Azimuth
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FKA rtaylor76, Friend, Male, from Nashville, TN

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UPDATE: putting in LIM cards in your A1 Yggdrasil without the proper BIOS/ROM will NOT brick your Yggdrasil. Mar 14, 2024

    1. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I can't believe it took me this long (6 mo.) to figure out I can add a second input to my Lyr 3 for $20. I feel like an idiot.
      1. hikergrl, Jinxy245, Ash1412 and 2 others like this.
      2. Scott Kramer
      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Ok, not an idiot. Thanks @Scott Kramer. Now I don't feel like such an idiot. Although not available as an option at purchase. A shame, because I think it should be standard.
        Sep 13, 2019
      4. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        See? You did pretty good...it only took you 4 days to realize.
        Sep 13, 2019
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    2. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      No talk od the new Mololith Cavelli 4493 DAC's?
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      2. Azimuth
      3. DEATHxMACHINE
        DEATHxMACHINE
        OH?! The other 2 are just stand alone dacs. I thought they were combo units. Hmmm. I wonder how much cavalli was involved or they just threw his name on it.
        Sep 10, 2019
      4. Sqveak
        Sqveak
        I mentioned them briefly in the Liquid Platinum thread. I don't think anyone will really show interest untill they are out in November. The Spark DAC in particular may have a hard time competing with the Modi 3 and (mass)drop SDAC. Although it is nice to have more options at the entry level.
        Sep 10, 2019
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    3. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      1. Jinxy245 and Biodegraded like this.
      2. Senorx12562
        Senorx12562
        Either you have no kids, or you are a better man than I, Gunga Din. Probably both.
        Sep 9, 2019
      3. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        Nice, is that a Technics 1200?
        Sep 9, 2019
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      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I do have kids actually, lol. They usually don't play behind the couch in the bonus room.

        Thanks @dubharmonic it is a 1200-M3D.
        Sep 9, 2019
        Jinxy245, Senorx12562 and dubharmonic like this.
    4. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Anyone else bothered by John Bonham's squeaky kick drum pedal in "Since I've Been Loving You"? Or is that just me?
      1. Lyander
        Lyander
        It was kinda irritating at first, but after years of listening to the recording it's just become another part of the song, haha. Charming, in its own way.
        Sep 2, 2019
        Jinxy245 and LetMeBeFrank like this.
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        It is almost like another instrument in the song.
        Sep 3, 2019
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    5. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      When did eBay sellers get to send ME offers on items I am watching? Kind of wierd, but I like it.
      1. sheldaze likes this.
    6. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Yes, I am kind-of back from a self-break and some much needed self-awareness & reflection. My best to all of you.
    7. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Shine on, you crazy diamonds.
      1. Merrick, Jinxy245, Erikdayo and 4 others like this.
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      3. songmic
        songmic
        I personally dig the Pulse live version of the song. My 2nd favorite PF album after DSotM.
        Jan 23, 2019
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        If I had a bike...
        Jan 23, 2019
        Case likes this.
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        just ate a peach.

