atomicbob
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atomicbob

dScope Yoda, Male, from On planet

Pyrate BWC MZR

Beginning the journey into the next stage of my life cycle. Over 100 ultrasound images taken of my heart and cardiovascular system. Mar 18, 2024

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    1. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Auditioning dac2541 with one of my favorites Take A Pebble - ELP. Does an incredible job of rendering delicate brush work on the drums.
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      2. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        But it must be noted that Holo Spring 2 KTE has renders a more ethereal presentation which justifies the additional cost. Meanwhile dac2541 represents an incredible value.
        Jan 14, 2021
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    2. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Powerful memories - imagine yourself driving a Triumph TR7 in Seattle northbound on the Aurora Bridge when the radio station plays ...
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      2. Senorx12562
        Senorx12562
        Their bikes were worse, as unlikely as that seems. But at least you could push them out of traffic by yourself.
        Jan 15, 2021
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        There were many scooters from England that had a deserved reputation of being Limey Leakers.
        Jan 15, 2021
      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        "Leakers", ah yes that brings me back to the Triumph 2000. Even the 1970's Mk II used the old motor from the late 1950s which had no oil seals on the valve guides and a small and fast-wearing oil pump that didn't get enough lube to the overhead gear. After moderate miles it burned oil like a 2-stroke.
        Jan 15, 2021
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    3. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      God is an overwhelming responsibility - Jethro Tull, Thick as a Brick, the middlebit.
      1. murray
        murray
        Cats are on the upgrade?
        Jan 11, 2021
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    4. atomicbob
      atomicbob
    5. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      I may have to temporarily dismantle the Towering Delight. I'm not getting anything done in the lab other than musical immersion. Happy NY.
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      2. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        Just don't do a remake of the bad 1974 film Towering Inferno.

