JayC

Not sure how effective this is, but some people heat warped vinyl in the oven sandwiched between two hard surfaces. One example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IwHZZe3aOh0&ab_channel=JaidonRymer

I use this with success: https://www.vinylflat.com/

I’ve flattened 5 records with it and it’s groovy pouch.

Oh crap! There's a half inch band of slight shadow, sometimes, on the right side of my monitor, but it can be lived with, even for photo work. But my carelessness is a 3-inch scratch from the tip of a scalpel blade. Luckily it shallow and can only be seen against light background. Not even a very expensive monitor, but expensive enough.

Can you get the screen replaced? Or is it <shudder>: new laptop time?

It's estimated to be a 500€ repair, so unfortunately shuddering is the answer :/

They didn’t say it had to be a physical roof!

We can start a subscription if there are 3 more people interested (I've got 3 at the moment)

I already share a subscription with a Friend here :) Go for it IMO

The Yume's tuning was already amusingly similar to the Blessing 2 Dusk, right? Lots of IEMs aiming at that.

They say the main point is to fix technicalities. I'm not convinced fixing the Yume's core technical issue (noticeable slowness) would be an entirely positive change, having listened to it versus some similar stuff. So I'd be curious.

I'm not sure about how similar it was to the B2D. I've stayed away from that because I've heard it wasnt really great for rock/metal, which is my bread and butter. I was interested in the 7Hz Timeless because it had a touch more (mid)bass than the Kato, but I wasnt keen on the staging and so on. Midnight doesnt seem like the perfect match for what I'm looking for but I figured I'd look at what the Crin hype is about

Yeah, but this is the detachable cable version.
Nevertheless, I was excited when I got the email and disappointed when I saw the price.

Those pads have small ear holes, uncomfortable as hell. Had to go with Brainwavz pads but lost some focus on the low end.

The price didn't seem to deter anyone. Out of stock already.

Bugger. I've had cars broken into for theft of radio etc, but the most depressing is when some idiot just wants to smash something.

Getting the glass repaired isn't the biggest thing, but you'll be finding bits of glass for ages.

A guy is driving to pick his children up at the schoolhouse. But some young hooligan in a Mustang suddenly weaves into his lane, and the poor fella crashes and ends up in the E.R. I was pretty aghast when he told me what'd happened. But then he said, "And I know that it was *God* who made me crash that car. Because, if it had happened just ten minutes later, my kids would both be dead right now."

That sucks and the storm was adding insult to injury.

Done

There is a spam button for conversations, hit “report”. That’s what I did.

Post up some pics!

Definitely, got to borrow a drill to get two panels on the wall and then I'll post up pictures. This weekend most likely :)

I'm watching the EU show and I'm loving it! So freaking happy to see them live.

Hopefully see them live for real next year

Dammit, didn't know about it and missed it! Love the Sound Awake album.

It was really good! I saw a post on reddit that some people managed to save the stream, maybe you could check that out?

Aaaand… it’s gone. Go 1337 or go home.

668 --- The number of the beast's neighbour

Guess i need to get a Pi2AES sooner for something like this? Or a similar streamer

I don't have Spotify so I'm not totally clear on what you're doing but you can definitely play music via a Pi2AES from your phone or computer. I also use Qobuz and have been happy with it overall.

Good to hear! I've got a wtb ad up for a little while already, I'm hoping someone pops up with a unit in the EU, I'm a bit done with paying customs for everything

All helpful info! I know the Fortes are going to be a pretty wild departure for me from the BBC sound with the LS3/5A, but I think the character you describe will be perfect for my living room setup. Will be rare I really sit down in the sweet spot and just listen, more like wanting captivating background music. I am just going crazy trying to figure out what electronics I want to drive/feed them.

How do you like the LS3/5A? I'd considered the LS6 for a while but then decided to go down the bigger woofer path.

It looks like I'm out of luck finding a new pair of the Forte 3 in walnut here. The only options are that I switch to black ash (which im not a fan of) or wait for the Forte 4 (which is above my price range at the moment).

@JayC I love the LS3/5A for my small room/nearfield setup. They are a bit picky about placement/stands/chain, but once you get them dialed in, nothing like them. In my small space I don't mind the bass rolloff below 70hz. LS6 was going to be my living room purchase, until new house had a big living room, so started thinking Fortes.

@rlow, yes that's it for digital. Got some room for improvement with the MB, but I'll take it up in some time.
Analog is clearaudio concept (with nag mp110) + Mani, but soon will be the top end of the Darlington labs line

@Inoculator, I thought you already bought them! I'm pretty excited too. I heard them at the dealer but at home is going to be a whole other ballgame. It's going to take me a while with positioning and burn in..

@JayC plan on purchasing after I get settled post-move (moving end of April). I actually decided to put in a Zu Dirty Weekend order as I have always been curious about the sound, and should be a nice little intro a more aggressive, high-efficiency sound, and have similar amp needs as the klipsch stuff. Will see if I decide to keep the Zu after 60 days for a different setup.

CGI is miles better than Whedon version though... remember that fake superman mouth to cover up Henry Cavill’s mustache?

yeah, it wasnt perfect. But this feels very tacky most of the time, definitely doesnt feel like something I wouldve found impressive 4 years ago either.

I'm trying to figure out two things:
1. is @MrButchi still active on the community? Or is someone else the new gear master in the EU?
2. Which of the Darlington products would most people be interested in loaning? MM3 / MM5 / MM6?

I was going to say I can, but it sounds like you are in Europe. I'm in the us, but I've got a lot of extra, and could check on the shipping cost

I have a little. It can be put in an envelope and posted, I have no idea at what cost.

Thanks, that would be great (if its not something insane to post in an envelope)! I sent you a PM