PTS
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RIP Steve Mackey, bassist from the British band Pulp. Mar 3, 2023

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    1. PTS
      PTS
      RIP Steve Mackey, bassist from the British band Pulp.
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      2. Merrick
        Merrick
        Oh no! RIP
        Mar 3, 2023
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    2. PTS
      PTS
      Randomly found our resident Cliff Clavin in a metal meme today.
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      3. Justin S
        Justin S
        We're all fortunate to have him here.
        Apr 30, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Wow, I never knew! And I can even read about him in The Guardian, it seems!
        May 1, 2022
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      5. PTS
        PTS
        It's a Scandinavian musician named Fenriz from Darkthrone. I was convinced this was Psalm, lol.
        May 1, 2022
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    3. PTS
      PTS
      Are there any streaming services with good EQ with the iPhone app?
      1. PTS
        PTS
        Currently subscribe to Apple Music, but finding a good third party EQ app that pairs nicely is exhausting. Need to take -3db off the 4-6khz range for JVC HA-FDX1.
        Mar 25, 2022
      2. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        If you listen at home then Roon works fine for EQ with Qobuz and Tidal. With Spotify we get basic EQ. There are some apps that work for Spotify but they are basic at best.
        Mar 25, 2022
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    4. PTS
      PTS
      Audeze LCD-R + custom Schiit Jotunheim collab package about to be released. Very Limited Edition. The link to buy currently doesn't work?
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      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Thank you for sharing the news. I wish I saw your post sooner.
        Jul 19, 2021
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      4. PTS
        PTS
        @rhythmdevils They might not be anything special, and you'd have dodged a bullet. Everyone has bought these blind. It would've been nice if they offered up a few units to be demoed somewhere first, but I guess they didn't have to.
        Jul 19, 2021
      5. Woland
        Woland
        Jul 19, 2021
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    5. PTS
      PTS
      Anyone have an Audeze style (mini-XLRs) balanced headphones cable I can buy or borrow?
    6. PTS
      PTS
      Can anyone recommend a device that will offer steady power to a vintage amp?
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      2. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        CVT -Constant Volatge transformer will help in providing constant voltage and help against spike as well. But they need to be keep out of listening room or Servo transformer can help.as well.
        Sep 28, 2020
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Isn't that a sign that your starter cap in your AC motor is going bad. I wonder if you replaced it would it improve the voltage spikes on the rest of your line.
        Sep 28, 2020
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      4. PTS
        PTS
        @rtaylor76 Good point, I had read something about issues with spikes and AC motor startup last night, so will get our tech to check that ASAP.
        Sep 28, 2020
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    8. PTS
      PTS
      Edit: dubharmonic beat me to it.
      1. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Did he personal jinx you and now you owe him a beer?
        Apr 23, 2020
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    9. PTS
      PTS
      Slayer fans in SoCal, tickets for their last ever show go on sale this Friday.
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      2. PTS
        PTS
        I'm going to try and snag three of them, it'll be a fight at 10am with all the scalper bots.
        Jul 9, 2019
      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Have fun. That last "Angel of Death" will be memorable...
        Jul 10, 2019
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    10. PTS
      PTS
      Car audio upgrades, are they worth it?
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      2. PTS
        PTS
        Mar 29, 2019
      3. LetMeBeFrank
        LetMeBeFrank
        I know best buy gets a bad rap for most stuff but their car audio installers are very knowledgeable. I would stop by your local BB and talk to the installer (not the blue shirt, but the geek squad guy in the install area) to find out exactly what speakers you have and what you can do to get the sound you're looking for.
        Mar 29, 2019
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      4. LetMeBeFrank
        LetMeBeFrank
        I worked at best buy and trained to be an installer and it was a tough course so they should generally be pretty good. The guy at my store had been in the business for 20+ years.
        Mar 29, 2019
    11. PTS
      PTS
      Can headamps designed for electrostatics also be used for planars and dynamics?
      1. PTS
        PTS
        I wrote HiFiMan customer service to ask if they plan on releasing a high-end amplifier that's less expensive than the rarely seen EF1000 ($12k). I told them I have planar and dynamic headphones, and they recommended the Jade II. "Isn't that exclusively for electrostatic headphones?" I asked, to which they replied "It will work great, you just need an adapter".
        Dec 15, 2018
      2. TwoEars
        TwoEars
        Lol, it's possible but it would be madness to do it that way in your case. It's basically a transformer to convert the voltage up and down, works for Stax headphones as well.

