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gaspasser

Flatulence Maestro, Male, from Suburban DC

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Holy crap Blackwood Auteur Classic is amazeballs Nov 14, 2024

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    1. Lyander
      Lyander
      Damn you I lost a mouthful of coffee just now. Thankfully only instant, but also very hot :))
      Jul 28, 2019
      1. ChaChaRealSmooth, hikergrl, direstraitsfan98 and 2 others like this.
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I am going to hear Verite this week, I’m hoping to just adopt my post in the Verite thread
        Jul 28, 2019
        direstraitsfan98 and Lyander like this.
      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        Looking forward to impressions! That's one I'm terrified of demoing because it might well ruin me for other cans, haha. It's all a matter of preference, sure, but I'm easily impressed by improved resolution haha. Have fun!
        Jul 28, 2019
        direstraitsfan98 likes this.
      5. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Nothing wrong with really liking any piece of gear, but I think that sometimes it's easy for the gushing person to lose sight of the manufacture's vision for that product, and also easy for the reader to read such comments with that filter on. I've learned, so I try to be careful with what I post. Can't tell you the number of times I was writing something and then decided not to post.
        Jul 28, 2019
        gaspasser likes this.
    2. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      I’m always appreciative of the kindness of Friends here especially @Mystic
      Jul 24, 2019
      1. sheldaze, Sherm, hikergrl and 15 others like this.
    3. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Anybody want to loan me their Vérité, please? I’m happy to go through a background check, pay deposit, shipping both ways whatever needed.
      Jul 24, 2019
      1. Jinxy245, netforce, Syzygy and 2 others like this.
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        The guy with the rubber gloves gets more and more incredulous as he pulls out headphones. And he's nowhere near reaching the DAC yet.
        Jul 24, 2019
        hikergrl likes this.
      4. Mystic
        Mystic
        You can borrow mine for a bit. I'll PM you in a little while to work out details.
        Jul 24, 2019
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Holy shit that is awesome of you! Thanks!
        Jul 24, 2019
        Thad E Ginathom and Mystic like this.
    4. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      I’m satisfied with Garuspik’s apology and explanation. The guy who’s now PM with me really seems like a different person.
      Jul 5, 2019
      1. shotgunshane, Case, ChaChaRealSmooth and 22 others like this.
      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        I hope this does not happen again. After years in hospitality and customer service I know that bad communication can really spoil it regarding customer relations.
        Jul 5, 2019
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        I still think a few lashings are in order. Even if it was done by someone else, he didn't properly vette the guy and is the face of the company.
        Jul 5, 2019
        elguapo likes this.
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I just glanced through that stuff. A very weird episode.

