fraggler
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fraggler

A Happy & Busy Life, Male, from Chicago, IL

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Updating some tools. How it originally started: https://1drv.ms/i/s!AonHeeDF_vSYg4AA8peDRqxt9AwlLw?e=WY9eNg Mar 7, 2024

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    1. fraggler
      fraggler
      RIP Pesident Lindberg. Covid twice.
      1. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        So sad.
        Dec 11, 2020
    2. gixxerwimp
      gixxerwimp
      Once you go black (MB), you'll never go back! ;-)
      1. fraggler likes this.
    3. fraggler
      fraggler
      What is the height of the SW51? Mine is likely months away, but I am redoing my office and trying to figure out if I need to rearrange.
      1. fraggler
        fraggler
        Nvm. I found it.
        Nov 28, 2020
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      2. monacelli
        monacelli
        Sounds like you're good. Mine is just shy of 5-3/8" from the bottom of the feet to the top of the transformer covers
        Nov 28, 2020
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    4. fraggler
      fraggler
      As always, I'm thankful for this forum and the community it hosts. Well, most of you :p
    5. fraggler
      fraggler
      ZMF November is live.
      1. Jinxy245, Lyander, jexby and 4 others like this.
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      3. Carlos CPA
        Carlos CPA
        @HotRatSalad thanks for the shout-out. I am super happy to hear that you are enjoying these headphones. Truth be told, I was internally motivated to sell my collection prior to ZMF November. I didn’t want to try to compete against @zach915m and ZMF’s robust marketing and beautiful website!
        Nov 25, 2020
      4. e.schell
        e.schell
        Auteur Wenge looks noooooyyyyice
        Nov 25, 2020
      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Whoever got the blackwood eikon, can i borrow them ?
        Nov 25, 2020
    6. fraggler
      fraggler
      Even though it already got a Schlong last year, everyone's insistence that the SW51 get another one finally made me cave.
      1. fraggler
        fraggler
        Now I need to be quicker on Bifrost 2 sales.
        Nov 23, 2020
        gixxerwimp and dematted like this.
      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        The more people gush over it, the saltier I get that I likely won't be ending up with one, haha. Ah well, always time to look forward to the Mad Scientist's upcoming amp and save up for *that* one instead.
        Nov 23, 2020
        Jinxy245, Cakecake and fraggler like this.
      3. Cakecake
    7. fraggler
      fraggler
      Is their a solid state amp on par with the SW51+ in both performance and price?
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        No. Was thinking of getting one if still available but still kind of want ss for simplicity. Have Bachelor and Asgard3 on hand but apparently it doesn't hold up in comparison.
        Nov 21, 2020
      3. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        The only "simplicity"I know of on the differences is using tubes. And you can order extra tubes to go with the SW51 like I did.
        Nov 21, 2020
      4. monacelli
        monacelli
        If you're not in a rush, you could wait for Jotunheim 2. It will have Nexus, which sounds pretty awesome as a gain stage. In all likelihood it won't be able to replicate the sense of depth of the SW51+, but I doubt any solid state amp under the BW2 or 3F tier could.
        Nov 22, 2020
        HotRatSalad and fraggler like this.
    8. fraggler
      fraggler
      Monitor arms as speaker stands for the desk. Game changing.
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      2. monacelli
        monacelli
        Nice! How do you like the little S2000's?
        Nov 19, 2020
      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        So, I have my PC monitor on a three-arm Ergotron mount, so I can get it in front of my face when I'm slouching with the feet up. Two more Ergotron arms, with optional-extra extensions, should me sorted with the speakers too.

