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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
      I think the dog prefers the SR1a. Maybe it produces more ultrasonics that he likes?
      Jun 15, 2020
      1. Soups and Senorx12562 like this.
      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        They are loud as helk in a room. I'm sure they are capable of the upper extension, but would your source material have anything ultrasonic
        Jun 15, 2020
    2. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      One of those days where the system just clicks. I'm not crying, I promise.
      Jun 8, 2020
      1. Deep Funk, bixby, dubharmonic and 5 others like this.
      2. bixby
        bixby
        I get those days here in the Rockies occasionally, when our arrid climate gets some moisture. System always sound better north of 20% humidity.
        Jun 9, 2020
    3. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Ordered all of Chopin's works + some of Liszt's works for the piano. Give me 5 years and I'll play them okay-ish.
      Jun 8, 2020
      1. Deep Funk, Jinxy245, sheldaze and 4 others like this.
      2. sheldaze
        sheldaze
        I don't think my hands are big enough to play all the Polonaises. You mentioned the Moonlight from Beethoven. A life-time goal for me might be to play each of the 32.
        Jun 8, 2020
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I'm no great shakes at the piano; just enjoy playing and unfortunately Chopin is my favorite composer (his work is hard to play though). Still working on Moonlight (the 3rd movement is not easy).
        Jun 8, 2020
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    4. Claud
      Claud
      Good to hear that Cha Cha. Owning the Matrix is a great experience. No DAC envy.
      Jun 5, 2020
      2. rlow
        rlow
        Claud, to reply to a profile post, click the “Comment” link under the original profile post. Otherwise you look like you’re posting a brand new profile post on the other persons profile (and also starting a new post on the “New Profile Posts” page which is completely out of context). Using the “Comment” link is how I am posting this reply to your new profile message.
        Jun 5, 2020
        famish99, Claud, JK47 and 1 other person like this.
      3. Claud
        Claud
        Thank you rlow! A good day for me is a good dump and learning something new.
        Jun 5, 2020
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    5. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      On the plus side, the X-Sabre Pro survived yet another expensive DAC showing up. No urge to change DACs.
      Jun 4, 2020
      1. atomicbob, Lyander, MrTeaRex and 3 others like this.
    6. Claud
      Claud
      So it ain't as quiet and musical as our Matrix DACs?
      Jun 3, 2020
      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I wouldn't say that. In many ways, it's the antithesis of the X-Sabre Pro. Need to listen more though and going to give it another day to see if a second day of warming up changes anything.
        Jun 3, 2020
      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        But if you're talking about the USB sound, the XSP is light-years better.
        Jun 3, 2020
    7. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Morpheus USB input is the worst-sounding one I've heard out of recent DACs. Just say no and use something else.
      Jun 3, 2020
      1. Vtory, sheldaze, rlow and 2 others like this.
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      3. neogeosnk
        neogeosnk
        I concur, worse than $99 chifi stuff.
        Jun 3, 2020
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      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Obviously, I won't be listening to the USB for comparisons, but I'd say it's pretty inexcusable for something this expensive.
        Jun 3, 2020
      5. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        Ruh roh. Bad news for that Firegon guy.
        Jun 3, 2020
        rlow likes this.
    8. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Someone explain to me how looting and destroying businesses (which is some families' livelihood) protests police brutality.
      Jun 1, 2020
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Jun 1, 2020
        tommytakis and purr1n like this.
      4. YMO
        YMO
        @ChaChaRealSmooth Koreans never forget Koreantown after LA Riots. Can't trust the cops to protect your stores, so need to protect yourself. When I was a kid back in NYC a lot of Asians where with the White/Jews/Italian voters in getting Rudy as Mayor back in the 90s. The one story people don't want to talk about is the # of Asian leaning Conservatives, which it is very interesting to me.
        Jun 1, 2020
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      5. purr1n
        purr1n
        LeBron's an idiot. He'd see all Pacific Rim countries be vassals to China if he could make money off of it. I hope to see more people affected speak out - realizing what's at stake.
        Jun 1, 2020
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    9. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Well, the LA riots have just turned personal for me and my family. Hope that everyone else is safe during these troubled times.
      May 31, 2020
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      3. penguins
        penguins
        Ugh... so disappointing to hear. Hope all of you are safe.
        Jun 1, 2020
      4. crazychile
        crazychile
        After Proud Boys got arrested for being attacked by Antifa, they stopped showing up. Too bad. They were good at making Antifa think twice before attacking little old ladies.
        Jun 1, 2020
      5. boredpanda
        boredpanda
        So sorry to hear! I hope you and yours stay safe.
        Jun 2, 2020
    10. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Thought: if the HD 6XX didn't exist, and the HD 650 still sold for $500 everywhere, would it still be considered good value?
      May 30, 2020
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I do think it might lead to a bit less idiocy regarding "HD 650 killers" because right now, it seems that many don't appreciate the HD 650 for what it is and see it as some entry-level can. That being said, it would be a hard sell at meets; the HD 650 sounds super underwhelming in meet conditions (stuff like Utopia or SR1a sounds super impressive).
        May 30, 2020
        Enigmatic, rott, Jinxy245 and 3 others like this.
      4. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Yes. The 250-500 Dollars/Euros region is still a good place for headphone purgatory. Plenty of choice.
        May 31, 2020
      5. penguins
        penguins
        I don't use my 6xx much, but they're a good reference / tool in the tool box. For $500 though, it's a tool I could live without.
        May 31, 2020
    11. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Thoroughly enjoying trying to learn the 3rd movement of Moonlight Sonata. Also, frustrating as heck.
      May 25, 2020
      1. Jinxy245, crenca, FallingObjects and 4 others like this.
    12. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      COVID-19 has at least made me rediscover my love of playing piano. That being said, I need to tune it.
      May 22, 2020
      1. Huhnkopf, Lyander, hikergrl and 5 others like this.
      2. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        Its an art in itself. Getting those three strings in alignment.
        May 22, 2020
        Jinxy245 and Claritas like this.
      3. tommytakis
        tommytakis
        I know how to play the Rugrats theme song using just two fingers ...so take that!
        May 22, 2020
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      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        I'm not great at it, and it takes me all day to get it to a point where I'm happy. But then I'll be able to pretend like I'm a virtuoso and practice Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.
        May 22, 2020
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    13. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Tried watching some YouTube headphone reviews for fun. I have to laugh at how little I learned about the product. SBAF is way better.
      May 21, 2020
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Tyll could do videos. Loved the one that he just winced through the listening... please remind me with a link: I want to watch it right now!
        May 22, 2020
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        May 22, 2020
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        @ChaChaRealSmooth, thank you so much for that. It's a bad day: I needed it. Also, bookmarked for future.
        May 23, 2020
    14. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Love how the Whole Foods workers proactively tell customers to wear their masks properly or be kicked out. Sad that it's needed though.
      May 18, 2020
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      2. dasman66
        dasman66
        In PA face coverings are required, but in our area stores aren't interested in enforcing... even for their employees. Sad, but somewhat understandable since our numbers are so low... many don't take it seriously.
        May 18, 2020
    15. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Well, the mouse developed inconsistent clicking behavior again. Probably not going Logitech again.
      May 15, 2020
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      3. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        @spwath, I'm using a G903, and it's out of warranty. 2nd time this happened, same mouse.

