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Bottlehead has a new kit, MonAmour 2A3 monoblock. Nov 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM

m17xr2b was last seen:: Engaged in conversation, Nov 22, 2019 at 1:58 AM

1. Peter 19500
  Good day.
  I want to ask what
  The power transformer is better for this audio device. Toroid or classic? I care about the sound quality.
  Thank you, Peter.
  
  Nov 21, 2019 at 2:09 AM
  2. m17xr2b
    Google it. It's not a yes no type of question, each has pros and cons, both are used in serious high end gear and chi-fi. EI core for tube amps since you can't have a toroid with EI/C core output on the same chassis, just doesn't look right visually. Toroids are the go to for SS. There's also R-core for a third option. I've got a plan to try all three and find out for myself how they stack.
    
    Nov 21, 2019 at 2:49 AM
    
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2. m17xr2b
  Bottlehead has a new kit, MonAmour 2A3 monoblock.
  
  Nov 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM
  1. CEE TEE, yotacowboy and Elmer Danilovich like this.
  2. dubharmonic
    It even has a little VU meter, nice.
    
    Nov 19, 2019 at 4:44 PM
3. m17xr2b
  That moment when the perfect album is playing, you focus and enjoy deeply. DNA Stellaris, HD580, impeccable.
  
  Nov 1, 2019
  1. fp627, atomicbob, Deep Funk and 6 others like this.
4. m17xr2b
  Tinypic is closing. All my pics will disappear. Damn.
  
  Sep 3, 2019
  2. YMO
    I thought you say Tiny Dick is closing.
    
    Sep 3, 2019
  3. Biodegraded
    All my dicks will disappear!
    
    Sep 3, 2019
    
    Jinxy245 likes this.
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    All your dicks are belong to us
    
    (Not that we want them!)
    
    Sep 4, 2019
5. m17xr2b
  K1000 is refurbished. Sounds a lot more balanced. Time really isn't kind to them.
  
  Aug 30, 2019
  1. Syzygy and Lyander like this.
6. frenchbat
  @Claritas you have a point, many good members here also. Would have to see the statistics.
  
  Aug 23, 2019
7. m17xr2b
  Woke up this morning with more dislikes than a naked woman in church.
  
  Aug 22, 2019
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  3. frenchbat
    If it appeared to you that I was being more papist than the pope, then it was a misunderstanding.
    
    Aug 23, 2019
    
    Thad E Ginathom likes this.
  4. frenchbat
    But the follow-up of this whole thing is a slide towards euros vs muricans, and a battle on violent deaths statistics comparison, where people won't ever be agreeing on anything. Happens every single time. No need to redo it here.
    
    Aug 23, 2019
    
    Thad E Ginathom likes this.
  5. Claritas
    @frenchbat The reason I don't consider Super Friends to be American is that many of our finest members live in Europe.
    
    Aug 23, 2019
    
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8. m17xr2b
  Highlight of CanJam? Speaking to Axel and Heinz at the same time about HD580 and K1000 history,revisions,materials and challenges.
  
  Jul 29, 2019
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  2. Hrodulf
    Grell was hanging at the HEDD stand? Intriguing!
    
    Jul 29, 2019
  3. Thad E Ginathom
    If only you'd thought to mention baked beans and tomato ketchup!
    
    Jul 29, 2019
    
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9. m17xr2b
  Listening to all my test tracks, getting ready for CanJam. Feels like Xmas is tomorrow.
  
  Jul 26, 2019
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  2. dubharmonic
    Always curious what other people use for this, what's your single song choice?
    
    Jul 26, 2019
  3. m17xr2b
    It's not about song choice for me but to get a supercharged sense of dynamics, richness, air, extension, involvement etc. I believe great cans should have the same on most songs. Rammstein deutschland will be played where I can.
    
    Jul 26, 2019
10. m17xr2b
  Y U NO PM? Getting 403 error when accessing inbox.
  
  Jul 25, 2019
11. m17xr2b
  Hoarding or saving for a rainy day?
  
  Jul 20, 2019
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  3. Senorx12562
    A bigger problem would exist if you actually have gear in which to use them all.
    
    Jul 20, 2019
    
    gixxerwimp and Lyander like this.
  4. gixxerwimp
    Your cat is completely unimpressed.
    