        Or headphones.
        Nov 20, 2020
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      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        @monacelli I like them alot. I built them as upgrades to the Overnight Sensations I had prior. Same size, but better drivers. I think they are a good upgrade for the price. I don't have experience with speakers outside of some Audioengine powered speakers and even the Overnight Sensations were better than those.
        Nov 20, 2020
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    9. fraggler
      fraggler
      What top for a new sit-stand desk if going to use as a craft table? Trying to mitigate noise and vibration from pounding with a hammer.
      1. fraggler
        fraggler
        Carbonized bamboo? Veneered particle board? Rubberwood? 1" ply? Butcher block? I have a 1.4" granite slab that I use for some density, but still get lot's of noise on my 3/4" IKEA particle board top.
        Nov 18, 2020
      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Probably going with Uplift or Jarvis frame.
        Nov 18, 2020
    10. fraggler
      fraggler
      Morisette Amon. You're welcome.
      1. Boops, rlow, Enigmatic and 2 others like this.
      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        Nov 9, 2020
        Jinxy245, Enigmatic and monacelli like this.
      3. Soups
        Soups
        glad you dig it. made me miss and spin up some Sade.
        Nov 9, 2020
        rlow likes this.
      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        I get such early Mariah vibes. Crazy range and power, but with insane control, whistle notes, incredible smile. Not sure if there is room for a truly gifted diva anymore in pop music, but I hope she can produce something that catches on mainstream. Haven't heard a voice this good in a long time.
        Nov 10, 2020
        Soups likes this.
    11. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone used the WH-100XM4s? How is the call quality? I have a Bose QC15 and a set of WF-1000XM3 that I wish I could combine into one.
      1. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        My coworker uses them. The mic still has the standard BT muffle.
        Nov 6, 2020
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Poo. That is why I am still using my QC15. The hardwired mic seems to be worlds better than BT still. I still do a number of traditional calls and have been wanting to go wireless, but people complain everytime I try something bluetooth.
        Nov 6, 2020
      3. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        I'm in zooms 6+ hours a day, and have talked with people using just about every option. Even Apple's custom BT chips aren't great.
        Nov 7, 2020
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    12. fraggler
      fraggler
      Motu M2 + Audio-Technica AT875R a good setup to start an ASMR cooking channel? Will be using an RX100IV for video.
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Thank you both.
        Oct 29, 2020
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        @fraggler if you want some examples from omni and a few short shotgun mics in a kitchen environment I can make that happen.
        Oct 29, 2020
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      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        @atomicbob Only if it isn't too much trouble. I would really appreciate that. We are really focused on the sounds of preparing and cooking, so no music or voice.
        Oct 29, 2020
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    13. fraggler
      fraggler
      PS5 with disc for $500 or digital only for $400? Been ripping all my blurays to a server and streaming, but a disc player would be nice.
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      2. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        @LetMeBeFrank Doubtful, & there appears to have been a mistake. Demon’s Souls is exclusive. Though the “human error” on that one could be a slip due to it really being a timed-exclusive.

