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I think the Modmic is generally the best headset mic SQ vs price combo out there if you're OK with mounting it to existing headphones. But apparently it doesn't play well with all plug-in power mic inputs, so dunno if Hel would work w/it. But they have a bluetooth version of course

@philipmorgan Thanks for the advice! For now I’m going to use my AirPods Pro with foam tips. The ANC on that practically wipes out the fan noise, and I’m hoping the voice shaping they do will make me sound clearer to customers as well.

For days I don’t have the fan going, I’m considering getting a lavalier mic to clip to my shirt. That would be better quality than the computer mic, would allow me to route the audio through my headphones, but cost way less and take up far less space than a full size condenser mic with arm.

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/schiit-mjolnir-v1.3686/

You're right @purr1n, holy crap this is a good amp!

Props for using “dayenu” in your impressions.

Yeah, bass texture and slam are two things I pursue with any of my systems, headphone or 2.1.

Texture/resolution and slam in tandem make me so happy.

Exactly, it’s why all my current headphones have solid, non-perf pads and I run a sub for my 2.1. Enjoy!

And like that it was 2013.

@Armaegis I’m hearing this as well extended but not bright, but I may have more tolerance than many here.

@zonto I’ve only heard the Rag 1 at meets, so can’t comment on it compared to Mj1. No formal impressions written up anywhere yet.

Here is hoping it was more “Love to love you baby” than “Can’t we just sit down and talk it over”

“Bad Girls”!

1979 German teen magazine had a poster of bad girl Donna Summer I put up in my room. As a 12 yo I was impressed by her looks

It also sounds good on the low impedance output of the SW51+, less slam but more articulation. The sound with the LCX is really addicting though.

That thing is pretty good with IEM's.

@Azimuth lower impedance, high sensitivity transducers were my target for the LCX. LP falls flat with that combo, SW51+ can be good from low OI port but not reliable enough with non-DD tech.

I am really glad to hear that take. I think I have spent way too much time worrying about running the Gungnir balanced when putting together systems.

Without any truly power hungry headphones, I actually prefer using the SE outs on the Yggdrasil to feed the Jot 2. Less power out provides for finer volume level control - without any loss in enjoyment or technicalities (that I care to worry about).

I’d take the SE outs on the big boy Schiit DACs over digital attenuation for sure.

The variety between the different combos keeps the music feeling fresh I guess.

In an ideal world, none of them break down either.

Leck with the gain lowered 12dB. That's about as versatile as it gets.

@Claritas I had a Leckerton for a bit. I mainly used it for portable stuff.

I just remembered what I was thinking of. The iFi Zen. https://ifi-audio.com/products/zen-can-signature-6xx/

And there are albums that seem to want to be played only at night. DJ Krush' "Ki-Oku" always felt that way to me.

@philipmorgan ”Juju” by Siouxsie and the Banshees is a night only album for me.

@philipmorgan yes! You are definitely right about that. For me the most obvious example is Burial's first two releases (self-titled and Untrue). I literally cannot understand how anybody could listen to those when the sun is up. Also quite a bit of my ambient/drone collection is 99% nighttime listening for me

I feel like I haven’t even seen Al Sharpton’s face in years. This feels like a discarded debate point from 1999.

(He's a major character in the Fox News Cinematic Universe.)

"Do not discuss politics. This is an audio site."
https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/must-read-for-new-members.3/
If you must, there's: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/mervs-politically-incorrect-audio-blog.7261/

How's your ears?

Pressed but happy

Can also try options on this list: https://www.blisshq.com/music-library-management-blog/2021/01/06/cloud-music-lockers/

Plex won't store your music, but will allow you to stream anywhere in original format.

If you set up a Plex server (Nvidia Shield can do this) and attached storage (USB drive) it does exactly what you're looking for.

@fraggler I do have a NAS but at this point I have more music than space for it on the NAS, so that’s a whole thing unto itself.

@YMO pure5152’s GH2 calls out from the for sale listings…

No...I had GH2 before and I'm meh on special editions.

Fair enough. RS2e it is!

Working remotely FTW!

Congrats on the new gig. Do they compete directly with salesforce.com?

@rott Yeah, they’re pretty direct competitors.

@atomicbob: it started about 8 or so hours after the shot, I think. I was feeling fine one moment and then the headache started the next. I've heard it's not the same for everyone, but I guess my immune system just really overreacted.

First shot +10 hours: felt awful for 24 hours.

Looking forward to second shot. See what happens.

At 8 hrs post Moderna #2 injection - slightly sore arm, some general aches and malaise, headache, stiff neck, fatigue.

SW51+ and Modibit v2 over here :) Sometimes I think about just getting a BF2 and just staying glued to my 6xx's. I still get excited to use it every day, months later. Can't put it down. Keep trying to game, but wind up listening to music instead. I actually get bummed if I miss out on it lol. The void is real.

There's a blast from my past. What album? I used to have a remix CD with Always.

@Cryptowolf The Pop! 40 Greatest Hits album. I do have some of their original albums too but their singles arranged right in a row make such an amazing compilation.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5FEE6D13-B294-40B5-A454-E2B418B79E75?ingress=2&visitId=aa0672d6-4116-4b8f-b2bc-1e88b4875c0f&ref_=ast_bln

Things to note: These items are shipped and sold by Amazon, which means subject to Amazon's customer service/refund policies. Some items are less than they are on Drop, others are more if Drop is doing a price drop, some are the same. Items like the Cavalli amps are on there and they aren't currently being sold on the Drop site.

Seems like they're all Prime eligible too.