        But as default option for planar and dynamic... they've got to be joking.
        Dec 15, 2018
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      3. PTS
        PTS
        I suspected HiFiMan were giving me bad advice. We shouldn't be THAT surprised, huh?
        Dec 15, 2018
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    12. E_Schaaf
      E_Schaaf
      If you find one or more Gen V's at a good price, let me know. I borrowed clem's Gen V for a couple months and it's the best DAC I've ever heard for my own preferences. PCM63s are magical, and the analog implementation is incredible. Such a liquid and dynamic sound, and *amazing* bass
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      3. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        I've never had a high-end Schiit DAC at home for direct comparison in my own system, though I've heard all of them multiple times on separate occasions and at meets and at the Schiitr and whatnot. I borrowed @Clemmaster 's Gen V for a couple months though, and I miss it frequently.
        Nov 30, 2018
      4. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        Not confident enough to make any sweeping statements in terms of comparison w/ Schiit DACs until I can do direct comparison, but the Gen V immediately stands out as being a slamming, ballsy, slightly warm DAC, and I've never heard bass with a better texture or dynamic rendering.

        All I know is that queueing up the Gen V after a few days of warm-up was one of my most memorable moments in the hobby.
        Nov 30, 2018
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      5. rlow
        rlow
        I will have to keep an eye out for one on the used market. I had always assumed it was just an earlier/lesser Yggdrasil.
        Nov 30, 2018
    13. PTS
      PTS
      Recommendations for non-protruding IEMs that are comfy when pressed into a pillow? I'm a weirdo that needs ambient sound to help me sleep.
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      2. elguapo
        elguapo
        Audio Technica earphones are pretty flat and comfortable. I've layed on a pillow with my LS200 without issue.
        Aug 23, 2018
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      3. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        By far the flattest and easiest to sleep in for me are the Shures. Have a look at the SE215 if you want a relatively inexpensive place to start, they're not the most ultra-hifi sound ever- very warm, but are comfy and robust as hell. I've drifted off accidentally with those in a few times now, with no ill effects.
        Aug 23, 2018
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      4. Cspirou
        Aug 23, 2018
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    14. Oddioman
      Oddioman
      Hey friend,
      New to the forum but I wanted to reach out and get an updated opinion on your pranafidelity monitors. I just got back from the show in the Newport area and fell in love with their sound.

      Could you give me your opinion based on your time with them? What do you have driving them?

      Thanks!

      Scott
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      3. PTS
        PTS
        With higher wattage (for better driver grip) I'm still exploring, but the 150W Odyssey Stratos does an admirable job. If you're in SoCal, you're welcome to come listen.
        Jun 3, 2018
      4. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        Whenever I see someone start a conversation with “friend” I expect them to be a hair’s breathe away from pulling out a 6-shooter and putting a few holes in their new acquaintance.
        Jun 4, 2018
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      5. Senorx12562
        Senorx12562
        I met Steven in a context unrelated to audio, and found him to be smart, sincere, curious, and grounded, Fwiw. Can't speak to his products as I have no experience with them, but he is someone I would not hesitate to do business with in any context. Again, fwiw.
        Jun 4, 2018
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    DAC: Prism Callia | Turntable: Technics SL-1210M5G with AudioMods Series Five arm and Lyra Delos cart | Phono Pre: Avid Pulsus | Integrated Amp: Balanced Audio Technology VK-3000SE | Subs: Rythmik L12 | Speakers: Yamaha NS1000 | Headamp: Shortest Way 51+ | Headphones: Drop HD6XX / Denon AH-D7000 / HiFiMan HE-5se