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If I seem terse & unclear keep in mind I am 15 days recovering from 58 days of statins. Statins lower cholesterol at the price of ... May 8, 2024 at 6:54 PM

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    1. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Recalled from semi-retirement to tackle some urgent device audio testing challenges. Automating a previously all manual measurement process.
      Apr 19, 2020
      1. Thad E Ginathom likes this.
      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        IDK whether to like or dislike that one...as long as you're happy.
        Apr 19, 2020
        Thad E Ginathom likes this.
      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        I hope they’re making it well worth your while! Might as well though since you can’t take full advantage of retirement ATM anyway.
        Apr 19, 2020
        Jinxy245 likes this.
      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Our medical devices serve the pre-hospital and ER staff and their patients. During this time there has been an unprecedented demand for our devices. I am doing my part in streamlining processes such that resources may be re-deployed for faster throughput, hopefully doing my part to help serve the front line medical personnel busting butt for all of us.
        Apr 19, 2020
    2. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Stopped by after a busy week only to see considerable thread pollution. Brings to mind Mose Allison "Your Mind is on Vacation"
      Apr 16, 2020
      1. jexby, Thad E Ginathom, Soups and 3 others like this.
      2. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        I am surprised at the general level of mercy just now.
        Apr 16, 2020
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    3. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Apr 9, 2020
      1. insidious meme, Jinxy245, bixby and 1 other person like this.
    4. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Repeat, I read gypsy doctor. I'm here to see Dr. Memory. Laugh, run away, that is an illegal program.
      Apr 3, 2020
      2. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Firesign Theater - I Think We're All Bozos on this Bus. Where Ah, Clem has managed to gain system access clearance and is talking with the system scheduler. Similar to today's world, it would appear nonsensical.
        Apr 4, 2020
    5. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Never piss off an old engineer. He's liable to beat you over the head with your own data.
      Apr 2, 2020
      1. schiit, Deep Funk, ChaChaRealSmooth and 13 others like this.
      2. dark_energy
        dark_energy
        ''Take your paper, roll it up and...''
        Apr 2, 2020
      3. Brian D
        Brian D
        Take care of yourself sir - you are a forum treasure!
        Apr 2, 2020
        Lyander and Thad E Ginathom like this.
      4. Syzygy
        Syzygy
        Never piss on an old engineer, either.
        Apr 2, 2020
        Jinxy245 and Lyander like this.
    6. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Mar 31, 2020
      1. dmckean44, Jinxy245 and Case like this.
    7. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Spent a few days creating an inexpensive and easy way to assess CPR metronome accuracy. Arduino + KY-038 + code tests well against 53220a.
      Mar 27, 2020
      1. Jinxy245, LetMeBeFrank and Biodegraded like this.
    8. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Survived another day - now listening to Incoherent Blues, Oscar Peterson Trio + Clark Terry, with a jug of wine handy. Stay healthy all.
      Mar 25, 2020
      1. Case, Jinxy245, Syzygy and 6 others like this.
      2. JK47
        JK47
        Jug of wine? I like your style!!!
        Mar 25, 2020
        atomicbob, Syzygy and wbass like this.
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        @JK47 : Woodbridge makes a very palatable 1.5L cabernet.
        Mar 26, 2020
    9. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      wasted bandwidth alert from amina
      Mar 24, 2020
      1. tommytakis, EagleWings, Ksaurav402 and 2 others like this.
    10. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Mar 6, 2020
      1. Brad Tombaugh, insidious meme, Case and 2 others like this.
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      3. ufospls2
        ufospls2
        Darn :(
        Mar 6, 2020
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      4. Stuff Jones
        Stuff Jones
        Mar 6, 2020
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      5. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Mar 6, 2020
    11. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Entering semi-retirement like coming out of hyperspace into a meteor shower: coronavirus ground zero, stock drop, panic buying in PNW.
      Mar 2, 2020
      1. Brad Tombaugh, Thad E Ginathom, Jinxy245 and 2 others like this.
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      3. abraxas666
        abraxas666
        All the toilet paper and hand sanitizer are sold out at my local costco. Crazy stuff.
        Mar 2, 2020
      4. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        Sitting on a plane with some dude coughing in front of me....
        Mar 2, 2020
      5. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        That's no moon...
        Mar 2, 2020
    12. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Finished my last week as FTE; part time begins next week. Maybe now I'll have some time (and energy) to work on the measurement backlog.
      Feb 28, 2020
      1. Brad Tombaugh, Sqveak, sphinxvc and 17 others like this.
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      3. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        Official congrats sir! Enjoy your semi retirement & thanks for all you do.
        Feb 28, 2020
        atomicbob and joch like this.
      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Enjoy!
