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    1. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Good lord, people I'm tired of editing for sale titles. When you post a for sale listing, these are the prefixes to use: FS: WTB: WTT:
      1. Syzygy, Jinxy245, Biodegraded and 5 others like this.
      2. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        just start adding ASL to make it more entertaining for you? ;-)
        Dec 14, 2021
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    2. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I'm looking for some simple CAD drawings if anyone here wants to make a couple for me. I'll pay fairly.
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      2. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        No @tommytakis no worries this is for something else. Looks like I’ll have to dumpster dive on Craigslist though.
        Dec 9, 2021
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      3. spwath
        spwath
        I might be able to do it I've got a decent amount of cad experience from college
        Dec 9, 2021
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      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        Are you looking for actual construction documents, or just some simple dimensioned drawings?
        Dec 10, 2021
    3. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Why are the cheapest, least resolving DACs the only ones to support DSD/high res/MQA? Gimmick!
      1. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        Gotta get that bang for the Buck
        Dec 4, 2021
    4. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Suddenly every time I buy something online I get a review request email after I receive it. What’s with this? It’s so damn annoying.
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Always been the case but they've been asking for feedback months after the fact lately. Guess the e-retailer landscape got much more competitive is all.
        Dec 2, 2021
      4. ogodei
        ogodei
        I had electrical work in my house done in 2018. About 6 months ago the provider must have implemented feedback request software, now I get email every two weeks asking for a review. I think this has gone beyond e-retailers unfortunately.
        Dec 4, 2021
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      5. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I don’t understand the logic of asking for a review while annoying your customers. Not smart at all.
        Dec 4, 2021
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    5. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I'm talking to Shanling about getting an M3X DAP loaner. What do you all think about waiting to start the Zen and Zen Pro iem loaners...
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      3. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        Actually, just tried out the jvc fd-01 on Phonitor. There is very little hiss unless I crank it up to max. if you need more volume lower in the pot, you can put it on high gain, but with no added noise.
        Nov 26, 2021
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      4. jexby
        jexby
        i want no DAPs. ever. if a dongle or Gryphon with iPhone doesn’t pair well i move on.
        Nov 26, 2021
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      5. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Thank you for the feedback! No DAP it is.
        Nov 26, 2021
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    6. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Happy white people were too ignorant, disgusting and foolish to survive a Winter here and…
      1. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        … luckily the local Native American tribe took pity on us and helped us survive and we thanked them only to turn around and use diseases born out of the same disgusting culture that almost killed us to wage bio warfare and commit mass genocide killing almost all of them, moving the rest to the most barren land in the country where they still are suffering from a collapsed and destroyed culture day.
        Nov 25, 2021
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      2. Claritas
        Claritas
        Ah,... thank you M. Rousseau. For my part, I am in accord with the wise Locke, who had rather be a common English yeoman than a king amongst them; and with a celebrated Virginian, who plainly wrote of "the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions."
        Nov 26, 2021
      3. penguins
        penguins
        ***dirty communist hippies noted and reported to cia headquarters*** :)
        Nov 28, 2021
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    7. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      When I’m exhausted but can’t sleep, the only thing I can listen to is free jazz. I don’t know why. But it soothes me.
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      3. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        George Lucas directors commentary will put you to sleep, I guarantee it!
        Nov 24, 2021
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      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        I have fallen asleep to some jazz at times, even free jazz as well. More recently it is more ambientish music such as Johann Johannsson, Slow Meadow etc.. I also find myself really relaxed by sounds of rain with crisp lightning, I’ve enjoyed this website a lot. You can combine sounds. https://defonic.com/
        Nov 24, 2021
      5. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I’m not talking about falling asleep to it. I’m talking a night when you are really exhausted but wired and can’t sleep. It’s a specific state of mind that for me just loves free jazz. The more chaotic the better.
        Nov 24, 2021
    8. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Anyone else have a MacBook Air M1 and find the clicking mechanism of the trackpad almost unusable? I'm dropping shit all over the place.
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      2. Scott Kramer
        Scott Kramer
        3-finger drag is now buried in 'accessibility'
        Nov 22, 2021
      3. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        It's not actually clicking, they don't move at all!
        Nov 22, 2021
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      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Well that’s the problem then. The older ones clicked and worked so much better.
        Nov 22, 2021
    9. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      HOLY f**k. The Dunu Zen Pro iems are incredible. This is the iem we have all been waiting for.
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      2. nishan99
        nishan99
        Is it true that they got softer macrodynamics and transients than the OG Zen?.
        Nov 19, 2021
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      3. crenca
        crenca
        I too WANT TO BELIEVE... If it just reaches HD6XX level of microdetail I would be more than happy.
        Nov 19, 2021
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      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I think they’re more resolving than HD6XX but then I’ve never found them very resolved. They are fast they almost sound like orthos to me.

