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Can't wait for columnists everywhere to twist themselves into a pretzel attempting to hagiographize the guy.

Was the Grim Reaper like "yessssssss!"

Respect Kissinger's ability and all, but ya, don't like him very much politically.

Wish all of you a happy and prosperous Diwali

Can't do the Rolling Bones, still can't.

I feel ya. The last two and a half years have been so busy I feel like I barely had time to interact or do write ups.

I've been mostly away for some time since I felt I was happy with my own system and pursued other interests. Hope your busyness produces some great results for you.

Thanks all! It had been good, working on my own business and being more present with and focused on my family.

I would consider upgrading to have more options for dongles. But it’s not really compelling. My 11 is still working fine (thankyouverymuch) and wireless is so much more convenient for on the go. And damn it’s not cheap either.

Too bad 5x is only on the biggest one

I’m happy with my basic 13. Two generations and it is still fast.

I've maintained for a few years that Quadrophenia could be my favorite album ever recorded.

There are a few other contenders now, but that's a great album IMO.

@Syzygy It’s definitely my favorite The Who album, that’s without a doubt. I do prefer the 1996 remix over the original mix though.

Quad is one of my favorite albums of all time. I remember when my dad played it for me in his truck. First time I heard it. Made a huge impression. 20+ years later, I still love it.

@Claritas “Escapade” is such a great song! A true ear worm.

If you want a cassette rip I got you covered

@E_Schaaf My curiosity is piqued! I’ll message you.

if u think r-2r is good, wait til u see reel-2-reel holodeck (apple-visionpro-is-all-you-need-bro die-hards also exist)

Does one holodeck have better measured SINAD?

Purists will still insist on analog holodecks... waitaminnit...

Blazing Saddles is probably his best but Young Frankenstein is a close second.

Hey Blinkin!

@Azimuth Did you say “Abe Lincoln”?

i'm due for a rewatch too man thx for the reminder haha

The part of Jew Bear was specifically written by Tarantino for Adam Sandler. Adam couldnt do the film due to scheduling conflict (was doing Funny People with his pal Judd Apatow)

@Philimon Sandler's loss, Funny People stunk and IG is a classic.

Those unfamiliar with the Yamaha PX-3, it is a high end linear tracking DD turntable. One of the better linear trackers that is actually somewhat affortable and not a cheap build ones like the Technics and the Sony/JVC ones.

Nobody needs more than 640KB

Landed on the Nagaoka cart finally? It’s either that or the AT33 for me if I ever cross over to MC.

That PX-3 has been a workhorse for you since you picked it up. Hope it remains such for many years to come.

@Qildail Yes, the Nagaoka really snapped everything into place. Seems like it combines the best qualities of MM and MC and I don’t need a SUT for it to sound its best.

@JK47 @MellowVelo Currently borrowing an MM-6 while I wait for my MP-7 order to arrive. I ordered on a while back but canceled and took a detour for a bit with the Tavish Adagio.

Glad to hear you’re back in the queue for the MP-7. How was the Tavish?

@MellowVelo It was good! Very liquid presentation. I wrote up more about it in the Tavish thread.

Congrats! I thought about this one for a long time too as an upgrade from the MP110 but decided that I want to try MC (AT33PTG/II).

I’ll always be curious though..

@JayC I have an AT33ML/OCC, which I believe is the predecessor to yours. I prefer the Nagaoka personally but they’re both great.

Thats interesting! Would be nice to hear more about the comparison. There isnt enough analog content here so it would be a really nice addition to the cartridge thread..

The prices of turntables and elements have gone crazy in the last 2 years though.. I remember looking at the MP500 for ~550 euro and now its 899! Heck, my clearaudio concept was 1300 back then and its now 1750

I was a fool to ever let these go.

Black housing or white (sorry meant silver) ?

@jexby Silver, the original Vega.

I own a Vega and enjoy it. I bought the EE Odin as my TOTL IEM. The cost to refine what the Vega offers defines diminishing returns

@Gazny (real) electrostats ftw. I have a janky KSE1500 recabled with a stax plug (original cable broke), and it sounds amazing out of my Stax amps.

Must. Resist.
I had a look and found a 1st gen Vega for € 380,– in Germany. I always think how nice it must be with those little things, nothing large and heavy to lug around, but actually, I never use those I have because I don’t like the feeling in the ears.

Dunu Zen Pro fixed the V-shape and over aggressive upper mids, but it took away some of the magic of the Zen. Have not heard RE2000.

I have nothing of value to add, except to lol at the Hiby's marketing team on this egregious name, "HiBy RS2 Hi-Fi Audio Player Medium-end DAP with Darwin Architecture"

Hi-Fi, but also Medium-end? wat. it's generally assumed that higher priced offerings provide better sound, but outright saying medium-end? It's not like ppl gonna feel happy about getting 2nd or 3rd best... very odd strategy.

I hereby ask @schiit to rename the 2/64 to the "The Schiit Bifrost 2/64 Hi-Fi Medium-end DAC with Multibit Architecture" to get ppl to just skip it and go Yggdrasil. The Yggdrasil+ Fully Modular Hi-FI It's Really High-End We Promise True Multibit™ DAC.

Another option is the cheap DAP + easy to drive IEMs route. Every time I go to my Shanling Q1 + MD Plus combo (for air travel) I wonder if I really need more (need being the key word there).