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@m17xr2b - can't see the Bottlehead link. Seems to have been pulled

Bottlehead took down the discussion, too bad I didn't get to see. The funny thing is Paul Birkeland helped me spec out the custom transformer and the initial biasing on the input tube over several emails and he's second in command at BH. The guy just assumed and went it with.

Seems like he backtracked and apologized also on hf.

Yup. I've tried a bunch of silver cables, and his is the best.

I've had silver cables on other headphones and couldn't get away from the sharpness unless I matched other components. This is very smooth on well recorded tracks but maintains the typical silver sound. Nasty tracks do get nastier.

That's my experience. Generally not sharp, very smooth and detailed. Bright or nasty recordings will sound just like that.

Google it. It's not a yes no type of question, each has pros and cons, both are used in serious high end gear and chi-fi. EI core for tube amps since you can't have a toroid with EI/C core output on the same chassis, just doesn't look right visually. Toroids are the go to for SS. There's also R-core for a third option. I've got a plan to try all three and find out for myself how they stack.

It even has a little VU meter, nice.

I thought you say Tiny Dick is closing.

All my dicks will disappear!

All your dicks are belong to us

(Not that we want them!)

If it appeared to you that I was being more papist than the pope, then it was a misunderstanding.

But the follow-up of this whole thing is a slide towards euros vs muricans, and a battle on violent deaths statistics comparison, where people won't ever be agreeing on anything. Happens every single time. No need to redo it here.

@frenchbat The reason I don't consider Super Friends to be American is that many of our finest members live in Europe.

Grell was hanging at the HEDD stand? Intriguing!

If only you'd thought to mention baked beans and tomato ketchup!

Always curious what other people use for this, what's your single song choice?

It's not about song choice for me but to get a supercharged sense of dynamics, richness, air, extension, involvement etc. I believe great cans should have the same on most songs. Rammstein deutschland will be played where I can.

A bigger problem would exist if you actually have gear in which to use them all.

Your cat is completely unimpressed.

BTW, what's an "HD645"?

It's my own take of a modified HD650 with parts from other headphones.

Nostalgia is bad mmkay ...

A fun place...

It is still online? Obviously... yes. I think it got pruned from my bookmarks.

How can you suck ass? I can't suck my GF's butt.

YMO, you wanna work your way down, can't just barge right in, if you want to eat breakfast together.

And might not be a good idea to use the words arse and big together.

Truth. I try to not even start until I have everything in-house. Sometimes I cave.

Nonsense. Casing is harder.

truth.

Too many of us are having surgery in such a short time.

All the best!

All the best. May there be pretty nurses, and may you get well soon

Wish you the best!

Got the HE6se from the HF tour. Initial impressions are quite positive.

Looking forward to a write up!

Will dedicate time over the weekend for critical listening and impressions.