    BTW, what's an "HD645"?
    
    Jul 24, 2019
    
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  5. m17xr2b
    It's my own take of a modified HD650 with parts from other headphones.
    
    Jul 25, 2019
    
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12. m17xr2b
  been spending far too much time on old changstar
  
  Jul 1, 2019
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  2. frenchbat
    Nostalgia is bad mmkay ...
    
    Jul 2, 2019
  3. Deep Funk
    A fun place...
    
    Jul 2, 2019
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    It is still online? Obviously... yes. I think it got pruned from my bookmarks.
    
    Jul 29, 2019
13. m17xr2b
  balanced armature drivers suck big ass
  
  Jun 24, 2019
  1. famish99, dubharmonic, Kunlun and 1 other person like this.
  2. YMO
    How can you suck ass? I can't suck my GF's butt.
    
    Jun 24, 2019
  3. Priidik
    YMO, you wanna work your way down, can't just barge right in, if you want to eat breakfast together.
    
    Jun 24, 2019
    
    Syzygy, LetMeBeFrank, 9suns and 4 others like this.
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    And might not be a good idea to use the words arse and big together.
    
    Jun 24, 2019
14. m17xr2b
  My bose car stereo sounds better after the andoid auto upgrade. Thank you Mazda.
  
  May 31, 2019
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15. m17xr2b
  Hardest part of amp building, waiting 6-8 weeks for the parts to arrive.
  
  May 24, 2019
  1. atomicbob, hikergrl, Jerry and 4 others like this.
  2. MisterRogers
    Truth. I try to not even start until I have everything in-house. Sometimes I cave.
    
    May 24, 2019
  3. Hrodulf
    Nonsense. Casing is harder.
    
    May 24, 2019
    
    philipmorgan, gurubhai and MisterRogers like this.
  4. MisterRogers
    truth.
    
    May 24, 2019
    
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16. Kunlun
  Best wishes on your surgery!
  
  May 22, 2019
  1. Wilson, Ash1412, Thad E Ginathom and 5 others like this.
  2. m17xr2b
    Too many of us are having surgery in such a short time.
    
    May 22, 2019
    
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17. m17xr2b
  10% chance of full recovery with surgery. Should get a cane and and change my name to House.
  
  May 22, 2019
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  3. Thad E Ginathom
    All the best!
    
    May 22, 2019
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    All the best. May there be pretty nurses, and may you get well soon
    
    May 22, 2019
  5. GanGreinke
    Wish you the best!
    
    May 23, 2019
18. m17xr2b
  That planar bass
  
  May 8, 2019
  1. Ash1412, ChaChaRealSmooth, Jinxy245 and 1 other person like this.
  2. m17xr2b
    Got the HE6se from the HF tour. Initial impressions are quite positive.
    
    May 8, 2019
    
    Jinxy245 and Lyander like this.
  3. Lyander
    Looking forward to a write up!
    
    May 8, 2019
  4. m17xr2b
    Will dedicate time over the weekend for critical listening and impressions.
    
    May 8, 2019
    
    jexby and Jinxy245 like this.
19. m17xr2b
  A month after my original injury my knee is much worse. Can't wait to get a solicitor on Monday and sue the shit out of my insurer.
  
  Apr 27, 2019
  1. Griffon and jazztherapist like this.
  2. BenjaminBore
    How awful, I’m really sorry to hear that. It must be incredibly frustrating. Did they prevent appropriate treatment in some way?
    
    Apr 27, 2019
    
    jazztherapist and Elnrik like this.
  3. Thad E Ginathom
    Sorry about the knee. Hope it gets fixed soon.
    
    Apr 27, 2019
20. m17xr2b
  After MySphere all my headphones sound muddy with excessive midbass. Shit.
  
  Apr 10, 2019
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  3. BenjaminBore
    That’s what no pads or damping will get you, a mudless life. How well do they extend and punch in the low frequencies?
    
    Apr 10, 2019
  4. m17xr2b
    Mid bass punch is great on the 3.2 with good weight and excellent focus. Low bass is mostly non existent on both 3.1 and 3.2. Damn I miss them.
    
    Apr 10, 2019
  5. BenjaminBore
    I think it’s time to strap the Harbeths to your head. Call it intimate-field.
    
    Apr 10, 2019
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