luckybaer
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luckybaer

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Anyone big into Baldur's Gate 3? Mar 1, 2024

    1. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Anyone here every try hooking up a Gungnir MB directly to Vali 2?
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Merrick It was pretty good, but I found the bass a little too uncontrolled relative to Gungnir to my Quicksilver. Not a fair fight, but interesting difference.
        Jan 2, 2023
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      3. caute
        caute
        Not exactly the same thing, but Gungnir > Piety is really quite good.
        Jan 2, 2023
      4. Mdkaler
        Mdkaler
        I did that to a Magni 3+, was surprised how capable the little Magni is.
        Jan 2, 2023
    2. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Modi MB [OG] has arisen. Not sure why I thought my secondary system didn't need a DAC. Duh.
      1. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I’ve got Modi fronted by the SU-6, and I must say… I sure don’t feel compelled to upgrade. Plays well with my gear.
        Jan 2, 2023
    3. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Happy New Year, you lovable bastards! Let's hope 2023 is better than 2022! We could use a winner.
      1. Joshvar, Cryptowolf, Qildail and 8 others like this.
    4. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Singxer SU-6 in the house. USB Nervosa running full speed. So far, so good.
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      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        There's something different... and more to my liking... with the SU-6 in the chain. Not HUGE difference, but something... I can't put my finger on it.
        Dec 31, 2022
      3. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        Next step: ditch usb entirely and go with a streamer...
        Dec 31, 2022
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      4. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        I have nothing but positive experience with DDCs and streamers. I don't have SU-6 but had Gustard U18 and it was good
        Dec 31, 2022
    5. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I can’t put into words the differences between headphone amps or sources. Differences are there, but putting into words… <shrugs> Enjoy!
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        Dec 30, 2022
      4. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        @JK47 Obviously this is a grand scheme that I have planned where I'm fooling everyone and pretending I know what I'm talking about. Next thing I want to do is buy an APx555 and post borked measurements of stuff /s
        Dec 30, 2022
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      5. Claritas
        Claritas
        @luckybaer In favor of your point, one could read a paper contending that Karajan eventually prioritized sound effects over the deep aspects of music, and still have only a vague idea of what that's like as a musical experience OR one could simply listen to any of his recordings from the 70s on youtube (say, his Brahms' 4th from 1977).
        Dec 30, 2022
    6. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      It may be time to upgrade my iPad.
      1. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        If you don't need bigger screen then new ipad Mini is good but expensive
        Dec 27, 2022
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        bigger wheels? noisier exhaust?
        Dec 28, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Thad E Ginathom Nah. Just retiring the old Mini to music server status and getting a new iPad. Hope it lasts me as long!
        Dec 28, 2022
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    7. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I’m not tube rolling. I just got some extras for back-up. Honest.
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I think I know what you /meant/ to type... but spare tunes? That's a neat idea!
        Dec 28, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Dec 28, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        I love a good typo :)