        Feb 29, 2020
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      5. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Celebration tonight! Grilling steaks outside in wind, rain and possibly a thunderstorm while enjoying Mark Ryan Crazy Mary Mourvedre. Yeah, I've been known to grill in the snow while wearing shorts and Hawaiian shirt.
        Feb 29, 2020
    13. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Final project milestones delivered. Website and email host migrated. Final approach to semi-retirement. Was made offer I couldn't refuse.
      Feb 24, 2020
      1. Azteca, Jinxy245, Lou Casadonte and 10 others like this.
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      3. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        I hope they're throwing a big party for you on your last day!
        Feb 24, 2020
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      4. Lou Casadonte
        Lou Casadonte
        Congratulations!
        Feb 25, 2020
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      5. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Will be working 2 days / week for the remainder of the year mentoring and creating learning modules on psycho-acoustics, measurements and audio / acoustics in general. Full retirement sometime in the future, so no BIG party, but a smaller group will be celebrating 35 yrs and many patents.
        Feb 25, 2020
        Biodegraded and Lou Casadonte like this.
    14. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Happy Valentines Day! 14 days to retiring from full time corporate who requested consulting 2 days / week for the remainder of the year.
      Feb 14, 2020
      1. SeanT, Jinxy245, hikergrl and 16 others like this.
    15. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      AAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGGHHHHHH. Could some moderator move my KTE May technical measurements from amplifiers to sources please?
      Feb 8, 2020
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      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Done
        Feb 8, 2020
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Thank-you!!!!
        Feb 8, 2020
    16. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Feb 8, 2020
      1. Azteca, exocer, raif and 5 others like this.
    17. zerodeefex
      zerodeefex
      I can't believe you had a flood too! I'm sorry to hear you went through that. We're still having our place repaired.
      Feb 6, 2020
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        No doubt PTSD lurks not far below the surface. It was utterly traumatic. For huge parts of a whole city.
        Feb 7, 2020
      4. Claritas
        Claritas
        Can't tell you how much I feel for all you guys. I lost 2/3ds of my book collection to a flood back in '09. Shitty events of this sort are nothing short of traumatic.
        Feb 8, 2020
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      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Books were the thing that hurt me deepest. Last year I met someone whose house was full to the ground-floor ceiling: she lost 400 books. I know musicians who lost old instruments, and poorer people who simply lost everything they had.
        Feb 9, 2020
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    18. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Feb 6, 2020
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    19. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Ok, I have got to quit hanging around the forums ... I owe you all quite a few Technical Measurements, especially the ECP T4.
      Feb 4, 2020
      1. ChaChaRealSmooth, ultrabike, Psalmanazar and 3 others like this.
      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        You owe us nothing. The work you put in here is appreciated and done of your own goodwill. Anyone who thinks otherwise can go to HF.
        Feb 4, 2020
        sheldaze and Lyander like this.
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Another ECP T4 suite has been run for 300R and 32R. Unfortunately I couldn't locate the stock tubes. T4 is currently equipped with the Mullard CV4024 I dearly love. Will have to do. Data vetting in morning. T4 + Holo May is yet another a time warp. Piano in upper registers is so natural rather than jangly. Solid bass with great definition. Magic Midrange.
        Feb 4, 2020
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    20. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      TFW you realize you wasted 3.5K on JA perfect Auralic Vega DAC when Holo Spring L3 at 2.5K brings far more joy.
      Jan 30, 2020
      1. E_Schaaf, Jinxy245, Psalmanazar and 4 others like this.
      2. Baten
        Baten
        <3 the Holo Spring, best NOS-capable DAC out there imo. Glad to hear you like it too ;)
        Jan 31, 2020
        atomicbob likes this.
      3. Psalmanazar
        Psalmanazar
        Best NOS dac ever!
        Jan 31, 2020
        atomicbob and Baten like this.
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    See information section for my opinions
    My enjoyment of particular recreational music systems is inextricably intertwined with my personal preferences. The following lists are representations of my tastes in music, components and listening levels. The section on music is only a sample of my library but should provide sufficient insight into my musical preferences. I am rigorous and exacting with component measurements. That doesn’t automatically make my opinions worth anything without context. Use the following information to decide how well your own preferences converge or diverge with mine when I make comments about equipment in the forum. DO NOT blindly assume a positive comment from me about some component or headphone will automatically translate to auditory happiness on your part. Likewise you may find yourself enjoying something that I don’t. Consider (learning) your own personal preference.

