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Saw them at The Met in Philly last evening. Really good mix of their classics and 4 (?) tracks from the new album, 2 of which I think are as good as anything they've done

And the miracle - the sound was, mmmm, like music. The drums'n'bass didn't overwhelm; vocals, guitars and keyboard were pretty clean. I honestly don't think I've heard a rock concert sound this good for the last 15 years or so

The band was really on; play the song, move to the next. Tight. Very highly recommended if they are coming anywhere near you and you're into that kinda southern rock style.

Money is limited, we give up fun stuff to buy sometimes overpriced crap. And this is why some people will always be forever alones.

^ This ... is exactly what I've been trying to convey. Maybe too subtle.

That time of year in the South again. Hopefully won't last long like last year.

It's the humidity that kills me......

As I said some time back, if one jumps in the shit pool, only one thing happens. I appreciate those who feel they have no choice. There's a kind of honour there. And maybe I just got too old.

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...

But it is still true: jump in that shit, and you *will* get covered in shit.

So, OK, do it. Join the fight. Get bruised and battered.

But there is no point in *complaining about getting covered in shit.* That was the basic, bottom-line, entrance-only, price of jumping in.

... I think that's what people are saying.

And in the end, we are all going to stay or go depending on how we feel. Or lie low for a while.

But wow, they're really sensitive: 105 / 100 dB SPL at 1 meter! :D

When you can pick up a new Elex for $400, I dunno, man ...

@Rustin Cohle Is that $400 used? Or new? Elex at $400 new would be tempting..

Shortly next to Extreme with Alfred in assembly :)

I put in an order for a Citizen Promaster Fugu. I’ll see how it is like owning an Automatic.

The Hamilton has the H10 movement. Amazing movement for the money. Citizen Promasters can be amazing for the money. A lot of value for money.

I need to get myself into the watch thread - it'd be nice to have something functional for those days when I just want to leave all the tech locked up at home.

I thought I’d better put this into the HQPlayer thread: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/the-hqplayer-thread.11376/page-6#post-429501

They are one of the best really. So emotional, especially on a long walk in nature.

I have analogous experience with Forte I and BH S3X 2w. Let me guess doesn’t sound great? A little more power like 8w makes a big difference IME. PM me, I have some amps you can borrow if you want.

Ive heard LaScalas with 2A3 based monos, 2 or 3 dB more efficient than Forte IVs. Sound was smooth and sexy but still falls apart with a little volume. I'd say 8-10 watts minimum is where you can start to rock it a bit.

Or Pangea Audio AC 14SE MKII C7 Signature Power Cable - 3 Meter https://a.co/d/3NEOuFE

Edit: But obviously an IEC version. Just realized I linked a C7.

I use the Monoprice hospital grade cables and they are super sturdy. I am about to build some entry level audiophile cables to finally hear for myself if anything changes, but if you aren't into building Pangea has been mentioned as a good option for reasonable cables.

I always buy the hospital ones on Amazon linked above. Haven’t had any issues.

https://hificompass.com/en/speakers/measurements/bliesma/bliesma-m142a-6

It is also almost perfect dipole.

Right-you-are.

(Are you talking about the 1959 pop culture?)

I’m assuming this is now perceived as pop culture from the 50’s nostalgia in the Fallout tv show.