fraggler
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fraggler

A Happy & Busy Life, Male, from Chicago, IL

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Mimir/Mesh: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-happened-the-story-of-the-worlds-most-improbable-start-up.701900/page-12623#post-18665380 Apr 24, 2025

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    1. fraggler
      1. Lyander, MellowVelo and gaspasser like this.
      2. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        The hidden gem: “finally, with respect to Yggdrasil, we’re taking the unprecedented step of pre-announcing details of the Yggdrasil Singular, AKA Byggy, and enabling current Yggdrasil owners to sign up to be first in line for upgrades this summer. There’s even a free upgrade option for everyone who bought an Yggdrasil from us. The reservation page will be up tomorrow.”
        Apr 24, 2025
        joch, Qildail, Mindbender and 4 others like this.
      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I sold my Yggdrasil like a week ago
        Apr 24, 2025
        Kolozub likes this.
    2. fraggler
      fraggler
      Yggdrasil GS or Gungnir 2 to pair with MJ3 and HD800/VC Blackwood?
      1. rhythmdevils, joch and RestoredSparda like this.
      2. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        Haven't heard G2 but GS+MJ3+HD800 is my main chain. I do indeed like it
        Apr 9, 2025
      3. joch
        joch
        Me too…YA1+MJ3+800S work very well.
        Apr 10, 2025
        Mindbender and roshambo123 like this.
    3. fraggler
      fraggler
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      2. Claritas
        Claritas
        Classical buffs tend toward extremes regarding audio equipment: either they have very extensive systems or they are unconcerned with reproduction quality. The reason, in both cases, is that they’re accustomed to live performance. I’ve purposely charted a middle course—for the same reason.
        Mar 23, 2025
        OJneg, crenca, atomicbob and 2 others like this.
      3. crenca
        crenca
        I am only 5 or so blogs in, but I like his approach and writing style @fraggler , thanks for posting
        Mar 23, 2025
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      4. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        @Claritas - I've noticed that a lot of serious music reviewers have a garbage audio setup. Robert Chirstgau basically listened to everything through cheap computer speakers. I'm sure he goes to tons of live shows too though
        Apr 1, 2025
    4. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone here make hot soy milk at home? My wife wants some sort of heated blender to do so.
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        @purr1n Do you still use yours? Would you recommend it still? Looks like exactly what she is looking for.
        Feb 4, 2025
      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        Yes still use it.
        Feb 4, 2025
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      4. SofaSamuraiX
        SofaSamuraiX
        Shit, something else to get into.
        Feb 4, 2025
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    5. fraggler
      fraggler
      I am getting a channel imbalance in my chain and looking for suggestions on a way to record/measure it. I have mics but not a measuring one
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      2. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        @AlPastor solution for relative levels - or if you want to know the absolute levels, use VSLM and a calibration file to calibrate your mic first, then record each channel individually: https://muehleisen.github.io/VSLM/ . Will PM you re. the file.
        Jan 9, 2025
        fraggler and AlPastor like this.
      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        You can use any mic to check for channel balance IME, just so long as methodology is consistent. I used a supercardioud handheld dynamic mic (sE V7) to check channel balance on my HD600s once, though that was bypassing the pads.
        Jan 9, 2025
        fraggler likes this.
      4. darmok
        darmok
        Don't bother with mics unless you suspect it's the headphones themselves. Get a cheap multimeter, set it to Vac, use REW to play a stereo test tone at some reasonable frequency (440Hz is a good bet), measure across each headphone end on a dual 3.5mm cable.
        Jan 9, 2025
        Thad E Ginathom, Gazny and fraggler like this.
    6. fraggler
      fraggler
      For the travelers, hard or soft sided for checked luggage? Hard is lighter and cheaper, soft sided has more pockets and takes a hit better?
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      2. penguins
        penguins
        If I need to travel with something fragile - what Vansen said - get something like a pelican hard case. 2 smalls > 1 large if possible due to how I've seen the large ones get handled. Everything else just goes in a Samsonite or similar-ish soft luggage. Replace as needed.
        Oct 9, 2024
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        @penguins I hear you, especially at today's prices. My Samsonite from almost 20 years ago was got at a Nordstrom Rack for maybe $100. But from online reviews, it seems across the board bags have gotten worse. I don't want to buy new bags every couple trips, so am weighing the likelihood that a better brand might survive longer.
        Oct 10, 2024
      4. ColdsnapBry
        ColdsnapBry
        It's really a personal preference imo. I have a Muji softcase and a Rimowa aluminium hardcase and like them both. I'm a big fan of the Muji by the way, if you want a cheap option.
        Oct 10, 2024
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    7. fraggler
      fraggler
      Any recs for app to organize stuff by activity with interconnectivity? Trying to inventory camera gear by activity, but there is crossover.
      1. fraggler
        fraggler
        Excel or one note is fine for simple inventory, but trying to see if accessories can be cross-used so I don't over clutter.
        Sep 8, 2024
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    8. fraggler
      fraggler
      Tidal is the worst. I wanted an 80's hits mix and nearly all the recommendations were covers. Like someone uploaded their karaoke session.
      1. Cryptowolf, Vansen, Pocomo and 3 others like this.
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      3. joch
        joch
        Aug 6, 2024
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      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        @joch Fair enough. But I wanted the 80's cover versions, not the 2020's :)
        Aug 7, 2024
        rhythmdevils, joch and Lyander like this.
      5. Vansen
        Vansen
        The extra backward thing I do for halfway decent playlists on Roon is I export them from Spotify through soundiz into Tidal and they just appear. Much better playlists elsewhere that I like to import.
        Aug 8, 2024
        fraggler likes this.
    9. fraggler
      fraggler
      Is it chatbot day on the forum?
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Jul 30, 2024
        RestoredSparda likes this.
      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        I kinda wonder if bots were trained by forum posts
        Jul 30, 2024
        JK47 and Lyander like this.
      4. joch
        joch
        Jul 30, 2024
    10. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone know how to bulk add 14hours to photo time stamps? I forgot to change the time on my camera while abroad.
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      2. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        adobe bridge can bulk manipulate exif metadata, too, i believe
        Jul 25, 2024
        Vansen and fraggler like this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        Thanks all. I was doing it one by one in Adobe Bridge originally (new to the program). Just discovered the bulk change a couple hours ago. Saves me from scripts!
        Jul 25, 2024
        Qildail and yotacowboy like this.
      4. Vansen
        Vansen
        Plus one for bulk changes in Bridge!
        Jul 25, 2024
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    11. fraggler
      fraggler
      What a day for music! Finally finished my speakers (they rock), and then got to see Joe Hisaishi conduct the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.
      1. atomicbob, Jinxy245, Qildail and 14 others like this.
      2. Claritas
        Claritas
        Thank you for telling us about it! And mazal tov on the speakers! Lately, I’ve been thinking that within the limits of ordinary life, it’s much more true than not that “when you’re smiling, the whole world smiles with you.”
        Jun 30, 2024
        PsiPhi and fraggler like this.
    12. fraggler
      fraggler
      NAS drive recommendations? 14-18TB is what I am looking at. Will be in a Synology NAS (tbd). Have used WD Red in the past with no probs.
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        "They run 24/7"

