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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

1. 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
    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
    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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2. 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
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3. 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
    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
    @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
    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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4. 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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5. 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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    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
    Make sure you play around with some of the filter mods suggested on HF.
    
    Dec 4, 2017
    
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  5. MellowVelo
    I didn't know about the filter mods. I'll check it out.
    
    Dec 4, 2017
6. 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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7. 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
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  2. brencho
    Oh man, took me months to set up the vinyl chain and I'm not even done yet!!
    
    May 21, 2017
    
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  3. bazelio
    Good things come to those who wait...
    
    May 22, 2017
    
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  4. 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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8. MellowVelo
  The eagle has landed: VPI Classic 3 turntable. Let the games begin.
  
  May 5, 2017
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  2. brencho
    Pictures or it didn't happen :) enjoy man I'm using the same TT!
    
    May 5, 2017
    
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  3. 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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9. 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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10. MellowVelo
  My first slice of analog bliss just arrived: Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk. More items on the way.
  
  Apr 25, 2017
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