m17xr2b

It's has some very well made sound designs, especially in the caves.

That's for sure, there are so many spacial cues that make for an incredible experience. Prefer HD650 to the HD800 on the Teton.

Throw it into the fire god dammit!

Not to worry I have 4 pairs of my favourites, 2 of my second, 1 of my third, 1 of my fourth and 2 of my fifth. Good chance my grandchildren will have a taste.

when my pairs blow up, i'm going to @m17xr2b house for thievery.

The value and satisfaction of the theft would pay for a transatlantic flight many times over

Yeah I heard them in Japan, they make the 650 sound like a bass cannon. I didn't enjoy it too much.

Negative tonality change seems to be the standard for aftermarket 650 pads.

I keep the ember at full volume no attenuation and control volume from the dap. Running at around 70 low gain. And I can roll my neglected small tubes.

Does the WM1A have DAC mode like the ZX300?

@ButtUglyJeff With the newest firmware, it does.

There's also job security to think about too. If economic downturn hits, will the contract work still come in at the same pace? I'd bet not, as companies would likely tighten purse strings. I bet once you factor in healthcare, equity compensation, taxes, etc. that the management job likely is much less than half the pay cut.

Think you also sold me with "life long dream."

You sound like someone from our erp team. Do experience, because everyone in the manufacturing industry is going to erp (dynamics 365 for us) and are stuck on old legacy systems. Plus u can parlay it into another position when you get bored.

Took the management position in the end. Let my reign of terror begin.

There are a few souls around here that have spent enough on tubes to buy a Jbl Everest o_O

Could be but hopefully not for a <500$ amp.

The 2359glenn amp thread is the worst about this kind of behavior... I've never seen so much tube rolling circlejerking.

Pics?

10ft, abyss style with left/right completely separate.
http://i63.tinypic.com/1ovhg4.jpg
http://i63.tinypic.com/j5kwb6.jpg

Proof that the tube lottery can be insanely kind at times? :))

Hey - that must be the one I ordered in August and still haven't received!

What do you mean?

blown tube or worse?

Tried everything but it's the peak itself that's blown the right channel, possibly the output stage.
Thankfully Pete will help me out, great support even if it's 8 years old.

my 2A3s don't glow :(

get these https://cdn.head-fi.org/a/10056497.jpg

Cocktails and company make life better.

What are you interdependently deving?

customising microsoft dynamics AX.

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.

You’ll stillspend a lot of time in airports, which is mostly unavoidable.

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.

This sounds somewhat erotic, how are you conducting this smoothness test?

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

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.

What about HD600/HD650?

I really like the Sonett 2 -> HD58X pairing but haven’t had a chance to hear it with Stratus or Stellaris yet.

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

Very good comparison

Noise-fi

I need to go to the grocery store tonight.