        I have no data, but my strong impression, in both personal and work situations, is that it when they are turned off and turned back on again that the faults happen. Or, at least, terminally happen.
        Jun 7, 2024
      4. zottel
        zottel
        WD Red here, too.
        Jun 7, 2024
        Justin S likes this.
      5. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I'm also running WD Red drives in a Synology NAS. My IT consultant friend recommended them and I purchased 4 (3 active, one on the shelf if a drive fails).
        Jun 9, 2024
        zottel likes this.
    13. fraggler
      fraggler
      Giving Tidal another chance now that they dropped prices. Literally the second album I wanted to test is unavailable for streaming...
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      3. zottel
        zottel
        I’m using Qobuz, which has an even smaller catalog, but usability with Roon or at least HQPlayer without having to jump through hoops is more important to me than that. Otherwise, I would have switched to Apple Music a while ago already, but their system being so closed is a deal breaker.
        Apr 13, 2024
        Cryptowolf and RestoredSparda like this.
      4. zottel
        zottel
        With Harman at their back, I’m hoping that Roon might be able to strike a deal with Apple and/or Spotify. Still not very probable, but there’s hope, at least.
        Apr 13, 2024
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      5. YMO
        YMO
        So far so good with Tidal.
        Apr 14, 2024
    14. fraggler
      fraggler
      Axpona crazy busy. Had to park on what feels like the otherside of town and take a tram to the convention center.
    15. fraggler
      fraggler
      Long shot, but does anyone have a Peak Design V3 anchor in reasonable shape they want to sell or trade for a V4? I need the thinner string.
      1. dasman66 likes this.
      2. dasman66
        dasman66
        I've got peak design anchors out the wazoo... let me look when I get home tonight... I'm guessing I can cover v1 thru v4...
        Mar 28, 2024
    16. fraggler
      fraggler
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Give me some vice!
        Mar 8, 2024
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Failing that, a nice set of hex keys, colour coded for size, will just about keep me going.