        (actually, it was a pomegranate, but hey, poetic license)
        Jan 24, 2019
    8. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Picked up a used Adcom 5800 for $150 this weekend. I feel like I hit the lottery.
      1. drgumbybrain
        drgumbybrain
        There are several here for selling. There are this good?
        Jan 9, 2019
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        It is a Nelson Pass design speaker amp that price is closer to $500-$600 USD normally.
        Jan 10, 2019
    9. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Just to show what a standup guy @JK47 is, he has now disliked all all my Profile Posts. *slow clap*
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      2. ufospls2
        ufospls2
        I think JK47 is a pretty cool guy. Eh dislikes posts and doesn't afraid of anything.
        Jan 4, 2019
        JK47, SoupRKnowva and Psalmanazar like this.
      3. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        Meh. rtaylor76 is a snowflake. JK47 is a peurile ass. One takes it seriously, one doesn't.
        Jan 5, 2019
      4. JK47
        JK47
        ^LOL, nice try.
        Jan 5, 2019
    10. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      So, is Good thing > Bad thing, or is it Bad thing > Good thing? We need to settle this. I always went with Greater Than/Less Than.
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      2. spwath
        spwath
        Well A > B should always mean A is better than B. When you start making arrows with --> or ==> then it probably depends on context.
        Jan 3, 2019
        9suns, obsiCO, gaspasser and 7 others like this.
      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Just forget it.
        Jan 3, 2019
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      4. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        You were an art history major, weren't you?
        Jan 3, 2019
    11. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      It is middle of the week and I am still laughing at that Weezer SNL sketch.
    12. Poleepkwa
      1. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I take this was an oops.
        Dec 1, 2018
      2. Poleepkwa
        Poleepkwa
        Indeed.
        Dec 1, 2018
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      3. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        He was just making a 'point'
        (.)
        Dec 1, 2018
    13. Azimuth
      Azimuth
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      3. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I'd say you were right the 1st time. And the 2nd time.
        Dec 1, 2018
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      4. ButtUglyJeff
        Dec 1, 2018
        Azimuth likes this.
      5. 9suns
        9suns
        It's a clear case of "he does what he's paid for", same with Waffle Adnot, they help with "indirect sales" not with critical reviews. Just read "buy this" as "don't reduce my salary" and problem solved.
        Dec 1, 2018
        Jinxy245 and Thad E Ginathom like this.
    14. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I just ordered a P-Funk record an some PortaPros for my secret Santa. He better love them.
      1. Josh83 and Case like this.
      2. Skyline
        Skyline
        I've been thinking about picking up some PortaPros for myself, actually. If he doesn't like it, take them back and send them my way :P
        Nov 28, 2018
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        He's a younger dude, but into music. Gonna get him started right.
        Nov 28, 2018
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    15. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      So I had a turntable just sitting at my desk since lunch today and nobody thought odd of it. I guess my co-workers know me.
      1. Skyline, Deep Funk, Jinxy245 and 3 others like this.
      2. JustAnotherRando
        JustAnotherRando
        Print a big sticker that says "Lazy Susan" for it.
        Nov 27, 2018
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    16. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Just picked up a Dayton measurement mic from the bay. This measurement thing is about to happen.
      1. Lyander, ultrabike, DigMe and 2 others like this.
    17. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      I understand when buyers go dark, but I don't understand why sellers go dark. Why list something for sale if you are not going to reply?
      1. Jinxy245, sheldaze and Poleepkwa like this.
      2. drgumbybrain
        drgumbybrain
        I’m here, buy my stuffs
        Nov 21, 2018
      3. OldDude04
        OldDude04
        That seems to be the absolute definition of counterproductive.
        Nov 21, 2018
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    18. ergopower
      ergopower
      "you might could try find different tubes to suit your system and taste"
      I've been hanging around yankees way too much. Miss that shit. The Euros, Canadians & Asians are probably still scratching their heads.
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I like Western Digital too, because they impart a nice West-of-England softness to vocals!
        Nov 20, 2018
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Yes @Thad E Ginathom I can spot a difference between Georgia, North/South Carolina, and even between East and West Tennessee. But I have been living down here all my life.
        Nov 20, 2018
        Thad E Ginathom and ergopower like this.
      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        Git you soooome!
        Nov 20, 2018
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    19. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Would anyone be willing to let me borrow their Mini DSP ears for a couple of weeks while I tune my T-X0's? I'd be willing to compensate.
      1. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        More fun to make your own - see the 'post your rig' thread in the 'measurement systems' subfourm.
        Nov 16, 2018
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Thanks. More building...lol :) It's cool, I will check that out. What is not cool or fun is that I almost just sent them off to ModHouse to let them Argon them.
        Nov 16, 2018
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Update: Polyfill is a WAY better sound absorption material than cotton. I may only need some ZMF pads now.
        Nov 18, 2018
    20. Azimuth
      Azimuth
      Nobody would let me borrow their miniDSP ears for a couple of weeks while I tune my Fostex T-X0's would they?
      1. Priidik
        Priidik
        Rather negative tone to it. Maybe rephrase in a bit more inviting manner?
        Nov 15, 2018
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Did not mean it that way at all. My apologies.
        Nov 16, 2018
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    Gender:
    Male
    Home Page:
    https://youtube.com/@stereoazimuth
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Occupation:
    IT Pro and Recording/HiFi Nerd
    Gear List:
    Headphones: HD650/600, HD800, JAR660, ETA Genesis-G, AH-D2000 (modded)

    Amps: EC BW1, Mjolnir 2, Quicksilver HP Amp, NITCH Piety, Schitt Vali 1, Dynalo (DIY)

    Sources:
    HP: Metrum Baby Ambre > Theta DS Pro Basic II > Freya N
    2Ch: Metrum Ambre > AES > Yggdrasil A1 > Freya +

    Technics SL-1200 M3D -> 2m Blue -> Darlington MP-7

    Portable Rig: Fiio X5 II, A3,7Hz Timeless, Moondrop Starfield

    Other cool gear -
    Speakers: JBL LSR32
    Amp: QSC RMX1450
    Subs: Atlantic Technology 212B
    Turntable: Technics SL-1200 M3D
    Reel-to-Real: Ampex AX-300
    FM Receiver: Onkyo T-9090 II
    Cassette: JVC TD-V711
    CD Player: Adcom GCD-575
    "Subjective impressions are great, really. Without them, what's the point..." This only means I try not to listen to the gear rather listen to the music.

    An audio enthusiast with a recording degree. I became an audiophile in college in studying recording to become a mastering engineer. Although I was an intern for Glenn Meadows and also was acquaintances with Ray Kennedy, the stars never quite aligned for me. However I never left pursuing high-end audio.

    I grew up in a radio station as my dad was in radio. My first job was a board op at the talk station where I had to use analog reel to reels, carts, cassettes, and DAT's.

    And yes, I like to tinker with gear. I am an audiophile on a budget. Working IT Instructional Designer only gets you so much income with two kids around. Have you seen how much day care costs these days? Anyways, there are I guess some gains to some gear that can be tweaked to improve the performance. This is no different than car types changing differentials or beefing up the suspension or engine. Some of us can't afford a BMW, but rather have to take a Civic and beef it up with aftermarket parts.

    Tinkering also helps with repairing gear. I have restored some KEF C75 speakers, an Elac Miracord 50H. I have also fixed, soldered, suped up, many other things from crossovers, to cap replacement, to op-amp replacement, etc. I most recently fixed and rebuilt a non-working Dynalo. I took electronics and studio maintenance in college, but I am still learning.

    I have also built: guitar tube amps, guitars, and drums. I love DIY.

    Signature

    HP: HD650/600, HD800, ETA Gen-G, LCD-2, JAR660
    Amps: DNA Starlett, Schiit MJ1, Piety, Vali 1
    Source: Yggdrasil A1, Theta DS ProBasic II, Modi Multibit 2
    Portable: FiiO X5 II, 7Hz Timeless or MD Starfield
    Have a nice day.