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Sorry for not being around for yonks! In this time there's been a new residence, a kid on the way, and JBL 4410As. Who needs the internet :P Apr 7, 2020

    1. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      @DigMe This is late, but if you're still considering those JBL deals, here's a glowing recommendation from someone who loves his 590s.
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      3. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        I know a number of folk here didn't rate the 530s in a meet a while back, but for anyone looking for some floorstanders, do give the bigger brothers a go esp when they're on sale. For starters, they're now cheaper than a lot of headphones!
        Mar 19, 2022
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      4. DigMe
        DigMe
        We’ll see, man. It will be in the future but they have similar sales pretty often. In the past 6 months we bought 2 cars and we just put an offer on a house as we restart our lives basically from scratch back in the US so money is tight right now. Thanks for the input!
        Mar 19, 2022
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      5. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        No worries, and all the best for the move! Hope the new beginnings bring you and your family all the good things you deserve in life and more. Including speakers
        Mar 19, 2022
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    2. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Sorry for not being around for yonks! In this time there's been a new residence, a kid on the way, and JBL 4410As. Who needs the internet :P
      1. Deep Funk, Riotvan, brencho and 6 others like this.
    3. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Sooo, happily living life in our new home... until my beloved Marantz PM6010OSE started acting up. Back to thinking about audio again, URGH.
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      2. skem
        skem
        Luxman L-509x or L-590AX ?
        Sep 9, 2019
      3. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        They seem awesome, but juuuust a bit too pricy IMO! Considering a Yamaha A-S1100 - had a weird experience when asking a dealer about it though.
        Sep 11, 2019
      4. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        Got pointed to the 501 and 801, despite explaining I didn't want a unit with an internal DAC (just RAW BALLZ). Staff got a little overzealous in explaining that the amps were equipped with "DAC chips, not DACs" and that they were for streaming Bluetooth and plugging in CD players. I guess he meant well...
        Sep 11, 2019
    4. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Finally a place to call my own! Let's see if I can sneak a little audio upgrade or two into the home makeover budget. Sorry, wifey.
      1. Cryptowolf, Friday, obsiCO and 10 others like this.
      2. JustAnotherRando
        JustAnotherRando
        I rennovated last year. The cost of a built in wardrobe for a single room outweighs all my headphone gear.

        You should be able to sneak in some good upgrades :)
        Jun 18, 2018
    5. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Local post finally admit that they 'lost' my Massdrop Plus somewhere between airport and customs screening. Privatisation success my arse.
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      2. Friday
        Friday
        Look out for it on Carousell
        Mar 28, 2018
      3. Grahad2
        Grahad2
        They've tried banking but you can't just 'lose' money without an outrage.

        My area mailman is fine so I hope he lives long and prosper.
        Mar 28, 2018
    6. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Measured Dekoni THX00 sheepskin (with and without attenuation ring) vs stock pads. Outcome is... mixed. Will post when I have time!
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    7. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      With all the discussion around the HD6XX family, I have a shameful confession to make... I like the 650M mods on my 600. THERE, I SAID IT.
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      3. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        I feel like Katy Perry admitting she kissed a girl. YES, I LIKED IT! YES, THE WORLD NEEDS TO KNOW! PREFERABLY THROUGH SONG AND DANCE!

        I feel for you, Thad. My dad was visibly affected by his inability to enjoy his CD setup as his hearing got worse. Here's wishing that a really good used or clearance offer pops up in your area.
        Nov 1, 2017
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Thanks @MrTurtle. Actually, it is more than the enhanced highs that might annoy some of normal hearing; more than the incredible detail in frequencies I can hear anyway.... It's also the incredible ear-space comfort and the better tropical-climate breathability.
        Nov 2, 2017
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        The HD6nn series is not at all bad (wouldn't like anything smaller around my ears) but whatever Senn did to the sound, it would still be HD6nn shape and feel ...else it wouldn't be HD6nn!

