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fraggler

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

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Giving Tidal another chance now that they dropped prices. Literally the second album I wanted to test is unavailable for streaming... Apr 13, 2024 at 4:30 PM

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    1. fraggler
      fraggler
      Saw Incredibles 2 yesterday. I have to name a future family member or pet Jack-Jack now.
      Jul 2, 2018
      1. Lyander, FallingObjects, Lenroot77 and 1 other person like this.
      2. Skyline
        Skyline
        The Jack-Jack/raccoon showdown was kind of amazing.
        Jul 2, 2018
        Lyander likes this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I'm tempted to go back on $5 Tuesday just to see that scene again. Up there with seeing Yoda fight for the first time as my all time cackling-like-a-madman favorite fight scenes.
        Jul 2, 2018
        Lyander and Skyline like this.
      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        It definitely ranks among the better Pixar films. Great comedic moments, good-to-decent action scenes, plus that soundtrack is amazing!
        Jul 2, 2018
    2. fraggler
      fraggler
      Can anyone recommend a forum like Stevehoffman but for video? I am trying to figure out best movie transfers/remasters.
      Jun 15, 2018
      1. Ash1412 likes this.
      2. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        For blurays, I think bluray.com and the usual A/V sites' reviews are fine. Dunno why but like somebody said here, even though most A/V sites are pretty deaf, they're not bad at reviewing the V.
        Jun 15, 2018
        rott and fraggler like this.
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        I didn't know how much comparisons were made. There are so many releases (multiple Bluray releases, Anniversary releases, 4K transfers, remasters, etc.) that it is sometimes hard to track what has changed. I have some Blurays from the early days that are starting to degrade (can actually see it on the disc), and am trying to sort through my options.
        Jun 15, 2018
      4. Derf
        Derf
        Criterion releases are always top notch, if your movie is in their library. Bluray.com is pretty good for sussing out the various releases too. AVSforum might be worth a look too.
        Jun 15, 2018
        Stapsy and rott like this.
    3. fraggler
      fraggler
      Super Mario Party and Smash Bros for Switch finally coming!
      Jun 12, 2018
      1. Deep Funk, westermac, ButtUglyJeff and 1 other person like this.
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        All new. All characters from past games plus a couple new ones!
        Jun 12, 2018
        dmckean44 likes this.
      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        Jun 12, 2018
      5. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Nintendo can have my money when Smash Bros comes to the Switch. Then I can feel like a kid again playing Mortal Kombat for the first time, just more kawaii...
        Jun 12, 2018
    4. fraggler
      fraggler
      OMFG, forgot how badly the AI cheats in Super Street Fighter II Turbo.
      May 31, 2018
      1. Lenroot77 and Erikdayo like this.
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        It's all the old games..."Feed me quarters!!!!!!"
        May 31, 2018
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        I always thought it was funny that they made 100 varients of Street Fight II before finally making a Street Fighter III
        May 31, 2018
    5. fraggler
      fraggler
      May 11, 2018
      1. monacelli and Lyander like this.
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      3. Skyline
        Skyline
        Sadly, I've never seen this musical. Shame on me, I know.
        May 12, 2018
      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        Still better than the NBC live show with John Legend, though Mary Magdalene at the Lyric wasn't as good as Sarah Bareilles.
        May 12, 2018
      5. fraggler
        fraggler
        Watch the movie from 1973 if you are interested. I still like that version the best.
        May 12, 2018
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    6. fraggler
      fraggler
      Time for spring cleaning of my storage drives. Any recommendations for duplicate file/photo/music programs? dupeGuru is a possibility.
      May 2, 2018
    7. fraggler
      fraggler
      Is the Audioquest vs Monoprice thing about the little stick DAC/amp?
      Apr 5, 2018
      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        Apr 5, 2018
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    8. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone have recommendations for spacey music? Like Epcot rides of the 80s and 90s or what used to play at planetariums when I was a kid.
      Feb 28, 2018
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        Feb 28, 2018
      4. Elnrik
        Elnrik
        Feb 28, 2018
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      5. Mystic
        Mystic
        Check out Man of No Ego. It's not exactly bladerunner, but definitely qualifies as good spacey stuff.
        Feb 28, 2018
    9. fraggler
      fraggler
      Anyone into podcasting? Going to start one for one of my companies and looking for resources (mainly equipment recommendations).
      Feb 2, 2018
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      3. FallingObjects
        FallingObjects
        Feb 2, 2018
      4. thegunner100
        thegunner100
        My comment is too long to post here. Maybe start a thread? Please provide more information on your environment and set up if you can.
        Feb 4, 2018
      5. fraggler
        fraggler
        Started a thread in General Audio.
        Feb 4, 2018
    10. fraggler
      fraggler
      Ugh. Forgot about the Great Firewall of China. Can't access any of my Google accounts here in Shenzhen. At least SBAF is available.
      Dec 31, 2017
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      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        Funny because there are a lot of posts that the Chinese government would not approve of.
        Dec 31, 2017
      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        Are you on vacation?
        Dec 31, 2017
      5. fraggler
        fraggler
        Yes, and I can still access Basecamp for work during down time. I just normally use Google stuff for communications with family and travel (maps/translation). Without access to even Play store, is difficult to get alternative chat options
        Dec 31, 2017
    11. fraggler
      fraggler
      About to do a tasting at the Kavalan whisky distillery in Taiwan. So hyped.
      Dec 29, 2017
      1. jexby, SoupRKnowva, GoodEnoughGear and 1 other person like this.
      2. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        Please do report back!
        Dec 29, 2017
    12. fraggler
      fraggler
      Headed to Taiwan on Tuesday. Anybody have recommendations for cool audio shops in Taichung and Taipei?
      Dec 14, 2017
      1. DigMe and powermatic like this.
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      3. Eric_C
        Eric_C
        Dec 14, 2017
        fraggler likes this.
      4. powermatic
        powermatic
        Wow, have fun and report back!
        Dec 14, 2017
      5. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        Tried to post, but getting an error (doesn't like URLs?). Sending a PM.