        Just posted a /ten-year-old/ airline-customer-complaint video on another forum. Marketing and service departments need to know that the bad stuff doesn't go away.
        Jul 5, 2019
    5. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Is it OK if a MOT says “i hope you'll die from cancer soon”? I asked x 4 to cancel my order & he shipped anyway, so I opened PP case.
      Jul 3, 2019
      1. Jerry, purr1n, Ash1412 and 5 others like this.
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        or their family
        Jul 4, 2019
        YMO likes this.
      4. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I posted PMs in Clubhouse
        Jul 4, 2019
        Deep Funk and YMO like this.
      5. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        In Dutch culture it is customary to curse in many illnesses from past epidemics. It is never personal, just a way to express discontent. To make it personal is to declare war on someone else. Do that and you ask for trouble...
        Jul 5, 2019
    6. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Back in vinyl land! I’m getting pretty good at figuring out what I want. Finally a vinyl setup with body and some junk in the trunk!
      Jun 12, 2019
      1. Syzygy, ohmaigulay, westermac and 8 others like this.
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        This is much different than my previous setups, but I also have Af now. It sounds really good with new cart and Mani, so things can only improve?!
        Jun 12, 2019
      4. JK47
        JK47
        OG Technics SP-10 smoked my VPI Classic 1 out of the water in a direct A/B in my system. We even swapped out carts to try and make things fair... not even close.
        Jun 12, 2019
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      5. westermac
        westermac
        It's early yet, pre-coffee. I read something about a body in the trunk. Thought you had gone too far.
        Jun 13, 2019
    7. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Norne Draug v3 is the first fancy headphone cable I tried. It is beautiful, light as a feather and oh that litzzzzz detail and ease.
      Jun 1, 2019
      1. atomicbob, cskippy, Vtory and 1 other person like this.
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      3. MisterRogers
        MisterRogers
        Yea, not excusing it at all - it annoys the shite out of me. Just laying out the realities as I've experienced them. I've bought cables from Trevor for many years, and it's gradually gotten worse as his cables are better known.
        Jun 2, 2019
      4. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        @MisterRogers his cables do look beautiful, which was why I wanted one myself :-)
        Jun 2, 2019
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I bought the cable from @cskippy, he is a great seller :)
        Jun 2, 2019
        atomicbob, sheldaze, cskippy and 2 others like this.
    8. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Anyone know where to get inexpensive record shipping supplies? I found them FS by Discogs but cost a lot.
      May 14, 2019
      1. bixby, JoshMorr and Rustin Cohle like this.
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      3. ButtUglyJeff
        ButtUglyJeff
        Don't forget about USPS media mail...
        May 14, 2019
      4. jexby
        jexby
        only for those in/from Chicago: "The Quaker Goes Deaf".
        Charlie changed my music life.
        May 14, 2019
        gaspasser and Rustin Cohle like this.
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Fuggit, I’m buying another turntable. I’m going to try and do it right this time tho
        Jun 1, 2019
    9. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      LS50 owners: Saga + Vidar a good match? I have a friend who has LS50’s and wants Schiit gear. Any advice would be appreciated, thanks.
      Apr 4, 2019
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Bought speakers first and next components. He likes Schiit products; he currently owns Modi Multibit and Vali 2
        Apr 4, 2019
      4. rlow
        rlow
        Is he planning to use Modi Multibit with them as well? If so, that would also likely be a good match IMO, since it probably has the most forgiving top end, which was the main issue I had with the LS50s. Vidar definitely creates some really solid bass with them.
        Apr 4, 2019
        zonto and gaspasser like this.
      5. zonto
        zonto
        Seems like the logical choice given the preference for Schiit and the current single-ended gear. Aegir likely wouldn't be enough power, an opinion triangulated by my experience that Ragnarok does not have enough power for them.
        Apr 4, 2019
        rlow and gaspasser like this.
    10. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      I frickin’ hate shilling
      Apr 1, 2019
      1. dmckean44, Cakecake and 9suns like this.
      2. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        Then stop :P
        Apr 1, 2019
      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I don’t receive any form of compensation for reviews. Guerrilla marketing is BS.
        Apr 1, 2019
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        Literally the very second I read this status a podcast I was listening to said the word “shilling.” *keanuwhoa*
        Apr 1, 2019
        Lyander and gaspasser like this.
    11. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Turntable sold. I’m debating unloading vinyl on Discogs, but it seems like too much BS. Anyone have experience selling on Discogs? @brencho
      Mar 29, 2019
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      3. Mr.Sneis
        Mr.Sneis
        It sounds like some of us have different fundamental perspectives on the goal with vinyl. For me it was never about chasing the best possible sound quality to beat out a DAC, hence I am A-OK with having a decent vinyl chain and putting the money saved into some nice records. To me, DAC chasing gets quite frustrating.
        Mar 29, 2019
      4. Mr.Sneis
        Mr.Sneis
        With digital there will always be newer and better. It never ends! But you know, the hobby is the hobby; you've got to have a good dac for those vinyl musical selections that you just can't afford or find and then you get sucked back into the rabbit hole. No free lunches. I am sorry for the rambling and glad you found a buyer GP ;)
        Mar 29, 2019
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        @Gaspasser: "I’ve been into vinyl for over 20 years"

        Dont sell! For god's sake, man, don't sell!

