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Scubadude

Almost "Made", Male, 49, from Pretoria, South Africa

Meier Corda Swing impresses on 1st listen. Doesn't leave everyhing in a squashed and/or etched mess like the latest crop of budget amps. Apr 9, 2021

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    1. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Just got Matrix M-Stage HPA-3B - love it. Now have opportunity to swop for Headroom BUDA + Desktop PSU. Very different ... Which one???
      Dec 25, 2017
    2. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Matrix HPA-3B - fine amp with warm but clear signature, great detail, crisp timing and bags of dynamic headroom! Lots of Deckardness here!
      Dec 19, 2017
      1. FlySweep and JustAnotherRando like this.
      2. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        Is that a good thing? The Deckard is rather "meh", as I recall.
        Dec 20, 2017
      3. Scubadude
        Scubadude
        I really liked the Deckard amp section, DAC not so much.
        Dec 20, 2017
      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        I'm pretty sure Matrix OEMs the amp section in the Deckard.
        Dec 20, 2017
    3. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Tracked down for the second time a pair of Senn HD540 Reference Gold. Not letting it go again!
      Dec 17, 2017
      1. Deep Funk likes this.
    4. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Been a balanced agnostic since forever. Got myself a Matrix HPA-3B to play around with and make up my own mind.
      Dec 14, 2017
    5. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Vintage ortho incoming! Found late 70s/early 80s Technics EAH-820 in fair condition. Restoration and mods shpuld be fun!
      Nov 3, 2017
      1. DigMe likes this.
    6. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      About to secure a pair or vintage Technics orthos ... my inner collector is super excited!
      Oct 29, 2017
    7. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Organ / brass quintet concert observations: wetter tonal balance than "neutral", real trumpets are ear piercing, soundstage narrow but deep.
      Oct 22, 2017
      1. Pyruvate and Lasollor like this.
    8. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Testing the HD650 modding waters with my toe ... and quite liking it!
      Oct 15, 2017
      2. PoochZag
        PoochZag
        Just jump right in, you've got the gear to breathe underwater!
        Oct 15, 2017
        DigMe likes this.
      3. brencho
        brencho
        Literally? Those are some talented toes broham
        Oct 15, 2017
    9. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Every time I use HD600 and HD650 I am struck by how much Sennheiser got right with these models decades ago ...
      Oct 7, 2017
      1. FlySweep, Kattefjaes, Thad E Ginathom and 3 others like this.
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      3. Scubadude
        Scubadude
        @Kattefjaes ... problem? Certifiable condition yes, but not a problem. I have a lovely LCD2.2PF which I regard as a proper upgrade to the 650 but it comes with neck spasms as standard. You got me thinking about 650 mods again ... maybe I should give it a go. What are the top three (preferably reversible) mods?
        Oct 8, 2017
      4. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        Forget about reversible and go all-in. The easiest way is to search on here for the "KISS mod". If you hate it, parts are readily available to go back. Honestly, I was wary about taking cutters to mine, too- but it's quite liberating. I screwed up and chopped the wrong thing off once, as pictures were less plentiful then- but the world didn't end.
        Oct 8, 2017
      5. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        Oh, and they are amazingly easy to dismantle/reassemble, so you'll be all set when you need to replace worn parts!
        Oct 8, 2017
    10. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      ... the $1000 HD800 plus $100 Sonarworks plugin does very much the same thing as an un-EQd $4000 (now $3000) Utopia. No need to upgrade!
      Sep 7, 2017
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      2. TwoEars
        TwoEars
        Sep 7, 2017
    11. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      After testing Utopia, LCD4 and HE-1000 V2 I enjoy my HD800, LCD2 PF and HE560 more than ever ... not hugely outclassed after all!
      Aug 10, 2017
      1. Mshenay, A1Gear, Deep Funk and 1 other person like this.
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      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        A good HD800 system is enough to stop the upgraditis. At Canjam Essen 2016 I could not get Serious' HD800 system out of my head. The HD800 can be end-game for headphone listening.
        Aug 10, 2017
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      4. cizx.6
        cizx.6
