Merrick

Yee, same goes with 3F-- sounds a bit better after around 30 minutes of warmup (when it's warm-to-the-touch instead of cold)

30 minutes or so for me as well.

I feel the same way about both the Jot2 and DSHA-3F.

TBH, RAM is the only DP album I own. It was the only one that really excited me. Yes, I have heard the others on Spotifiy. So hearing this today is just kind of disappointing. Oh well.

I doubt the next DP project would have sounded much like RAM anyway, it was such a specific stylistic exercise.

That’s also why I’m okay with RAM being their last album, an homage to the musicians who inspired DP seems like the perfect retrospective send off for the duo.

That being said, there is some ineffable magic in the Gungnir MB A1. It just feels like music should make you feel, effortlessly every time.

"Such a Little Thing Makes Such a Big Difference"?

@Tchoupitoulas There you go, wielding your bicycle chain!

Purest signal path!

I have this exact chain, but with DEQ2496 between PI2AES and BF2. Feel no need to upgrade, but still enjoy reading about kilobuck+ components and wondering how much they'd add to the sound.

Erp ... I just bought a DAC ... LOL

it seriously is, I might sell my LP. Jot 2 sounds great with HD650 and Aeolus so much.

@HotRatSalad I’ve got some Genalex Gold Lions burning in on my LP at the moment, then I’ll do some head to head comparisons.

Agreed. My favorite is the ksc-35. It’s like a mini less technically proficient HD650 without the dull tonality.

Slap some Yaxi pads on there and be amazed at how damn good they are, They even scale with better gear more than you would expect. Legit the Porta Pro was the thing that impressed me most with THX 789 back in the day lol.

@Raimei Templar I was listening to them out of the SW51+ last night, haha.

100% agree, Mr. Walkman's firmware gives the WM1A more manly balls.

Oh shit they did the Plus update on the WM1A. I got to try that one out tomorrow.

@YMO I’m extremely interested to hear how you feel the Plus update changes the sound of the 1A. I wish I could compare a ZX300 and a 1A with the Plus firmware.

Planning to keep the LP or sell it?

I've found that the LP/650 combo is a very nice change of pace from the SW51/600 setup. Laid back and open v. a more intimate and energetic presentation.

@Skyline I’m keeping the LP because it has such excellent synergy with the Gungnir, both at their best in a balanced chain. Right now the SW is hooked up to my Bifrost 2.

6 hours of sleep? That's too much. Listen harder!

Did you smoke a ciggie after your first long listen?

@insidious meme It had its way with me. I just submitted.

Van Halen's Women And Children First with the Grados on this is magic. Philip Glass' Koyaanisqatsi with the 580s on this is magic.

@yotacowboy Well it already arrived in Portland, so I guess it sailed through customs.

Damn, it arrived! Sitting in my home office right now.

Get your tissues ready @Merrick because you are going to wet your pants.

I mean, come on: https://youtu.be/Im0RrZC_sJg

Yessir love all things Dio only saw him live once on magicka tour in 99.
Great album BTW !

@gixxerwimp Yep, it snaps right to the side of the DAC.

I literally just found this out last week lol

Tried it last night. The magnet isn't centered, so it tends to slide down a bit. I wonder about scratching of the chassis with repeated "snaps". Cool idea, but I think I'll leave it on top of the drawer liner beside the PI2AES. I never use it anyway :-P

No result with more gain or tubes? I tested an HD580 Precision for a friend here. With a bit of power that driver should deliver a bit of slam.

Perhaps I need to roll different tubes into my LP. I’ve heard 580s with amazing bass, but it may be unit variation or differences in mods.

Sounds like it's time to upgrade the vinyl rig!

@fraggler Sure, you got an extra $20K lying around I can use?

Looking forward to your impressions.

The MS-Pro is by some distance, the most uncomfortable headphones in my collection right now. They've also taken up 80% of my listening time since I got them.

@Tachikoma I need to hear an Alessandro at some point. Have always meant to.