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modding the EC 2a3 mkiv has been an interesting, but learning journey for me... Apr 2, 2022

1. tommytakis
  modding the EC 2a3 mkiv has been an interesting, but learning journey for me...
  
  Apr 2, 2022
  1. Maven86, Jinxy245, Merrick and 1 other person like this.
  2. tommytakis
    ...even changing cathode caps or resistors leads to a pretty drastic change in sound
    
    Apr 2, 2022
    
    Cryptowolf and penguins like this.
  3. Maven86
    Welcome to the world of tuning nervosa.
    
    Apr 3, 2022
    
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  4. tommytakis
    @Maven86 just makes you wonder all the trial and error custom amp makers have to go through to get the sound "just right"
    
    Apr 3, 2022
    
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2. tommytakis
  Just bought a set of JBL L99 as a complement to my Fostex BLH. Mods, may I get my BWC tag please :)
  
  Mar 10, 2022
  1. Azimuth, Jinxy245, gixxerwimp and 4 others like this.
3. tommytakis
  Super grateful for all the good things that happened this year: New/old friends, full-time engineering job, oh and 2-3 new ETA headphones!
  
  Dec 24, 2021
  1. Don Miller, gixxerwimp, Cryptowolf and 6 others like this.
4. tommytakis
  just bought some Taylor Swift vinyl
  
  Oct 26, 2021
  1. Don Miller, Qildail, Lyander and 3 others like this.
  2. E_Schaaf
    Better be 420 gram
    
    Oct 26, 2021
    
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  3. rlow
    I just bought some classic Pink Floyd on digital download. The world’s all backwards man.
    
    Oct 27, 2021
    
    Jinxy245, Qildail and Lyander like this.
  4. Thad E Ginathom
    Taylor Swift vinyl.
    
    Ummm... is that something one plays? Or wears?
    
    Oct 27, 2021
    
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5. tommytakis
  I'm a fulla lover
  
  Oct 11, 2021
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  3. Merrick
    Fulla @YMO?
    
    Oct 11, 2021
    
    tommytakis, DigMe and YMO like this.
  4. YMO
    Not at the moment, no need. But I need you guys to stop your Fulla and give me attention. :p
    
    Oct 11, 2021
  5. Merrick
    @YMO https://youtu.be/PRAGEFfVFp8
    
    Oct 11, 2021
    
    Jinxy245 and YMO like this.
6. tommytakis
  I think it's long overdue, but may I please get my MOT tag now? :)
  
  May 31, 2021
  1. Don Miller, rhythmdevils, Jinxy245 and 3 others like this.
  2. insidious meme
    Did you PM the mods?
    
    May 31, 2021
7. tommytakis
  Any SBAFers in China that can buy this vinyl and ship this for me? Link in comments
  
  Apr 23, 2021
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  3. Ti_Leo
    Eh... Using SF Express would be... (360 + 620) / 6.50 = $150. But firstly, the shipping is too much, I think. I can try EMS and my forwarder tmr. Secondly, my PayPal stuck in KYC procedure, so I can't receive any money now. I might be able to sort that out in a few days as I need to renew my lease.
    
    Apr 24, 2021
    
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  4. tommytakis
    @Ti_Leo np, I'm not in a rush or anything, thank you so much for following through with this. really appreciate it!
    
    Apr 24, 2021
  5. Ti_Leo
    You are welcome! Aha, I just found out that the "sale" is actually a presale, the stuff will be released at 20th May, so... no hurry then...
    Anyway, order placed, I'll figure the remain parts out
    
    Apr 24, 2021
    
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8. tommytakis
  Found out I'm getting published in Nature Neuroscience, new 3d printer for ETA, and 2nd dose of vaccine, what a day!
  
  Apr 14, 2021
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  3. Cryptowolf
    That's fantastic news. Congratulations. As a former scientist, well done on publishing in a prestigious journal!
    
    Apr 14, 2021
    
    Tachikoma, tommytakis and Biodegraded like this.
  4. magnium
    Congrats! Will you be a first author or co-first author?
    
    Apr 14, 2021
    
    Tachikoma and Cryptowolf like this.
  5. Claritas
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8py5qLL7g08
    
    Apr 15, 2021
    
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9. tommytakis
  Seeing the Genesis loaner tour list all packed gives me all types of feels. I hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
  
  Apr 12, 2021
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10. tommytakis
  Does anyone have extra output and input tubes for crack that they don't need? just need something that works!
  
  Mar 28, 2021
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  3. tommytakis
    @Phantaminum 6080 and 12au7 !
    
    Mar 28, 2021
  4. Phantaminum
    Sorry Tommy. Looks like all I have are 6AS7Gs after looking through my tube drawers. I think they went when I sold the GOTL. Still digging around for 12AU7 I know I have.
    
    Mar 29, 2021
    
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  5. Ksorota
    I have a single 7730 12au7 i could sell you for a discount…how many does the crack take?
    
