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This is a great video of Rick Beato going through Pearl Jam’s “Black”. https://youtu.be/9k55l7LMA7w Aug 5, 2020

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1. Melvillian
  This is a great video of Rick Beato going through Pearl Jam’s “Black”. https://youtu.be/9k55l7LMA7w
  
  Aug 5, 2020
  1. sheldaze, Raimei Templar, Mithrandir41 and 1 other person like this.
  2. Raimei Templar
    All of Beatos stuff is fascinating, I didnt know anything about music before watching his videos. His top lists are great too, found so many artists and songs I didnt know before because of them.
    
    Aug 6, 2020 at 6:05 AM
    
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  3. Melvillian
    It is interesting. It’s great YouTube content. He reminds me of my music nerd friends in high school I was in bands with. I could never listen to music without them constantly playing air drums and telling me to listen to this and that detail in a song.
    
    Aug 6, 2020 at 7:45 AM
    
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2. Melvillian
  UPS and FedEx are not very reliable lately. For small and medium sized packages, USPS has been very good for me for a while now.
  
  Jul 28, 2020
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  3. Kernel Kurtz
    Couple weeks ago UPS delivered my package (a firearm no less) to a home a couple blocks away. Even put that (wrong) address in the delivery notification.
    
    Jul 28, 2020
    
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  4. TheIceman93
    Got a UPS delivery from Poland that was beat to hell and FedEx sent my GSX-Mini to Arizona by mistake. Ya, quality is down for sure. At least FedEx found it and it made it to my door in one piece.
    
    Jul 28, 2020
    
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  5. crazychile
    Biggest issue I've noticed over the past few months is that when I order something it can sit in the sellers warehouse for 2-3 days after the shipping label is created.
    
    Jul 29, 2020
3. Melvillian
  Is it ok to use RCA and BNC out at the same time on the Digione Sig? Going to two different DACs
  
  Jul 19, 2020
  2. Vtory
    Why not. I did it in comparing different dacs together!
    
    Jul 19, 2020
  3. Melvillian
    Just want to be safe since I know nothing about how this stuff works
    
    Jul 19, 2020
4. Melvillian
  Looking through my boxes of tubes. I really need a tube amp. Should fix my BH Crack
  
  Jul 4, 2020
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  3. Melvillian
    I want an SW51+, just don’t know how to get one. Contacted him but no response.
    
    @Mithrandir41 i love my crack, but one channel isn’t working.
    
    Jul 4, 2020
  4. Mithrandir41
    @Melvillian I had the same problem. It was a capacitor.
    
    Jul 4, 2020
    
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  5. JK47
    Really, he's usually very quick to respond to PM.
    
    Jul 4, 2020
5. Melvillian
  Your favorite Beetles album? Mine is between Rubber Soul and Revolver, leaning towards Rubber Soul
  
  Jun 28, 2020
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  3. RobS
    @Skyline what do you think of the 2018 remix?
    
    Jun 29, 2020
  4. Skyline
    I'm a fan of all the remixes, really. If I had a complaint, I'd say they boosted the bass a hair too much on some of the tracks, but my preferences lean towards being a bit bass shy anyway.
    
    Jun 29, 2020
    
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  5. RatSalad
    I don't listen to the Beatles much but love abbey road lots
    
    Jun 29, 2020
    
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6. Melvillian
  Anyone else experiencing issues with FedEx lately?
  
  Jun 22, 2020
7. Melvillian
  Klingon rap anyone? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBtj4WoC6XA&feature=youtu.be
  
  Jun 18, 2020
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8. Melvillian
  Trying to understand a transformer’s role In converting differential to single ended.
  
  Jun 14, 2020
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  3. MichaeLeroy
    This has been fun discussion thanks very much @Melvillian for kicking it off.
    
    Jun 14, 2020
    
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  4. Thad E Ginathom
    isn't the short, simple answer that... balanced and unbalanced audio run at different voltages. Hence: transformer.
    
    Jun 15, 2020
  5. Melvillian
    Balanced is higher voltage because you have two 2V signals. Add them up and you have 4V. You want to ground the inverted signal safely so you need a transformer to isolate from your source. That’s the simplest way I can explain it.
    
    Jun 15, 2020
9. Melvillian
  My Yamaha Integrated has meters on it and it's cool seeing the dynamic range of recordings as they're playing. Pretty neat.
  
  Jun 8, 2020
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10. Melvillian
  Modius sounding pretty good. Will leave impressions in the thread when I have a proper balanced speaker amp next week.
  
  Jun 3, 2020
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  3. JK47
    No, what speakers will you use?
    
    Jun 3, 2020
  4. Melvillian
    Harbeth P3ESR. I’ll probably be wfh for the rest of the year so I figured I should have a desktop speaker setup
    
    Jun 3, 2020
    
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  5. Melvillian
    Marv was right about how resolving the DAC is. Separates everything really well. I’m coming from an SDAC and this thing is better in every way.
    
    Jun 3, 2020
    
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11. Melvillian
  was really impressed with the new Yggdrasil when I heard it briefly. It's presentation is very similar to vinyl.
  
