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Birthday:: Sep 21, 1989 (Age: 29)

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Tube glow is half the fun http://i67.tinypic.com/jpacn7.jpg Sep 22, 2018 at 11:41 PM

m17xr2b was last seen:: Viewing forum list, Sep 26, 2018 at 2:46 AM

1. m17xr2b
  Tube glow is half the fun http://i67.tinypic.com/jpacn7.jpg
  
  Sep 22, 2018 at 11:41 PM
  1. Jinxy245 likes this.
  2. BillOhio
    my 2A3s don't glow :(
    
    Sep 23, 2018 at 12:41 AM
  3. m17xr2b
    get these https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10056497.jpg
    
    Sep 23, 2018 at 12:47 AM
    
    BillOhio likes this.
2. m17xr2b
  Relaxing on a remote island in the middle of nowhere with my HD650.Wasting cash on gear seems so stupid when you can go all out on cocktails
  
  Sep 16, 2018
  1. Thad E Ginathom, Biodegraded, Jinxy245 and 5 others like this.
  2. Deep Funk
    Cocktails and company make life better.
    
    Sep 17, 2018
    
    m17xr2b likes this.
3. m17xr2b
  Today I finished my first contract as an interdependent dev. I'll miss the lazy, uninformed crazy bastards.
  
  Sep 7, 2018
  1. obsiCO, Wilson, Erikdayo and 3 others like this.
  2. BillOhio
    What are you interdependently deving?
    
    Sep 7, 2018
  3. m17xr2b
    customising microsoft dynamics AX.
    
    Sep 8, 2018
    
    BillOhio likes this.
4. m17xr2b
  Anyone commuted to another country for work?
  
  Aug 30, 2018
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  3. Vansen
    If you don’t already, get your travel setup down to just a backpack and a carryon. No checked bags. That makes a huge difference.
    
    Aug 30, 2018
    
    ButtUglyJeff, m17xr2b, Erikdayo and 2 others like this.
  4. Vansen
    You’ll stillspend a lot of time in airports, which is mostly unavoidable.
    
    Aug 30, 2018
  5. JK47
    I commuted to work for 7 years on a 22 days on and 11 days off shift. Definitely avoid checking bags if possible, it makes crossing borders, zipping through airports, and catching tight connecting flights much easier.
    
    Aug 30, 2018
    
    Vansen and m17xr2b like this.
5. m17xr2b
  Got my hands on the 13D2 tube. It's so smooth.
  
  Aug 29, 2018
  2. BenjaminBore
    This sounds somewhat erotic, how are you conducting this smoothness test?
    
    Aug 29, 2018
    
    direstraitsfan98 likes this.
  3. m17xr2b
    I don't need coconut oil for complete insertion. On a more serious note, this has one of the best forward mids of the 6SN7 family but doesn't quite match the best in other aspects. Still happy to own such a rare piece of history. EgoSize+=1
    
    Aug 29, 2018
    
    BenjaminBore likes this.
  4. BenjaminBore
    It’s surprising the sorts of differences tubes can make. I have a pair of Simens Halske CCa Late 50s, loved them until I got the Utopias. Settled on the WE396a.
    
    I’m told the CCa is like a unicorn, can’t say I have enough context to appreciate their history though.
    
    Aug 29, 2018
6. m17xr2b
  In case anyone was wondering, HD58X/Stellaris doesn't really work.
  
  Aug 13, 2018
  1. atomicbob and geniekid like this.
  2. Cspirou
    What about HD600/HD650?
    
    Aug 13, 2018
  3. RiddleyWalker
    I really like the Sonett 2 -> HD58X pairing but haven’t had a chance to hear it with Stratus or Stellaris yet.
    
    Aug 13, 2018
  4. m17xr2b
    They sound fine but don't scale at all. On a low/mid fi setup the 58X has punchier bass but Stellaris/HD650M completely trounces it
    
    Aug 14, 2018
    
    zonto and Gaspasser like this.
7. m17xr2b
  some HF threads look like bad genetic algorithms that always stray from the point
  
  Aug 9, 2018
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  3. David De Lucena
    Very good comparison
    
    Aug 9, 2018
  4. 9suns
    Noise-fi
    
    Aug 9, 2018
  5. BillOhio
    I need to go to the grocery store tonight.
    
