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We lost my canine friend of 15 years today. RIP Bella. Mar 16, 2023

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1. Grattle
  We lost my canine friend of 15 years today. RIP Bella.
  
  Mar 16, 2023
  1. Phantaminum, Thad E Ginathom, neogeosnk and 1 other person like this.
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    So sad. RIP Bella, condolences to you and all her friends.
    
    Mar 17, 2023
    
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  4. Cryptowolf
    I'm sorry for your loss of a furry family member. It's never easy to learn of a canine's passing.
    
    Mar 17, 2023
    
    Grattle likes this.
  5. atomicbob
    So sorry to hear your furry companion crossed over. May your fond memories of good times with Bella never fade.
    
    Mar 19, 2023 at 3:48 PM
    
    Cryptowolf, Thad E Ginathom and Grattle like this.
2. Grattle
  Weirdest thing. SW51 is the first amp I recall hearing that projects soundstage in front of me instead of slightly behind.
  
  Mar 7, 2023
  1. Sqveak, caute, TazerMonkey and 1 other person like this.
  2. caute
    I love the staging of the SW51. it's rather deep, but not too wide, and yes, definitely puts instruments in front of you instead of between-the-ears. Not sure about wraparound staging, I've never heard that before, but I do like the SW51's way of presenting musical information.
    
    Mar 8, 2023
    
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3. Grattle
  SW51 inbound. It’s been a long hard road. I will appreciate it all the more. Monday night will be a great night.
  
  Mar 4, 2023
  1. Ksorota, yotacowboy, Skyline and 15 others like this.
4. Grattle
  WPS!!!
  
  Feb 7, 2023
5. Grattle
  Over and out.
  
  Dec 28, 2022
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  3. Azimuth
    https://youtu.be/-d31eTmqeEk ???
    
    Dec 29, 2022
  4. shotgunshane
    https://youtu.be/0rOIu2e-J4Y
    
    Dec 29, 2022
  5. Grattle
    I guess I'm not really over and out. I'm just going to adjust my expectations for this site and it's leadership. I'm sure I don't understand all of the challenges they face, so I'll change myself and my posts instead of expecting others to change.
    
    Jan 4, 2023
6. Grattle
  Found one minor issue with my Piety. It has a scratchy pot. It's only when I turn it, so it's not a real problem. :)
  
  Dec 8, 2022
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  3. Armaegis
    The solution is to bypass the pot and put an uber fancy preamp in front...
    
    Dec 8, 2022
    
    Lyander and gixxerwimp like this.
  4. Grattle
    @Cspirou sounds like I need to try a different set of input rca cables and a different input source and see if it persists?
    
    Dec 8, 2022
    
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  5. joch
    Finally an excuse to upgrade the pot :D
    
    Dec 8, 2022
7. Grattle
  Piety is a really pleasant piece of gear. I can’t find a flaw.
  
  Dec 4, 2022
  1. caute, Qildail, Azimuth and 3 others like this.
  2. Claritas
    I can. Listen to the double basses in orchestral music. Also, the woodwinds. The problems differ with each. We'll see if burn in fixes them. In any case, don't let me or anyone else "yuck your yum."
    
    Dec 5, 2022
    
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8. Grattle
  It’s Piety delivery day! Woot!
  
  Nov 29, 2022
  1. Cryptowolf, Azimuth, wbass and 3 others like this.
9. Grattle
  Ok, no, Clear pads still 100x better.
  
  Oct 10, 2022
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  2. crenca
    How did you fix the Brainwavz on the Focals...there website does not indicate they work with Focal unless I'm missing something...
    
    Oct 11, 2022
  3. MellowVelo
    Try Utopia pads on the Elear. They’re not cheap, but they really fix the stock tuning.
    
    Oct 12, 2022
  4. Grattle
    I fit the brainwaves on with snap adapters from amazon.
    
    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0B9MMHNCD?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
    
    Nov 29, 2022
    
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10. Grattle
  Brainwavz XL Large Sheepskin on Focal Elear are lively.
  
  Oct 10, 2022
11. Grattle
  Holo Spring 3 - gradients have a larger color pallette. Its like gently flowing water.
  
  Sep 20, 2022
  1. penguins, sheldaze, Merrick and 1 other person like this.
12. Grattle
  Newsflash - Holo Spring DAC reveals Foo Fighters treble to actually NOT be fucked into oblivion.
  
  Sep 19, 2022
  1. nithhoggr, Cryptowolf, Gazny and 1 other person like this.
13. Grattle
  Please post new stories so we can get the poop off the front page. It's kind of gross and I'm tired of seeing it honestly.
  
  Sep 8, 2022
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    Hey, hang on... It's a Very Nice Fly!
    
    And... Maybe everyone should have a turd on their home page. As a reminder of humility. Or, err... Something.
    
    Sep 8, 2022
    
    Grattle and JellyRhino like this.
  4. Azimuth
    Those are articles and set by our leaders.
    
    Sep 8, 2022
    
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  5. Grattle
    We should save the shit and flies for ASR related articles.
    
    Sep 8, 2022
    
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14. Grattle
  Eclear is nice on my chain. I like it.
  
  Aug 9, 2022
15. Grattle
  Found the ie300 to be too resonant. I listen to a lot of ambient stuff at work, and it's just not a good combo.
  
  Aug 9, 2022
16. Grattle
  Heart of Glass is like wiping your ass with silk .
  
  Jul 22, 2022
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    It's more like using a water spray where every jet is a different colour.
    
    Jul 23, 2022
    
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  4. YMO
    Use Nail Polish Removal
    
    Jul 23, 2022
  5. Claritas
    Vegas *would* have a street called "Silken Saddle." https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=silken%20saddle
    
    Jul 23, 2022
17. Grattle
  Focal Elear is bad ass.
  
  Jul 22, 2022
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  3. Grattle
    Well, I think it is!
    
    Jul 22, 2022
  4. Grattle
    Googling pasole….
    
    Jul 22, 2022
  5. MellowVelo
    I don’t enjoy the frequency response of the stock Elear, but I love it with Utopia pads. It sounds like the Elex, but it’s even more comfortable because the pads are leather. And you get a five-year warranty, instead of two years. :)
    
    Jul 26, 2022
18. Grattle
  Hogs up 2 in the ninth. WPS!!!!
  
  Jun 22, 2022
19. Grattle
  Evaluating the IE300. Color my ass impressed so far.
  
  Jun 20, 2022
  1. rhythmdevils and Gazny like this.
  2. Grattle
    I'm very impressed so far. I like the way it fits. The connector allows the hook to swivel and makes for a great fit. These are the most comfortable iems I've owned so far. Next step is to find spare tips that have the customizations Sennheiser built into the stock ones.
    
    Jun 21, 2022
  3. M3NTAL
    People seem to gravitate towards the Final E, SednaEarfit, and SpinFit (CP100 I think) - I haven't seen anything like the stock tips unless you want the Comply with wax guard. I use the Sedna's on my IE600 for an all-around balance or the included foams for more laid-back.
    
    Jun 21, 2022
    
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20. Xecuter
  you don't love Rob Dougan?!
  
  Jun 7, 2022
  2. yotacowboy
    bridging the space between this post and the chainsaw post below: Hacksaw Jim Duggan - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Duggan
    
    Jun 7, 2022
    
    Biodegraded and Grattle like this.
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