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lm4der

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Just received the Fluance RT85 in the hizzie. This is my first foray into the turntable world. So far i'm quite impressed with the sound. Apr 24, 2020

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    1. lm4der
      lm4der
      Just received the Fluance RT85 in the hizzie. This is my first foray into the turntable world. So far i'm quite impressed with the sound.
      Apr 24, 2020
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    2. lm4der
      lm4der
      I have the HiFiMan Sundara in house. It sounds pretty good, however I am surprised to note that the bass seems a tad light. Anyone else?
      May 8, 2019
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      3. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        Eikon pads were a recommendation just off the top of my head - haven't pad rolled on the Sundara specifically, but from what I know of how the pads affect the sound and the response of the Sundara I was thinking those might be a good fit... now that I think about it Ori pads might be better though. I don't bother with the rings, they're too hard to deal with. I just cover the housing with double stick tape.
        May 8, 2019
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      4. Rustin Cohle
        Rustin Cohle
        What's your take on Ananda relative to Sundara? Those are creeping down into the $600-$700 range now.
        May 8, 2019
      5. lm4der
        lm4der
        I liked the Ananda a lot. I would have kept it but for me it didn't fit on my head/ears comfortably. It's slightly better than Sundara.
        May 9, 2019
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    3. lm4der
      lm4der
      HiFiMan Ananda in the hizzie. Dang, I know I am very susceptible to new toy syndrome, but these really sound great so far.
      Apr 2, 2019
      1. Jalsar, Jinxy245, Ash1412 and 3 others like this.
    4. lm4der
      lm4der
      I have a question. Would a bottlehead crack + hd650 = warmpoo? Is that what is meant by warmpoo?
      Mar 26, 2019
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      3. Wilson
        Wilson
        Obvious question, but still. HD650 modded?
        Mar 26, 2019
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      4. lm4der
        lm4der
        Still running stock. I know, I know, I need to try the mods!
        Mar 27, 2019
      5. Wilson
        Wilson
        KISS mod seems aimed at Jot. I'm thinking quarter mod might open it up for you.
        Mar 27, 2019
    5. lm4der
      lm4der
      Is there a guide/legend that describes the meaning of the new profile tags? Like I'm pretty sure I get BWC, but there are several others...
      Feb 9, 2019
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      3. drgumbybrain
        drgumbybrain
        Those tags are some much fun! The letters enigma were the best part
        Feb 10, 2019
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      4. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        Feb 10, 2019
        lm4der and Biodegraded like this.
      5. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        @Kunlun apologies! Edited to fix, and to add La Cenric to MZR who I'd also missed was there.
        Feb 10, 2019
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    6. lm4der
      lm4der
      Just got the Focal Elex in! I am currently enjoying the hell out of this thing.
      Feb 6, 2019
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      3. lm4der
        lm4der
        Righto. The jot is a little on the forward side for these cans. The Valhalla 2 seems to tame those daggers a bit, but i don't know if it is the right pairing yet.
        Feb 6, 2019
      4. famish99
        famish99
        Granted, I'm saying this as a Clear owner (but pretty much same treble problems), they need something to smooth or lack any flaws in the treble for sure. My preferred sub-$1k pairings so far have been the MCTH+LPS and the T3; Jot and LCX have been painful.
        Feb 6, 2019
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      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        I liked Clear and MCTH. I think Elex and BW2 should be great as well
        Feb 6, 2019
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    7. lm4der
      lm4der
      Happy 4/20 day
      Apr 20, 2018
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      2. Elnrik
        Elnrik
        I exited the high-rise I work at to go to lunch, and instantly had a contact high. Phuking pot heads.
        Apr 20, 2018
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      3. lm4der
        lm4der
        Those bastards
        Apr 20, 2018
    8. lm4der
      lm4der
      Why does Massdrop have like a million different IEMs for sale?
      Mar 15, 2018
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      3. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        They have one iem for each clicky keyboard they offer
        Mar 15, 2018
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      4. Azteca
        Azteca
        Because fools and their money demand to be quickly parted in as many ways as possible.
        Mar 15, 2018
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      5. Azteca
        Azteca
        No, more seriously, IEMs are very hot for one reason or another, and like others said, very cheap to ship and IEMs are niche enough that the manufacturers are probably much easier to work with than Senn or others who don't really need Massdrop.
