ChaChaRealSmooth
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ChaChaRealSmooth

SBAF's Mr. Bean, Male, from The Complex

Staff Member Pyrate Gearmaster

It comes to no one's surprise that the Arya Organic is not to my liking. Solid C+ with my planar hat on maybe. Has a few huge drawbacks. Apr 12, 2024 at 3:21 PM

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    1. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Well, guess now is the time to learn how to blow smoke rings. So far, no rings, down 2 cigars.
      1. neogeosnk, YMO and penguins like this.
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      3. Mithrandir41
        Mithrandir41
        Suck in the smoke, hold your breath, make an O shape with your mouth and use your throat / Adam's apple to pop the smoke out
        Mar 21, 2020
        YMO and SeanT like this.
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Montecristo White Churchill. I'm not really well-versed, nor am I an expert, but it's to my liking.
        Mar 21, 2020
        YMO, SeanT and penguins like this.
      5. YMO
        YMO
        White Churchill's are ok. The Montecristo Espadas are my go to favorites. Easy to smoke, very rarely you will get a headache. Get a box of that and those who don't really smoke will enjoy it.
        Mar 22, 2020
    2. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      I now know what it's like to have as much free time as my dog, but nothing much to do.
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      3. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Amateur i'm already at the phase of looking outside and growling at people who walk past. There is levels to this game...
        Mar 20, 2020
        ChaChaRealSmooth and Jinxy245 like this.
      4. crazychile
        crazychile
        One dog trait I always thought interesting to have was the ability to punch squirrels off of fence posts.
        Mar 20, 2020
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      5. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        You've all got it all wrong. This is why they sleep so much.
        Nap #3 commencing in
        3...2...1...
        Mar 20, 2020
        Case and Riotvan like this.
    3. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Los Angeles mayor just ordered restaurants to only serve take-out, and closed all bars/nightclubs. Wonder if this is only the beginning.
      1. YMO likes this.
      2. Rustin Cohle
        Rustin Cohle
        It’s only the beginning.
        Mar 16, 2020
      3. dasman66
        dasman66
        yes, it's only the beginning... especially in the metropolitan areas. So glad I'm no longer living in the big city lights...
        Mar 16, 2020
      4. Kunlun
        Kunlun
        Narrator: It was only the beginning.
        Mar 16, 2020
    4. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      School is now all-online (have all online classes anyhow), and now work is closing. Still getting paid though.
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      2. DigMe
        DigMe
        I think most people would rather work and study like normal people.
        Mar 13, 2020
      3. spwath
        spwath
        Yeah my school is switching to online classes for now, we don't know if for the rest of the semester or not. Not sure what happens to my labs...
        Mar 13, 2020
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I never wanted to work.

        edit...

        But life brings stuff like the need to buy an amplifier.
        Mar 13, 2020
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    5. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Either my Verite shrank, or my head got more fat. Sigh
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        That is very sad indeed, @YMO
        Mar 10, 2020
      4. YMO
        YMO
        @DigMe, pooping a lot aside I really really want to understand more about Korean food. I wish I could enjoy Kimchi since it hits a lot of my checklist (not fried and good flavor), I think it is the pepper mixed with brine that is causing my problems.
        Mar 10, 2020
      5. YMO
        YMO
        Now @ChaChaRealSmooth will roll his eyes but I tried Samyang Ramen and the flavor was great! But it was too spicy for my internals. I see why people like it, add so much veggies and an egg and it's yummy. We have a small Korean Population here in Jax, but only less than five Korean food places to eat. I know more Koreans who are opening up Ramen shops than Korean food places.
        Mar 10, 2020
    6. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      I don't care about the hand sanitizer. Where the f**k can I find toilet paper?!?!
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I loathe toilet paper, and smearing shit over my backside is something I'm always glad to stop doing when I return from being away from my Indian home.

