Tchoupitoulas

"Ken Ball says he thinks the Astroliths are his best IEMs yet and possibly the peak of a lifetime’s work. I would have to agree."

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2024/09/15/campfire-audios-new-astroliths-are-the-brands-best-earphones-yet/

Hope to hear them at CJ socal

Not a baller

I thought Gaudio might send us loaner tour Todi but it’s been a few months since our last convo.

mine: https://i.imgur.com/u0Mu1nk.jpeg

I have two and love them!

Not much commentary here on the second film. I liked it a great deal but felt another installment is much needed.

Not surprised with the open ending of the 2nd.

I’m just not convinced of a tangible improvement in the iem space. Just seem like rehashes

MEMS is new tech so that could be fun, but current prices are offensive. I feel like stuff in IEM space peaked a few years ago and now it's just a matter of bringing costs down. I'm much less familiar with portable audio but the CA Solaris remains my fave IEM of all time (just that the DD keeps fricking dying on me, agh). On the Andro 2020 now, I'm just done.

I'm super cautious of another all BA design. I'm assuming the driver tech has improved since Ara/Gold or just another variant.

The 1965 Radiofonografo - 2nd pic in the 'Exhibition Preview' panel at the SFMOMA link - has been resurrected and can be purchased: https://www.brionvega.com/en/radiofonografo/

For a moment I thought it was the British group https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_Noise

It seems that Florida has named Penis as its official state genital.

this is my favorite p4k review: https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/184-i-get-wet/

"IRS announces delay in Form 1099-K reporting threshold for third party platform payments in 2023; plans for a threshold of $5,000 for 2024 to phase in implementation"

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-announces-delay-in-form-1099-k-reporting-threshold-for-third-party-platform-payments-in-2023-plans-for-a-threshold-of-5000-for-2024-to-phase-in-implementation

They're not even remotely equipped for the inundation of mostly useless 1099-Ks...

You're going to need to ask your Nigerian Prince pal to fund that kind of loaner. Make sure he has your checking info and routing numbers ready!

So these are under the Raal name, sort of, but "Raal 1995" instead of the mainline brand, right?

and item like that better have an ATA carnet to avoid VAT

Hell yeah! This is one of my favorite stories in modern history. Just missing the Howard Stern episodes they blasted for the true authentic touch.

If they had Ed Sheeran back then, he would've ran out screaming in minutes.

hahaha maybe there should be a "Noriega List" thread

Beautiful. But bracing myself for a flag$$$$hip price tag. If so, I'll miss RAAL's endearing approach of keeping their TOTL less than half the price of the competition.

Looks like only for new account. When I click on the link it says that my trail has expired.

https://www.resident-music.com/annual

From memory, shares many of the qualities of the Diablo, minus, of course, the power. @iFi audio - any chance of a loaner? I think the Gryphon would be popular here. (I'm borrowing a friend's so can't offer a personal loaner, sorry)

Edit: Atrium likewise v good, tho lacking stage depth.

I remain a fan, and this is my travel amp. I'll gladly carry the extra weight for the improvement over sound vs. going iPhone direct.

https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/recording-registry/complete-national-recording-registry-listing/

It makes for fascinating reading

Another worthwhile study at the LOC is reading the materials for the National Recording Preservation Plan. It will remind one that the vast vast majority of recorded music has never been digitized, and likely never will be at the current rates of preservation. Much is already lost to history.

https://www.loc.gov/programs/national-recording-preservation-board/preservation/

Made of pure gluten.

To return the favor, I'd gladly lend you the iESL. I'd cover all shipping.

The headphones don't have to be fancy, I'd be perfectly happy with old Stax, Koss, Nectar Hive or other affordable headphones.

(I'm e-stat curious and figured an iESL might lower the barrier to entry)

Thanks to a generous Friend, I'll have an opportunity to try out a pair of e-stats with the iESL. I'm most grateful to the super supportive audio friends here.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/opinion/music-perfection-flaws.html

If the paywall blocks you, you can take a peek at his book on the same topic, "Deliver Me From Nowhere."

Thank you for introducing me to this amazing album. I'm obviously behind on my Boss discography.

Sorry your wife had fun?

Not nearly as much fun as she would have had with his solid-state equipment

Could be worse. Say you were really into citrus growing and you had to tell her about the lemon parties..