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Got an Eitr for the Modi MB to tackle computer gremlins. Different than.a Mercury V2. I didn’t know that DDC/streamers could have a sound. Aug 25, 2023

Northwest was last seen:: Nov 28, 2023 at 8:11 PM

1. Northwest
  Got an Eitr for the Modi MB to tackle computer gremlins. Different than.a Mercury V2. I didn’t know that DDC/streamers could have a sound.
  
  Aug 25, 2023
  1. Qildail, Gazny and RestoredSparda like this.
  2. Northwest
    The strangest thing is that I have a table fan connected to the same power strip. Changing the fan speed cuts out the Eitr signal. Strange.
    
    Aug 25, 2023
    
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  3. Gazny
    Yea, that would happen with me too, think AC fans just drop the voltage or something
    
    Aug 25, 2023
    
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2. Northwest
  Red vs Blue! listening to the red Torpedo iii next to the blue DNA amp. I finally get the opportunity to listen to one after many years.
  
  Jul 28, 2023
  1. Cryptowolf, FlySweep, Riotvan and 7 others like this.
  2. ilikebananafudge_
    Now you just need a white amp to put between them #murica
    
    Jul 28, 2023
    
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  3. Northwest
    Has good warmth, a little lush, quiet, feels way more powerful than a Sonnett 2 and a Piety. Grips a HD600 with more authority than anything I’ve owned. I didn’t know it was possible with a 12A_7. Chassis is kind of ridiculously long. This is awesome for movies.
    
    Jul 28, 2023
    
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  4. Merrick
    @ilikebananafudge_ That would be the French flag, mon dieu!
    
    Jul 28, 2023
    
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3. Northwest
  I think I now understand why people recommend speakers over headphones.
  
  Jun 25, 2023
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  3. zottel
    My speakers are Dynaudio Music 5, smart speakers (so Class D). Being all in one (stereo in one box), there’s not really a stage to speak of, so I’m missing this speaker advantage. Tonality is great, detail is not bad, but only shines in the attic without parallel walls and stone walls. In the living room with concrete ceiling and adjacent open kitchen (tiled), detail isn’t better than meh.
    
    Jun 26, 2023
    
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  4. Claritas
    I grew up going to classical concerts. Speakers are obviously closer to that experience than headphones. Four years ago, my wife wanted a simple ghettoblaster (what Americans call a boom-box). I bought her a Panasonic RX-D55GC-K for $132.80. It's better—and cheaper—than any entry-level solid state + HD-6 series combo.
    
    Jun 27, 2023
  5. dubharmonic
    While I respect your opinions, I’m still searching for the superior speaker experience. It’s usually the room that ends up tipping the balance.
    
    Jun 27, 2023
    
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4. Northwest
  It was spur of the moment but I’m glad I’m at pacific audio fest.
  
  Jun 23, 2023
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  2. Merrick
    Nice to have met you!
    
    Jun 23, 2023
    
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5. Northwest
  Purchased vintage HD600 with the intent to mod, but the stock sound is compelling. Interesting to compare to the JAR600B loaner.
  
  Mar 11, 2023
  1. yotacowboy, Qildail, Thad E Ginathom and 3 others like this.
  2. caute
    What are your findings?
    
    Mar 11, 2023
  3. Northwest
    I don't know how to fit my impressions within the character limit, but I'll be sure to add them in the loaner impressions thread!
    
    Mar 11, 2023
    
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6. Northwest
  It feels like the headphone connector for every after market HD650 cable wobbles in the socket. Is there anything that fits snug?
  
  Feb 7, 2023
  2. internethandle
    There’s a lot of aftermarkets with the Cardas connectors (http://www.cardas.com/hpsc.php). They’re basically identical to HD600 stock (but Cardas-y), stay in place fine. Otherwise look for an aftermarket cable with stock connectors, they do exist - I remember the Headphile cables used stock HD650’s, although the cables began to get real frumpy after a while unless you’re careful with coiling.
    
