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I was wrong about Apple Classical (despite it not being formatted for an ipad yet.) This is incredible for learning and exploration. Apr 5, 2023

    1. imackler
      imackler
      I was wrong about Apple Classical (despite it not being formatted for an ipad yet.) This is incredible for learning and exploration.
      1. Sqveak, SoupRKnowva, zottel and 4 others like this.
      2. Gazny
        Gazny
        I very much enjoy "The Story of Classical" series for new comers such as myself.
        Apr 5, 2023
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    2. imackler
      imackler
      I haven't downloaded it... but I'm excited to try the Apple Music classical ap! Prepared to be disappointed? Yes... But maybe it's awesome!
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      3. zottel
        zottel
        @bixby How is that done technically? Is there any chance to get their content on a streamer without connecting a computer or tablet via USB?
        Mar 28, 2023
      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        @imackler I'm enjoying your hopeful attitude. It's reminiscent of "Little Bit of Luck" from "My Fair Lady." =D
        Mar 29, 2023
      5. bixby
        bixby
        @zottel I don't think so. I looked into trying to get an app for my Android tv and they only do Apple via airplay or something.
        Mar 29, 2023
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    3. imackler
      imackler
      Anyone into "flathead" earbuds? I picked up a pair of Fiio FF3 and enjoy them more than I thought I would...
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    4. imackler
      imackler
      Anyone else's holiday upheaved by Southwest Airlines? Ours could have been much worse...
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      2. tsd13
        tsd13
        sister had flights to and from our parents' cancelled. Ended up booking with another airline for return flight on the same day. Her husband was supposed to fly to visit his family afterward, took greyhound instead, arriving a day after original date. Still, could have been worse
        Dec 28, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I read that on one particular day, SWA accounted for 50% of all cancellations - GLOBALLY. I’ve also read it is due to antiquated staffing software.
        Dec 29, 2022
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      4. Qildail
        Qildail
        I managed to get out of Dallas a few days before the first wave came in thankfully, or I might still be stuck down there...
        Dec 30, 2022
    5. imackler
      imackler
      The Final Audio E1000 makes me want a better iem that's pretty much the same. Ha.
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      2. Claritas
        Claritas
        That's interesting. I kinda felt the same way, but I didn't put it in words. Thanks! What I'd really like is an upgraded Rockets.
        Dec 9, 2022
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      3. jnak00
        jnak00
        Try moving up the chain? I love my E5000s, although anyone who something close to neutral should stay far away.
        Dec 9, 2022
      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Never heard any of the E-series myself, but here's a guy who's bought 5 and listened closely to the 6th; you might be able to triangulate vs E1000 from what he writes:
        https://www.audioreviews.org/final-e-series-lineup-kazi/
        TLDR (my interpretation): E3000 seems closest but might be too mid-bassy.
        Dec 10, 2022
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    6. imackler
      imackler
      Today, I hope to see the Red Wings beat the Ducks. The Wings have a better shot this year! (A fun perk of living in Anaheim.) Go Wings!
      1. Qildail and GanGreinke like this.
      2. Qildail
        Qildail
        Sorry for a Wings L tonight, but was a good game for what I saw on stream.
        Nov 15, 2022
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    7. imackler
      imackler
      Just picked up a Grado RS2E. The new Grado F Cush or TTVJ Deluxe Flat Pads? Any consensus?
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      2. purr1n
        purr1n
        Grado F cush is better. If you want to get more Grado, the Gerod pads are less bowly bowls that split the difference.
        Aug 1, 2022
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      3. imackler
        imackler
        Aug 1, 2022
    8. imackler
      imackler
      My brother-in-law sent me a Katz's deli box for my birthday, both pastrami and corned beef. Wow.
      1. bixby
        bixby
        Happy birthday, dine as a king of meats!
        Jul 23, 2022
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      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        Your sister married well ;)
        As did mine. My BIL gave me his old espresso setup when he upgraded.
        Jul 23, 2022
      3. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        HBDAY! Thru Goldbelly or straight from Katz's?
        Jul 24, 2022
    9. imackler
      imackler
      Has anyone ever replaced the battery on the ALO RXmk3B+? I love my Leck but tempted... Seeing if its a sustainable option...
    10. imackler
      imackler
      Who's curious about the IE600? Crinacle describes "spicey treble." Anyone started modding filters?
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      2. imackler
        imackler
        @shotgunshane I know... and yet the elusive one-ring-to-rule-them-all dynamic driver will be forged someday. Loving my FDX1 though!
        May 12, 2022
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      3. YMO
        YMO
        Moondrop Kato
        May 12, 2022
      4. imackler
        imackler
        @YMO Not bad at all, I like the FDX1 more personally...
        May 12, 2022
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    11. imackler
      imackler
      RIP iPod. 20 Years.
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      2. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Damnit I love my iPod touch, I was hoping they would make a new one. I don't want to stream with my big iPhone. I guess I'll have to look into an iPhone SE, though it looks like they're unlikely to make another one of those because it's not selling well. Bummer everything has to be so huge,
        May 10, 2022
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      3. Merrick
        Merrick
        The current iPhone SE has an A15 chip, it'll be good for many years. By then Apple will have some other option available I'm sure.