    Aug 9, 2018
8. m17xr2b
  Just got a NOS HD250. Holy shit this is nice. Senn WTF are you doing, bring these back.
  
  Jul 19, 2018
  1. Deep Funk likes this.
  2. Deep Funk
    Do you have the Linear mark II? Sennheiser could have improved this instead of releasing the HD700. Something went wrong at Sennheiser HQ...
    
    Jul 20, 2018
  3. m17xr2b
    I've got the Linear 1 600ohm. I'll get to hear the HD820 tomorrow so interesting to compare on bass alone. Still have to find the right pads, the HM-5 doesn't work, messes with the imaging.
    
    Jul 20, 2018
9. m17xr2b
  Got scammed out of 400£ on a T1. Never use bank transfers. Shame on me.
  
  Jul 8, 2018
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  3. m17xr2b
    Already done that, if nothing else I wanted to get that bank account flagged. The bank guy told me there's little chance of getting the money back but one can hope.
    
    Jul 9, 2018
  4. frenchbat
    Don't trust the bank. Here they tell us we need to file a complaint with the police to get a refund but it's actually a lie. They have insurance
    
    Jul 9, 2018
  5. BenjaminBore
    Ah, shit. Sorry to hear that, man. Fingers crossed on the bank being useful.
    
    Jul 9, 2018
10. m17xr2b
  A new toy to play with, the Peak.
  
  Jul 8, 2018
  2. m17xr2b
    And so far with the stock switching psu and a CV181-Z, I'm not impressed.
    
    Jul 8, 2018
11. m17xr2b
  Want to compare my tube amps...not in this heat. The K1000 makes a great summer hp.
  
  Jun 30, 2018
  1. BenjaminBore likes this.
12. m17xr2b
  jet fuel can't melt steel beams but 28C can cripple the UK train network
  
  Jun 26, 2018
  1. obsiCO, JustAnotherRando, LetMeBeFrank and 2 others like this.
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  3. Riotvan
    It's the same in Holland; too hot, leaves on the tracks or too cold always something happening. Meanwhile they are handing out weather alerts left and right when nothing noteworthy is really happening, bunch of softies.
    
    Jun 26, 2018
  4. Abhishek Chowdhary
    28c is a pleasant weather in Rajasthan(India), 42c is manageable, 45+ is bothersome
    
    Jun 26, 2018
    
    Imraan and 9suns like this.
  5. JustAnotherRando
    Are they still coming up with crazy excuses like the leaves are 20% fatter than normal?
    
    Jun 26, 2018
13. m17xr2b
  Just as I've finished my end game setup I became a friend...so emotional. When do I get the golden Schlong badge and pin up poster?
  
  Jun 24, 2018
  1. jayeshrc, Soups, powermatic and 11 others like this.
  2. bengo
    Friend status is granted once the professional opinion of Dr @David De Lucena is that your posts indicate having a confirmed psychiatric disorder (Audiophilia Nervosa). Nothing more.
    
    Jun 24, 2018
    
    David De Lucena likes this.
  3. David De Lucena
    Oh yes, your nervosa it’s deep and chronic. Enjoy!!
    
    Jun 24, 2018
14. m17xr2b
  Anyone else has a disorganised music library where you know you have great songs but forgot the name so they're nowhere to be found?
  
  Jun 21, 2018
  1. rshuck, numbersixx, 9suns and 8 others like this.
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  3. Deep Funk
    I have to resume indexing again. When I started in this hobby I was obsessed by managing gear, music and software. Making copies of FLAC-rips and playlists always kept me busy. After a while you can do this without software and just keep lists and folders...
    
