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Mikoss
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Mikoss

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Yes, our hobby gets emotional. https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/audiophilia-forever-an-expensive-new-years-shopping-guide Jan 11, 2018

Mikoss was last seen:
Apr 22, 2019
    1. Griffon
      Griffon
      mikoss, are you still alive and rolling?
      Feb 19, 2018
      1. dmckean44 and JK47 like this.
      2. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Yes, are you still on the west coast?
        Mar 25, 2019
        Griffon likes this.
      3. Griffon
        Griffon
        I’m still in Vancouver. Dude you’ve been offline for so long...
        Mar 25, 2019
      4. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Yeah, I became obsessed with fitness... still loving music, but spending most of my free moments at the gym these days
        Mar 26, 2019
    2. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Jan 11, 2018
      1. sheldaze, Deep Funk, DigMe and 2 others like this.
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      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        I feel the same way. The suspicious mentioning of random audio gear with price tags/retail value is a bit too much.
        Jan 12, 2018
        Riotvan likes this.
      4. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        It had a few anectodal observations, but you can tell that Denby is out of his element. He does reveal a few interesting thoughts, but the MQA comments are hilarious. Also, this is a short read by NYer standards :D
        Jan 12, 2018
      5. Kattefjaes
        Kattefjaes
        @Mikoss - not about the length, about the length/content ratio :D