        But the spray, of course, is plumbed in. Perhaps not so easy to add. And I confess to not being so keen on the really traditional-Indian jug-and-hand method
        Mar 6, 2020
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        In my western youth, poorer people used to tear the newspaper into squares, thread on string, hang next to toilet.
        Mar 6, 2020
    7. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Dog is being really needy nowadays. Worried that he may go soon (he's definitely trying to tell us something).
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      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        That's always difficult. Give him love, maybe take him to the vet for a checkup, but treasure your time with him.
        Mar 2, 2020
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        He's 15. He has regular checkups and has a clean bill of health.
        Mar 2, 2020
        Xecuter, Thad E Ginathom and Jinxy245 like this.
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        An elderly gentleman, then. But I'm glad for the clean bill of health.

        All the best :)
        Mar 2, 2020
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    8. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Geneva Auto Show cancelled, Corona beer isn't selling, who's/what's next?
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      2. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        I'm not out hunting for masks and stockpiling, but I do think this is something to be concerned about.
        Feb 29, 2020
      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        APS conference has been cancelled
        Mar 1, 2020
      4. netforce
        netforce
        My mom called me Friday asking if I could hit up Costco near work to pick up toilet paper. She said the Costco near her was all sold out.

        I get to Costco and all their Kirkland was sold out, just some Charmin rolls left. Waiting in line in the pharmacy, lady cuts in line to ask if they have facemasks which they obviously don't.
        Mar 2, 2020
    9. Claud
      Claud
      Congrats, Cha Cha you have reached a happy place. Other than a custom cable or not, there is no reason to lust after an upgrade.
      1. famish99
        famish99
        @Claud you can comment on a profile post without having to create a new post.
        Feb 27, 2020
    10. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Can't say it's for everyone, but I love my headphone rig. Still going to proactively do loaners, but not actively chasing.
      1. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Yep it's nice to stop the chase and just enjoy music. Both my headphone and speaker setups are done. Though i'm going down the mobile rabbit hole now so ehm hmm f**k...
        Feb 27, 2020
      2. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        I kinda like your headphone rig too.
        Feb 27, 2020
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      3. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        Chase as in chasing the dragon? (first proper headphone experience, not heroin)
        Feb 27, 2020
    11. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      I always feel reluctant to go exercise until I actually get off my ass to go.
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Side note, but it's also fun to hear how "slow" music sounds when you're working out. I know why this happens, but it still makes me chuckle.
        Feb 24, 2020
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        "I always feel reluctant to go exercise until I actually get off my ass to go"

        I feel the same about going for a piss.
        Feb 25, 2020
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      5. pure5152
        pure5152
        I feel this quote from "goodbye, things" is relevant here: "It's not the act itself but the decision to act that takes time ... the more you do it, the less time it will take to decide, and the easier it will be."
        Feb 25, 2020
    12. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Saw the C8 Corvette in-person, really not sure if I'm a fan. Personally I think the C7 looks much better.
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      2. OldDude04
        OldDude04
        I guess I'm the outlier here then because I love the new Vette. I've seen a few in person living just south of GM headquarters, and I thought they killed it with the design. I believe the inevitable ZR1 version will be a true super car. And this from a former paint and body man at an automotive restorer that specialized in Corvette frame off restorations, so I've had my hands on every generation up to the C5.
        Feb 20, 2020
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      3. BillOhio
        BillOhio
        @JK47 50's and 60's in general are gorgeous, and being in SoCal gives special appeal to a 70's Stingray.
        Feb 20, 2020
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      4. OldDude04
        OldDude04
        @BillOhio I'd love to have a 1970 with the LS7 454. 460+hp with a 4sp trans. The early 70's Vettes were beautiful. The late 70's and early 80's not so much for me. And anything with crossfire injection I'll avoid like the plague, lol.
        Feb 20, 2020
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    13. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Nice to know that I can always count on the HD650 to bring me back to Earth.
      1. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        "Gravity, get the hell away from me" by John Mayer. Good song...
        Feb 12, 2020
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    14. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      You know your fart is terrible when you can't stand it yourself. WTF did I eat?!
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      3. Claritas
        Claritas
        In "Paisley Goes With Nothing," longtime fashion editor Hal Rubinstein mentions that one of the advantages of living alone is: farting and not pretending it wasn't you.
        Feb 8, 2020
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Was the dog whining and scratching at the door to get out?

