Gaspasser

Bought speakers first and next components. He likes Schiit products; he currently owns Modi Multibit and Vali 2

Is he planning to use Modi Multibit with them as well? If so, that would also likely be a good match IMO, since it probably has the most forgiving top end, which was the main issue I had with the LS50s. Vidar definitely creates some really solid bass with them.

Seems like the logical choice given the preference for Schiit and the current single-ended gear. Aegir likely wouldn't be enough power, an opinion triangulated by my experience that Ragnarok does not have enough power for them.

Then stop :P

I don’t receive any form of compensation for reviews. Guerrilla marketing is BS.

Literally the very second I read this status a podcast I was listening to said the word “shilling.” *keanuwhoa*

It sounds like some of us have different fundamental perspectives on the goal with vinyl. For me it was never about chasing the best possible sound quality to beat out a DAC, hence I am A-OK with having a decent vinyl chain and putting the money saved into some nice records. To me, DAC chasing gets quite frustrating.

With digital there will always be newer and better. It never ends! But you know, the hobby is the hobby; you've got to have a good dac for those vinyl musical selections that you just can't afford or find and then you get sucked back into the rabbit hole. No free lunches. I am sorry for the rambling and glad you found a buyer GP ;)

@Gaspasser: "I’ve been into vinyl for over 20 years"

Dont sell! For god's sake, man, don't sell!

You'll wake up in the middle of one long, cold night with a desperate need to feel the vinyl, smell the cardboard...

I'm still using A1, am I the last one?

Nope, I've still got an A1

What’s up with the Audiocap Theta? Craig says he can install whatever I want.

They're better than the stock caps with similar tonality. Jupiter caps sound more "Hifi" to me. I think Audio cap Theta works better with HD800 but the best of the best are supposedly the Dueland caps.

@cskippy Do you have a feedback switch?

I am still a bit skeptical toward $$$ closed-back market (believed it didn't exist -- does isolation matter for that higher level listening?). But senn, focal, and several others make >2k closed cans. So prol such market is present...

The Z1R for all its weirdness is popular. Closed backs aren't super popular but there is certainly a crowd for them.

This is perfect academic work music on good audio quality stream.

Meant to reply earlier but forgot, whoops. This one's been my go-to for when I go do cardio. Stuff like this just works for me for whatever reason, plus they sound okay on cheap IEMs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bebuiaSKtU4

Impressions coming? I'm considering one as a portable DAC/amp plus active(?) preamp for the Liquid Platinum

Sure, I just got it yesterday. I will listen with all of the Senns I have and write up something

It is in favor of whatever you want it to be. DIY definitely works well here.

Welp, time to buy some UV lights.

One could look at it that way too. The line is from the song “No Love Today”. I assume Smither is talking about love. However, I thought it is applicable for many things.

I guess cleanliness is next to godliness. Being a fictional bad-ass soap salesman does make sense in that case.

Incorrect. Masturbation is self-improvement.

I must be damn near perfect then.

Ditto out of the LG v30 for me. You know there's better, but it does the job when you need something more portable.

I think PortaPros are great too, but the comfort of the 58X is better.

It seems now you need to give more head time to your new audio members. But for a longer term, if I were you, I will consider to add "the right" zmf (depending on your taste) to the portfolio.

Stick with HD600 and chill. Spend that money on your special someone instead.

Thanks gents for excellent advice, I will refrain from any purchases for awhile,

It seems that EC amps have a certain "DNA" in common. I remember one of the senior sbafers said that EC amp could be replaced only by higher ec amps. I kinda agree with it now.

Nice. Is S7’s midrange wetter than BW2’s midrange? Or does it depend on the tubes?

It does indeed depend on tubes, I think that is an advantage of S7. With my tube setup now, the S7 is only a little wetter. The S7 has a larger stage, but the BW2 excels in clarity which is what I was looking for.

It is a beautiful album. Really putting things into perspective. Audio gear not very important lately.

so far it's like a pair of warm, beat up slippers, and a can of budweiser; shuffling around the house wondering why you're wearing old slippers and drinking bud by yourself. this is gonna take more than a listen or two. highly recommended so far.

It takes a couple listens but then you start thinking about songs like Having Been, From Far Away and Don’t Forget.

I got it on Audible, it is excellent so far. Any Wilco fan should check it out!

Huge Wilco fan. Look forward to your thoughts when you're finished.

I’m about a 1/4 through and it is awesome. It is like listening to a combo of literature and liner notes. He really knows how to write!

I have an extra set of SDR’s available

I’ve got a roll of black liner. Pm me if your interested

Thanks @Ray but I’m looking for the thick white-beige rug liner

and here: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/system-synergy-special-sound.54/page-14#post-129407

Thanks @Changeling

Thanks @Changeling

For the $$ yes. Marv already said it is on par with RSA. I have since learned more about adjusting my arm to get the sound I’m looking for too. But $100 b-stock new Mani is a steal.

Start a thread and I will talk more about it.

I will after I have some more listening time. Due to family life, it might be a little while though.