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Sorry for not being around for yonks! In this time there's been a new residence, a kid on the way, and JBL 4410As. Who needs the internet :P Apr 7, 2020

1. MrTurtle
  @DigMe This is late, but if you're still considering those JBL deals, here's a glowing recommendation from someone who loves his 590s.
  
  Mar 19, 2022
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  3. MrTurtle
    I know a number of folk here didn't rate the 530s in a meet a while back, but for anyone looking for some floorstanders, do give the bigger brothers a go esp when they're on sale. For starters, they're now cheaper than a lot of headphones!
    
    Mar 19, 2022
    
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  4. DigMe
    We’ll see, man. It will be in the future but they have similar sales pretty often. In the past 6 months we bought 2 cars and we just put an offer on a house as we restart our lives basically from scratch back in the US so money is tight right now. Thanks for the input!
    
    Mar 19, 2022
    
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  5. MrTurtle
    No worries, and all the best for the move! Hope the new beginnings bring you and your family all the good things you deserve in life and more. Including speakers
    
    Mar 19, 2022
    
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2. MrTurtle
  Sorry for not being around for yonks! In this time there's been a new residence, a kid on the way, and JBL 4410As. Who needs the internet :P
  
  Apr 7, 2020
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3. MrTurtle
  Sooo, happily living life in our new home... until my beloved Marantz PM6010OSE started acting up. Back to thinking about audio again, URGH.
  
  Sep 9, 2019
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  3. skem
    Luxman L-509x or L-590AX ?
    
    Sep 9, 2019
  4. MrTurtle
    They seem awesome, but juuuust a bit too pricy IMO! Considering a Yamaha A-S1100 - had a weird experience when asking a dealer about it though.
    
    Sep 11, 2019
  5. MrTurtle
    Got pointed to the 501 and 801, despite explaining I didn't want a unit with an internal DAC (just RAW BALLZ). Staff got a little overzealous in explaining that the amps were equipped with "DAC chips, not DACs" and that they were for streaming Bluetooth and plugging in CD players. I guess he meant well...
    
    Sep 11, 2019
4. MrTurtle
  Finally a place to call my own! Let's see if I can sneak a little audio upgrade or two into the home makeover budget. Sorry, wifey.
  
  Jun 18, 2018
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  2. JustAnotherRando
    I rennovated last year. The cost of a built in wardrobe for a single room outweighs all my headphone gear.
    
    You should be able to sneak in some good upgrades :)
    
    Jun 18, 2018
5. MrTurtle
  Local post finally admit that they 'lost' my Massdrop Plus somewhere between airport and customs screening. Privatisation success my arse.
  
  Mar 28, 2018
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  2. Friday
    Look out for it on Carousell
    
    Mar 28, 2018
  3. Grahad2
    They've tried banking but you can't just 'lose' money without an outrage.
    
    My area mailman is fine so I hope he lives long and prosper.
    
    Mar 28, 2018
6. MrTurtle
  Measured Dekoni THX00 sheepskin (with and without attenuation ring) vs stock pads. Outcome is... mixed. Will post when I have time!
  
  Feb 20, 2018
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7. MrTurtle
  With all the discussion around the HD6XX family, I have a shameful confession to make... I like the 650M mods on my 600. THERE, I SAID IT.
  
  Nov 1, 2017
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  3. MrTurtle
    I feel like Katy Perry admitting she kissed a girl. YES, I LIKED IT! YES, THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW! PREFERABLY THROUGH SONG AND DANCE!
    
    I feel for you, Thad. My dad was visibly affected by his inability to enjoy his CD setup as his hearing got worse. Here's wishing that a really good used or clearance offer pops up in your area.
    
    Nov 1, 2017
    
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  4. Thad E Ginathom
    Thanks @MrTurtle. Actually, it is more than the enhanced highs that might annoy some of normal hearing; more than the incredible detail in frequencies I can hear anyway.... It's also the incredible ear-space comfort and the better tropical-climate breathability.
    
    Nov 2, 2017
    
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  5. Thad E Ginathom
    The HD6nn series is not at all bad (wouldn't like anything smaller around my ears) but whatever Senn did to the sound, it would still be HD6nn shape and feel ...else it wouldn't be HD6nn!
    
    Hey, HD600... I'm not exactly unhappy! :)
    
    Nov 2, 2017
    
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8. MrTurtle
  ZX100 and Leck forever and ever a 100 years. Holy shit this pairing is real. Thanks heaps @Grahad2 and everyone else who chimed in!
  
  Oct 4, 2017
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  3. DigMe
    Wasn't your budget like way less than the price of a ZX100?
    