    Jun 22, 2018
  4. m17xr2b
    Found the song I was looking for yesterday,Richard Grieco & the Dunmore Band - Voice with No Name. One of my recent great songs discoveries. Every time I find a new song I really enjoy I'm reminded why I like this hobby so much, it's not about the gear.
    
    Jun 22, 2018
  5. pavi
    i've really appreciated roon here...
    
    Jun 22, 2018
15. m17xr2b
  LG sounds like a mid tier amp nest to the Stellaris
  
  Jun 21, 2018
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  3. slankoe
    Awesome man, I was also mega-curious about DNA amps! Almost went Stratus, too. Look forward to your thoughts...
    
    Jun 21, 2018
  4. bengo
    If you saw the photos, it looked more like a magpie nest.. ooh, shiny!
    
    Jun 24, 2018
  5. bengo
    If you saw the photos, it looked more like a magpie nest.. ooh, shiny!
    
    Jun 24, 2018
16. m17xr2b
  Sorry clients, I have to go back home for an emergency. Meanwhile the Stellaris is delivered.
  
  Jun 18, 2018
  1. slankoe, obsiCO, BillOhio and 8 others like this.
17. m17xr2b
  holy moly, the price on this single 6sn7 https://tinyurl.com/ybda7g28
  
  May 24, 2018
  2. Elnrik
    Good price! ... if you were getting 10 of them for it.
    
    May 24, 2018
    
    rtaylor76 likes this.
  3. spwath
    20 bids though. People actually paying that much??
    
    May 24, 2018
  4. m17xr2b
    I've overpayed for holy grail tubes in the past and it's not worth it. Some people have too much disposable income. I doubt it's better than BGRP, ECC32,6SN7W etc. just different
    
    May 24, 2018
18. m17xr2b
  After upgrading cables and stuff my favourite input tube is no longer my favourite. Weird
  
  May 21, 2018
  1. David De Lucena likes this.
  2. Thenewerguy009
    Cables can tune the sound just as much as tubes can, as I observed. Btw which cables did you upgrade to?
    
    May 21, 2018
    
    David De Lucena and cskippy like this.
  3. m17xr2b
    I got wywires silver mains for amp and dac. Also switched from lynx e22 to aes16 with lps and upgraded the p5 to p12.
    My old tube now sounds a bit bloated in the mids and a bit dark. Thankfully one of the other 6N1P variants that I didn't like now fits the bill nicely. Overall a good upgrade,I lost some very fine treble finesse but clarity went up a notch.
    
    May 22, 2018
19. m17xr2b
  Nice quiet sunday with the Stratus...sublime
  
  May 20, 2018
  1. Imraan and Magnetostatic_Tubephile like this.
20. m17xr2b
  To crack or not to crack? That is the question
  
  May 9, 2018
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  3. m17xr2b
    Not giving up my day job just yet. I have an itch to build the crack again.
    
    May 9, 2018
  4. Elnrik
    Again? Build the crackatwoa or SEX then.
    
    May 9, 2018
  5. Mdkaler
    Looks like they are running a decent discount. Have fun building it and sell it for most of your money back, if not all.
    
    May 9, 2018
    
    rtaylor76 likes this.
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Gender:

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Birthday:

Sep 21, 1989 (Age: 29)

Location:

United kingdomland of fish and chips

Occupation:

IT contractor

Gear List:

Power:
PS Audio DirectStream P12 to power everything with wywires silver and DIY power cables.

Transport:
Lynx E22 from PC and AES16 with HDPlex LPS in remote PC for transport.
DIY DH Labs Silver Sonic D-110 AES cables

Dac:
Metrum Pavane with DAC TWO modules

Don Audio Switch box to switch single ended output from Pavane to Teton,Peak and Saga working as a preamp for speakers. Stellaris is using Wywires Platinum balanced.

