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2 weeks until my summer vacation starts. Hardly getting anything done @work. Jun 16, 2025

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1. Collusion
  Just scored a second hand IFi Micro iDSD BL for 250€. Must be a some kind of spring frenzy going on...
  
  Apr 29, 2020
  1. Azimuth, ChaChaRealSmooth, OldDude04 and 1 other person like this.
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  3. rlow
    Or an “I lost my job due to COVID and need money ASAP” frenzy...
    
    Apr 29, 2020
    
    ChaChaRealSmooth, Collusion, obsiCO and 4 others like this.
  4. zerodeefex
    I copped a REL T/5i for $300. Definitely craziness.
    
    Apr 29, 2020
    
    rlow, ChaChaRealSmooth and Collusion like this.
  5. Collusion
    @rlow I had to actually ask the seller and apparently it really was just without any use atm.
    
    Apr 30, 2020
    
    rlow likes this.
2. Collusion
  Thanks for the tip @boredpanda, a Bifrost 2 ordered
  
  Apr 27, 2020
  1. dark_energy, hifi01170, DigMe and 1 other person like this.
  2. boredpanda
    You're more than welcome! ;)
    
    Apr 27, 2020
    
    Collusion likes this.
3. Collusion
  As a vinyl lover I wonder where can I get a shirt like this: https://tinyurl.com/svgfnkp
  
  Mar 27, 2020
  1. Jinxy245, DigMe, Biodegraded and 1 other person like this.
  2. DigMe
    Lol!
    
    Mar 27, 2020
4. Collusion
  Shit got real - Eurovision 2020 cancelled.
  
  Mar 18, 2020
  2. DigMe
    This was my reaction when they canceled the NCAA basketball tourney. HUGE deal in the US.
    
    Mar 18, 2020
  3. frenchbat
    I'd say wuflu did us a solid there.
    
    Mar 18, 2020
    
    obsiCO, Thad E Ginathom, JK47 and 2 others like this.
5. Collusion
  Traveling to Germany in two weeks, I hope I don't catch the coronavirus while participating in various events.
  
  Feb 26, 2020
  2. Deep Funk
    "Nein Mann, ich will noch nicht gehen. Ich will noch ein bischen tanzen."
    
    Feb 27, 2020
6. Collusion
  Purchased an SPL Performer s800 and going to hook it up today. Saturday is reserved for testing it with my friend's RAAL's.
  
  Feb 6, 2020
  1. GoodEnoughGear likes this.
  2. Senorx12562
    Intuition tells me this would be good. Of course , we all know what intuition is usually worth.
    
    Feb 6, 2020
    
    Collusion and Jinxy245 like this.
  3. Collusion
    In my speaker setup, I replaced a Rega Elex-R with this and a SPL Phonitor 2 (acting as a pre-amp). It's just ridiculous how much better this combination is. It's like I had purchased a pair of new speakers, lol.
    
    Setup:
    Bluesound Node 2i -> Drop Airist R-2R -> SPL combo -> Dynaudio Focus 110
    
    So much more control and dimensionality....with ZERO fatigue. Tests with RAAL's are commencing tomorrow.
    
    Feb 7, 2020
    
    Senorx12562 likes this.
7. Collusion
  I got a pair of Sennheiser HD600's for free (from a friend). He bought Raal SR1a's and was in a really good mood.
  
  Jan 23, 2020
  1. Thad E Ginathom, Josh83, ChaChaRealSmooth and 11 others like this.
  2. Collusion
    I wonder why I even bought Focal Utopia's in the first place. These are almost as enjoyable, though not nearly as technically proficient.
    
    Jan 23, 2020
    
    cskippy, Jinxy245, Scubadude and 3 others like this.
  3. zerodeefex
    You answered yourself right there. The focal's are very technically proficient v
    
    Jan 23, 2020
    
    ChaChaRealSmooth and wbass like this.
  4. ChaChaRealSmooth
    Granted, the Utopia is still mega-overpriced at $4k retail. Undeniably actually a good headphone though, and unlike a LCD-4 the Utopia doesn't exhibit insane unit variation. I prefer my Utopia to JAR 600.
    
    Jan 23, 2020
    
    Thad E Ginathom and alucart like this.
8. Collusion
  Currently listening to Raal SR1a's. I'd post a picture but I reckon porn isn't allowed here.
  
  Jan 18, 2020
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  3. ogodei
    How do I dislike @songmic 's comment ?
    