        You'll wake up in the middle of one long, cold night with a desperate need to feel the vinyl, smell the cardboard...
        Mar 29, 2019
        dubharmonic, Mr.Sneis and gaspasser like this.
    12. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      I just got Yggdrasil upgraded to A2. I was patient and had a very nice customer service experience.
      Mar 27, 2019
      1. Overkill Red, sheldaze, crazychile and 12 others like this.
      2. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        I'm still using A1, am I the last one?
        Mar 27, 2019
        Cakecake and crazychile like this.
      3. crazychile
        crazychile
        Nope, I've still got an A1
        Mar 27, 2019
        dubharmonic and gaspasser like this.
    13. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Af owners: I’m interested in getting one. HD800SDR is my primary HP. Feedback mod or not? Yggdrasil A2 and vinyl as sources.
      Feb 25, 2019
      1. Overkill Red, Cakecake and brencho like this.
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        What’s up with the Audiocap Theta? Craig says he can install whatever I want.
        Feb 25, 2019
      4. cskippy
        cskippy
        They're better than the stock caps with similar tonality. Jupiter caps sound more "Hifi" to me. I think Audio cap Theta works better with HD800 but the best of the best are supposedly the Dueland caps.
        Feb 25, 2019
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      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Feb 28, 2019
    14. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Feb 12, 2019
      1. bengo, Jinxy245, BenjaminBore and 1 other person like this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        I am still a bit skeptical toward $$$ closed-back market (believed it didn't exist -- does isolation matter for that higher level listening?). But senn, focal, and several others make >2k closed cans. So prol such market is present...
        Feb 12, 2019
      3. netforce
        netforce
        The Z1R for all its weirdness is popular. Closed backs aren't super popular but there is certainly a crowd for them.
        Feb 12, 2019
        Vtory likes this.
    15. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Feb 9, 2019
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      2. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        This is perfect academic work music on good audio quality stream.
        Feb 9, 2019
      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Meant to reply earlier but forgot, whoops. This one's been my go-to for when I go do cardio. Stuff like this just works for me for whatever reason, plus they sound okay on cheap IEMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bebuiaSKtU4
        Feb 9, 2019
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    16. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Fulla 2 (new) and 58X are an excellent budget bedside pair
      Feb 4, 2019
      1. westermac, Jinxy245, Deep Funk and 6 others like this.
      2. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        Impressions coming? I'm considering one as a portable DAC/amp plus active(?) preamp for the Liquid Platinum
        Feb 4, 2019
      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Sure, I just got it yesterday. I will listen with all of the Senns I have and write up something
        Feb 5, 2019
        Ash1412 and Jinxy245 like this.
    17. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      In the end no one will sell you what you need. You can't buy it off the shelf, You got to grow it from the seed. -Chris Smither
      Jan 27, 2019
      1. westermac, dark_energy, Lyander and 3 others like this.
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      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        It is in favor of whatever you want it to be. DIY definitely works well here.
        Jan 28, 2019
      4. westermac
        westermac
        Welp, time to buy some UV lights.
        Jan 28, 2019
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        One could look at it that way too. The line is from the song “No Love Today”. I assume Smither is talking about love. However, I thought it is applicable for many things.
        Jan 28, 2019
    18. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Self improvement is masturbation. -Tyler Durden
      Jan 22, 2019
      1. Cryptowolf, Cakecake, Jinxy245 and 1 other person like this.
      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        I guess cleanliness is next to godliness. Being a fictional bad-ass soap salesman does make sense in that case.
        Jan 22, 2019
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      3. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Incorrect. Masturbation is self-improvement.
        Jan 22, 2019
        Syzygy, famish99, Jinxy245 and 4 others like this.
      4. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I must be damn near perfect then.
        Jan 22, 2019
        9suns, Biodegraded and elguapo like this.
    19. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      I am currently amazed with how good HD58X sound directly out of iPhone 8.
      Jan 20, 2019
      1. FlySweep and Zed Bopp like this.
      2. famish99
        famish99
        Ditto out of the LG v30 for me. You know there's better, but it does the job when you need something more portable.
        Jan 20, 2019
        YMO and gaspasser like this.
      3. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I think PortaPros are great too, but the comfort of the 58X is better.
        Jan 20, 2019
    20. gaspasser
      gaspasser
      Hey BW2 owners: Elex or LCD2(C)?
      Jan 19, 2019
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      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        It seems now you need to give more head time to your new audio members. But for a longer term, if I were you, I will consider to add "the right" zmf (depending on your taste) to the portfolio.
        Jan 19, 2019
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      4. jowls
        jowls
        Stick with HD600 and chill. Spend that money on your special someone instead.
        Jan 19, 2019
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Thanks gents for excellent advice, I will refrain from any purchases for awhile,
        Jan 19, 2019
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