        (But seriously, more Vallorbe files will surely get my juices flowing. Yes, more. I do have a few already.)

        A nice viSe or two would be welcome. But probably not as much fun as its homophone. (Unless one is living /really/ dangerously)
        Mar 8, 2024
      5. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        It's only a problem when you start to spend more on tools than on audio. The easy solution then is to buy more audio...
        Mar 8, 2024
        Thad E Ginathom and Cspirou like this.
    17. fraggler
      fraggler
      Any recommended tool oils to keep'em from rusting? And preferably doesn't leave them greasy.
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      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        @crenca - graphite is used all the time as a lubricant especially for things that you want to keep dry. It’s great for deadbolts that get stuck sometimes. I have doubts that it can prevent oxidation but if that’s one of it’s uses than I’ll have to read up on it
        Feb 27, 2024
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      3. crenca
        crenca
        It might be another substance. I have some at home and intended to get the brand name when I got home but of course I forgot :). Hopefully I will remember tonight…
        Feb 28, 2024
      4. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        I know some guys who put their more delicate tools and equipment into pelican-type toolboxes with big fat desiccant packs to keep them dry.
        Mar 7, 2024
    18. fraggler
      fraggler
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      2. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        What babe?
        Feb 23, 2024
      3. zottel
        zottel
        The babe of the power.
        Feb 23, 2024
        Cryptowolf likes this.
      4. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        What power?
        Feb 23, 2024
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    19. fraggler
      fraggler
      Modius E just arrived. Time for a BF2 OG showdown on the MJ3.
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      2. Qildail
        Qildail
        Enjoy. I think Modius E is an absolute gem for its price point.
        Feb 23, 2024
      3. Eric Rosenfield
        Eric Rosenfield
        So what were the results of the showdown?
        Mar 5, 2024
      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        I managed to hook up the Modius E and listen to 3 songs... I am rearranging my house so have had little exclusive listening time - probably a couple more weeks before I get to a real compare. Was too excited when I profile posted.
        Mar 5, 2024
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    20. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone know if or when the ES9028 boards were updated? I got one for my Jot 2 back in May 2022. Is this the same one as available now?
      1. fraggler
        fraggler
        Sent an email to Schiit and they said no revisions, so if you have one from a Jot 2 or like, you can swap one into a Nitsch Pietus Maximus.
        Feb 9, 2024
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Occupation:
    www.egwoode.com, www.beehyyve.com
    Gear List:
    Transducers:

    Audeze LCD2 Classic
    Bose QC15 modded
    Carmody S2000
    Fostex T50RP modded
    Sennheiser HD650M
    Sennheiser x JAR HD650
    Sennheiser HD800 SBAFSDR
    Shure SE215
    Sony WF-1000XM4
    Sony WH-1000XM5
    ZMF Verite Closed African Blackwood

    DACs:

    iFi Micro iDSD Black
    iFi Zen DAC v1
    Motu M2
    Schiit Bifrost 2 OG
    Schiit Modi Multibit 1 (2156)

    Amps:

    Adcom GFA-5200
    iFi Micro iDSD Black
    Schiit x Nitsch Piety
    Schiit Jotunheim 2 (+ESS)
    Schiit Vali 2+
    Zampotech Shortest Way 51+

    Gadgets:
    RPi3 + 502DACPRO
    RPi4 + PI2AES
    Schiit Loki+
    Schiit Lokius

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    Main: RPi4+PI2AES > SPDIF > Bifrost 2 OG > Mjolnir 3 > HD800SDRSBAF, VC Blackwood
    Office: PC > USB > Pietus Maximus+ESS Card > JAR650 OG