    Jan 18, 2020
    
    Lyander, songmic and dubharmonic like this.
  4. dubharmonic
    Oh no no no noooooo
    
    Jan 18, 2020
  5. Lyander
    HAHAHA I was wondering when that pic would eventually resurface.
    
    Hope the dude's doing well in retirement. Travelling in a mobile base sounds lovely.
    
    Jan 18, 2020
9. Collusion
  Is it a promotion or a punishment when you're given more work/responsibility @work, but pay stays the same?
  
  Jan 14, 2020
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  3. Biodegraded
    Collusion, you answered your own question: it's neither promotion nor punishment, just 'management'.
    
    Jan 14, 2020
    
    Lyander, penguins, elmoe and 4 others like this.
  4. Syzygy
    This is just being done to interfere with your extra-curricular "something big"!
    
    Jan 14, 2020
    
    Collusion likes this.
  5. Deep Funk
    If there are no prospects for a promotion based on your potentially improved performance, rethink your future there. If management does not appreciate the effort, find a better place to build your career. This is not easy to deduce and reason out of. It depends on you. I left some places on principle. If I did not feel appreciated, I left.
    
    Jan 14, 2020
    
    Collusion likes this.
10. ogodei
  I'm all ears. Doubtful, unless you're shifting the cost of the reviewed gear to some third party and concealing that third party's identity somehow, but all ears.
  
  Or just write an algorithm that deletes all internet reviews which mention a reviewer's wife's comments from the next room.
  
  Jan 12, 2020
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  3. Collusion
    There's of course multiple things that need to be done exactly right for this to work. Special attention must be paid to the actual framework - e.g. what are the device categories, what are the users allowed to review and in what order.
    
    Jan 13, 2020
    
    ogodei likes this.
  4. ogodei
    Sounds like a tall order, will be interested in seeing what you come up with :)
    
    Jan 14, 2020
  5. Collusion
    Yup, there's lot to do, currently working on an API which does most of the heavy lifting. Global/Absolute device scores are updated periodically, which requires a separate number crunching script. Then there's the implementation phase, when I've to design the actual website around it. I suppose I've got something to show by next spring or summer. Damn day job taking all my time and energy!
    
    Jan 14, 2020
11. Collusion
  Working on something big. I am gonna revolutionise how audio gear reviews are going to be made. (semi-serious)
  
  Jan 12, 2020
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12. Collusion
  Will receive HifiMan Shangri-La Jr + the cheaper amplifier option for home demo tomorrow.
  
  Dec 21, 2019
  2. zerodeefex
    I'm sorry for your loss.
    
    Dec 21, 2019
    
    Elnrik and JK47 like this.
  3. Collusion
    @zerodeefex is it that bad?
    
    Dec 21, 2019
  4. zerodeefex
    No, just done with HFM shenanigans. Also their amps have been total shit in my experience.
    
    Dec 21, 2019
    
    ogodei and Jinxy245 like this.
13. Collusion
  Whoa, thanks for making me a friend! A recognition like this from a close-knit anti-bs audio community is an honor.
  
  Nov 8, 2019
  1. Royaume, Thad E Ginathom, Jinxy245 and 20 others like this.
14. Collusion
  Was there a jitter chart that compared a cold Yggdrasil against a warm Yggdrasil? Or am I just imagining this.
  
  Sep 25, 2019
  2. zonto
    Of Analog 1: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/schiit-yggdrasil-measurements.413/ (three hours vs. 408 hours on time)
    
    Analog 2 did not bifurcate by on time: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/schiit-yggdrasil-v2-upgrade-technical-measurements.5820/
    
    Sep 25, 2019
    
    Collusion likes this.
  3. zonto
    Three-hour jitter measurement of Analog 1: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?attachments/20150430-yggdrasil-inferred-jitter-png.712/
    
    408-hour jitter measurement of Analog 1: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?attachments/20150517-yggdrasil-inferred-jitter-png.723/
    
    Sep 25, 2019
    
    Collusion likes this.
15. Collusion
  I've already been waiting for my Airist R-DAC for 2 weeks and starting today our national postal office's workers are on strike.
  
  Sep 2, 2019
  1. Syzygy, Poleepkwa, Ash1412 and 2 others like this.
  2. Collusion
    Really bad timing, but I empathize for the workers. They are in risk of losing 30-50% of their income.
    