Amps:
Apex Peak with Volcano power supply(Wywires Silver IC).
Used as a daily amp for youtube and random music. Currenty roling 6SN7 tubes. Will run 6J5 with adaptor.Tube list:
Sylvania 6SN7W short and tall bottle
Sylvania 6SN7GT Bad Boys
Sylvania VT231
Sylvania Chrome dome
Sylvania 6F8G flat plate
Sylvania 6SN7GTB
Tung Sol BGRP
Tung Sol 6F8G flat plate
ECC32
Ken Rad VT231
Fivre Staggered plate side getter
CBS 5682
MELZ 1578
CV181-Z 50 years treasure

Apex Teton(Wywires Silver IC)
Amazing sounding amp, just below the stellaris. Running with WE422A, GEC 6080 and ECC32. Other tubes to roll but I really don't:
U52 MOV and Blackburn
VT244 Sylvania,National Union,Ken Rad
6080 Sylvania GB,Mullard,Bendix slotted and solid plate
5998
GEC 6AS7G
TI 6528A 60W monster.
Chatham 6336
All 6SN7 tubes

DNA Stellaris(Wywires platinum balanced)
My big gun only for proper sessions, maybe a nice bourbon.
Running only for HD650 config, the HD800 and AKG K1000 need a darker input tube for their best.
WE422A with custom switch for indirect heater setting
AVVT 2A3 Mesh
6N1P-E

Other tubes that are in storage
2A3 Silverstone single plate
KR 2A3(when they were good)
2A3 Sylvania dual flat plate
2A3 Ken Rad black glass
2A3 Silvania S plate fishing pole
All 6N1P variants and half of 6BQ7A
There are two 6N1P-E variants with dual flat plates. One has smaller length between the two top micas and is brigter, perfect for HD650. The other one has twice or three times as much distance, made by a different factory and is darker, perfect for HD800 and K1K. Exactly the same sound otherwise.

Headphones:
HD650 modded
HD650 stock
HD800SRD hardwired with DHC complement 4
AKG K1000 bass heavy with Wywired Red cable

I roll Wywires platinum/red and norne zoetic between the HD650s. Each cable has it's own synergy with either headphones on different amps with different tubes.
HD800 and K1K(except for hot days) are rarely used.

Speakers:
From Saga or Peak Preamp to amp only side of Harman Kardon 3490. The preamp section of it is crap but you can bypass it by removing the bridge and it's effectively a good power amp.

Harbeth P3ESR main speakers on output A
Q Acoustics 3020 for desktop on output B for youtube and stuff

Other random stuff:
Bottlehead BeePre with upgrades
TBI Millenia x2
Project ember
HK 3390
Heir Audio 8.0
Bottlehead Quickie
Various tubes like 12AU7,12AX7,6B4G,6DJ8,300B,274A and others

Got in order, kept for a while and sold when thinning the heard for the next round of gear.
HD598
Creative Xfi Titanium
HD700
Bottlehead Crack
AD Labs RD26
Bottlehead Quickie
LCD-3PF
TBI Millenia used as HP amp at first
LH Labs geek 1000
Heir Audio 8.0
Project Ember 2.1
HEK
HD650
HD800SDR
Yggy
Q Acoustics 2020i
DNA Stratus
GSX-MK2
Norne Zoetic(reterminated many many times)
Abyss
Moon 600i as amp for Abyss
DXIO PRO3Z
Bottlehead BeePre
ZMF Eikon
HD800SDR again
LCD-3F
HD650M
LCD-4
Lynx E22
DH Labs D110 transport cable
Woo WA5LE
Trilogy 931
DHC Complement 4 10feet cable for hardwire HD800SDR
Metrum Pavane Level 2
Harbeth P3ESR
WyWires Platinum IC
Abyss again
PS Audio P5
HD650M V2(never sold original HD650M V1)
Schiit Saga
AKG K1000
WyWires red and platinum HD650 cables
Yaggy
WyWires Silver mains cables
PS Audio P12
Jensen PC-2XR
Lynx AES16 with LPS
Apex Teton
Cavalli Liquid Glass
DNA Stellaris
Don Audio Phoenix Switch-Box
Apex Peak/Teton
Sennheiser HD250 Linear I 600ohm
Sennheiser HD58X

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