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    DIY talk

    The regular garden variety plug is pita to mate with a thick cable. This is at least one extra are where this bulkier design helps a lot.
    Post by: Priidik, Jul 22, 2024 at 4:43 AM in forum: DIY
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    Truthear Gate: Reviews and Impressions

    Wireless done well is great for utility. Sound wise it is very competent and on surface tends to outperform wired as full system for the money....
    Post by: Priidik, Jul 22, 2024 at 3:16 AM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    The Two Channel Advice Thread

    No disagreement. Speaker is a messy compromise - eventually one has to choose what flaws he can live with and where to dial in on strengths. The...
    Post by: Priidik, Jul 15, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    3 ft is the worst possible distance in most cases. Better off placing the speaker directly against the wall if space is cramped. 1 m away from...
    Post by: Priidik, Jul 9, 2024 in forum: Speakers
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    Torx have made screw manufacturers lazy. Cross head screws are on average better quality....

    Torx have made screw manufacturers lazy. Cross head screws are on average better quality. Nothing beats bang for buck wise drywall screws.
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 30, 2024
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    Project Farm at YT

    Project Farm at YT
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 27, 2024
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    Speaker building all by yourself

    Real wood 'plays'. There is nothing to do against it. Better cuts of hardwoods typically play less. One way to do it is build the thing from...
    Post by: Priidik, Jun 20, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    Speaker building all by yourself

    There are several factors which determine these outcomes : as @Hrodulf said the BOM cost is one - the components inside a premium studio monitor...
    Post by: Priidik, Jun 20, 2024 in forum: DIY
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    metal/core/prog/generally heavy stuff thread

    Sounds promising. I usually listen to this sort of music when doing physical work or driving around in my tractor. Thus, recording quality is kind...
    Post by: Priidik, Jun 18, 2024 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    The big fat ugly caveat is that 1 in 1000 enthusiast has the skillset to build analogue filter...

    The big fat ugly caveat is that 1 in 1000 enthusiast has the skillset to build analogue filter in front of the amp - and there is no universality....
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 14, 2024
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    Riotvan - we think alike. There are not that many good multi-ch amps around and even high...

    Riotvan - we think alike. There are not that many good multi-ch amps around and even high quality amp modules are scarce - nearly nothing in...
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 14, 2024
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    Someone should break it to them: capsaicin is healthy - soon after bans are lifted.

    Someone should break it to them: capsaicin is healthy - soon after bans are lifted.
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 13, 2024
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    Scientific Study Claims to Prove That Expensive Cables Do Matter in Sound Quality

    Truly entertaining read. He appears to be among the rare breed of scientists determined to take straight action to cut down bullsh#t.
    Post by: Priidik, Jun 13, 2024 in forum: Audio Science
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    Scientific Study Claims to Prove That Expensive Cables Do Matter in Sound Quality

    Mr Kunchur approached me in this year's Munich show after spending some time listening and requesting some recordings for me to play. From the...
    Post by: Priidik, Jun 13, 2024 in forum: Audio Science
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    Never understood the fuss around WWE (I participated in some Greco-Roman wrestling) until I...

    Never understood the fuss around WWE (I participated in some Greco-Roman wrestling) until I listened Rick Rubin talk about it.
    Profile Post Comment by Priidik, Jun 11, 2024