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1. FlySweep
  **Rubs hands together** http://grb.st/2bOpfkq
  
  Aug 24, 2016
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  2. JK47
    My life is now complete, thank you !
    
    Aug 24, 2016
    
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  3. jexby
    does it come with genetically modified meat also? barf.
    
    Aug 24, 2016
2. FlySweep
  HD 650 = Zombie Headphone
  
  Aug 20, 2016
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  2. brencho
    it just won't die. it smells of putridity and rot from being worn so much. i even tried dynamatting it to death. still kicking FML
    
    Aug 20, 2016
    
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  3. FlySweep
    I shot it and drowned it in the backyard.. somehow, it made it's way back into the house and onto my head. It even plugged itself into my amp.. WTF!
    
    Aug 20, 2016
    
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3. FlySweep
  I'm probably late to this.. but there's a Cavalli Stacker up for sale @ Head-Fi! http://bit.ly/2birb8H
  
  Aug 10, 2016
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  3. dBel84
    Stacker has always been special. It is the Glass predecessor. This particular amp was built by Saachi, pretty boutique parts list. Is a killer deal on a fine amp. Not so much CTH - the tube stage in CTH is very different, part of what gives the stacker and liquid glass its magic..dB
    
    Aug 11, 2016
    
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  4. gurubhai
    Tempting ! Always wanted to own a stacker. I have heard a somewhat gimped version of stacker and even that was better than EHHA or CTH....
    
    Aug 11, 2016
  5. FlySweep
    Thanks Don @ @gurubhai ! That's right.. it's the Glass' predecessor.. maann.. if I had the cheddar.. this thing would be on the way to my house!
    
    Aug 11, 2016
4. FlySweep
  Man.. new HD650 pads >>>>>>>
  
  Aug 5, 2016
  2. MLegend
    Yes?
    
    Aug 5, 2016
  3. thegunner100
    I JUST got new hd650 pads and I agree.
    
    Oct 12, 2016
5. FlySweep
  Prelim testing the Momby's USB vs coax input (using a ratchet-ass USB-to-SPDIF converter). Coax sounds more 'right' to my ears.
  
  Aug 5, 2016
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  3. Merrick
    Raspberry Pi with coax hat + Modi Multibit + Vali 2 = the ultimate budget desktop system.
    
    Aug 5, 2016
    
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  4. FlySweep
    Yep.. that Raspy+coax HAT is what I'm angling at, Daniel! Thinking about one of those halfway decent XMOS DDC converters that run about $200, as well. I don't think anything more is a worthwhile investment (from a value to performance perspective) for a Modibit. Raspy w/ coax hat is still cheaper (and probably better), I think!
    
    Aug 5, 2016
    
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  5. Merrick
    Mine sounds good with my Digi+, but I'm very much looking forward to the coax hat that's being developed and beta tested here. Shut up and take my money!
    
    Aug 5, 2016
6. FlySweep
  ModiBit's been cookin' for ~30 hrs... DAT MIDRANGE, THO.
  
  Aug 3, 2016
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7. FlySweep
  Got the Ety triple flanges to seat in my ears properly.. comfort is actually quite awesome when one achieves this.
  
  Jul 29, 2016
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  3. imackler
    Have you heard the Savanna, FlySweep? You've got me tempted w/ the ER4SR...
    
    Aug 3, 2016
  4. FlySweep
    I haven't. I was quite interested in them. I had a Heir Audio 4S (back before they turned into Noble) and enjoyed it (though the 4K dip made a lot of stuff in the presence region sound a but dull). @Kunlun had good things to say about the Savanna.. more of a jack of all trades, but master of none.. which seems pretty typical with most 4-BA driver, neutral-tuned monitors these days.
    
    Aug 3, 2016
  5. FlySweep
    Ultimately, I opted to go with the Empire Ears Spartan IV. I've had a lot of EW/EE phones (Supra II, Legend/Remastered/Omega) and enjoyed them for the most part.. I'm hoping the Spartan will be the most neutral of the bunch.
    
    Aug 3, 2016
8. FlySweep
  S.A.V.A.G.E. http://thesco.re/2aeaSTV
  
  Jul 27, 2016
9. FlySweep
  I'm straight up HORIZONTAL listening to this dope mix: http://bit.ly/2ag97cF
  
  Jul 26, 2016
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10. FlySweep
  I absolutely do not understand why people like Jeff Dunham's comedy. I can't stand it. The schtick is beyond corny.
  
  Jul 23, 2016
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  3. FlySweep
    I got buds legitimately bellowing watching him.. I'm looking at 'em sideways.. I'd rather listen to @Tyll Hertsens' Ultrasone.
    
    Jul 23, 2016
    
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  4. Deep Funk
    Corny works for him. It pays for his life style. Thing is, the art of one-liners by Rich Hall is much more impressive. If you really want comedy genius go for Rowan Atkinson, he was his own doll...
    
    Jul 23, 2016
  5. lm4der
    Dude, I so feel ya. The guy is just not funny.
    
    Jul 24, 2016
11. FlySweep
  ER4SR inbound.. Should have comparisons vs the Andromeda next week (if I don't list/sell it before then).
  