        The only reason Horizon was ported is because of the Death Stranding port. DS having used its engine. Work done there must have made it easier/cheaper to port. For the end of a generation to get PC players interested in PS5.
        Sep 17, 2020
      3. LetMeBeFrank
        LetMeBeFrank
        Maybe, but considering the ps5 is an AMD pc at it's core, and kb/mouse being almost universally supported, ports should be easier than ever.
        Sep 17, 2020
      4. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        PS4/XBO are just the same. The value of an exclusive to a manufacturer is first & foremost to get people to buy their platform. Xbox is a little different of course as it has ties to Windows. I think Phil Spencer has said that there will be more parity this gen. Their goals have shifted & are more forward looking. Windows/Gamepass/Xbox/xCloud are converging to 1 shared platform. With ongoing updates to Xbox hardware.
        Sep 17, 2020
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    14. fraggler
      fraggler
      New Sony A7C looks dope. Might start saving my pennies for one for 2022 when I start traveling again.
      1. gixxerwimp, YMO and Gazny like this.
      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        2022 ... my, aren't we optimistic ;)
        Sep 15, 2020
        Thad E Ginathom and fraggler like this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        Of course that is optimistic. I just assumed I would survive until then!
        Sep 15, 2020
        Thad E Ginathom likes this.
      4. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        I'm sure you're gonna survive, I just meant optimistic that we'll all be able to travel by then. Actually, I'm hoping we can vaccinate 7.8 billion people next year, and back to some form of normality.
        Sep 15, 2020
    15. fraggler
      fraggler
      Spacey/futuristic music recommendations? Like Vangelis's Blade Runner soundtrack. I swear I started a thread, but can't find it.
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      3. Syzygy
        Syzygy
        I like the Annihilation soundtrack. Maybe also check out some of Ray Lynch's albums (Deep Breakfast comes to mind but there are a couple of others too).
        Aug 29, 2020
      4. dubharmonic
        Aug 29, 2020
      5. gixxerwimp
    16. fraggler
      fraggler
      Are Ascend Sierra 1s still a good buy? Anything better in the sub$1000 range that also has a matching center channel?
      1. bixby
        bixby
        Afraid the audience of owners or those who have heard them might be limited here, more of an avs forum or audioholics site type item. Wondering why you would want a center with them if listening primarily to music. Great smaller speaker I have heard is the Silverline Minuet under $1k. I did not want to junk up the other thread if center is a must.
        Aug 21, 2020
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      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        I live in an apartment where my only listening spaces are my office and the living room. The living room setup is the home theater primarily so any new speakers need to have a center channel available for matching.
        Aug 22, 2020
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I'd like a better music experience via speakers, but I don't want to compromise the theater experience. Most of my critical listening for music is via headphones, but I'd like to sit on the couch and listen more often.
        Aug 22, 2020
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    17. fraggler
      fraggler
      New watch, or new DAC? I hate having so many hobbies.
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      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        If you really need a watch, get a cheap Casio and accept your fate. Finding a better watch deal is almost impossible. The standard quartz G-Shock or AE-1200 would be my choice. Discrete and almost impossible to destroy.
        Jul 11, 2020
        Tachikoma and fraggler like this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I definitely don't need either a DAC or a watch. In fact, I should probably sell and consolidate for both hobbies. Just really itching for something new.
        Jul 11, 2020
        Deep Funk and zerodeefex like this.
      4. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        Go that route. Cut down. I find myself enjoying more when things are simpler for me, even with disposable income.
        Jul 11, 2020
        Deep Funk and fraggler like this.
    18. fraggler
      fraggler
      HD800SDRSBAF + iFi Micro iDSD BL is really surprising me with how listenable it is. Bass boost works quite well for games and pop genres.
      1. Jerry likes this.
      2. murphythecat
        murphythecat
        yeah, ifi xbass mated with hd800 is a well kept secret ime
        Aug 11, 2020
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    19. fraggler
      fraggler
      Happy Hamilton Friday if you have Disney+
    20. fraggler
      1. Jinxy245 and EagleWings like this.
      2. penguins
        penguins
        Another odd hobby of mine (although MUCH less vs pretty much all other hobbies) is fragrances... I'm oddly interested in this as well... except 50% chance joke is on us and it smells like nothing.
        Jul 1, 2020
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I won't exactly be happy with something that smells like nothing, but the matching donation to STEM education and the cool bottle and packaging might make up for it.
        Jul 1, 2020
      4. penguins
        penguins
        Wild guess: It will smell like dust (via non-gaseous elements lighter than iron), vaguely smoky + stuff burning (lots of things that burn off in space + abundant carbon = smoke), and maybe of ozone or other gases in our upper atmosphere (b/c they probably got the data from space station/s, not deep space). Not expecting any nice, rich, or complex smells given relative lack of complex molecules in space.
        Jul 1, 2020
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Chicago, IL
    Occupation:
    www.egwoode.com, www.beehyyve.com
    Gear List:
    Transducers:

    Audeze LCD2 Classic
    Bose QC15 modded
    Carmody S2000
    Fostex T50RP modded
    Sennheiser HD650M
    Sennheiser x JAR HD650
    Sennheiser HD800 SBAFSDR
    Shure SE215
    Sony WF-1000XM4
    Sony WH-1000XM5
    ZMF Verite Closed African Blackwood

    DACs:

    iFi Micro iDSD Black
    iFi Zen DAC v1
    Motu M2
    Schiit Bifrost 2 OG
    Schiit Modi Multibit 1 (2156)

    Amps:

    Adcom GFA-5200
    iFi Micro iDSD Black
    Schiit x Nitsch Piety
    Schiit Jotunheim 2 (+ESS)
    Schiit Vali 2+
    Zampotech Shortest Way 51+

    Gadgets:
    RPi3 + 502DACPRO
    RPi4 + PI2AES
    Schiit Loki+
    Schiit Lokius

    Signature

    Main: RPi4+PI2AES > SPDIF > Bifrost 2 OG > Mjolnir 3 > HD800SDRSBAF, VC Blackwood
    Office: PC > USB > MMB1 (2156) > Piety > JAR650 OG