dmckean44
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dmckean44

In a Sherwood S6040CP relationship, Male, 45, from Peoria, IL

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My six year long unemployment nightmare has ended. Nov 17, 2022

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    1. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Needed to A-B to vinyl to reassure myself the linear filter on the Soekris is the most accurate one.
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      2. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        Voices can sound down in the mix compared to the other filters but it's almost exactly the same as the vinyl presentation so it has to be right.
        Jan 11, 2018
      3. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        The volume control on the Soekris makes level matching with other sources a snap.
        Jan 11, 2018
    2. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      I think I fall into the camp that likes the brickwall filter (red) best on the Soekris DAC.
      1. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        I keep forgetting to listen critically, good sign.
        Jan 10, 2018
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    3. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Got the Soekris dac1321 in about an hour ago, transients are so insanely fast on this thing. I'm already impressed.
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      3. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        @BenjaminBore I have Gungnir Multibit and Modi Multibit to compare it to. It will probably be a couple weeks before I post any real impressions.
        Jan 8, 2018
      4. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        That’s great, I’ve the same two Schiit DACs. Having become, shock horror, content with my system I find my self looking for alternatives that can achieve the same thing with a smaller footprint that are simpler and cheaper. These new Soekris’ look promising.
        Jan 8, 2018
      5. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        I've had the Gungnir Multibit for 18 months now so it's sort of weird listening to something different.
        Jan 8, 2018
    4. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Got my Sherwood S-6040P back from it's restoration and it's sounding fantastic.
    5. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Thinking about trying to build an under $600 budget version Cornscalas to compare against my real ones. For fun.
      1. monacelli, philipmorgan and captkirk like this.
      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        What drivers?
        Dec 30, 2017
      3. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        Thinking Eminence Kappa-15C, PRV Audio D250Ph-S with Dayton Audio H812 Horn and Eminence APT-150 tweeter.
        Dec 30, 2017
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      4. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        Might do Eminence Legend CA154 woofer, it goes a little lower and it's cheaper. I like the impedence curve on the 15C better though, might be able to do a simpler crossover.
        Dec 31, 2017
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    6. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      I hope the Massdrop/Focal relationship eventually leads to an inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
    7. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Just dropped off the Sherwood S-6040P for a full restoration.
    8. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Put the Loki in my main 2-channel system yesterday morning. I'm really digging it.
      1. Case and Ringingears like this.
    9. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Black Friday is a good day to unsubscibe from all your spam lists.
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    10. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Not really digging the Klipsch HP-3.
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      2. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        Too bassy, dark and lacking in dynamics.
        Nov 23, 2017
      3. Melvillian
        Melvillian
        Haven’t had time to leave impressions but I will this weekend. I was disappointed with them. Was using them with the ZDS on low gain so it probably wasn’t a good match
        Nov 23, 2017
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      4. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        I just didn't like it with anything I connected it too, it was especially dull with the Mogwai though.
        Nov 23, 2017
    11. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      The Aliexpress JLH 1969 finally showed up, if it doesn't work out for me as an amplifier I'll still be able to make use of it as a stove.
      1. philipmorgan, Riotvan, obsiCO and 3 others like this.
    12. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Holy Crap! Put a Modi Multibit in my living room system, all the backround music on TV just pops right out, almost too distracting.
      1. ButtUglyJeff, Dino and Case like this.
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        dmckean44
        It's so odd, the button presses on my Tivo sound almost 3D. Now I understand more what multibit does for music playback.
        Nov 17, 2017
    13. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Went ahead and picked up that Sherwood S-6040 CP. Set bias and dc offset, benched out at 121 watts continuous into 8 ohm. Sounding nice.
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      2. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        Had a bunch of noise in the right channel appear, cleaned the contacts/relays and it all seems to be good now. Will probably have to replace the relays at some point. I know from experience that cleaning only lasts 6 months.
        Nov 17, 2017
    14. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Anyone have experiece with a Sherwood S-6040CP? Aliexpress vendor is taking forever to ship my JLH 1969 and need something to tide me over.
      1. ButtUglyJeff
        ButtUglyJeff
        Off to Craigslist you should go...
        Nov 17, 2017
      2. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        They upgraded my shipping since they forgot my order. It will be here Wednesday now. I might pick up this Sherwood to play with anyway because it looks cool and it's only $60.
        Nov 17, 2017
    15. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Bought one of those Aliexpress JLHood amps because I'm bored my system lately. Pairing it with Modi Multibit+Saga+Cornscala for under $2500 setup.
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      2. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        I might bring them to a meet sometime. Hinges on being able to borrow my wife's SUV for the day. They won't fit in my little Honda Fit and my wife can't drive a stick.
        Oct 31, 2017
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      3. monacelli
        monacelli
        This really puts into perspective how big the Cornscalas must be. I've got a Fit too and am always impressed at how much useable interior space Honda was able to pack in (with the origami backseats and whatnot). Sounds like a freaking sweet setup though!
        Oct 31, 2017
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      4. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        There's a chance they might fit one on top of the other, but I sure wouldn't want to drive with them that way.
        Oct 31, 2017
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    16. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Is anyone else enjoying The Orville as much as I am? I'm pleasantly surprised it is more of a ST:TNG tribute show rather than a pardody.
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      2. Luckbad
        Luckbad
        I went in expecting to hate it. I don't like any show the dude has done. It's now one of my favorite current shows.
        Oct 14, 2017
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      3. captkirk
        captkirk
        I'm enjoying it as well. It's throw-back style, most similar to TNG and early DS9 is simply refreshing. Not so overly dramatic with never-ending in-your-face action...it's just fun to watch.
        Oct 15, 2017
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    17. dmckean44
      dmckean44
      Pulled the turntable out of the closet so I could listen to Tom Petty the way god intended.
      1. bixby, monacelli, JK47 and 4 others like this.
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Jul 19, 1978 (Age: 45)
    Location:
    Peoria, IL