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  1. Lyander
    Lyander
    So what are y'all's stances on FR being (nearly) everything of importance with respect to measurements?
    May 30, 2024 at 2:15 AM
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    2. Riotvan
      Riotvan
      If it's at least not super offensive i'm much more interested in the harmonic distortion profile. Most people can follow a recipe but not everyone can cook, is that a good analogy? idk lol
      May 30, 2024 at 2:52 AM
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    3. Lyander
      Lyander
      @Riotvan haha, I'm more just amused and bewildered at how lots of folk are dismissive of CSD, IR, and other time domain-based measurements. Distortion DEFINITELY is a massive factor in determining whether something is actually bad or not, though. One of many elements
      May 30, 2024 at 3:21 AM
      ilikebananafudge_ and Riotvan like this.
    4. Riotvan
      Riotvan
      Yup i like the holistic approach and not just for audio stuff.
      May 30, 2024 at 3:30 AM
      Lyander likes this.
  2. rlow
    rlow
    Tron Legacy Soundtrack (Daft Punk) cranked up on Yggdrasil A2 > Mj3 > HD800S is surprisingly good to get work done.
    May 29, 2024 at 6:08 PM
    1. Riotvan, Phantaminum, JK47 and 3 others like this.
    2. Cellist88
      Cellist88
      The game has changed and solar sailor
      May 29, 2024 at 6:36 PM
      RestoredSparda, rlow and Simple Tim like this.
  3. luckybaer
    luckybaer
    May 29, 2024 at 4:23 PM
    1. joch and Gazny like this.
  4. Vtory
    Vtory
    Large orchestration + Susvara is still undeniably hella good to me. What a synergy.
    May 29, 2024 at 4:18 PM
    1. Phantaminum, Lyander, wbass and 1 other person like this.
  5. yotacowboy
    yotacowboy
    really clicking with iPhone-->iBasso DC-Elite-->Lavri silver junk-->CFA Fathom. Holy hell this is spacious.
    May 29, 2024 at 4:13 PM
    1. Tchoupitoulas likes this.
  6. dncnexus
    dncnexus
    Have been using a Brunoco 6l6PP for my speaker setup, is nice and enjoying it alot but curious on a SET amp sound
    May 29, 2024 at 12:05 PM
  7. Bowmoreman
    Bowmoreman
    +4gm at pointy end, compliance down to 8Hz. Fixed the tizziness post redo anti-Skate. Full report anon, incl race versus Yggdrasil on same musics
    May 29, 2024 at 7:39 AM
  8. purr1n
    purr1n
    Dang Google ads pulling a fast one again. Will look into it. I am about to get rid of them for their unethical practices.
    May 28, 2024 at 6:52 PM
    1. joch, Thad E Ginathom, Lyander and 6 others like this.
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    3. crenca
      crenca
      Their search has been heavily politicized for a while now, their browser is just an ad machine now. Apple gives me all this true, but they also give me a better UI and better gear so why not?
      May 29, 2024 at 8:04 AM
    4. crenca
      crenca
      What we really need is what retread of what Android used to be before Google bought it, but the barrier to entry is too $high$ now...
      May 29, 2024 at 8:06 AM
    5. netforce
      netforce
      Hardly blame people for adblock nowadays with how bad ads are getting. Trying to view recipe websites on my phone is probably 75% of the time spent closing the ads.
      May 29, 2024 at 1:49 PM
      Thad E Ginathom likes this.
  9. Phantaminum
    Phantaminum
    USPS lost my ZMF Bokeh. I especially wanted that red color from the original release. Unfortunate...
    May 28, 2024 at 4:17 PM
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    3. Phantaminum
      Phantaminum
      Yeah total bummer. I was really looking forward to it and that specific color. I don't think Zach uses USPS but it was purchased second hand. That's why it was sent that way. You're right on USPS dropping the ball hard recently. Time to file that claim.
      May 28, 2024 at 6:04 PM
    4. internethandle
      internethandle
      Did shipper insure? Had USPS “deliver” a WE 396a from fleaBay the other week, seller wasn’t any help. I was surprised how quickly the local post office called me when I went to file, but it was just “she [the carrier] says she’s sure she delivered it.” Still nothing, bought another one. Could have tried to go through PayPal but with a delivered status unsure how far I could have gotten.
      May 29, 2024 at 1:06 PM
    5. Phantaminum
      Phantaminum
      Sad thing is, he did not insure but did go through PayPal G&S. Why you would send a headphone without insurance at that price is beyond me. So if USPS says they'll only pay up to a certain amount I'll settle it through PayPal and have him settle it with USPS.
      May 29, 2024 at 2:11 PM
  10. jnak00
    jnak00
    Any Canadian Pyrates interested in buying a DSHA-3FN?
    May 28, 2024 at 1:24 PM
    1. Rthomas, Biodegraded, ilikebananafudge_ and 2 others like this.
    2. Armaegis
      Armaegis
      I was the other Canuck who snagged the last 3FN, but then I got a house and had to sell a bunch of stuff =(
      May 28, 2024 at 10:13 PM
    3. Rthomas
      Rthomas
      Im not in Canada but I’ve been looking for one for ages, please pm me
      May 29, 2024 at 3:42 AM
  11. crenca
    crenca
    Plugged in the loaner Supernaut and I have a hum (similiar to mains but not exactlly) on the left channel, and I think some DC as well...