    Oct 4, 2017
  4. MrTurtle
    I found a used one for just around 250USD, so I took it as a sign!
    
    Oct 4, 2017
    
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  5. DigMe
    Nice! Congrats!
    
    Oct 4, 2017
    
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9. MrTurtle
  Slimming down my work stack - looking for DAP that has great line out to feed Leck. Any recommendations below 250 bucks?
  
  Sep 24, 2017
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  3. DigMe
    I've been quite satisfied with my M1. Vansen has mentioned that he felt it was too rolled off. It's pretty cheap to buy one secondhand and see what you think.
    
    Sep 25, 2017
  4. MrTurtle
    Yup, was considering M1 but it doesn't seem to have a proper line out mode. M2S has been on the list in its place (thanks @Mshenay for the impressions!) but am hoping for a 2nd or 3rd opinion. May jump on a ZX100 if I get impatient.
    
    Sep 28, 2017
  5. DigMe
    Oh yeah, you're right. Forgot about wanting line out.
    
    Sep 28, 2017
10. MrTurtle
  Loving the TH-X00! Not loving the smell of the previous owner so much though.
  
  Aug 26, 2017
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  3. MrTurtle
    Ugh is correct! And I can't seem to find Ozium in my country, so I'll make do with sneaker balls and charcoal in a box for now. Thanks for the tip!
    
    Aug 27, 2017
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    When I was in London, the strongest and best ahem-organic smell-remover spray came from... the vet.
    
    My wife always wants to use strong perfumes, cut onions, etc, on bad smells. Makes me scream. Now you have two bad smells!
    
    Aug 27, 2017
  5. Thad E Ginathom
    Best thing I have here is actually supposed to repel mosquitoes, which it doesn't, but does seem to neutralise some other smells.
    
    Aug 27, 2017
11. MrTurtle
  Fostex T60RP, with wood cups in that same 80s shape. Whaaaat? Hopefully they improved the distortion in the mids, but not holding my breath.
  
  Aug 11, 2017
  2. Bagged Milk
    Looks like the same driver. So probably not.
    
    Aug 12, 2017
12. MrTurtle
  Got GO720. More bass body and less stridence/digititus compared to UD120. Does the Leck justice! But 10000mah batt drains in 5h vs 9 prev...
  
  May 23, 2017
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  2. MrTurtle
    Considering I got it for less than a benjamin though, can't really complain... HD600s do sound superb in this chain. 1st gen GOs can be a proper bargain these days
    
    May 23, 2017
  3. zerodeefex
    1st generation GO450 and the HD600 is an amazing pairing you can find for under $300 used if you bide your time and wait for the right deal.
    
    May 23, 2017
    
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  4. MrTurtle
    Sound advice right there. This is what I like about the hobby - the old stuff isn't necessarily obsolete just because new stuff's come out, which is great for cheapskates like me, heh. Also, you reminded me that I should really try the GO without the Leck, if only to check out the difference.
    
    May 24, 2017
13. MrTurtle
  Is the Geek Out 720 still competitive as a DAC, esp. for portable use? Currently feeding my Leck with a UD120.
  
  May 20, 2017
14. MrTurtle
  JBL LSR305s in the house. Genuinely good stuff! Now only Modi Multibit left to complete my mid-fi corner of happiness.
  
  Mar 18, 2017
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  2. Thad E Ginathom
    Moist! Very Moist! :)
    
    Mar 18, 2017
15. MrTurtle
  Opportunity to get either HD600s or JBL LSR305s 2nd hand for about the same price. Rock, meet hard place...
  
  Feb 7, 2017
  2. Yeskey
    Caught between 305's or Philharmonic AA's. I feel you.
    
    Feb 7, 2017
  3. Deep Funk
    HD600, smaller and more convenient. Go speakers if you have a decent listening room/studio.
    
    Feb 7, 2017
16. MrTurtle
  The bass response of the ER4XR is just what the doc ordered, but the SR sounds more correct in the midrange. How now brown cow?
  
  Oct 18, 2016
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17. MrTurtle
  Is it just me or has the signal to noise ratio improved since the introduction of the dislike button? Very niiice, I laaiiike...
  
  Mar 30, 2016
  2. brencho
    that's true. unless your username starts with a G, ends with a B, and includes the middle letters U and T. some people are immune to public shame/punishment.
    
    Mar 30, 2016
    
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  3. MrTurtle
    It was just a matter of time before a village idiot or troll would come out of the woodwork...
    
    Mar 31, 2016
    
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18. MrTurtle
  Now a happy member of the 4627BRZ UHA-6S owners' club!
  
  Dec 26, 2015
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