  May 4, 2018
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  2. Melvillian
    I wouldn't call it laid back. It's more that everything sounds very effortless. I've been very annoyed with my Gungnir Multibit lately because after spending some time with vinyl at friend's house, the Gungnir Multibit is just way too in your face and "boosted". That's why these qualities in the Yggdrasil were immediately noticeable
    
    May 4, 2018
    
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12. Melvillian
  Has Massdrop shipped any SDAC's? Can't find any used
  
  Apr 22, 2018
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  3. Lyander
    This is the same DAC they integrated into the Massdrop x Cavalli amps, yes? Hm. Makes me wonder if their primary demographic also happens to be fun of the AIO device, haha.
    
    Apr 22, 2018
    
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  4. Melvillian
    I bet that Cavalli hybrid sounds pretty good for the money
    
    Apr 22, 2018
  5. loki993
    Ive seen one for sale and it sold in minutes, Ive been looking for one to try as well.
    
    Apr 23, 2018
13. Melvillian
  Tried HTC Vive for the first time. Room scale VR is pretty amazing. So tempted to get one
  
  Apr 21, 2018
  2. zerodeefex
    Wait on it. The screen upgrade on the Samsung Odyssey and Vive pro is pretty amazing. The best system for games is PSVR right now, though.
    
    Apr 21, 2018
    
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  3. zerodeefex
    Camera based tracking headsets that are better than windows MR are coming, though.
    
    Apr 21, 2018
  4. Melvillian
    Yeah I’m most definitely going to wait even though it’s very tempting to get one for cheap. Is PSVR the best for games because of their games catalog?
    
    Apr 21, 2018
14. Melvillian
  I love the Koss KSC75, but I find it uncomfortable. How does the porta pro's sound compared to the KSC75?
  
  Apr 9, 2018
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  3. Ringingears
    I would order more than one. They work great, but they don’t always last long before they don’t hold the KCS-75 very tightly. At least mine. YRMV. But really comfortable and sound good.
    
    Apr 9, 2018
    
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  4. Biodegraded
    Another headband solution (and another comparison with the PortaPro) here: http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/3-portable-on-ears-koss-portapro-senn-px100-ii-akg-k403.5303/#post-173197
    
    Apr 9, 2018
    
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  5. Deep Funk
    More bass.
    
    Apr 10, 2018
15. Melvillian
  “Better Call Saul” better than “Breaking Bad”?
  
  Apr 4, 2018
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  3. Melvillian
    Was just watching season 2 of BB and Walter said “Jesse” in an angry tone haha
    I appreciate how BCS is entertaining without as much “drama”. The writing and acting are excellent. Watching Mike do his thing is a lot of fun. So clever
    
    Apr 4, 2018
  4. murphythecat
    Definitely prefer BCS!
    
    Apr 9, 2018
  5. Melvillian
    @murphythecat Been watching Breaking Bad again and I feel the same. Walt under the influence of anything is a self destructive moron. He’s so annoying
    
    Apr 10, 2018
    
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16. Melvillian
  Guillermo Del Toro!!
  
  Mar 4, 2018
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  3. jowls
    @brencho like this? https://goo.gl/Z7tdwF
    
    Mar 4, 2018
    
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  4. Melvillian
    Guillermo Del Teddybear™
    
    Mar 4, 2018
    
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  5. imackler
    Lets beat a dead horse: time for Hellboy 3!
    
    Mar 5, 2018
    
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17. Melvillian
  “The Push” on Netflix is really good. I don’t want to spoil any of it though
  
  Mar 1, 2018
  1. brencho, jayeshrc, JK47 and 1 other person like this.
  2. Bill-P
    I should check it out whenever I have time... preferably tonight if I can pull away from my projects. Thanks for the hint! ;)
    
    Mar 1, 2018
    
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  3. JK47
    Mr. Bernie
    
    Mar 1, 2018
    
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  4. Melvillian
    Haha yeah. You got that right?i think that would give it away for me if I was that guy
    
    Mar 1, 2018
18. Melvillian
  Robot dogs opening a door are pretty cool and creepy https://youtu.be/fUyU3lKzoio
  
  Feb 13, 2018
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  3. Skyline
    Yet...
    
    Feb 13, 2018
    
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  4. Melvillian
    https://youtu.be/fRj34o4hN4I
    
    This to me is even more impressive. The way it checks it’s balance like a living thing.
    
    Feb 13, 2018
    
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  5. Wilson
    How I long for the days of Tom Servo & Crow
    
    Feb 13, 2018
    
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19. Melvillian
  So disappointed with Altered Carbon. It's kind of terrible
  
  Feb 12, 2018
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  3. rott
    I'd recommend the book, if you're into reading good Sci-fi. Haven't watched the show yet, but do know a few key elements were changed.
    
    Feb 12, 2018
    
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  4. Wilson
    Great production value, just luscious. That script though...ugggh. After accepting that, I've enjoyed it more.
    
    Feb 12, 2018
    
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  5. captkirk
    +1 on the book. Pretty decent read.
    
    Feb 12, 2018
20. Melvillian
  UL certifying audio equipment. https://www.ul.com/inside-ul/ul-introduces-new-audio-quality-verification-mark/
  
  Feb 9, 2018
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  3. bixby
    what a load of crap, kind a like having a dolby sticker on it
    
    Feb 10, 2018
  4. Melvillian
    You mean THX?
    
    Feb 10, 2018
    
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  5. DigMe
    https://i.imgur.com/Ro6QU0J.jpg
    
    Feb 10, 2018
    
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