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    What's Your Job IRL?

    I work as the UK equivalent of associate prof in finance. Yes, there are shit parts of the job (teaching and marking if you get a bad group of...
    Post by: shambles, Feb 17, 2023 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    Emotiva ERC-4 CD Player / DAC Review

    Not heard the Emotiva stuff, though I did consider the ERC-4 based on this thread (the DAC functionality is also a nice plus) but got a really...
    Post by: shambles, Nov 22, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    CD Transport / Player Thread

    A bit off-topic, but first off I completely agree with you regarding the experience of CD listening vs computer audio. I am sure some people can...
    Post by: shambles, Nov 19, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    I've liked all the Schiit stuff I've owned, but with strong USD and higher shipping costs it's...

    I've liked all the Schiit stuff I've owned, but with strong USD and higher shipping costs it's nowhere near the value proposition it used to be...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Nov 13, 2022
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    Re the Jazz ff, I had a Meier amp years ago (Aria maybe?) and found that quite dull/clinical,...

    Re the Jazz ff, I had a Meier amp years ago (Aria maybe?) and found that quite dull/clinical, but this was 10-15 years ago so I assume his designs...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Nov 13, 2022
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    Great to see some first hand impressions of the current Meier stuff. Have been tempted by the...

    Great to see some first hand impressions of the current Meier stuff. Have been tempted by the Daccord on a few occasions, since the price is...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Nov 13, 2022
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    We can sadly add Mimi Parker to the list of musicians lost too early. RIP

    We can sadly add Mimi Parker to the list of musicians lost too early. RIP
    Status Update by shambles, Nov 6, 2022
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    Yep, that is also the combination I settled on - perf suede on 600 and perf lamb on 6XX seemed...

    Yep, that is also the combination I settled on - perf suede on 600 and perf lamb on 6XX seemed to work best and as you said, big improvement to...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Sep 8, 2022
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    ZMF Earpads for HD6xx Series Headphones

    I was alternating between the Dekoni elite velours and elite fenestrated sheepskin on my HD600s before I switched to the ZMF perforated suede's a...
    Post by: shambles, Aug 24, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    ZMF Earpads for HD6xx Series Headphones

    I got a pair of the perforated suedes and a pair of the perforated lambskin last month and currently have the perf suede on my HD600 at home and...
    Post by: shambles, Aug 3, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    2022 Texas Audio Roundup

    Guess, we'll find out pretty soon but wondering what's the Schiit mid-sized amp in picture 2? Edit: snap, @roshambo123 beat me to it!
    Post by: shambles, Jul 21, 2022 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Ripping CDs

    Seconding some of the comments above. I referred to the older 2019 dbpoweramp drive accuracy guide when choosing a new drive last year and it's a...
    Post by: shambles, Jul 11, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Drone / Experimental / Ambient thread

    Hell yes, can't possibly go wrong with Kali Malone + GRM. Already ordered on my side - CD for me as always, but noticed the LE white vinyl had...
    Post by: shambles, Jul 8, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Drone / Experimental / Ambient thread

    Thanks as always for the recommendations @Rustin Cohle - I also liked the new Keith Fullerton Whitman - curious to see what he does for the 3rd...
    Post by: shambles, Jul 4, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Schiit Modius DAC Review and Measurements

    Putting aside the differences in DAC chip, would the switch to the OPA1656 for the SE outs on the Modius E be going some way to addressing this...
    Post by: shambles, Jun 30, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Custom Cans HD600/HD650 mod: measurements and impressions

    I picked up the black version last month and it was £35 like the nickel version. I assume the price is not currently listed because it's out of...
    Post by: shambles, May 22, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Custom Cans HD600/HD650 mod: measurements and impressions

    I fitted the kit to my current production HD600 earlier in the week and this fits exactly with my experience. No foam sounded...
    Post by: shambles, May 13, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Also, from memory I paid much less for Plus than they are charging for Origin, despite the fact...

    Also, from memory I paid much less for Plus than they are charging for Origin, despite the fact that they have removed all support for streaming...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Apr 16, 2022
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    Man that sucks! I bought a copy of Audirvana Plus a few years back and am still happily using it...

    Man that sucks! I bought a copy of Audirvana Plus a few years back and am still happily using it on OS X 10.15, so had not looked at newer...
    Profile Post Comment by shambles, Apr 16, 2022
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    Drone / Experimental / Ambient thread

    Yep completely agreed - didn't get on with Shortwave Memories or Angel's Flight no matter how many chances I gave them, but his stuff from the...
    Post by: shambles, Apr 15, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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