rhythmdevils

Yes, I definitely agree I would rather them stop now than fade into shiftiness like so many bands who keep going (Phish *cough*). But they seem like they have a lot of creative energy left.

The last Big Red Machine album reminds me of The National's sound a lot, but just missing other elements that add complexity to the sound.

I assume if they did make another album it wouldn't' be for a while since the individual members have to tour their solo projects. Sad for music lovers but a reality.

I feel like they were still expanding their sound though. Room for more creative growth.

TN are probably my favorite current band as well... in fact it isn't even close for me. Discovered them after they released Boxer when they opened for REM.

I thoroughly enjoyed BRM and Berninger's solo record. They are not done yet! The Dessner bros are killing it with their creativity and as long as Matt and his wife don't run dry with those signature lyrics, the quality will still be there for the next record.

Thank god.

CA prisoners too

I'm on the same plan and use two of the accounts for cloud storage because the rest of my family couldn't be arsed to make MS accounts. GLWS haha.

Devil's semen...

Quite generous of you. I'd bite if not for already being enrolled via employer discount, and only thing I dislike is the upload speed to OneDrive for multi-GB directories with hundreds of large files.

https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/loaner-gear-request-progress-master-thread.11280/page-2#post-362827

Nah - wireless 'phones are so over: https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/style/300429447/gen-z-are-ditching-airpods-in-favour-of-retro-wired-headphones-and-im-all-for-it

I think I am on 5 currently. Not counting personal loaners.

I've mentioned this before: there's a few of us in Winnipeg who would like to participate, but the customs office here is brutal and will slap too many fees on import. If someone else can get it into Canada, we'd ideally be last on the Canadian tour and we can ship back to the US or overseas when we're finished.

EU tours are so rare :(

Thanks! I don’t unfortunately and don’t have the knowledge to figure it out. I’m thinking of maybe sending the stoco cable in to Matt at Forza Audioworks and having him figure out what is going on and copy it. It’s a long way to ship the cable (Poland) but I’m not sure what else to do. Then he could write down how to wire a replacement LCD-R cable and everyone would benefit.

@rhythmdevils - do you have a DMM? if so I could talk you through diagnostics with a zoom session. Alternatively you could send the cable to me (Seattle area) for diagnostics. Would save the cost of shipping to Poland and I would be happy to repay Matt's kindness in my cable situation.

My guess is one channel is out of phase or maybe even that the phases are mixed up between the channels. This could happen if there was no inquiry if the pinout of the connector on the amp end. I assume you had forza use the same pinout as standard for xlr4, but they probably changed it

The Nashville Sound and Reunions two good fuckin albums

I see them on Tidal under Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. Qobuz has the high-res PCM version of both as well, but not regular CD version it looks like.

Annoying. They used to all be under Jason Isbell. Separating the albums like that is pointless. Tidal can suck it. At least I can still listen to them though thank you!

Contraceptives or headphones? :S

The contraceptive ones vibrate these days? Wow...

Nah, I just tell it to him straight to his face

I have to be careful too - I am super passionate and also probably seem like an A*hole, but I wear 'Mental' with pride LOL. Wear your devil :D

I am such a sensitive bastard at first I always think ya'll are talking about me, then I after I read what you said again I realize ya'll are usually talking about HP's and what not...'sensitive bastard' should probably be my nickname.

I've made that a standing offer, and almost every conversation has been a success story. Good on you RD!

Yeah, I have a copper Periapt cable that you can use. I can live with SE for my 800 for the duration of the loaner.

No @rhythmdevils I'm not giving up my porn.

I'm taking a needed break. Will cede the two "reviews" per day to ASR.

I spent the last three days competing and training in dog sports. i’m ready for a Sunday night of cocktails and music.

No, the Jot R was amped up version for the SR1a. Same voicing as normal Jot, just moar power I believe.

That is good sound

I thought maybe some SBAF spirits would come kill me instantly or something. but I guess not

If the treble doesn't kill you first sure. Personally i I think its a great headphone, it just needs to pass a huge check list first. Also I love the ipod I think it is a fun source brings me back to a simpler time.

The power cable thing has me worried about all my JPS cables. But the tiny wrinkles in the diaphragm may not even be a problem. In working on modding LCD headphones I have accidentally dented the diaphragm because the magnets are so far apart, leaving the diaphragm very exposed. Even a huge dent in the diaphragm (between magnets) didn't change the sound at all.

This did not change the sound of the headphones that I could hear.

https://i.imgur.com/pymQB7D.jpg

I had the same experience with an HE400i. Although I dented on purpose specifically to see what would happen.

@Woland: Not A Chance? If so, yes, it is a lost battle already.

@rhythmdevils: This is a specialist site and we should get specialist stuff right. I don't know anything about Planar-xyz headphones, but that would make it even more important, if I was enquiring, that people get the terminology correct. So I don't think you are nit-picking.

talking about dynamic drivers gets rather complicated quickly. The HD800 is a ring radiator and I don't know any other's.

It still functions like an electrodynamic driver though.

To be more nit picky, orthos and electrodynamics are actually both dynamics. But that doesn’t really matter

It all started from having to one up Hifiman and the he1000 at 3k....we are betterer so $$$$$

What you can get for 10 to 50 Dollars/Euros in performance is enough to make you think "wait what, what do I really get for the money?" After years of this hobby, first get your music collection in order. Then chase the audio-gear.

I think with no exceptions, but I’ve headed back down from the summit, and will make a further downhill run toward solid midfi very soon.

Haha, built in audiophile amp, I'm sure it's totally better than a regular amp.

I forgot about that, that was a few years ago. Built in amp. Haven't heard anything about it since it came out, so I guess probably not great

Reminded me of this clip. https://youtu.be/fGV1kmATl0E