        Best wishes for a productive 2021.
        Dec 31, 2020
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      4. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        I'm on my way to building my own Towering Delight system. I ordered the PRT cable and I'm waiting on a tube for the Saga. Soon enoug I'll get there thanks to the help of many on SBAF.
        Dec 31, 2020
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    6. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Took a brief tour of the forum. Not sure I comprehend all that is happening so going back to holiday music, wrapping presents and cognac.
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      2. brencho
        brencho
        Got into some Armagnac this holiday season.... oh and lustau brandy de Jerez is really reallly good and surprisingly affordable for how good it is!! Anyway happy holidays bob im gonna do this now too.
        Dec 20, 2020
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        @brencho - I will need to locate some of the lustau brandy de jerez. I've had Jollite XO which was reasonably good. Currently having Courvoisier VSOP cognac.
        Dec 21, 2020
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    7. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Well, well, well. A second SW51+ has arrived to the lab. Why would I want 2? Facilitate AB and ABX listening with different tubes. No wait.
      1. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        It helps to focus on listening and not the mechanics of switching tubes. More enjoyable to audition a few songs, then flip a switch and repeat with minimal time between.
        Dec 10, 2020
      2. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        For the curious, #2 shipped on Oct 30 and arrived Dec 10. It spent about a month between Moskow scan and NY scan.
        Dec 10, 2020
    8. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      It has been 34 days since onset of oral pain from dental work. I can finally open my mouth enough to eat normally. Some residual pain still.
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      3. DigMe
        DigMe
        During Thanksgiving even! Sorry to hear it!
        Dec 2, 2020
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      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Finally off the baby food sized bites. At least I could sip my favorite beverages throughout, which eased the pain a bit.
        @Soups : hope your dad has recovered.
        @Superexchanger : that sounds so terrible, makes me cringe.
        Thanks all for the well wishes. Feeling well enough to post some serious shit - SW51+ multitube measurements now up.
        Dec 2, 2020
      5. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Damn, @atomicbob, that sound dreadful. I have never had long-lasting, post-dental pain, not even from implants. Realising how lucky I am... so far.
        Dec 3, 2020
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    9. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Johnny in a bad mood. (old movie ref) Hours having major dental work performed. Now so numb and sore. Can't take NSAIDs due to cardiac meds.
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      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        Rest up as best you can Bob. Never a fun time going to the dentist.
        Oct 29, 2020
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      3. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Generally, gums heal fast and dental pain is over fairly quickly. Hope you are better in a day or two or less.
        Oct 30, 2020
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      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Thanks all. It was the transition period that really got me down. Anesthetic was wearing off so pain surged. But still numb enough to be a dribble chin. Enough red wine and I acquired the "couldn't give a shit" attitude. Much better today, though it still feels like jack hammers were used. Part two of new crown occurs in a few weeks.
        Oct 30, 2020
    10. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Back in Feb I was to slow down and semi-retire. Now going gangbusters with corporate. Good news; another audio patent was granted this month
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      2. Hammy
        Hammy
        You need do a patent about how red wine improves audiophile listening and audiophile retirement
        Oct 27, 2020
      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        Something about gestation of ingredients enhancing sound waves. Yes, fluids influence soft brain tissue which makes intangible sound waves more pleasing. (Just had my second coffee, imagination running in overdrive...)
        Oct 28, 2020
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    11. atomicbob
      1. Hammy
        Hammy
        Subjectively it is really good too. :)
        Oct 25, 2020
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      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        I thought ICYMI was some technical audio acronym I hadn't heard of, and wondered why I hadn't gotten a notification for the new thread ... but I'm already subbed :-P
        Oct 26, 2020
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        @gixxerwimp : so many acronyms ... the same acronym can mean many things depending on context. Long ago we learned ABCs. Now we need to know CBAs - Context Based Acronyms.
        Oct 26, 2020
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    12. Lyander
      Lyander
      Your new avatar scared the instant coffee out of my system— very apropos of the season!
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      2. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        At least it was only instant...
        Oct 19, 2020
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Seemed about right for Halloween. Will be glad when this damnable pandemic is behind us. No community celebrations this year.
        Oct 19, 2020
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      4. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        Oh, that explains it... Halloween not yet a (major) thing here.
        Oct 21, 2020
    13. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Still handling post funeral stuff ... will remain spotty for awhile longer.
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      2. Elnrik
        Elnrik
        My condolences Bob.
        Oct 11, 2020
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      3. Jinxy245
        Jinxy245
        I love this place. There's literal spots on his profile pic.
        Oct 12, 2020
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      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Thank-you all for the thoughts. Grieving is a process. So is tidying up after the departed. @Jinxy245 : I appreciated your spot comment and added wine spots to my profile pic. Family, friends, wine and music all play important parts in the larger process. So too, great sound systems.
        Oct 12, 2020
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    14. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Funeral and virtual memorial service went well. Challenging playing recording engineer and active service participant, including pallbearer.
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      2. Ringingears
        Ringingears
        My sincere condolences Bob. Been there twice. Hardest thing I’ve had to do. When my mom passed I threw myself in to playing music.
        Sep 11, 2020
      3. Superexchanger
        Superexchanger
        Condolences, Bob. Happy to hear you captured her story in her own words. I did the same thing with my grandmother early in her dementia, before her passing. I listen to that recording often. Best to you.
        Sep 11, 2020
      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        @Superexchanger : very wise. Like you I find comfort in hearing stories in my mother's own voice. If I have any regrets it is that I didn't plan additional sessions to capture more.
        Sep 13, 2020
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    15. Case
      Case
      Hey Bob, just checking in and sending out the good thoughts to you.
      1. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        Somehow missed your earlier status update. Hope you're well, Bob
        Sep 9, 2020
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      2. Brian D
        Brian D
        I too hope all is well with you and your family Bob. My condolences for your loss.
        Sep 9, 2020
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      3. Ringingears
        Ringingears
        Sending my best wishes to you and your family Bob.
        Sep 9, 2020
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    16. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      My forum participation will be spotty for awhile. My century old mother is in her final hours or days. She has had an amazing life.
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      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Thank you all for your thoughts and condolences. She made the great transition peacefully today surrounded by loved ones. It was expected but still is an emotionally charged time for family and friends.
        Aug 17, 2020
      4. Case
        Case
        My condolences, Bob. I hope that peace will soon replace grief.
        Aug 17, 2020
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      5. Cryptowolf
        Cryptowolf
        My condolences. Take care.
        Sep 9, 2020
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    17. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      So I bought a Magnius. I don't need another amp for the lab. I want to support Jason & Mike who dare to excel in the face of adversity.
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      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        For the measurement bench?
        Aug 12, 2020
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Measurements likely but not immediately forthcoming. See next status above.
        Aug 15, 2020
    18. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      Relecting on the past, Contemplating the future, Breathing for the present, Weary is the road ...
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      2. hikergrl
        hikergrl
        @atomicbob Hope that life is treating you well - peace.
        So much chaos and hurt in the world. Just trying to be kind and create small, local ripples of joy. Please, be safe, keep well, don't lose yourself in the chaos.
        Jul 17, 2020
      3. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Thank-you everyone for thoughts and concerns. Well put @hikergrl Have been overwhelmed recently; C19 blues, 100yo mother with dementia, possible C19 exposure, and Morpheus USB crashing dScope measurements continually was the final straw. Fully manual measurements for the last three days interspersed among other responsibilities.
        Jul 19, 2020
      4. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        Some full immersion diversion might provide temporary relief this coming week. Peace to all, be well.
        Jul 19, 2020
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    19. hollis
      hollis
      Hello! I read one of your threads and downloaded a great doc titled 20170218 Immersion Virtualizer Parameters.pdf by anychance is there a new one. I am about to double down on my DSP chain :)
      1. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        That document is a more generalized starting point. My most recent refinements are HD800-Jmod specific and likely won't apply as well. If I get some time (insert much laughter here) I may fetch the stock HD800 and do some checking. The main thing is once you have it all running, then tweak for your personal preference.
        Jul 4, 2020
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    20. atomicbob
      atomicbob
      modius maximus + Bachelor pass the Santana test exceptionally well.
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      3. mitochondrium
        mitochondrium
        I also like the intro to Singing wins, Crying beasts to check gear out. La Bohème from Aznavour in order to check the goosebump factor and Beethoven‘s fifth forthe capacity to blow me away.
        Jun 28, 2020
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      4. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        @atomicbob what is your preferred version/mastering of that santana album out of curiosity ?
        Jun 29, 2020
      5. atomicbob
        atomicbob
        I only have two versions, the original release and a best of album. The original version is greatly favored over the best of album collection.
        Jun 29, 2020
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    On planet
    Occupation:
    acoustic research scientist
    Gear List:
    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

    Signature

    Organizing chaos for seven decades.