        Yep, still my goldilocks zone.. HD 800, Eddie Current Super 7.
        Aug 10, 2017
        Scubadude and DigMe like this.
      5. Scubadude
        Scubadude
        Fully agreed. If I had to choose one desert island pair HD800 would be it. If the budget was limited HD600.
        Aug 10, 2017
    12. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Utopias in the house!
      Aug 9, 2017
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    13. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      What a find! Late model LCD2 Rev 2 PF in NOS condition. Beats early Rev 2 for durability, comfort, detail and speed. But not for muscality.
      Apr 7, 2017
    14. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      So I'm running a "former flagship" collection. HD600/650/800, LCD2.2, K1000. Does a well-priced HE-560 have a reason to join the mix?
      Feb 19, 2017
      2. Vansen
        Vansen
        No. But an HE-6, HE-5, or even an HE-500 does.
        Feb 19, 2017
        Pyruvate, Vtory, Colgin and 2 others like this.
      3. FlySweep
        FlySweep
        I think the 560 does.. But it -greatly- depends on upstream components with the 560.. A very picky bastard.. I know, I've owned it three times.
        Feb 19, 2017
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    15. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Audio-gd NOS11 and LCD4 mine for two nights ... havn't enjoyed a bit of play time as much as this for a long time!
      Feb 8, 2017
    16. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Heard two top planars tonight. LCD4 quite intimate, adding snap and focus to LCD2.2 sound. HE1000V2 is more transparent, also more aloof.
      Jan 4, 2017
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    17. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      Auditioning LCD4 and HE1000 V2 tonight ... feeling excited!
      Jan 4, 2017
      1. Cakecake and Colgin like this.
      2. %20 Oddity
        %20 Oddity
        From my experience those two have a real "angle to you're devil" relationship between each other. Also both kinda disappointed me, though in very different ways. Have fun anyway!!!
        Jan 4, 2017
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    18. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      From dad to dad this Christmas eve .... Squeezebox Touch in NOS condition :)
      Dec 23, 2016
    19. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      A great time to be out shopping for former flagships ...
      Oct 19, 2016
      2. Pyruvate
        Pyruvate
        I saw an HEK for $1799 and HEX $899, if it was a year ago, I'd be all over that.
        Oct 19, 2016
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      3. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        just waiting for andromedas to flood the market now that the Vega has launched
        Oct 19, 2016
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    20. Scubadude
      Scubadude
      AKG K1000 in the house! Pristine, *UNUSED* condition, complete with Stefan Equinox tail and solid hardwood stand .... delighted I am!
      Sep 16, 2016
      1. Out Of Your Head and Deep Funk like this.
      2. Enigmatic
        Enigmatic
        Share thy impressions, you shall. With such a rare find, enjoy yourself, you must.
        Sep 17, 2016
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      3. Scubadude
        Scubadude
        Impressions to follow ... not sure I can add much on a 35 year old product that has not been said before ☺
        Oct 20, 2016
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Sep 7, 1971 (Age: 49)
    Location:
    Pretoria, South Africa
    Occupation:
    Management and Engineering Professional
    Gear List:
    Wadia 121, Theta DS Progeny, Nuprime uDSD, Schiit Modi 2 Uber, Fiio X3, Fiio X3 Mk III, Lotoo PAW 6000, Pi3 + Kali + Piano, Perreaux SXH2, SPL Phonitor, custom Hobkirk-Bouwman 6EM7 SET, PS Audio GCHA, Krell KSA-5 Clone, Bottlehead Mainline, HD800, HD650, HD600, HD540 Reference II Gold, HD560 Ovation, HE-560, de-fazored LCD2F, Sine, AKG K1000, Stax SRS2170, B&W PX, IE800, RE-400
    Management, engineering, manufacturing and supply chain practitioner. Father of four kids and happily married for many years ... Poligamy for me is more than one pair of headphones. Enjoy scuba diving (no one saw that coming), wine and the great outdoors.

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    Current kit: JRiver MC 23 || Nuprime uDSD / Wadia 121 / Theta DS Pro Progeny / Schiit Modi 2 Uber / Aune X1s || Perreaux SXH2 / SPL Phonitor 2730 / Hobkirk-Bouwman custom 6EM7 OTL SET / PS Audio GCHA / Krell KSA-5 Clone / Bottlehead Mainline || HD800 SDR / HD650 / HD600 / HD560 Ovation / HD540 Ref Gold / LCD-2 De-fazored / HE560 / AKG K1000 / DT880 Pro / Sine / Technics EAH-820 / Stax SRS-2170 and SRS-5100 / Stax New SR-3 and SRD-5 / B&W PX ... oh and some mobile bits ... Lotoo PAW6000 / Fiio X3 Mk III / Hifiman RE400 / IE800