        Let me know if you need any other local info, or want to meet up :-)
        Dec 14, 2017
    13. fraggler
      fraggler
      Dec 13, 2017
      1. Deep Funk and gaspasser like this.
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      3. powermatic
        powermatic
        I wonder if there will ever be a RBCD Rennaissance like vinyl. Come on hipsters, make my CDs worth a fortune!
        Dec 13, 2017
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      4. powermatic
        powermatic
        @fraggler If you rip using EAC or dbPoweramp you will rarely, and I mean that in the strictest sense, not end up with a bit perfect rip. I've ripped over a thousnd, and erring on the side of caution maybe 10 slowed EAC down noticeably, and I always ended up with a perfect FLAC rip.
        Dec 13, 2017
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      5. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Thanks for the update. Now I simply list the albums I cannot easily get in NL and buy the FLAC versions before it is too late. Basically everything Janelle Monae, Outkast and Sharon Jones...
        Dec 14, 2017
    14. fraggler
      fraggler
      Insider tickets still available for Axpona 2018. Only $17 for a single day. I think they go up to $23 for early birds.
      Dec 10, 2017
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      2. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        Thank you for the reminder. My wife and I plan to go again on Sunday and I just purchased tickets.
        Dec 10, 2017
    15. fraggler
      fraggler
      Man, two shows in one week at the Lyric. Very blessed this holiday season.
      Dec 9, 2017
      1. Cryptowolf and Thad E Ginathom like this.
      2. fraggler
        fraggler
        Puccini's Turandot and Straight No Chaser. Very different styles of musical presentation, but both moved me.
        Dec 9, 2017
    16. fraggler
      fraggler
      Vali 2 back in the house. Hello, soundstage and 3D sound. Fulla 2 remarkable for $99, but had forgotten how much more can be had for $150.
      Dec 2, 2017
      1. Cryptowolf, FlySweep, Pyruvate and 4 others like this.
      2. DigMe
        DigMe
        Yeeeaaaah, Baby!
        Dec 2, 2017
      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        I've had a Vali 2 on loan for awhile and have been using it with the HD 6xx, dt 880 and HE-400i in a threeway comparison.
        Dec 2, 2017
      4. a44100Hz
        a44100Hz
        I think once there's a Modi Multibit with Gen 5 USB that will be my go-to recommended setup.
        Dec 3, 2017
    17. fraggler
      fraggler
      Happy Thanksgiving to those who celebrate it. Though this hobby doesn't get the time and money it used to, I'm quite thankful to have SBAF.
      Nov 23, 2017
      1. Case, gaspasser, zonto and 6 others like this.
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      3. Ringingears
        Ringingears
        Happy Thanksgiving. Also thankful for SBAF and friends I've made over the years here.
        Nov 23, 2017
      4. zonto
        zonto
        Hear, hear!
        Nov 23, 2017
      5. gaspasser
        gaspasser
        Happy Thanksgiving to all!
        Nov 23, 2017
    18. fraggler
      fraggler
      So instead of chasing (once again) low/mid fi dacs and amps for the HD650, should I just grab an Andromeda and focus solely on 2 channel?
      Nov 21, 2017
      1. Cspirou and AdvanTech like this.
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      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        If things go as planned, the HD650s, as much as I love them, might not get that much use in the future.
        Nov 21, 2017
      4. Ringingears
        Ringingears
        If you are listening mostly at work and you don't want to bother others and don't get startled when someone taps you on the shoulder because you can't hear them. IEM's might be a plan. I use my Beyer DT-1350's at work. No bother to others but I can hear others yelling at me. :)
        Nov 21, 2017
      5. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I wear Beyer DT250 at work when I might be interrupted and Campfire Lyra II when I need to really concentrate. I highly recommend an IEM if you wear glasses and/or need to focus.
        Nov 23, 2017
    19. fraggler
      fraggler
      Crap. Stereo Integrity no longer making their 18" subwoofer anymore.
      Nov 20, 2017
      2. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        f**k. That sucks.
        Nov 20, 2017
    20. fraggler
      fraggler
      Man, Team Teamwork's Ocarina of Rhyme is so fun.
      Aug 18, 2017
      1. Melvillian likes this.
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    Gender:
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    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:

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    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+

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    RPi4 + PI2AES
    Schiit Loki+
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