    Feb 7, 2023
    
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  3. HotRatSalad
    I have one cable that had smaller connectors for some reason and is loose. I just wrap a couple layers of electrical tape real tight around the area that sits in the socket.
    
    Feb 7, 2023
    
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7. Northwest
  Packing the JAR 650A/B for the next loaner participant. I'm sad to see these go.
  
  Jan 4, 2023
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  2. Inoculator
    Just got my JAR 650 VB, and it really is a phenomenal headphone (said as a 600 guy).
    
    Jan 4, 2023
    
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  3. Gazny
    Buy a pair than you can keep the good times going.
    
    Jan 4, 2023
    
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  4. caute
    I wish I had signed up for that loaner in time, but I did get to hear the 600OG and 600B, and oh my, what a revelation...
    
    Jan 4, 2023
    
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8. Northwest
  Tried writing impressions for the Piety. Comparison amp had worn out tubes. Found that a UPS is bad for audio. Received Modi 2. Rewriting.
  
  Dec 25, 2022
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  2. JK47
    Why was the UPS bad?
    
    Dec 25, 2022
  3. Northwest
    It affected my DNA Sonett 2 more than any other component. Atmospheric sound effects were less engaging. Some bass tones disappeared, or combined with other tones. Made things lopsided? Not sure if that is the best explanation.
    
    Dec 25, 2022
9. Northwest
  I've been using the same interconnects since the early 2000's. Now I want to DIY. Is there any reason to go beyond than the Furutech FP126?
  
  Aug 29, 2018
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  3. m17xr2b
    I would stick with a basic OCC copper cable like neotech and neutrick connectors. Cables help out a bit but only when your system is resolving enough otherwise you're massaging a wooden leg. Get your end game amp, dac and headphones, take care of your power and only then go crazy on cables.
    
    Aug 29, 2018
    
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  4. Northwest
    @fraggler. I currently have Kimber Kable PBJs, and I wanted the components to be marginally better. I’m not going to anything silver. I read a few of threads and that is where I learned about the FP126. Plan is to have fun.
    
    Aug 29, 2018
  5. Northwest
    @m17xr2b. I forgot about Neutrik, I like their connectors. For cable I was thinking of Dueland copper in oiled cotton.
    
    As for current equipment. I think I'm doing pretty well with Soekris 1541-> DNA Sonnet 2 ->AZ PMx2.
    
    I don’t know how to describe resolving power, but I feel like I’m in a better spot than when I started.I have no clue what to do about power.
    
    Aug 29, 2018
10. Northwest
  2018 is a year for upgrades. A CRC to CLC power supply upgrade has been a significant improvement for my tube amp.
  
  Feb 21, 2018
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  2. Melvillian
    power supply and good grounding throughout your amp are so important.
    
    Feb 21, 2018
    
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11. Northwest
  I remember a friends cat who would only eat the center of her food dish, and then meow for more food. I feel like that cat as a consumer.
  
  Jul 26, 2017
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  3. Riotvan
    I knew a guy who had a cat that would shit on top of the litter box.
    
    Jul 26, 2017
    
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  4. Northwest
    I meant this more as a reference to my reaction to the Eitr not having AES. I reminded myself of that cat.
    
    Jul 26, 2017
    
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  5. zonto
    My cat does that sometimes with breakfast. We just stir it up with dry food sometimes and that's her dinner. So weird...
    
    Jul 26, 2017
    
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12. Northwest
  Vinyl on a thrift store record player might not have the best highs or lows, but why does it have to be more engaging than my desk rig?
  
  Mar 13, 2017
13. Northwest
  Purchased my first headphone amp! I should have done that 7 years ago when the HD800 was released.
  
  Feb 7, 2017
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  3. TRex
    Did you pair 800 with phone? *shock*
    
    Feb 7, 2017
  4. Ray
    Sonett2 good choice
    
    Feb 7, 2017
  5. kapanak
    Holy shit, it has been 7 years since release? Where did the time go ...
    
    Feb 7, 2017
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