        Mar 15, 2018
    9. lm4der
      lm4der
      I have to admit that I think the HE4XX is really damn good. I think it holds up to the HD650, although they present differently.
      Dec 9, 2017
      2. Melvillian
        Melvillian
        Yeah it pretty good, especially for the price.
        Dec 9, 2017
      3. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        I'm digging it also.
        Dec 9, 2017
    10. lm4der
      lm4der
      I'm probably going to pick up some wireless active noise cancelling HPs this week, either the Bose qc35 or the Sony 1000xm2. Any thoughts?
      Nov 19, 2017
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      2. WNovizar
        WNovizar
        1000XM2 is not worth it if you don't have sources with LDAC imo. Actually if you have LDAC, buy MUC-M2BT1 and pair it eith mmcx iem instead
        Nov 19, 2017
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      3. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        Active noise canceling I'd have to say the Sonys. Thankfully their app has EQ now, too.
        Nov 19, 2017
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    11. lm4der
      lm4der
      I have to do a shoutout; if it weren't for @Marvey and this site, I would have never learned what good sounding gear is like.
      Oct 30, 2017
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        So you and your wallet hate him?
        Oct 30, 2017
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      3. lm4der
        lm4der
        Srsly, I have quite a collection of little and medium sized shiny silver Schiit boxes.
        Oct 30, 2017
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    12. lm4der
      lm4der
      Listening to a Beethoven cycle from the London Symphony Orchestra live with Bernard Haitink, 2006. Nice overall SQ and interpretation.
      Aug 11, 2017
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    13. lm4der
      lm4der
      When is the new Schiit Eitr or whatever coming, dammit!!
      Jun 2, 2017
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      3. schiit
        schiit
        When it's done.
        Jun 2, 2017
      4. lm4der
        lm4der
        Damn you Jason. I mean thank you sir.
        Jun 2, 2017
      5. ButtUglyJeff
        ButtUglyJeff
        Demand some "Chamber Pot Porter" from @schiit instead. You might get better results...
        Jun 3, 2017
    14. lm4der
      lm4der
      Went down to the Seattle Go Center a few times last week; planning to start playing again regularly.
      May 1, 2017
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    15. lm4der
      lm4der
      Why does there always seem to be one incredible shit bag on this forum. One goes, another comes along to fill his shoes. Ban shit bags
      Jan 12, 2017
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      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        If you refer to the guy who drove our Bruce away, I get it.
        Jan 13, 2017
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      4. lm4der
        lm4der
        Jan 13, 2017
      5. lm4der
        lm4der
        Jan 13, 2017
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    16. lm4der
      lm4der
      I cleared out my previous status post, as I think there was just too much raw emotion for it to be constructive to live on. Life is short.
      Dec 22, 2016
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      2. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Excellent, glad you're feeling better my friend!
        Dec 22, 2016
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    17. lm4der
      lm4der
      Oct 6, 2016
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    18. lm4der
      lm4der
      Pins and needles this morning. This is a real knuckle whitening, bun clenching bit of suspense.
      Aug 27, 2016
    19. lm4der
      lm4der
      Anybody know if there is a Gungnir refresh coming at the Schiit show? Reply in coded msg, like this "The Black Camel rides at dawn", etc.
      Aug 9, 2016
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      3. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        The litter box is clean. Repeat. The. Litter. Box. Is. Clean.
        Over.
        Aug 9, 2016
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      4. Mr.Sneis
        Mr.Sneis
        black dog runs at night
        Aug 9, 2016
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      5. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        Jude and Amos sitting in a tree...
        Aug 9, 2016
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    20. lm4der
      lm4der
      I have the mark of the beast for number of posts.
      Jul 29, 2016
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      3. aufmerksam
        aufmerksam
        You should probably stop posting, and only communicate indirectly via PM with friends/minions. The greatest trick the devil ever pulled...
        Jul 30, 2016
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      4. lm4der
        lm4der
        Right, right... I don't want to disturb the number... <cues Iron Maiden>
        Jul 30, 2016
      5. Pyruvate
        Pyruvate
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    Valhalla 2 with 6CG7 tubes
    Bottlehead Crack w/Speedball
    Jotunheim with gen1 AK4490 module

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    Fluance RT85 Turntable
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