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Would you actually say yes to a new $200 6sn7 from Apos Feb 8, 2024

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    1. bixby
      bixby
      What headphones is she wearing? Reminds me of late '70 senn 414 or akg foamy. And for goodness sakes, distortomento on the bass.
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Yes, those are the Sennheiser HD414. The 90's Anniversary low impedance variant. Correct on the bass distortion part on the video.
        Jan 26, 2021
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        bixby
        Feb 1, 2021
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        For the record I revisited this with the HP-3 and the Liquid Carbon just now (was on Fulla 2>HD600 last time) and LOL yes the bass is all flub and crumple. Kinda surprising how I wasn't much bothered by it on the Senns.
        Feb 5, 2021
    2. bixby
      bixby
      RIP Hank Aaron
      1. OldDude04, sheldaze, jexby and 8 others like this.
    3. bixby
      bixby
      ebay condition "used" is code for run away. "eg. Condition is "Used" - the tweeters don't seem to work but woofers do"
      1. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        all 'used' Nakamichi tape decks are like - 'doesn't reverse or FF, record head shot, meters don't move, pressed play and it's rotating but haven't tested with a tape $500 please no returns'
        Jan 20, 2021
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    4. bixby
      bixby
      Why is media creating a new word phrase "hit- skip" relating to a crash, when we have perfectly understood words "hit and run"?
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        Yeah, that one bugs me too.
        Jan 18, 2021
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      4. bixby
        bixby
        irregardless of its correctness They continue to use it regardless.
        Jan 20, 2021
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      5. Sqveak
        Sqveak
        @bixby that almost ruined my breakfast.
        Jan 20, 2021
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    5. bixby
      bixby
      Pi project abandoned. Rationale-Would that transport change have brought a bigger sonic benefit than using EQ for my headphone setup. Nope!
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        @Hands had a good idea, so I looked it up. Here is the answer, "No VST exists that's been compiled for ARM."
        Jan 17, 2021
      4. Hands
        Hands
        Ah, I guess I didn't know VSTs had to be compiled for different OSes and architectures. I thought they were simpler.

        Nonetheless, I have to imagine there is some sort of solution that would give you the EQ you want.