  Jul 22, 2016
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  2. brencho
    Question becomes: why on earth sell the Andro so soon?!
    
    Jul 22, 2016
  3. imackler
    Looking forward to your impressions and potential comparisons!
    
    Jul 22, 2016
12. FlySweep
  Burson getting in the portable amp/dac game.. comp for the GOv2, 9xx, and Mojo. Pre & remote makes it a little more interesting?
  
  Jul 21, 2016
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  2. FlySweep
    https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/air-pocket-sized-usb-soundcard-head-amp-preamp#/
    
    Jul 21, 2016
  3. FlySweep
    https://www.bursonaudio.com/products/conductor-air/
    
    Jul 21, 2016
13. FlySweep
  Presently DAC-less.. so I'm using the HP out of my laptop to feed my amp/cans.. Also, I'm laughing at myself like a bastard.
  
  Jul 20, 2016
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  3. jowls
    What are you making room for?
    
    Jul 20, 2016
  4. FlySweep
    Unsure, atm.. the GOv2+ was sent back to LH to get the new aluminum plates (which were coming apart from the plastic/resin frame when the unit heats up). Might sell it when it gets back cause I wanna try something non-Sabre (or a different SABRE flavor) as a mobile dac/amp.. will primarily be driving IEMs.. and used as a DAC. ideas? I'm guessing Mojo will be many people's choice,eh?
    
    Jul 20, 2016
  5. ButtUglyJeff
    Be careful. Once you go "non-Sabre", you never go back...
    
    Jul 21, 2016
14. FlySweep
  Ugh.. "tip-rolling" with the Andromeda.. now I know why I moved away from universal IEMs.. might have to bid adieu to these lovely phones.
  
  Jul 13, 2016
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  3. FlySweep
    @imackler , yep.. b/c of the fit.. just hate having to fiddle with tips.. buy ones, etc. Comply's are comfy but they've always been a detriment to SQ on virtually every uIEM I've used them with. I'll check out the Noble silicone.. had them back when I had the N4 and remember liking them, as well.. thanks!
    
    Jul 13, 2016
  4. imackler
    If you can't find your size, I have some extras I can send your way.
    
    Jul 14, 2016
    
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  5. Kunlun
    I use the noble tips, too. Just received some spiral dot ML which should work better than the M and L I have.
    
    Jul 14, 2016
15. FlySweep
  This is incredible. A fella's been gathering a bunch of hi-res pics of the NBA from the 60s to the 2000s. He's posting them on imgur.
  
  Jul 5, 2016
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  3. brencho
    when men were men
    
    Jul 5, 2016
    
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  4. FlySweep
    Flipping through the pics from 1980-2000, it's bringing back Upper Deck and Fleer memories.. and I'm gawking at the classic kicks.
    
    Jul 5, 2016
    
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  5. jowls
    Awesome... http://i.imgur.com/HY9pmfZ.jpg
    
    Jul 6, 2016
    
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16. FlySweep
  Good God it's lovely out here in PDX today. PacNW summers >>>>>
  
  Jun 27, 2016
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17. FlySweep
  It's 1 am.. I'm sober.. and listening to the HD650.. with a.. **gasp** solid state amp.
  
  Jun 25, 2016
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  3. imackler
    Thanks to brexit, pound to dollar is lowest in 30 years. You won't get a better time to buy it if you're in the US...
    
    Jun 25, 2016
    
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  4. jexby
    why can't I dislike a comment from a sober person at 1am? ;-)
    
    Jun 25, 2016
    
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  5. FlySweep
    Stacks damn near perfectly on the GOv2+, btw.. http://i.imgur.com/FyVnmly.jpg
    
    Jun 27, 2016
    
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18. FlySweep
  New DJ Shadow album is out.. hell yeah!
  
  Jun 24, 2016
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  2. jowls
    Bergschrund & Suicide Pact :)
    
    Jun 25, 2016
19. FlySweep
  This is fascinating.. and spooky. NYC in 1993.. in HD. https://youtu.be/fT4lDU-QLUY
  
  May 25, 2016
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  3. Colgin
    See how nice it was back then without everyone yapping into their phones.
    
    May 26, 2016
    
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  4. Colgin
    I was working as a first-year lawyer in NYC back then. Early to mid-90s were actually a really great period of NYC IMHO. Starting to get safer without being totally homogenized/gentrified. Lower and middle class people could still afford to live here. Not just the wealthy.
    
    May 26, 2016
    
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  5. SBAFedu
    57 seconds in, anyone else catch the guy checking out the pretty lady? "Men" right!? :D. Also no cell phones FTW!
    
    May 26, 2016
20. FlySweep
  RipCity L I V E tonight!.. No Good Clipper!
  
  Apr 25, 2016
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  2. Impulse
    Ugly game, still entertaining, more post-season changing injuries tho, always a shame... First round isn't even over, some lucky team might end up coming out of the west by default (no injuries).
    
    Apr 25, 2016
    
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  3. Wfojas
    This may be San Antonio's year again.
    
    Apr 26, 2016
  4. Impulse
    Seeing a couple of the old guys retire after their first repeat would be a treat, even if it means yet one more Spurs/Cavs (Heat?) Finals.
    
    Apr 26, 2016
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