ChaChaRealSmooth

Upload all your proof of residence stuff first and whatever else you can. Bring all those bills, documents etc, and whatever you have to print from the DMV, and you will breeze through the process. Also make an appointment for FIRST thing in the morning. I was in and out within an hour and that included doing my HAZMAT test for my CDL.

Yeah, uploaded everything and made an appointment for ASAP (figured that since I'm not doing much just get it done and over with). Actually only took an hour but still boring

Yeah, scheduling an appointment for ASAP was a problem for me too. I spent over an hour still, but got the Real ID. My problem now is my passport has expired.

My 600ohm DT990 pairs quite well with my Stratus, but since I have the HD800 its relegated to the occasional gaming session out of my creative x-fi card.
I remember looking for a 600 ohm DT770 with little success, if they existed Beyer stopped selling them some time ago.

To be clear, I don't think these would dethrone HD600/650 for most. At best, these are a good alternative. Very lively and dynamic. IEC switch helps bring up the bass levels (although I didn't find that strictly necessarily). Super lightweight and comfort a big bonus.

@dncnexus I have a pair of 600 DT880s. It sounds fine on my Sonett 2, but you will get more detail from the HD6x0 series. Beyer mountain isn't much of an issue with the DNA amps though.

Let's just say if I played this game in VR, I'd knock myself flat on my ass. But yes, proximity effects with Utopia is absolutely fantastic

Slight concern of mine with games like this is that I may instinctively punch / break the screen.

@penguins https://youtu.be/469zNXTCHdk

It takes 6 years of art school, 100k of debt, a little too much acid a few too many times and intense ADHD to come up with such colorful analogies. Can't say I recommend it tho.

^can't recommend it because it measures poorly?

I'd love hearing one again.. if certain ppl can get their shit together.

Chacha twitch livestream, when?

https://media.giphy.com/media/h2JpSEKZRbYtO/giphy.gif

Maybe it thinks that you've got special christmas treats

One of the things I miss about L.A.. 'Cept I preferred Streets to the big track (Miata).

What is your track car? Miss time on the track :(

@Ntbm3 C7 Grand Sport. Ran a 1:37 today. Room for improvement for sure

I might just be excessively bored due to covid. That or new toys is fun. And good Schiit is great.

But there is no need. Too many amps here; Starlett, EC Ultralinear, Euforia. Doesn't inlcude SR1a system with Jot R.

And you have your pillows....

I love my Vali 2 - have it set up at my partner's place for when I'm not at home. I enjoy listening to it despite the Super 7 I have at home scaling my cans farther. It's a solid unit.

On a more serious note that could spell some trouble when it comes to small metal particulates. Presuming the ribbon diaphragms won't be as susceptible to damage as flimsy conventional ones but still may end up being detrimental to sound.

Hope that never becomes a problem :|

^that is a slight concern of mine, but thankfully metallic dust is not a concern in my room. However, definitely keep extra care now to make sure I put them away whenever I decide to mod my PC (little screws everywhere, etc)

Another reason for me not to get an SR1A besides $$$$: if I ever get back into cutting fountain pen nibs my room is gonna be covered in the stuff, haha.

Some local estat people have taken to building "dust-free" enclosures for their gear when not in use, maybe that'll offer some recourse if it ever becomes a problem.

Hopefully needless though :P

@Hammy more like Topping DAC + THX. The Utopia deserves so much better

What about the guy who reviewed his Utopia using the Apple dongle? He wasn't joking!

^utter sacrilege

I was all amd until core2duo hit the market.. what was that a 6600 dual core ? Still had a 6800gt flashed to ultra !

I was pretty much never AMD until Ryzen. Then I decided any brand that shares a name with Japanese MMA organization Ryzen must be good. :P

I think in all years of owning PCs my last AMD machine had an Athlon X2 3800 processor. I can imagine purchasing their newest 6800 XT video card. Interesting times.

@YMO watch horses?

Time to power through the mid day (or caffeine).

@tommytakis stop giving @ChaChaRealSmooth recommendations.

Hey let me borrow ur stuff

I now have two Koss PortaPros for desktop duty. My gear will always sound the best whether I give one away or borrow one to a friend.

Well no mass means no force for growth

Fuck Drop. I 'dropped' them since their R2R ripoff and the Audeze drama.

No coincidence they dropped @CEE TEE about the same time.

I had a feeling, I hate the Seatbelt.

Seatbealt is there for safety reasons, sound is "too fast" rofl

Doesn't the newest version have something similar to a pilot pad? Thought I might have seen something about that

*insert soft cackling noises here*

Things like how having silver primary and secondary windings on a transformer makes a big difference, keeping in mind core flux, having caps that measure the same and sound different...etc etc. Tbh I don't understand all of it myself

In the 60% art there is much more science than meets the eye. Lot of it is secret, other is against the grain or very difficult to grasp. In whose interest is to share it anyways..

https://imgur.com/S0eNJCk

Image above works for both listening to this pairing and reading @rlow ’s pun.

You just have to be able to juke and punch.

https://i.gifer.com/M68.mp4

Can't wait to be parading around with everyone else, only 1 more month :)

@dncnexus what is the current wait time? Roughly how long from order to delivery?

@e.schell I ordered in June, should be here in December. So just about 6 months. I hear it's approx the same wait if you order now.