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    We're doin' it again

    Pretty sure I'll be there with my simple setup.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Jul 3, 2018 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    SE Michigan Meet June 3, 2018

    Any impressions or pics? Sounds like there were some impressive pieces of kit in attendance.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Jun 5, 2018 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    SE Michigan Meet June 3, 2018

    If it were a month later I'd be in town from AZ visiting family and could've swung by. Almost.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, May 16, 2018 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    I sold mine for $550 over 7 months ago. Retail seems to be around $700 at the right place, $150 off for used isn't that large of a gap.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Apr 4, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    The gap is pretty tight, did that to save some space and so it would hold the pads better. I used a plastic "spudger" tool to work the pad into...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Jan 13, 2018 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    Yep, that link is still good.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    Finally got around to making the cable(s) I’ve been wanting for the Utopia. Supplies: - 24awg OCC wire from Double Helix - Eidolic amp connectors...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Nov 12, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    I just ordered an open box Utopia from Moon-Audio for $2,500. Although they're now on back-order, and I'm not too sure how that really works for...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Oct 17, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    Last update on the pad adapters. Received the latest revision, made some tolerance/fitment adjustments and had them printed using SLS/Nylon...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Sep 22, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    First revision of the HM5 pad adapters. Made from cheap ABS since I knew I'd have to make changes (hence the broken tabs). Made a couple of small...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Sep 13, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Arizona meet

    I'll be there with my setup.
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Sep 12, 2017 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    So, I'm somewhat new to headphones and high-end audio in general, and even more so with the forums related to this hobby, so I wasn't privy to the...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    Not sure if anyone involved in this thread still has a set of these, but for anyone interested in experimenting with different pads, I'm having my...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Sep 4, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Elear Measurements

    Joined just to say thanks to @Hands for all the groundwork that's been done on mods for the Elear. Picked up a pair a couple weeks ago after...
    Post by: dontfeedphils, Jul 9, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements