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I keep trying to convince my boss that we need to install this stuff so I can put the demo up in my listening space! May 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM

SofaSamuraiX was last seen:: Viewing thread The Funny/LOL Thread, May 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM

1. SofaSamuraiX
  First SBAF meetup today! No headphones or DACs or amps or streamers... Just me and @Case and some food and WAY too much chocolate cake. Fun.
  
  May 13, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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  2. M3NTAL
    This is the way.
    
    May 14, 2025 at 8:52 AM
    
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2. SofaSamuraiX
  I keep trying to convince my boss that we need to install this stuff so I can put the demo up in my listening space!
  
  May 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
  2. SofaSamuraiX
    https://gencork.com/corklllection/corkwirl/
    
    May 12, 2025 at 11:27 AM
  3. Thad E Ginathom
    Damnation is sure for all those who use grey type on a white background. Hell fire, and all.
    
    Apart from which... it's a nice-looking product.
    
    May 12, 2025 at 12:51 PM
    
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3. SofaSamuraiX
  https://www.whathifi.com/hi-fi/harman-is-buying-bowers-and-wilkins-marantz-denon-and-others-as-masimo-sells-its-consumer-audio-business
  
  May 7, 2025
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  2. SofaSamuraiX
    Biggering and biggering.
    
    May 7, 2025
    
    RestoredSparda, crenca and Thad E Ginathom like this.
4. SofaSamuraiX
  Eagerly awaiting Valhalla 3 tasting notes!
  
  May 5, 2025
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  2. Riotvan
    The TA-66 comparison is what I'm curious about.
    
    May 5, 2025
    
    Jinxy245, Lyander, joch and 5 others like this.
  3. joch
    And with Folkvangr
    
    May 5, 2025
    
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  4. SofaSamuraiX
    I sure as shit would love to hear the Folkvanger!
    
    May 6, 2025
5. SofaSamuraiX
  Cicada Rhythm has an album on the way:
  
  Apr 30, 2025
  2. SofaSamuraiX
    https://www.echobase.com/product/cicada-rhythm-magic-state
    
    Apr 30, 2025
6. SofaSamuraiX
  Gahddam Pietus Maximus grips music like a sumabitch. Justa master class of getting lost in the music.
  
  Apr 26, 2025
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  3. darmok
    Looking forward to trying Mimir + Pietus tomorrow if FedEx is on time.
    
    Apr 27, 2025
    
    CEE TEE, FlySweep, Lyander and 1 other person like this.
  4. FlySweep
    Very interested in Soekris comparos (preferably 2541/1421) w/ Mimir. In the market for a new DAC and these are square in my sights.. thanks fellas.
    
    Apr 28, 2025
    
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  5. darmok
    @FlySweep any particular amps or headphones you’d like to see comparisons using? Not that I have every amp or headphone in the world… yet…
    
    Apr 28, 2025
    
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7. SofaSamuraiX
  Hey now, happy hump day lunchtime, whenever it actually hits you!
  
  Apr 23, 2025
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8. SofaSamuraiX
  Go Cavaliers
  
  Apr 20, 2025
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9. SofaSamuraiX
  Astral Weeks or Moondance? Not sure for me. I think I love both.
  
  Apr 19, 2025
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  3. Case
    Natch, no one up. Not into Van the Man, but an ex-boss turned me onto this album and I like this tune.
    
    Apr 19, 2025
    
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  4. rhythmdevils
    Astral Weeks by ten thousand miles
    
    Apr 19, 2025
    
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  5. Josh83
    Definitely Astral. Veedon, St. Dominic’s, Common One, and No Guru rank high for me, too.
    
    Apr 22, 2025
    
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10. SofaSamuraiX
  Really enjoying BF2/64 > SW51 > 109 pro. A lot. Only L, haven't felt the need for H...
  
