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Thinking of trying Focal Clear OG. Does it really clip at moderate volume levels? I find this hard to believe, but now I’m kinda spooked. Jan 6, 2022

    1. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Thinking of trying Focal Clear OG. Does it really clip at moderate volume levels? I find this hard to believe, but now I’m kinda spooked.
      Jan 6, 2022
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      3. edd
        edd
        I used Decibel X but I think I’ve had similar readings from other apps in the past
        Jan 11, 2022
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      4. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        @edd Thanks. I downloaded Decibel X. The results were really insightful. After getting settled and finding my typical long-term listening level, I measured the SPL around 60-65 dB. I also tried listening around 80 dB. Frankly, I would never listen at that volume. It was really uncomfortable for my ears.
        Jan 11, 2022
      5. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Long story short, I don’t think that I’ll have any driver excursion issues with the Focal. Thank you to everybody who contributed to this conversation.
        Jan 11, 2022
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    2. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Thinking about a Rag 2 with a phono card. Does anybody know if the phono card is based on the MM circuit in the Mani rev. 1 or rev. 2?
      Oct 15, 2021
    3. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Got a Shure V15 Type III cartridge for my Dual 701 turntable. Holy shit. How does a cartridge released in 1973 sound this good?
      Oct 14, 2021
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        I have a special place in my heart for 701's.
        Oct 14, 2021
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        The 701 really captures the magic of direct drive, and the tonearm was basically designed for the V15 Type III. A winning combination, if there ever was one.
        Oct 14, 2021
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    4. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Got the Headamp GS-X Mini today. Gilmore haters take note: this amp offers refinement and resolution in spades. Solid state is all grown up.
      Apr 13, 2020
      1. zonto, Jinxy245, YMO and 5 others like this.
      2. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        And I say this as somebody who once paid full price for a GS-X mk2 and regretted the decision immensely.
        Apr 13, 2020
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      3. brencho
        brencho
        nice man, that's what i hear. i'd like to hear one sometime!
        Apr 13, 2020
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      4. jexby
        jexby
        would like SBAF ears on this as well. especially those that have heard BW2, 3F, Rag.
        Apr 14, 2020
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    5. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Three takeaways from day 1 with the Audio Zenith PMx2: (1) Tone is life. (2) Tone is life. (3) Tone is life.
      May 13, 2018
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      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        Congrat. Which amps do you pair with pmx2? I've seen several folks were struggling about how to (better) amp it.
        May 13, 2018
      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Mjölnir Audio Pure Bipolar (aka SuSy Dynalo mk2). I haven’t tried the PMx2 with any other amps, but I like what I’m hearing. Think of the synergy between HD650 and Jotunheim, but Pure Bipolar offers more refined treble, better resolution, and no glare.
        May 13, 2018
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    6. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Two long-term goals recently achieved: 1. Gain admission to a PhD program 2. Build a hifi system before returning to school
      May 12, 2018
      1. Merrick, nithhoggr, Lenroot77 and 17 others like this.
    7. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Parenthood and audiophilia often feel like mutually exclusive pursuits. I’m grateful when I can find a few minutes to just be in the music.
      May 11, 2018
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      3. Soups
        Soups
        i think i appreciate my music listening time more due to the young kid constraint. kinda like food when you're hungry. their needs also put a good check on on my audiophoolery spending.
        May 11, 2018
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      4. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        @Soups, I agree. The kids make me appreciate the time, and their needs encourage me to be content with my gear.
        May 11, 2018
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      5. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        That's not to say I don't get play time due to kids. The mb42x was bought so the kids could listen to music in their room. They like Peppa Pig and Lisa Loeb.
        May 11, 2018
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    8. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Audio Zenith PMx2 incoming. It came down to PMx2 or Focal Clear as an upgrade to my trusty HD650. Can't wait to hear it on my home rig!
      May 9, 2018
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    9. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Got the Shure SE846. So far, these sound nice out of the ZX2. Pretty natural frequency response. Next up, custom sleeves from Sensaphonics.
      Dec 3, 2017
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Since I live in Chicago, I can go directly to Sensaphonics and have them make the molds, instead of going to an audiologist.
        Dec 4, 2017
      4. TomHP
        TomHP
        Make sure you play around with some of the filter mods suggested on HF.
        Dec 4, 2017
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      5. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        I didn't know about the filter mods. I'll check it out.
        Dec 4, 2017
    10. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      Just got a used Sony ZX2 today. Holy shit, the sound is so natural. It even drives HD650 to acceptable levels (Japanese version).
      Aug 5, 2017
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    11. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      The real definition of adulthood: you finally have the money to purchase the equipment you always wanted, but you have no time to set it up.
      May 21, 2017
      1. bazelio, elguapo, AdvanTech and 5 others like this.
      2. brencho
        brencho
        Oh man, took me months to set up the vinyl chain and I'm not even done yet!!
        May 21, 2017
      3. bazelio
        bazelio
        Good things come to those who wait...
        May 22, 2017
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Age and hifi.

        When you were twenty, there was a deck that you really wanted and couldn't afford. Forty years later, that deck is a classic... and you still can't afford it!
        May 23, 2017
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    12. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      The eagle has landed: VPI Classic 3 turntable. Let the games begin.
      May 5, 2017
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      2. brencho
        brencho
        Pictures or it didn't happen :) enjoy man I'm using the same TT!
        May 5, 2017
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      3. MellowVelo
        MellowVelo
        Ha! It's gonna be another week or so until I can set it up because we have family visiting from out of town. I'll be posting pics in the spinners thread.
        May 5, 2017
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    13. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      The next item in my new turntable setup has been acquired: IKEA Hemnes side table. This is getting real.
      May 4, 2017
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    14. MellowVelo
      MellowVelo
      My first slice of analog bliss just arrived: Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk. More items on the way.
      Apr 25, 2017
      1. philipmorgan, Merrick, bazelio and 1 other person like this.
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