        @nishan99 i will have to listen to the og zen but these don’t have soft attacks at all.
        Nov 19, 2021
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    10. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I finally finished my modded Audeze LCD-X and want to share it with you all. Sign up for the loaner tour here!
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      3. jexby
        jexby
        edited my posts there. is this headphone going to be bundled somehow with the existing Cavalier LAuX amp tour or?
        Nov 16, 2021
      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Maybe at first, but I'l do a separate loaner with just the headphone. So you can have both the amp and headphones or just the headphones. Up to you.
        Nov 16, 2021
    11. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I’m so excited about headphones I wake up after 4 hours of sleep and want to get up and listen to music. I have serious issues.
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      2. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        LCD-4 is probably the best. Resolution and very low distortion giving them a clean, smooth presentation. LCD-R is next, with a unique presentation of detail and tube iike tonality. Detail is almost pushed to the front with the LCD-R. But they're not as refined as the LCD-4 and I don't think they're more resolving, just that details are more obvious.
        Nov 14, 2021
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      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Then LCD-X which is not that far behind either. I think my modded LCD-X is the best for price/performance.

        Then probably my modded vintage Yamaha HP-1 Anistropic. Then My YH-3

        Then my modded HE6se. I think some people would place this higher on the list, I'm just not a fan of the Hifiman tonality which can only be changed so much with mods.
        Nov 14, 2021
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      4. deafenears
        deafenears
        There's a 4z b-stock listed on Audeze's BF sale page, it has your name on it @rhythmdevils . Maybe you can use to figure out how to mod the Audeze variants using the MG chassis?
        Nov 18, 2021
    12. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Says a lot about a person whether they say PM or DM.
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I do look at (occasionally post on) Instagram, and now realise that DM is the parlance there. I think I might even have done it once or twice!
        Nov 10, 2021
      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        It used to always be PM (Private Message) on forums. On social media it’s DM (Direct Message). It just says that you’re social media saavy and haven’t been around audio forums for that long if you say DM.
        Nov 10, 2021
      5. Claritas
        Claritas
        I had no idea off-hand what DM meant. Digging deep in my memory, I finally exclaimed, "Dungeon Master!"
        Nov 13, 2021
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    13. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      How am I supposed to get any sleep when my headphones sound this good?
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      3. YMO
        YMO
        Just invite me over
        Nov 5, 2021
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      4. murphythecat
        murphythecat
        weed men!
        Nov 5, 2021
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      5. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        Who are these "weed men" of which you speak? Does this have something to do with Dune? I never read those books.
        Nov 5, 2021
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    14. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      How do you run balanced and SE amps from a DAC with gimped SE outputs?
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      2. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        (cont) then you can connect anything to anything and it will be fine; it will remain "balanced" (but not shielded), and whenever your switch points to an amp with SE only it will automatically ground itself
        Nov 3, 2021
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        This is definitely something that active preamps are useful for.
        Nov 3, 2021
      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        The switcher with a built in transformer is an awesome idea, and likely the most transparent option I imagine. Now I just need to find someone in the US who wants to wire one together. :)
        Nov 3, 2021
    15. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Damn, people are willing to pay so much for used MacBooks. Like 100-200$ less than retail. Ridiculous.
      1. señorhifi and dematted like this.
      2. Bill-P
        Bill-P
        Yeah, these things hold value like crazy.
        Nov 1, 2021
      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        Sometimes sniper bid at ebay works. Particularly models nobody cares.
        Nov 1, 2021
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      4. señorhifi
        señorhifi
        Heard a guy once say, MACs are like digital gold: easy sell, easy money.
        Nov 1, 2021
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    16. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      The awesomeness of Big Red Machine's new album and Matt Berninger's solo album combined with the break being taken by The National worries..
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      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Yes, I definitely agree I would rather them stop now than fade into shiftiness like so many bands who keep going (Phish *cough*). But they seem like they have a lot of creative energy left.