  Apr 8, 2025
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  2. darmok
    I’ve been scared off of BF2/64 due to comments about treble fuckery. Does SW51 tame that or is it not a huge problem to begin with?
    
    Apr 9, 2025
    
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  3. SofaSamuraiX
    I don't like harsh treble. Even at my age piercing highs hurt! Not an issue with the BF for me at all. With all the amps I have plugged into it.
    
    Apr 9, 2025
    
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11. SofaSamuraiX
  Putting my new Skoll to work this weekend. Smoke Wagon Desert Colt, Pink Floyd -Animals, and my KarAmichi right now. Hard to shut off.
  
  Apr 6, 2025
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12. SofaSamuraiX
  Orange barrel season is upon us here in North East Ohio!
  
  Apr 2, 2025
13. SofaSamuraiX
  I don't often buy multiple copies of an album, but Carrie and Lowell hit 10 years...
  
  Mar 31, 2025
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  3. yotacowboy
    Funny aside: back in the very early days of my relationship with my current GF, I thought it would be a good idea to introduce her to my audio affliction through a little session listening to Carrie and Lowell before I'd actually heard the album... luckily, I read a couple reviews first and kinda nix'ed that idea. Better to start with something a little less emotionally demanding....
    
    Apr 1, 2025
    
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  4. yotacowboy
    all that aside, count me as one of those who believe it's SoupJam's greatest album, but not an album to be listened to too often to diminish its spiritual weight and musical onus.
    
    Apr 1, 2025
    
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  5. SofaSamuraiX
    Ya, not a first few snuggles on the sofa album! I tend to listen to it alone or with my daughters or gf.
    
    Apr 1, 2025
14. SofaSamuraiX
  I find it to be real easy to get wrapped up in Belle and Sebastian albums.
  
  Mar 29, 2025
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15. SofaSamuraiX
  Does it make a person cooler if they put Finn and Jake stickers on their OG Ragnarok and they don't melt off?
  
  Mar 26, 2025
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16. SofaSamuraiX
  Just learned that an IMAX 4K restoration of Princess Mononoke is coming to theaters in NA! Pumped.
  
  Mar 13, 2025
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  2. SofaSamuraiX
    https://www.imax.com/movie/princess-mononoke
    
    Mar 13, 2025
    
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  3. Merrick
    Hell yeah!
    
    Mar 13, 2025
    
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17. SofaSamuraiX
  I am eagerly awaiting DJ Koze's new album. Trying hard to wait until it is released and not purchase all these singles and EP's!
  
  Mar 10, 2025
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18. SofaSamuraiX
  Awwwww yeah, happy lunchtime Friday!
  
  Mar 7, 2025
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19. SofaSamuraiX
  I have never had a scotch mixed drink. I think I am going to try to make a Drunk Uncle.
  
  Feb 25, 2025
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  3. joch
    Scotch mixes well with ice :P
    
    Feb 26, 2025
    
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  4. SofaSamuraiX
    Yes, it also mixes well with an empty cup! Or my or wine glass or tumbler or to go mug.
    
    Feb 26, 2025
  5. Senorx12562
    Scotch + scotch.
    
    Feb 26, 2025
    
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20. SofaSamuraiX
  New phono pre from Schiit looks cool.
  
  Feb 19, 2025
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  3. Gazny
    Forkbeard is so cool.
    
    Feb 19, 2025
  4. SofaSamuraiX
    Maybe when it's on Android!
    
    Feb 19, 2025
    
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  5. Azimuth
    Pricy.
    
    Feb 19, 2025
    
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Valhalla 2, Pietus Maximus, Sony pha-3, MDR-Z7, XBA-z5,NWZ-A17, AKG 702, Sennheiser HD-6xx,Beyer TYGR 300R,aune M1s and the nifty balanced Monk earbuds that came with it. Marantz model 30 into KEF LS50, Thiel PCS Schitt Kara, Nakamichi PA-7A mk 2 and some stuff for watching movies in the fungeon....

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