        I still think the benefits of a Pi2AES or DigiOne Sig are a worthwhile pursuit. They provide specific improvements you can't get through other means.
        Jan 19, 2021
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      5. bixby
        bixby
        well there are solutions, but the only one I know of cost more than I am willing to pay to impelment...Roon. Diminishing returns for me.
        Jan 20, 2021
    6. bixby
      bixby
      Wanted-Sensei for Picoreplayer install on Raspberry Pi 4b- I just know I will bork the install or setup.
      1. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Jan 9, 2021
        gixxerwimp and bixby like this.
      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        My memory sucks, so I refer to my own guide every time I need to adjust something. But ping me if you have any issues. Can't guarantee I'll be able to help, but I'll try.
        Jan 9, 2021
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    7. bixby
      bixby
      eBay just upped their fees more than 20% on most categories.
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      2. pure5152
        pure5152
        What the actual heck, whyy :(
        Jan 1, 2021
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        Because they can, monopoly really. And they now take their fees up front on each transaction instead of billing monthly, cashflow. I think they still own Paypal but now Paypal does not get their take on the fees
        Jan 1, 2021
    8. bixby
      bixby
      Enjoy the Winter Solstice!
      1. Jinxy245, HotRatSalad and Cryptowolf like this.
      2. Syzygy
        Syzygy
        Geez I forgot to go look at the "Christmas star" last night.
        Dec 21, 2020
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        will it be close tonight or all gone? EDIT: Will be there all week, enjoy the lamb
        Dec 21, 2020
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    9. bixby
      bixby
      Tidal playing through JRiver using the dsp stack and my EQ for main speakers. Happy Monday!
      1. GoodEnoughGear and gaspasser like this.
    10. bixby
      bixby
      Broncos could have season high viewership today!
      1. monacelli likes this.
      2. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        Having all your QB's put on quarantine will at least have the game put at a curiosity level of a big time circus side show.
        Nov 29, 2020
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        With the altitude and the legal weed, guaranteed high viewership...
        Nov 29, 2020
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    11. bixby
      bixby
      Clapton, trending, yes still alive and still a dumb ass and racist
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      3. Tchoupitoulas
        Tchoupitoulas
        "Live music might never recover,” he says, according to Rolling Stone. Of course, no one will ever go to a live show again once the pandemic is over. [sarcasm]. (@rtaylor76: as someone originally from next-door Sussex, I completely agree).
        Nov 27, 2020
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      4. crenca
        crenca
        What is "it"? I don't do social media - is it this "anti-lockdown" song? Is he an anti-masker flat earther?
        Nov 27, 2020
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      5. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Partly @crenca. And his drunken racist tirade back in 1976.
        Nov 27, 2020
    12. robot zombie
      robot zombie
      fucked it all up, disregard
      1. bixby likes this.
    13. bixby
      bixby
      I now understand turntable sales, hipsters like them for photos to create a retro vibe, cuz no sane person would listen to this.
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        This pic in dictionary. An agglomeration of newish items thought to be hip, placed in a shrine like setting and pics of which are used to bolster an online ego and is not for listening. oops sorry @robot zombie haha
        Nov 23, 2020
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      4. monacelli
        monacelli
        @bixby I think a lot of people, especially first-timers, genuinely don't know the basics about how to set up a speaker system. I also think a fair chunk of vinyl lovers are not what we would call "audiophiles", it's just a fun way for them to listen and connect to their music. And heck, some of the recent posts in the SBAF 'Pictures of your speaker system' thread make you scratch your head too.
        Nov 23, 2020
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      5. bixby
        bixby
        I know, just friendly poking, that's all.
        Nov 23, 2020
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    14. bixby
      bixby
      Elac Uni-Fi B5-How this got hyped is beyond me. Guttenberg (shame), have these reviewers not heard anything but small analytical toys?
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      3. monacelli
        monacelli
        I almost think ~$600 is no man’s land for bookshelf speakers. Maybe DIY is a better option in the under $1200 realm.
        Nov 17, 2020
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      4. bixby
        bixby
        @rlow- My single driver DIYs that have been heavily EQ'd for my main setup. Was going to sell them but cannot find anything to replace them. My older SP Tech monitors were also great. For a desk, the PSB Alphas are very good.
        Nov 17, 2020
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      5. rlow
        rlow
        Funny I was going to ask if you’ve heard the Alpha’s. The new ones are well reviewed and ASR panned them, so they must be decent ;-)
        Nov 17, 2020
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    15. bixby
      bixby
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      2. famish99
        famish99
        YAY! Let's take the worst connector and make it even worse.
        Nov 5, 2020
        Vtory, Soups, fraggler and 2 others like this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        It's like everyone forgot that mini-XLRs have existed for years. First the RSA connector, then the 2.5 and 3.5 trrses, then Pentaconn, now this.
        Nov 5, 2020
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Yes, it is a product with no need whatsoever. Want small and audiophool? Make TRS out of unobtainium. Audioquest probably do already.
        Nov 5, 2020
    16. bixby
      bixby
      Anxious to hear if my newly installed metal foil Vishay Dale resistors perk up my Musical Fidelity hp amp.
      1. skem
        skem
        I’ll be curious. I’ve never managed to hear the difference in resistors. I suspect it matters where they are, and in what topology, of course.
        Oct 31, 2020
      2. bixby
        bixby
        I like them better than the Dale wirewound MRA series I had been using. They are in the signal path right before the output, so def audible. Letting them burn in if that is such a thing for resistors.
        Oct 31, 2020
    17. bixby
      bixby
      More Fire- Be Safe SoCal folks
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      2. netforce
        netforce
        Mom! California be burning again!

        Least it wasn't caused by another gender reveal party.... Hopefully
        Oct 27, 2020
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Planet on fire ... so many at risk ... be safe all of you located near the front lines of climate change.
        Oct 27, 2020
    18. bixby
      bixby
      Friend helped with quick room eq, never knew how bad my phone app was til now, well it wasn't sounding right, my app sucks
      1. Cryptowolf, Thad E Ginathom and rlow like this.
      2. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Audizr? That really smooths the first ~500 Hz. Spectroid gets me closer to REW sweeps but it still isn't great.
        Oct 21, 2020
      3. bixby
        bixby
        Audizr, but not there, it showed way more 5-8khz energy in room than was really there. I had cuts so deep, no wonder it sounded smoove, haha. My friend uses an app for iphone that is calibrated to its mic, results much better.
        Oct 21, 2020
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    19. bixby
      bixby
      New #CalWoodfire just 15+ miles to my west. Gonna be another smoky night.
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Woah! I sincerely hope the fires are contained soon and all of you remain unscathed.
        Oct 18, 2020
      4. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        There's ANOTHER fire nearby as well. It's insane.
        Oct 18, 2020
      5. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        Shit...stay safe everyone. Seriously.
        Oct 18, 2020
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    20. bixby
      bixby
      Colorado Fires Smoke so bad right now it smells like bbq pit in the house. Open door to garage-it smells like campfire in the garage.
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      3. bixby
        bixby
        Oct 17, 2020
      4. jexby
        jexby
        and today the Calwood fire between Boulder and Lyons. cmon 2020- just end already.
        Oct 17, 2020
      5. bixby
        bixby
        I just took a drive and it is almost on the plains north of Boulder Res.
        Oct 17, 2020
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