        May 10, 2022
      4. crazychile
        crazychile
        In 2004 I bought my first iPod, and then first Mac mini with external hard drives for a music server. I think hard drives cost about $1 per GB back then. Somewhere around 10 yrs ago I finally got pissed enough with iTunes file corruption tomfuckery to do podcasts on phone and reripped cds to FLAC and used Amarra or something. Now I just use streaming exclusively while I wait for Schiit transport to play CDs again
        May 11, 2022
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    12. imackler
      imackler
      I have a desire for a Pico Power. It's not a strong desire but if you have one sitting around, shoot me a message.
    13. imackler
      imackler
      Fyi. Modi 3E up at Schiit. $129. Unison. ESS ES9018
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      3. rlow
        rlow
        Now the real question can be answered: Are Mike and Dave bona fide Sabre Whisperers?
        Feb 3, 2022
      4. jexby
        jexby
        maybe the delay is due to the state of the art micro-usb ports?
        Feb 3, 2022
      5. Merrick
        Merrick
        @rlow If Fulla e is anything to go by: Yes they are.
        Feb 3, 2022
    14. imackler
      imackler
      Gaudio Nair. Satisfying. Thought to myself, "Not sure why I'd ever get rid of these." Mostly classical so far but very promising...
      1. Cryptowolf, FlySweep, jowls and 3 others like this.
      2. YMO
        YMO
        Heck yeah!!!
        Jan 27, 2022
    15. imackler
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      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        That's why the future of streaming is looking pretty shitty. It will only be Apple, Google and Amazon (the 3 worst services) - the ones who can leverage the membership towards other sales.
        Jan 12, 2022
      4. dubharmonic
        dubharmonic
        While he makes good points, Apple Music is still a better user experience than Roon. Roon can't even reliably handle the metadata from Bandcamp albums.
        Jan 12, 2022
      5. Merrick
        Merrick
        @rhythmdevils You're right, Apple and Amazon and Google are using these services as lead ins to their walled gardens. So of course Apple doesn't want you integrating with apps outside of their own ecosystem. Also, Roon's auto metadata loading is riddled with errors. Not a fan.
        Jan 12, 2022
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    16. imackler
      imackler
      The status bar: Where we come to complain about FedEx...
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        : /
        Aug 30, 2021
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      3. ogodei
        ogodei
        I love that UPS requires an extra fee to deliver ONLY to your specified delivery address
        Aug 30, 2021
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      4. bixby
        bixby
        Fernando did exactly that but he worked for UPS. A $10k ring was signed for by (my wife) aka Fernando as delivered. Long story short the UPS driver lost the package but forged a sig. UPS Super found the box in a day on the side of the road, it had fallen out of the open door making turn. your fired. Guess Fernando works for Fedex now.
        Aug 30, 2021
    17. imackler
      imackler
      Does anyone have an external CD drive you really like? I bought one off of Amazon for $30 but it's been horrible... Going to rip cds.
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      4. zonto
        zonto
        I'd recommend looking into the Asus BW-16D1X-U. From what I can tell, it's the external version of the Asus BW-16D1HT, which is the AccurateRip accuracy leader from the last DBpoweramp results I could find: https://forum.dbpoweramp.com/showthread.php?43786-CD-Drive-Accuracy-2019.

        Looked into this recently as I build an SFF PC and am not sure I'll be able to fit an internal drive into whatever case I end up with.
        Jul 23, 2021
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      5. Raimei Templar
        Raimei Templar
        I dont know if they sell them outside of Japan but the Pioneer one I have has been quite good. It is a little loud at times but it works really well and has never failed to read any CDs that were possible to read. Quite expensive though, think mine was about 90 dollars when I bought it a few years ago.
        Jul 23, 2021
    18. gixxerwimp
      gixxerwimp
      I just installed the Final Edition of MrWalkman's ZX300 FW, plus Ext tuning package. FW has a bit of bass extension, not sure about UI improvement. Tuning has moar bass, maybe some extra SOS™
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      3. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        You don't need to reset the settings, just turn the zx300 off and on again. Thats what mrwalkman recommends and from checking
        for region-specific features after reboot it seems to work just fine.
        Nov 22, 2020
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      4. Ash1412
        Ash1412
        Also I am uncertain if the region "sounds" are literal FR changes since most online measurements show the ZX300 to have a decently flat FR, but they do seem to change the sound. Maybe it's just different upsampling filters.
        Nov 22, 2020
      5. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        @JK47 the bass extension could probably be achieved with EQ, but it sounds like something more than that. I don't have a lot of time to listen critically, so can't say much other than it's different and kind of better. It's reversible if you don't like it.
        Nov 23, 2020
    19. imackler
      imackler
      At 6:30am, there were at least 30 cars in line at Krispy Kreme for Halloween themed donuts...
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      2. dncnexus
        dncnexus
        Last day for the buy one dozen get second dozen for $1 I wanted to go but think it might not be worth my time
        Oct 31, 2020
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    20. imackler
      imackler
      I want a site that allows users to submit ear scans and then find potential matches in order for users to review/trade/buy ciems.
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    Gender:
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    Birthday:
    Jul 18, 1976 (Age: 46)
    Location:
    Anaheim, CA