        (Get your mind out of the gutter..)
        Jan 12, 2018
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    3. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Next Sennheiser marketing idea: hire designer of 2018 World Chess Championship logo to redesign HD700, release as HD7XXS, profit.
      Dec 20, 2017
      1. obsiCO, A1Gear, dark_energy and 1 other person like this.
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      3. imackler
        imackler
        That logo is so so bad.
        Dec 20, 2017
      4. Mdkaler
        Mdkaler
        WTF lol. That logo deserves some golden schlong award. Wait, it is a golden schlong itself...
        Dec 20, 2017
      5. JustAnotherRando
        JustAnotherRando
        That logo is amazing.
        Dec 20, 2017
        BenjaminBore likes this.
    4. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Sennheiser giving the people what they want...countless rev’s that sound close/nearly better/not quite worthy of their best releases. Thx!
      Dec 20, 2017
      2. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        It’s cool to see the new cheaper/tweaked releases, but just releasing a 650 with less distortion and some sub bass would go a long way for Sennheiser.
        Dec 20, 2017
        Wilson, A1Gear and Lyander like this.
    5. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Picked up a Sega Genesis Classic just for nostalgia on Black Friday. It’s really bad... even the music somehow has the wrong tone :S
      Dec 2, 2017
      1. Mystic, FallingObjects, tsd13 and 1 other person like this.
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      3. dmckean44
        dmckean44
        RetroPi and real controllers with usb adapters is the way to go for Genesis.
        Dec 2, 2017
      4. ultrabike
        ultrabike
        Thanks for this. I was tempted about it as well.
        Dec 2, 2017
      5. Grahad2
        Grahad2
        Dec 2, 2017
    6. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      This Paperclips game has overtaken my life. Thx @SoupRKnowva.
      Nov 29, 2017
      1. Deep Funk, Neal, Kunlun and 3 others like this.
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      3. spwath
        spwath
        I won. But I choose not to give in and accept the offer
        Dec 11, 2017
        SoupRKnowva likes this.
      4. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        I feel like it would take way longer on the phone since you couldn’t just hold down enter to press the button extremely rapidly
        Dec 11, 2017
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      5. spwath
        spwath
        Wait you can do that????
        Dec 11, 2017
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    7. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Mornings with classical music are great. Trying to remember the composer/conductor/orchestra/key/opus/movement/etc is damn near impossible
      Nov 25, 2017
      2. Azteca
        Azteca
        Roon is a huge help for me. Spotify is not. I'm fortunate to have local classical station and they do a great job giving context as well.
        Nov 25, 2017
      3. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        The problem is that I’m enjoying the FM tuner. It’s an old Pioneer and sounds really nice. I’m usually reading, and try to keep a pen/paper nearby, to jot down notes when I can catch them.
        Nov 25, 2017
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      4. Azteca
        Azteca
        I enjoy my FM tuner as well. Taking notes sounds nice. I will often grab my phone and use Shazam (with iPhone you just invoke Siri and say "what song is this?"). It saves the history so I can always go back to it.
        Nov 26, 2017
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    8. Ryu
      Ryu
      I'm loving the new avatar.
      Nov 23, 2017
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      2. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        Who is it?
        Nov 29, 2017
      3. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Elle Fanning from 20th Century Women
        Nov 29, 2017
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    9. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Mornings are for coffee and contemplation.
      Nov 21, 2017
      1. Wilson, elguapo, jowls and 5 others like this.
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        What’s up?
        Nov 21, 2017
      4. Wilson
        Wilson
        Good to see you
        Nov 21, 2017
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      5. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Heya friends! JK47- Quit work up north in July... mostly been taking it easy. Been on a fitness kick for the last year, but getting back into the audio nervosa game :D
        Nov 24, 2017
    10. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Enjoying summer... last shift up at work, more time to dive back into audio goodness soon!
      Jun 24, 2017
      1. bazelio, Xecuter, JoshMorr and 7 others like this.
      2. k4rstar
        k4rstar
        Glad to see you back bud. I gotta pay you a visit this summer after I get my license 8)
        Jun 24, 2017
      3. JK47
        JK47
        good to see you man, what's up?
        Jun 24, 2017
      4. bazelio
        bazelio
        Holy shit, glad to see you @Mikoss !!
        Jun 25, 2017
    11. gixxerwimp
      gixxerwimp
      Finally figured out your avatar: MPDG w/ Aiwa HP-X223
      May 10, 2017
    12. Ryu
      Ryu
      Come back soon! I miss you!
      Feb 22, 2017
    13. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Anyone into biking or spin classes? Just recently discovered how enjoyable this physical torture is :)
      Dec 23, 2016
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      3. pedalhead
        pedalhead
        Indeed, although I'm a bit of a climb junkie myself. Singlespeeding, bikepacking, long distance racing ("ultra" but that word sucks) nerd here. Be warned, bikes can be even more a money pit than audio gear!
        Dec 23, 2016
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      4. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Interesting. I've always been a runner, but I got addicted to the spin classes after trying them out. Since it's cold here, I enjoy the virtual ride at the gym on the big screen too. The only thing better would be wearing a VR helmet or something...
        Dec 23, 2016
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      5. aufmerksam
        aufmerksam
        Welcome to the thing you will do once your knees get fucked up from running! The only thing I like better than a spin class in the winter, is being on my own bike on a decent trainer in front of the giant TV in my own basement.
        Dec 23, 2016
        JK47 and pedalhead like this.
    14. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Lol for low grade Xmas themed music videos, filmed in the style of amateur porn.
      Dec 22, 2016
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      3. zonto
        zonto
        Dec 22, 2016
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      4. FlySweep
        FlySweep
        Dec 22, 2016
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      5. zonto
        zonto
        Dec 22, 2016
    15. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Judeus strikes again. Selling my Jot and he lowballs me on CAM as "GearEnthusiast". Beware of this POS.
      Dec 20, 2016
      1. Huxleigh, OJneg, FlySweep and 6 others like this.
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      3. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        I was just shocked he's still around. Apparently he moved to Ontario now(?) The weird thing was that he messaged me on HF in the last 3 months asking for some info re: Gungnir upgrading with Schiit. I helped him out and then today he's flipping out in emails, calling me some crazy rude names. Lol... He's insane.
        Dec 20, 2016
        JK47 and barelyincollege like this.
      4. fraggler
        fraggler
        After what happened to Delayeed, I checked the HF scammer page, and Judeus is on there with multiple aliases. Same pattern.
        Dec 21, 2016
        Dino and Mikoss like this.
      5. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Thanks for bringing this up fraggler. He tends to establish a new alias, sell a few things legitimately, then scam and repeat.
        Dec 21, 2016
    16. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      New 650 mod-- remove your pads. You now have the "650G" Grado edition. Foam to ears. #ThisIsMyMusic
      Dec 18, 2016
      1. Merrick, Mystic, philipmorgan and 5 others like this.
    17. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Listened to lots of 90s tonight with my gf, but then Boney M came on and it all fell apart. Lol at 70's essential Xmas disco.
      Dec 15, 2016
      1. Wfojas, drfindley and Deep Funk like this.
      2. JK47
        JK47
        Lol, Boney M's "Rasputin" is one of my reference tracks, and "Daddy Cool". Nuthin else by them though, haahaaaa
        Dec 15, 2016
        Wfojas, Torq and Mikoss like this.
      3. JK47
        JK47
        As a youngster I was goaded into singing "Rasputin" every time I went to karaoke with friends (several times a week). It kind of morphed into my theme song. My Mom is Russian, lol
        Dec 15, 2016
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      4. Torq
        Torq
        "Rasputin" and "Night Flight to Venus" were perversely addictive at the time. And maybe now ...
        Dec 15, 2016
        Wfojas likes this.
    18. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Nice to be back home, with music melting everything else away.
      Dec 14, 2016
      1. Wilson, brencho, JK47 and 1 other person like this.
    19. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Dec 6, 2016
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      3. brencho
        brencho
        woah @Mikoss i've been to oakville weirdly enough because i once dated a girl whose family lived there. we just went back in time!
        Dec 6, 2016
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      4. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        Oakville is actually kinda nice. The brick and mortar store wasn't bad either. Dude publishes an audio magazine which basically just sells a bunch of ads, but he was fairly knowledgable. The Devialet stuff is for the lulz mostly because of the price. Also, I'd rather just hear real speakers than all of these silly wireless gadgets.
        Dec 6, 2016
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      5. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        We do have a Bose Soundtouch at home, mostly to tune into CBC radio and catch up on news/current events in the morning, or (kind of) easily stream FLAC from the DLNA. Bose is overpriced as well, but Devialet is hilariously expensive. Explains why my beer was $9...
        Dec 6, 2016
    20. Mikoss
      Mikoss
      Dec 2, 2016
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      2. BrettMatthews
        BrettMatthews
        I'll be tossing mine on tonight after work, although sadly it isn't nice and sunny here.
        Dec 2, 2016
      3. Mikoss
        Mikoss
        We are heading up to Kingston tomorrow, so I'm guessing maybe they will have some snow. We haven't been touched yet, and oddly enough I'm actually missing the cold.
        Dec 2, 2016
      4. BrettMatthews
        BrettMatthews
        That's getting out my way, about another 1.5 to 2 hours more east. All of our snow has melted this week, it's still fairly cool though, stays right around 0*.
        Dec 2, 2016
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