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    Female vocals that shine...

    How about some Roberta Flack? Song was recorded on her debut album in '69, but wasn't noticed until it became a hit in '72 after being featured...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 26, 2021 at 4:26 PM in forum: Music and Recordings
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    WHAT IS SBAF? 10 ARTICLES FOR BEHAVIOR

    I believe it was my post about "friends" vs "family" that set him off and ultimately led to him being banned again (for the third time?) so I feel...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 24, 2021 at 6:19 AM in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    DUNU Zen IEM Measurements and Analysis

    Nice analysis here. So it seams the Zen is a very capable IEM technically, but tonality is a little off, at least for generalized SBAF...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 22, 2021 at 8:50 AM in forum: IEM Measurements
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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    Well, to help me sleep at night I do put a vinyl record dust cover over the headphones to help protect them. And with the current Adorama...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    WHAT IS SBAF? 10 ARTICLES FOR BEHAVIOR

    Very good point! In that respect friends is better... you can always leave this friendship and come and go as you please. Not so easy with family!
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    Those looking for a decent option for the open grill mod, these 80mm custom acrylic computer fan grills available on Amazon and Ebay for like $6 a...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    WHAT IS SBAF? 10 ARTICLES FOR BEHAVIOR

    I do think this is a valid point. The perceived "friendliness" of SBAF does seem contradictory to its namesake. Perhaps a more fitting title...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Edit: Moved to relevant thread to not muck up Jot 2 discussion.
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    Nice find! And good to know regarding the pigtail option. If you don't mind the wait, that looks like a solid option for a non-sheathed cable....
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 21, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    I concur. I've purchased two of their cables and on both occasions I recieved my cables in about 7 days. Reasonably priced and IMO more...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 20, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Loaner Jotunheim 2

    @Jinxy245 I know I am super late, but would love to be the 20th member on this tour. Would be comparing to my SW51+. I'm in Maryland so maybe I...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 17, 2021 in forum: Loaner Programs
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    DUNU In-Ears Reviews, Impressions and Discussion

    @shotgunshane terrific review and impressions! Out of curiosity, how would you say the SA6 compares to the IER-M7? They are at similar price...
    Post by: jaker782, Feb 7, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    ZMF Auteur - An open back ZMF

    [ATTACH] I was fortunate enough to be given the opportunity to compare two Auteur's, one in Blackwood and one in Silk. Right off the bat, the...
    Post by: jaker782, Jan 31, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Cover Songs

    Jeff Buckley's cover of Hallelujah is among the best ever, but I encourage you to check out his Live at Sin-e album for lots of amazing gems like...
    Post by: jaker782, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Cover Songs

    Yola is a brand new artist who released this extremely well done cover of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road on her debut album: [MEDIA]
    Post by: jaker782, Jan 30, 2021 in forum: Music and Recordings