        Ended up feeling and buying a Deathadder. Thought I might get a Basilisk since I liked the G502 back in the day but liked the Deathadder shape better
        May 15, 2020
      4. spwath
        spwath
        I actually had the same thing happen to my g602, and I think twice, they replaced it the first time. I have an mx master now, I really like it. Have had it for like 2 years with no issue
        May 15, 2020
      5. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Yeah, the customer service wasn't bad. Just expected more from a mouse that costs what it does. My old wired G502, for referemce, works perfectly fine.

        Wish the Deathadder came wireless (spoiled I know)
        May 15, 2020
    16. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      I'm always pleasantly surprised when a game I'm playing has a nice soundtrack. Makes me feel less bad about burning Starlett tubes.
      May 13, 2020
      1. saint.panda and Jinxy245 like this.
      2. Sqveak
        Sqveak
        You shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying the things you love.
        May 13, 2020
      3. DEATHxMACHINE
        DEATHxMACHINE
        What game? I always recommend Max Payne 3 whose OST was by Health. Amazing electronic soundtrack.
        May 14, 2020
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      4. Azteca
        Azteca
        “You can’t take it with you.”
        May 22, 2020
    17. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Kind of late, but grateful to my mom. Luckily for me, she's awesome.
      May 10, 2020
      1. Jinxy245, Vtory, Case and 5 others like this.
    18. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Got bored and plugged FDX1 into Starlett. Actually pretty good, wtf?
      May 7, 2020
      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        And to be absolutely clear, I don't quite understand IEMs, or how much FDX1 scales, or what output impedance is best, etc. Nor do I really recommend doing this (don't think Donald had IEMs in mind while designing)
        May 7, 2020
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    19. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      "Endgame" is such a nebulous term in this hobby.
      May 6, 2020
      1. gaspasser, Case, Jinxy245 and 1 other person like this.
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      3. mokobigbro
        mokobigbro
        I'd prefer calling it The Last Dance (yeah right MJ)
        May 7, 2020
      4. mitochondrium
        mitochondrium
        For schiiters endgame is Ragnarok and the fact that there is already a ragnarok 2 available tells you everything about endgame in this hobby
        May 7, 2020
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        It wasn't a *game* in the first place.
        May 7, 2020
    20. ChaChaRealSmooth
      ChaChaRealSmooth
      Me: finds a new song I like. Also me: play on repeat until I hate music.
      May 6, 2020
      1. lagadu, Vtory, Jinxy245 and 2 others like this.
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      3. crazychile
        crazychile
        My wife does that. I play her something I like. She loves it, plays it to death over the next few weeks. Not on headphones, so everyone in the house gets a mega-dose. Then I never want to hear it again.
        May 6, 2020
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      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        That reminds me of the classical learning dilemma of exploration vs exploitation. lol

        Often found myself unable to escape from the latter....
        May 6, 2020
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I used to do that too. Or...

        Suddenly discover the song everybody else got fed up with years ago.
        May 6, 2020
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