        The last Big Red Machine album reminds me of The National's sound a lot, but just missing other elements that add complexity to the sound.
        Oct 24, 2021
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      4. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I assume if they did make another album it wouldn't' be for a while since the individual members have to tour their solo projects. Sad for music lovers but a reality.

        I feel like they were still expanding their sound though. Room for more creative growth.
        Oct 24, 2021
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      5. jaker782
        jaker782
        TN are probably my favorite current band as well... in fact it isn't even close for me. Discovered them after they released Boxer when they opened for REM.

        I thoroughly enjoyed BRM and Berninger's solo record. They are not done yet! The Dessner bros are killing it with their creativity and as long as Matt and his wife don't run dry with those signature lyrics, the quality will still be there for the next record.
        Oct 24, 2021
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    17. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      Firefighters across California are praising the Gods right now for the rain. So grateful for their tireless thankless work.
      1. Qildail, Cryptowolf, Jinxy245 and 6 others like this.
      2. nishan99
        nishan99
        Thank god.
        Oct 22, 2021
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        CA prisoners too
        Oct 22, 2021
    18. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I just accidentally signed up for a family subscription for Microsoft 365 which gives me 5 accounts for100$/yr. Anyone want to go in on it?
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      2. Lyander
        Lyander
        I'm on the same plan and use two of the accounts for cloud storage because the rest of my family couldn't be arsed to make MS accounts. GLWS haha.
        Oct 20, 2021
      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Devil's semen...
        Oct 20, 2021
      4. rott
        rott
        Quite generous of you. I'd bite if not for already being enrolled via employer discount, and only thing I dislike is the upload speed to OneDrive for multi-GB directories with hundreds of large files.
        Oct 20, 2021
    19. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I’m starting to prefer good recordings. Time to sell all my gear.
      1. Qildail, Cryptowolf, nishan99 and 4 others like this.
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Oct 3, 1983 (Age: 40)
    Home Page:
    https://www.rhythmdevilsaudio.com
    Location:
    Bay Area, CA
    Occupation:
    Photographer and Headphone Sound Sculptor
    Gear List:
    WANTED:
    Cavalli Liquid Crimson

    ALL ORTHOS ARE MODDED....

    —Source—

    Pi2AES with Sigma11 LPS -> Yggdrasil A2/og ->

    —iem rig—

    Yggdrasil -> EC Studio B -> RD-S12 (modded Shouer S12 ortho iem's)


    —ORTHO RIG #1--

    Minimax tube preamp -> First Watt F4 -> RD-4 (modified LCD-4)


    --ORTHO RIG #2--

    Jottenheim A -> RD-R (modded LCD-R)


    --ORTHO RIG #3--

    Liquid Gold X -> Various modded Audeze's below


    ----ORTHO RIG #4--

    Cavalli SOHA1 maxed out by @fallenangel -> modded Hifiman HE6SEv1


    -AMPS-

    EC Studio B
    Cavalli Liquid Glass
    Cavalli Liquid Gold X
    og Cavalli Liquid Gold
    Jottenheim A
    @fallenangel Cavalli SOHA1
    Vali 2+
    Schiit Magni 3+
    Nitsch Piety


    -HEADPHONES-

    All orthos are modded or in the queue to be modded...

    Audeze LCD-5
    Audeze LCD-4
    Audeze LCD-R
    Audeze LCD-MX4
    Audeze LCD- 4z
    Audeze LCD-3
    Audeze LCD-X
    Audeze LCD-2F
    Audeze LCD-2 Classic
    Hifiman HE6se V1 and V2
    Hifiman HE560 V4
    Fostex T50rp (very involved mod, one of my best orthos)

    --Vintage Orthos--

    Aiwa HP-500
    2 NAD RP-18 Kapton
    3 TDS-15
    TDS-5
    TDS-7
    TDS-16
    Fostex T20v2
    Fostex T20v1
    FostexT10
    3 Yamaha HP-1 Anistropic
    4 Yamaha YH-3
    Yamaha YHD-1


    —SPEAKER RIG—

    Pi2AES -> Gungnir A1 -> Khozmo Passive Preamp -> Mackie HR624 mk1 active reference monitors (not the 824 or MK2 version)
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    When I'm not listening to music I'm a Photographer & Filmmaker