    Music
    50s, 60s & 70s jazz
    Louis Armstrong, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, Cannonball Adderly, Les McCann & Eddie Harris
    Recorded by Columbia (Frank Laico, Fred Plaut), Bluenote (Rudy Van Gelder), Contemporary Records (Roy DuNann)

    More recent jazz artists
    Wynton Marsalis
    Dave Grusin
    Dave Brubeck
    Bela Fleck
    Chick Corea
    Christian McBride
    Wycliffe Gordon
    Ingrid Jensen
    Steve Treseler
    Terell Stafford
    Ronnie Earl
    Steve Gadd Band
    Charlie Haden
    Brad Mehldau

    Medeski, Martin & Wood
    Medeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood
    Ill Considered
    Snarky Puppy
    Pat Metheny

    Artfully deviant
    Steve’n’Seagulls - Thunderstruck
    Two Cellos - Thunderstruck

    A class by himself
    Santana

    60s & 70s rock
    Emerson Lake & Palmer
    Blood Sweat & Tears
    Pink Floyd
    Jethro Tull
    JJ Cale
    Little Feat
    Dave Matthews Band
    Chicago
    Queen
    Cat Steven – Tea for the Tillerman
    Grateful Dead
    Lead Zeppelin

    Tangerine Dream
    Bruce Becvar
    Gary Stroutsos

    Classical composers
    Mozart
    Bach
    Beethoven
    Respighi
    Vivaldi

    Special
    Canadian Brass

    Listening Levels dBSPL
    60~70 quiet, background listening
    70~80 recreational and critical listening
    80~90 rocking out, often with libations at hand
    90~100 Santana Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen, ELP Tank - drum solo

    I tend to listen at quieter levels where electroacoustic transducers exhibit greater linearity. Higher levels are more likely to have greater distortion and require higher power amplification. The result is substantial deviation in opinions by listeners attempting to compare headphones when they are listening at different levels.

    DACs
    Treasured
    Holo Audio KTE Spring2
    Schiit Bifrost2
    Matrix Audio X-Sabre Pro
    Lavry DA11

    Enjoy
    Schiit Yggdrasil A2
    Schiit Gungnir MB A2
    Soekris 1421

    Work (recording, editing, acoustic measurements)
    Lavry DA11, AD11
    RME ADI-2 Pro

    Rather not listen
    Auralec Vega
    Resonessence Labs Concero
    Topping D30
    Objective DAC

    Universal Turd
    Audio-gd S19

    Amps
    Treasured
    Eddie Current Studio B
    Eddie Current Zana Deux SE
    ECP Audio DSHA-3F
    ECP Audio T4
    Shortest Way 51+
    Cavalli Liquid Crimson

    Enjoy
    Cavalli Liquid Platinum
    Schiit Lyr3 with PSVane 6SN7
    EC ZDT Jr after hum reduction modifications
    BottleHead Crack (PS modified, no speedball, e80cc driver)
    Cavalli MCTH
    Schiit Magni3+
    Schiit Vali2 with 6CG7
    Project Sunrise with 12BH7 and Linear Power Supply

    Rather not listen
    Objective 2
    Topping anything

    Headphones

    Treasured
    Sennheiser HD800-Jmod
    Focal Stellia
    Sennheiser HD600

    Enjoy
    Sennheiser HD650
    Focal Clear
    HiFiMan HE-500

    Rather not listen
    Most anything planar except for the HE-500

    System
    I developed a VST chain dubbed Immersion Virtualization System which I employ for my recreational listening. This has a substantial influence on my perception of component performance. See the IVS descriptions in the following links:

    https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...-synergy-special-sound.54/page-14#post-129407

    https://www.superbestaudiofriends.o...-synergy-special-sound.54/page-29#post-221217

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