasman66
        But I don't think I'm willing to spend that much for what I agree looks like a rebranded Psvane tube... when I can get various NOS 6SN7's in stock from reputable sellers (eg., Brent Jesse) for <$100.
        Feb 9, 2024
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      4. bixby
        bixby
        @yotacowboy I think Sophia uses hand selected Shuguang Treasures as well. I did buy a pretty decent sounding Psvane years ago but it had a short life.
        Feb 9, 2024
      5. rlow
        rlow
        Feb 22, 2024
    11. bixby
      bixby
      Is Valentines day or week a discounted shopping event for Sellers in China?
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      2. joch
        joch
        I found some actually increase their prices before the sale days and then lower them. My take is, if you think it’s a good deal whenever it is, just get it. Don’t wait 200+ days to “save” a little money for that SMSL amp. Also the good stuff don’t go on sale.
        Jan 30, 2024
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      3. Ti_Leo
        Ti_Leo
        And I forgot to mention: there's a local guy on this forum who loves buying cheap second-handed audio gear, (me,) so...

        But the shipping fee could be a pain, I just don't know how those forwarders can save that much on shipping!
        Jan 30, 2024
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      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        The first year my wife and I were dating I pretended I didn’t know it was Valentine’s Day. She hinted, but she didn’t want to embarrass me, so she said, “Oh, it’s, uh, Chinese New Year.” So I wished her a happy Chinese New Year. The thing is: it *was* Chinese New Year! So, for several years afterward, we celebrated Chinese New Year in style. The neighbors were really confused.
        Jan 30, 2024
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    12. bixby
      bixby
      Anyone have a minty Tangzu Wu Heyday that they might be willing to part with?
      1. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        Can't keep up with these newfangled IEM names.
        Jan 28, 2024
    13. bixby
      bixby
      Discord- Never really understood it, and now some minor players are closing their servers. More neg news to come?
      1. gsanger and RestoredSparda like this.
    14. bixby
      bixby
      2024 - the year of the returns crampdown (intentional). Many will lose customers, only the smart will keep them!
    15. bixby
      bixby
      Sent a BT speaker to Saipan was indicated to arrive Dec2, now sometime in February, 2024 Thanks USPS ground disadvantage.
      1. Gazny likes this.
      2. Hrodulf
        Hrodulf
        Is it already the seasonal logistics fustercluck?
        Dec 5, 2023
      3. bixby
        bixby
        Not necessarily, 8-10 weeks transit time according to postmaster this is normal, containers and boats with loads of stops. Problem is the software estimates are bogus.
        Dec 5, 2023
    16. bixby
      bixby
      I like underdogs- Iowa to beat the spread, and maybe, just maybe............ oh no that won't happen.
      1. Ziva likes this.
    17. bixby
      bixby
      1. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        That turned everything upside down for me!
        Nov 6, 2023
        Qildail, zonto, Grattle and 1 other person like this.
    18. bixby
      bixby
      Standard Time Breakfast Celebration- I need ideas! Cheese Souffle, disco eggs, french toast?
      1. Cryptowolf likes this.
      2. ergopower
        ergopower
        Very hard to beat chocolate chip pancakes
        Nov 5, 2023
        Cryptowolf and bixby like this.
    19. bixby
      bixby
      1. Lyander, Azimuth, Jinxy245 and 2 others like this.
      2. bixby
        bixby
        Nov 1, 2023
        zonto and Gazny like this.
      3. zonto
        zonto
        Documentary was really cool!
        Nov 2, 2023
    20. bixby
      bixby
      iPhone-Does anyone play their own music files? If so how? Or does everyone rent their music from streaming services?
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      2. JK47
        JK47
        Drag and drop
        Oct 28, 2023
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      3. YMO
        YMO
        I use Foobar on my phone but just to access my UPnP Server in my house. Apple Music for general streaming.
        Oct 28, 2023
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        "Does anyone play their own music files?"

        Doesn't everybody?

        Doesn't =everybody= have a disc (or more) full of stuff they downloaded, digitised from their own vinyl or tapes, ripped from CD, bought in digital format, didn't-buy in digital format, got given, etc etc?
        Oct 29, 2023
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