    May 28, 2024 at 10:49 AM
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    3. YMO
      YMO
      Guess like you can't nut tonight Sorry for your loss.
      May 28, 2024 at 10:57 AM
      Case likes this.
    4. purr1n
      purr1n
      I had the hum on one channel when I had it while using efficient headphones. However, I'm old school and tend not to care about stuff like that.
      May 28, 2024 at 2:56 PM
      RestoredSparda, crenca and YMO like this.
    5. crenca
      crenca
      Ok, I have another rectifier on order so we will see if that's the source in 2 days or so. I will just listen in the mean time ;)
      May 28, 2024 at 4:28 PM
  12. Taguro
    Taguro
    Sent my Jot R for repair last year and local amp guru only finished it now. He's lending me some 2A3s for the Stellaris though so all good.
    May 28, 2024 at 6:19 AM
    1. RestoredSparda likes this.
    2. RestoredSparda
      RestoredSparda
      Noice. What 2A3s ya getting?
      May 28, 2024 at 7:29 AM
    3. Taguro
      Taguro
      May 28, 2024 at 8:12 AM
      RestoredSparda likes this.
  13. rfernand
    rfernand
    I’m fed up with DIY streamers. AXN10 to the rescue.
    May 27, 2024 at 8:54 PM
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  14. earnmyturns
    earnmyturns
    Stellaris > Utopia (2020) dominating for high-intensity small-ensemble jazz
    May 27, 2024 at 7:05 PM
    1. RestoredSparda, gaspasser, ilikebananafudge_ and 2 others like this.
  15. Josh Schor
    Josh Schor ► purr1n
    Getting pop up ads bottom of my screen, this is new, is it sbaf or my laptop?
    May 27, 2024 at 4:34 PM
    2. JK47
      JK47
      you're in the matrix
      May 27, 2024 at 7:48 PM
      YMO likes this.
    3. zottel
      zottel
      Use an ad blocker and donate via Patreon. Problem solved. :)
      May 28, 2024 at 12:24 PM
  16. Josh Schor
    Josh Schor ► ultrabike
    Not sure who to ask but Im getting pop up ads at the bottom of my screen, this is new, is there something on the site or on my computor
    best,
    Josh
    May 27, 2024 at 2:16 PM
    2. rlow
      rlow
      @Josh Schor , ultrabike hasn’t been on since Feb. I believe @purr1n was dealing with the Google ads issue previously.
      May 27, 2024 at 3:28 PM
      Jinxy245 likes this.
  17. darmok
    darmok
    Thank god for SBAF.
    May 27, 2024 at 1:44 PM
    1. Azimuth and Jinxy245 like this.
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    3. darmok
      darmok
      Neither of the above, actually.
      May 28, 2024 at 5:02 PM
      Thad E Ginathom likes this.
    4. Thad E Ginathom
      Thad E Ginathom
      Oh! OK... Plainly you have reasons for not saying. Or maybe it is one of those things that is obvious to those who actively follow the audio internet.
      May 29, 2024 at 3:07 AM
    5. darmok
      darmok
      Didn't care to explicitly throw mud at yet another forum, that's all.
      May 29, 2024 at 9:18 AM
      Thad E Ginathom likes this.
  18. E_Schaaf
    E_Schaaf
    Just got back from a week in Southeast Alaska. What a place to feel alive. Sometimes just touching grass isn't enough. Also, moose are huge.
    May 27, 2024 at 12:20 PM
    1. zottel, Simple Tim, Case and 12 others like this.
    2. Jinxy245
      Jinxy245
      I still treasure the short time I spent in Valdez, where the eagles flew around like gulls.
      May 27, 2024 at 6:26 PM
    3. netforce
      netforce
      Brother is traveling to Alaska by cruise next month. Sounds like a most excellent destination to visit.
      May 28, 2024 at 1:35 PM
  19. JK47
    JK47
    Pi2AES->Yggdrasil GS->Piety-> RS-2X= gooooood
    May 27, 2024 at 10:50 AM
    1. Jinxy245, ilikebananafudge_, CEE TEE and 6 others like this.
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    3. ilikebananafudge_
      ilikebananafudge_
      When I had my RS1e I thought it had good synergy with the Piety
      May 27, 2024 at 6:12 PM
    4. joch
      joch
      I think the difference between SE and bal for the GS is not as big as the one in Gungnir. The converter might actually filter what you gain with bal.
      May 27, 2024 at 6:37 PM
    5. JK47
      JK47
      May 27, 2024 at 7:21 PM
      StageOne likes this.
  20. rhythmdevils
    rhythmdevils
    Could anyone from the EU help me buy a small amp from marktplaats.nl? I would be most grateful and could pay extra for your time.
    May 26, 2024 at 8:02 PM
    1. internethandle likes this.
    2. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      I can’t buy it myself because registration requires an EU phone number. Thanks!
      May 26, 2024 at 8:04 PM
    3. Riotvan
      Riotvan
      Sure i can help i have an account there, dm me
      May 27, 2024 at 3:20 AM
    4. rhythmdevils
      rhythmdevils
      @Riotvan bought the amp for me! Thanks so much! <3
      May 27, 2024 at 2:38 PM
      zottel, Sqveak, Case and 5 others like this.
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