        Hey, HD600... I'm not exactly unhappy! :)
        Nov 2, 2017
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    8. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      ZX100 and Leck forever and ever a 100 years. Holy shit this pairing is real. Thanks heaps @Grahad2 and everyone else who chimed in!
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        Wasn't your budget like way less than the price of a ZX100?
        Oct 4, 2017
      4. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        I found a used one for just around 250USD, so I took it as a sign!
        Oct 4, 2017
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      5. DigMe
        DigMe
        Nice! Congrats!
        Oct 4, 2017
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    9. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Slimming down my work stack - looking for DAP that has great line out to feed Leck. Any recommendations below 250 bucks?
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        I've been quite satisfied with my M1. Vansen has mentioned that he felt it was too rolled off. It's pretty cheap to buy one secondhand and see what you think.
        Sep 25, 2017
      4. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        Yup, was considering M1 but it doesn't seem to have a proper line out mode. M2S has been on the list in its place (thanks @Mshenay for the impressions!) but am hoping for a 2nd or 3rd opinion. May jump on a ZX100 if I get impatient.
        Sep 28, 2017
      5. DigMe
        DigMe
        Oh yeah, you're right. Forgot about wanting line out.
        Sep 28, 2017
    10. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Loving the TH-X00! Not loving the smell of the previous owner so much though.
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      3. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        Ugh is correct! And I can't seem to find Ozium in my country, so I'll make do with sneaker balls and charcoal in a box for now. Thanks for the tip!
        Aug 27, 2017
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        When I was in London, the strongest and best ahem-organic smell-remover spray came from... the vet.

        My wife always wants to use strong perfumes, cut onions, etc, on bad smells. Makes me scream. Now you have two bad smells!
        Aug 27, 2017
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Best thing I have here is actually supposed to repel mosquitoes, which it doesn't, but does seem to neutralise some other smells.
        Aug 27, 2017
    11. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Fostex T60RP, with wood cups in that same 80s shape. Whaaaat? Hopefully they improved the distortion in the mids, but not holding my breath.
      1. Bagged Milk
        Bagged Milk
        Looks like the same driver. So probably not.
        Aug 12, 2017
    12. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Got GO720. More bass body and less stridence/digititus compared to UD120. Does the Leck justice! But 10000mah batt drains in 5h vs 9 prev...
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      2. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        Considering I got it for less than a benjamin though, can't really complain... HD600s do sound superb in this chain. 1st gen GOs can be a proper bargain these days
        May 23, 2017
      3. zerodeefex
        zerodeefex
        1st generation GO450 and the HD600 is an amazing pairing you can find for under $300 used if you bide your time and wait for the right deal.
        May 23, 2017
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      4. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        Sound advice right there. This is what I like about the hobby - the old stuff isn't necessarily obsolete just because new stuff's come out, which is great for cheapskates like me, heh. Also, you reminded me that I should really try the GO without the Leck, if only to check out the difference.
        May 24, 2017
    13. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Is the Geek Out 720 still competitive as a DAC, esp. for portable use? Currently feeding my Leck with a UD120.
    14. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      JBL LSR305s in the house. Genuinely good stuff! Now only Modi Multibit left to complete my mid-fi corner of happiness.
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Moist! Very Moist! :)
        Mar 18, 2017
    15. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Opportunity to get either HD600s or JBL LSR305s 2nd hand for about the same price. Rock, meet hard place...
      1. Yeskey
        Yeskey
        Caught between 305's or Philharmonic AA's. I feel you.
        Feb 7, 2017
      2. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        HD600, smaller and more convenient. Go speakers if you have a decent listening room/studio.
        Feb 7, 2017
    16. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      The bass response of the ER4XR is just what the doc ordered, but the SR sounds more correct in the midrange. How now brown cow?
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    17. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Is it just me or has the signal to noise ratio improved since the introduction of the dislike button? Very niiice, I laaiiike...
      1. brencho
        brencho
        that's true. unless your username starts with a G, ends with a B, and includes the middle letters U and T. some people are immune to public shame/punishment.
        Mar 30, 2016
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      2. MrTurtle
        MrTurtle
        It was just a matter of time before a village idiot or troll would come out of the woodwork...
        Mar 31, 2016
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    18. MrTurtle
      MrTurtle
      Now a happy member of the 4627BRZ UHA-6S owners' club!
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