        Is your fart worse than your dog's fart of Sept 21st 2109 (The Great ChaChaRealSmooth Doggo Fart)?
        Feb 9, 2020
      5. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Not quite that bad, but not pleasant.
        Feb 9, 2020
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    15. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Resorted to using a blue light filter on my screen rather than glasses. Can't stand the broken seal/discomfort on some headphones.
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      2. Bill-P
        Bill-P
        I've had to stretch all of the headphones that I have owned due to this issue. And anyways, I still need my glasses because I can't just put blue light filter on all of the screens I look at. Sigh...
        Feb 4, 2020
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    16. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Using my audiophile system to play Subnautica makes it about 50x scarier. Never noticed the subbass rumbles on my small pc speakers.
      1. Lyander
        Lyander
        I have never played Subnautica because I am TERRIFIED of deep sea stuff, but I do enjoy watching other people go through that particular horror show.

        And yes big bass does make it worse lol. Good luck.
        Feb 1, 2020
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      2. obsiCO
        obsiCO
        I don't care what anybody says, Subnautica is easily the scariest horror game ever.
        Feb 2, 2020
        ChaChaRealSmooth and Lyander like this.
      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I kind of suck because I want to scan stuff regardless of my health.
        Feb 2, 2020
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    17. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      An orbital buffer is the best purchase I ever made for car care. 100x easier to polish and wax compared to doing it by hand.
      1. LetMeBeFrank
        LetMeBeFrank
        Doing some 1AM car care?
        Jan 29, 2020
      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        ...doesn't everyone?
        Jan 29, 2020
        Superexchanger and LetMeBeFrank like this.
      3. penguins
        penguins
        2nd bucket and grit guard was the biggest for me. No more swirls and scratches.
        Jan 29, 2020
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    18. rlow
      rlow
      You should put a pic of the DCA A2C after the first paragraph of your impressions so it’ll make a good homepage article. Nice impressions btw.
      1. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Probably not a bad idea, but as is I already packed it away lol. Perhaps I'll pull something from the internet.
        Jan 28, 2020
    19. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      I will never forget meeting and playing basketball with Kobe Bryant. RIP Mamba, you remain an inspiration to me.
      1. Jinxy245, Jerry, Don Miller and 8 others like this.
    20. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      You know the Golden Schlong is a great award when even my non-audio friends laugh and appreciate it for what it is. Stroke of genius.
      1. Bill-P, Deep Funk, Jinxy245 and 2 others like this.
      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        Appreciate that cheeky little joke at the end, though I have to admit I didn't see it coming.
        Jan 23, 2020
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      3. Bill-P
        Bill-P
        "Stroke"... okay, I think I'll stop there. :)
        Jan 23, 2020
        Lyander and ChaChaRealSmooth like this.
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I'm pleased all of you read this and thought with your heads.
        Jan 23, 2020
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    Gender:
    Male
    Birthday:
    January 8
    Location:
    The Complex
    Occupation:
    Golf teacher
    Gear List:
    Circumaural Headphones:
    Beyerdynamic DT990 (250 ohm, vintage 1990s)
    Focal Clear (stolen by family)
    Focal Utopia
    Raal Requisite SR1a
    Sennheiser HD 250 Linear 1 (600 ohm)
    Sennheiser HD 599 (stolen by family)
    Sennheiser HD 600 (JAR mod)
    Sennheiser HD 6XX
    ZMF Atrium (mango)
    ZMF Verite (cocobolo)

    Supraaural Headphones:
    ThinkSound On2

    IEMs:
    Drop x JVC HA-FDX1 (given away to family)
    Gaudio Nair

    Headphone Amps:
    DNA Starlett
    EC Ultralinear
    Feliks Euforia
    Nitsch x Schiit Magni Piety
    Schiit Jotunheim R
    Zampotech Bachelor
    Zampotech SW51+

    Speaker Amps:
    Schiit Aegir

    Speakers:
    Klipsch Heresy III

    Preamps:
    Feliks Euforia
    Schiit Freya S

    DACs:
    Schiit Yggdrasil GS
    Rockna Wavedream Edition XLR

    Turntables:
    Audio Technica x Drop Carbon VTA w/ Audio Technica Red cart
    Literally a person on the internet.

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    Exposition spouter of epically skinny proportions who posts audio opinions on the internet cosplaying as someone who actually matters.