    Apr 14, 2021
11. tommytakis
  HD850? maaaaybe https://imgur.com/eh5gCLo
  
  Dec 21, 2020
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12. tommytakis
  This is freakin sick!!! Just tried printing one of @Bill-P 's designs https://imgur.com/a/XCIbfNH
  
  Dec 19, 2020
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  3. tommytakis
    @insidious meme just a one-off side project that I've been procrastinating for a while. Bill kindly sent me one of his files for me to mess around with
    
    Dec 20, 2020
  4. Bill-P
    Looking good! Now you can start "experiencing" (read: "suffering through") the process like I did. :)
    
    Dec 21, 2020
    
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  5. tommytakis
    @Bill-P I got some new designs coming up! I'll pm u some of the prototype stuff :)
    
    Dec 21, 2020
13. tommytakis
  Is there anything decent sounding that does usb -> spdif without needing external power? Basically Eitr without needing an extra outlet
  
  Dec 12, 2020
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  3. tommytakis
    @dubharmonic macOS, 2018 macbook pro i think
    
    Dec 13, 2020
    
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  4. dubharmonic
    Were you using a browser other than Safari?
    
    Dec 14, 2020
  5. tommytakis
    @dubharmonic I was using VLC player for a movie I had. Weird because I never had this issue until recently. Also checked on my iphone and it has no latency issues
    
    Dec 14, 2020
    
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14. tommytakis
  Wow first time hearing Patricia Barber... she's amazing (HDCD on Sonic Frontier DAC)
  
  Dec 8, 2020
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  2. Poleepkwa
    Yes, she is fantastic. Modern Cool is a modern classic and excellent demo material!
    
    Dec 9, 2020
    
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  3. dubharmonic
    During a demo of this system was the first time I heard her https://i.imgur.com/VAMJCRY.jpg
    
    Dec 9, 2020
    
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  4. brencho
    Shit didn’t realize you were a white male retiree!!
    
    Dec 9, 2020
    
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15. tommytakis
  Shoutout to @purr1n for the boxes of goodies T_T <3 I'll def pay it forward to the community
  
  Dec 6, 2020
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  3. insidious meme
    Seems like you were the only sbafer to make it out there before he bailed. Too bad we're still in pandemic time.
    
    Dec 6, 2020
    
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  4. E_Schaaf
    I took the woofers and a few cables along with the VPI. Remember the meet there a few years back. 2018? Good times
    
    Dec 6, 2020
    
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  5. gixxerwimp
    In February? I was there!
    
    Dec 7, 2020
16. tommytakis
  Baby Groot says hi https://tinyurl.com/yxpqahzo
  
  Dec 3, 2020
  1. hikergrl, Phantaminum, Jinxy245 and 4 others like this.
  2. crenca
    Ha, I just finished off GofG II about 30 minutes ago...plot was not very convincing but Baby Groot!
    
    Dec 3, 2020
    
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  3. YMO
    Nerds
    
    Dec 3, 2020
    
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  4. Phantaminum
    Putting in work on that 3D printer. Why do I get the feeling that pretty soon we’re going to have the Tommy Tak HD 500 headphones.
    
    Dec 4, 2020
    
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17. tommytakis
  After 5 failed prints, finally made one that works: https://tinyurl.com/y4yguu25
  
  Dec 2, 2020
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  3. E_Schaaf
    ooooooo
    
    Dec 2, 2020
    
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  4. DigMe
    Nice job!
    
    Dec 2, 2020
  5. rhythmdevils
    I’m still wrapping my head around the crazy possibilities of 3D printing. Awesome
    
    Dec 13, 2020
18. tommytakis
  When you're too broke for another JAR headphone LOL https://imgur.com/a/W2uvbW7
  
  Nov 27, 2020
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  3. E_Schaaf
    What's under the foam? Anything on the front? I like like with no rear foam, just wide open, but that's me :) gold ring 580 driver kinda hot sounding tho so I get it
    
    Nov 27, 2020
  4. tommytakis
    @E_Schaaf not gold ring OG, but black screen w red ring, it actually sounded fine stock, found out that the front foam that came with is actually a lot thinner than stock senn foam, so it sounds livelier and less veil. I can text u some pics
    
    Nov 27, 2020
  5. tommytakis
    Realized i didnt answer your question @E_Schaaf LOL it’s just a donut ring of dynamat like goo after removing the spider cage
    
    Nov 27, 2020
19. tommytakis
  Joined speaker gang, thanks to Marv https://imgur.com/sD6e64m
  
  Nov 17, 2020
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  2. E_Schaaf
    oh shit that was you! Welcome to hornland. My Woden's say hello, courtesy of @Cspirou
    
    Nov 17, 2020
    
    Cspirou, tommytakis and dncnexus like this.
  3. purr1n
    Happy this made it to a good home.
    
    Nov 17, 2020
    
    YMO, Cspirou, E_Schaaf and 1 other person like this.
  4. pure5152
    always love seeing the cardboard enclosures ;) can't wait to see when your new chassis for elekit arrives haha
    
    Nov 18, 2020
    
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20. tommytakis
  Best part of this hobby: meeting new people and discovering new music through those people. Feeling super grateful
  
  Nov 6, 2020
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