    Sep 2, 2019
    
    hikergrl, Josh83 and Thad E Ginathom like this.
16. Collusion
  Remember to protect your hearing when motorcycling. Helmet wind noise is no joke...
  
  Aug 23, 2019
  1. Lyander, obsiCO, captkirk and 1 other person like this.
17. Collusion
  I bought a new toy: https://tinyurl.com/y2pcj6k5
  
  Aug 10, 2019
  1. Thad E Ginathom, BillOhio and MrTeaRex like this.
18. Collusion
  If I'd like to buy a speaker version of the Focal Clear, what would it be?
  
  Jul 12, 2019
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  3. Collusion
    EVE Audio is completely new acquaintance for me, have to investigate further...
    
    Jul 14, 2019
  4. Josh83
    I used to own them and didn’t find them shrill/thin (though I always recommend a sub with bookshelf speakers), but I think they have both the “metallic” criticism and the imaging/tonality/detail praise that Clear also get. With a decent amp (even one of the budget 316bee NAD) and proper placement, they shouldn’t sound shrill: https://www.stereophile.com/content/kef-ls50-anniversary-model-loudspeaker-measurements
    
    Jul 14, 2019
  5. drgumbybrain
    Eve audio it’s so smooth and sweet . Great speakers
    
    Jul 14, 2019
19. Collusion
  Tomorrow is the last day at work before summer vacation. There are people with plans - and me, who doesn't plan anything ahead.
  
  Jul 4, 2019
20. Collusion
  "I came here to listen to music and f*ck bitches... and the treble glare of the Topping dac is already getting on my nerves"
  
  Jun 7, 2019
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Gender:

Male

Birthday:

Jul 7, 1989 (Age: 36)

Location:

Finland

Occupation:

Electrical engineer

Gear List:

Current setup:

Amps:
Lindemann 882
SPL Phonitor XE w/ dac768
Schiit Magni 3+

Dacs:
Schiit Gungnir 2
Schiit Yggdrasil A2
Matrix X-Sabre 3
Schiit Modi 3

Speakers:
B&W 804 Diamond
Genelec 6010b (@work)

Headphones:
Austrian Audio The Composer
ZMF Atrium Open

Sources:
Win11 PC w/ Matrix Element H USB card
Holo Audio Red
Pi2AES
Shanling ET-3

Past devices (not in any particular order):
Rockna Wavedream Signature BAL
Dynaudio Heritage Special
Schiit Mjolnir 3
SPL Phonitor e
Magnat Quantum 1003S
RAAL SR1a
RAAL HSA-1b
Buchardt S400 OG & MK2
Simaudio Moon 250i
Rotel RA-1520
Ayre AX-7e
Simaudio Moon 340iX
Schiit Bifrost 2
Soekris dac2541
Burl B2 Bomber
Massdrop Airist R-2R
iFi Micro iDSD BL
SPL Phonitor 2
SPL Performer s800
Hegel H200
Rega Elex-R
Schiit Modi Multibit (gen 1)
Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2
Chord Mojo
Chord Hugo
Chord Hugo 2
Schiit Jotunheim
Burson Conductor V2
RME ADI-2 DAC
RME ADI-2 DAC v2
MSB Signature DAC IV Plus
NAD M51
Soekris dac1541
Marantz HD-DAC1
Anthem Statement D2v 3D
Marantz AV8801
Marantz AV7005
Marantz NA7004
Audiolab 8000AP
Audiolab 8000M monoblocks
Audiolab 8000P
Audiolab 8000Q
Audiolab 8200CDQ
Audiolab 8200M monoblocks
Densen B-110
Creek 5350SE
Creek Evolution 2
Atoll IN100SE
Consonance A100 Linear

Past Speakers:
Amphion Argon 2 Anniversary
Amphion Xenon (1st revision)
Amphion Argon 3 mk2
B&W 804S
Buchardt S400 MK2
Dynaudio Focus 110
Dynaudio Audience 52SE
Dynaudio Evoke 20
Epos M22i
Genelec 1032a
Genelec 8030b
Genelec G3
Genelec 8040b
Infinity Renaissance 90
Magnat Quantum 503
Mark&Daniel Maximus Monitor
Mark&Daniel Ruby
OR E-1
Quad Z3
Revel M106
Sonus Faber Venere 2.5

Past Headphones:
Hifiman Sundara
AKG K702
Focal Clear
Focal Utopia
ZMF Verite C LTD Olive
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