        It usually takes a human to make them. Spell[ing] checkers usually just make nonsense mistakes. This time I made a good one :)
        Dec 28, 2022
    8. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I wonder if I’ll notice a diff in CDP straight to amp vs CDP to tape in and tape out to amp?
    9. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
    10. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      New Order releasing 3 singles (Shellshock, TPK, Sub-Culture). Not impressed w/recent reissues (Blue Mon, etc.). Took chance w/ used vinyl.
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    11. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Gungnir MB > SYS > Magni 3 + Vali 2 > SR-80e. I'm such a dork. Merry Christmas Eve, all!
      1. Gazny
        Gazny
        I thought Gungnir has two rca outs?
        Dec 24, 2022
      2. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        It does. One goes to my big-boy ss headphone amp. The second is presented above.
        Dec 24, 2022
    12. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      3F... feels like -17F. Yay!!
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      3. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        -17F°? Those are rookie numbers...
        Dec 23, 2022
      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Armaegis Yeah, but for where I'm at, it is a big deal. I've been in worse. At least my tears weren't freezing today!
        Dec 23, 2022
      5. Armaegis
        Armaegis
        Fair enough. It's not common that far south. Meanwhile, we've averaged -40 in the mornings all week and I've been stuck doing work on rooftops... it has been unpleasant =(
        Dec 24, 2022
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    13. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Got a Quicksilver HA arriving today. I’ll let it get to room temp before playing with it.
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        I’m just going to break this thing in by listening to music, but is tube amp burn-in a real thing, or nervosa/audioph00lery?
        Dec 21, 2022
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      4. zottel
        zottel
        When I got my Jot 2, I couldn’t wait to hear it but was worried about moisture because it was ice cold. So I put it into the oven at about 40 °C for some 10 minutes or so, and afterwards, it was perfectly warm and dry. That’s the real burn-in! ;)
        Dec 22, 2022
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      5. Erroneous
        Erroneous
        Tube amp burn in is a thing in that the tubes need a few hours to burn in (20ish give or take), and any capacitors in the signal path need burn in. I've had capacitors need as much as 500 hours burn in before leveling out.
        Dec 22, 2022
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    14. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      The robot vacuum makes a lot of noise on wood/tile/stone floors. I'm in the basement thankful for my IEM collection.
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    15. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      More random musings... IDK WTF has happened, but the music seems to be sounding better the past week or so. <shrugs>
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      2. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        The answer will probably be found in an ephemeris
        Dec 19, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @Thad E Ginathom Likely there as any other location or chart. I’ll check Farmer’s Almanac.
        Dec 19, 2022
    16. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Took Magni 3 out of mothballs to serve as an amp for my IEM listening. Direct connection to Gungnir MB. Sounds good w/HD650 (not an IEM).
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      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        So glad you reminded me that HD650 is not an IEM, cuz I'd almost forgotten :P
        Dec 18, 2022
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @gixxerwimp I don’t take anything for granted. I had the HD650 out, so gave it a long listen with ol’ M3.
        Dec 18, 2022
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    17. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      Ordered Quicksilver Headphone Amp for Christmas.
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @ckhirnigs I have always wanted a “real” tube amp. Don’t like spending >$2k on component. Seemed like good $/perf.
        Dec 15, 2022
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      4. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Current HA is Taurus MKII. When QS arrived, both fed by Gungnir MB SE via separate Khozmo PreAmps. Should be great.
        Dec 16, 2022
      5. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Amp shipped today. Should show up sometime next week. Hopefully before weekend.
        Dec 16, 2022
    18. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      @yotacowboy Thanks for the fix. Honestly, it looked like black font to me!!
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      2. Kernel Kurtz
        Kernel Kurtz
        It is black font. On a dark background for people using the (default) dark theme.
        Dec 11, 2022
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      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        Dec 12, 2022
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    19. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I just finished Days Gone on PC. I enjoyed this game quite a bit, and now I'll start working on the challenges.
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    20. luckybaer
      luckybaer
      I love Gungnir MB A2. Do I want more of what I love, or something different for my “final DAC?”
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      2. caute
        caute
        Have you heard the A1? Do you prefer your A2 over it?
        Dec 7, 2022
      3. luckybaer
        luckybaer
        @caute Never heard the A1. Since I use USB frequently, I should upgrade to Unison at some point.
        Dec 7, 2022
      4. zonto
        zonto
        Whatever you do, don't sell it until you've done lengthy comparisons with any contenders. And even if you decide to "upgrade", stick it in the closet for a while in case you change your mind. No ragrets.
        Dec 7, 2022
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Missouri
    Gear List:
    DAC: Schiit Gungnir MB Gen 5, HeadRoom Micro DAC, Schiit Modi MB
    DDC: Singxer SU-6, Douk Audio U2 Pro, Schiit Eitr
    Head Amp: AURALiC Taurus MkII, Quicksilver HA, Vali 2 [assorted tubes], Magni 3, HeadRoom Micro
    Headphones: Elex, HD650, DT880, D2000, K601, TX-X00, HE-4XX, SR-80e, M220
    CD/SACD/Data Disc Hi-Res: Denon DCD-1600NE, Marantz CD5003
    Cassette: Nakamichi DR-2
    Pre-Amp: Schiit Freya OG [mothballed], Khozmo Passive Preamp (x2)
    Integrated Amp: Onkyo TX-8555 [mothballed]
    Amplifier: Rotel RB-1582 MkII, Parasound NewClassic 2125v2
    Turntable: Technics SL-1210GR, Kenwood KD-2070
    Cartridges: Ortofon 2M Red, Shure V15 Type III [JICO SAS/R], Audio-Technica VM750SH, Soundsmith Otello, Reloop Concorde w/STY10, Super OM-40
    Phonostage: PS Audio NuWave Phono Converter (also ADC), Parks Audio Puffin
    Speakers: Polk Audio RT25i [mothballed], Dynaudio Evoke 10, Polk Audio Legend L100
    I'm pretty happy

    Signature

    SL-1210GR, KD-2070 | SU-6 + Gungnir MB | DCD-1600NE, CD5003 | DR-2 | NPC, Puffin | Khozmo, Khozmo |
    RB-1582 MkII, 2125v2 | Taurus MkII, Quicksilver | Evoke 10, L100 | SB-1000, SB-1000