Gaspasser

Yeah, I really want to try them with SW51+
What amp are you running Utopia with?

Aficionado mostly, but also sometimes with a Jotunheim at my desk

What's the deal with Elex replacement pads? I seem to recall that was a big mess. Did Drop ever get that sorted out, meaning is there a reliable source for them now?

Lol, I can see those in ebay... from Bulgaria.

I prefer the stock ones.

Was just talking about the Tungsrams. Good tubes, though shipping and all you'll pay ~$40 for the pair. If you want em, you can get em matched-up here: http://www.nostubestore.com/2016/05/tungsram-ef1846ej7.html

Fresh, tested, backed, all that good stuff. I'm using a pair myself.

That's good, as I thought I was have to go on Karen on you ;)

Sw51+ with some high impedance cans is good enough to make me want to quit the hobby.

I admit I associate forum personalities to avatar first, name second. When someone's avatar changes it takes me a while to acclimate.

At its most basic, the blue layer is hydrophobic to keep droplets on the surface, the middle layer is the filter, and the white layer is hydrophilic to absorb your droplets. Your stuff kept in, their stuff kept out.

problem with wearing it correctly is that beard stubble tears up that white surface pretty fast.

Masks and a beard are a pain. Not as bad as the alternative...

And here's hopping you post about SW51+. Anyway, what happen to your Russian phono pre?

It’s great, I plan to do write up about my budget phonos after I get Iphono 3

You got Starlett to tide you over T_T

Why T_T? You got the good stuff already. Starlett will be a different beast over SW51+. But look at me, I'm turning into @Gaspasser with my newer opinion of the THX on my computer desk.

And I just ordered one not long ago. :(

As opposed to?

@m17xr2b are you commenting on the original post? Assuming so; I usually have a hard time (without a beer) getting past the gear to the music when it comes to other DACs.

I was the same way, but with amps and gin.

I got an email last night that it is mainly update for Roon Radio suggestions, etc. I tried it out earlier and it did a fantastic job.

Lol I liked the radio prior, I'll have to see how it's changed after I'm done with my current playlist.

Finally got to spend more than 3 or so songs with Roon Radio, and boy howdy did they fix it. It was mostly garbage even after the big ML update. Now i'm going to see what tech notes they have to see what types of algorithms they're using.

I would like to order from someplace in the US. I know about soundspares.com

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Can ask your local Sennheiser dealer, for me I usually just have to send my Sennheiser rep an email to see how much it is and if its in stock.

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/update-on-fridays-campaign-to-support-artists-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

I think it should be SBAF’s new slogan :)

Nah it should be SBAF - Too Cheap For Stereophile

Yep, I gave @Gaspasser free SEX ;)

Truth: It was a contact-less transaction ;)

there's other SBAF members who obviously need that manual. send it around once you've memorized it.

Act now and I will include a travel size Purell!

For the one millionth time: Prog Genesis > Pink Floyd. Prog Genesis is better for someone who might work for the gov like @Gaspasser. You need to be coco for coco puffs working/living in DC.

I can't wait for Big Daddy Trump to legalize it :)

Big Daddy isn't going to do it, no one is going to do it on the federal level. I still know plenty of people where I'm at in FL who don't want to legality it since it can show a life of "sin."

HD6xx is mellow enough to tune out my tax money going down the drain and me crying.

Sell me the SW51+ now that you have TWO Craig amps

Gotta collect ‘em all!

NVM, I sold them on HF.

For me, they have different roles and presentations I enjoy equally. Hard for me to pick, so I picked both.

Between my ZMFs and Utopia, you'd have to wrestle them from my cold, dead hands.

I’m back to being (mostly) monogamous with main headphones. I have too many other financial responsibilities to juggle multiple flagship headphones ;)

When I was still honeymooning with the RS1 I found some great $2 cheapos: https://bit.ly/2H6EO7l

More plush so more easily worn out, beware of black powder, but comfort and slightly thicker lower end was a balm. Not sure if value proposition holds up with shipping to USA though.

HD414 pads are very cheap if ordered directly from Sennheiser. (I actually use them on my Porta Pros.) Best luck!

Exactly, right. I’m just mentioning things I heard and consider TOTL. I neglected DHSA3F, gomenasai.

Viva Egoista? Well the price says it is but I’ve never heard it.

I'm biased, but I would add the MHA150. However, the longer I'm in this hobby, the more I believe that a TOTL rig is absolutely dependent on transducers, amp and source all balancing each other out.