Vtory
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Vtory

Audiophile™, from East Coast

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I always feel ambivalent whenever seeing end-game items in one hobby are priced lower than entry/budget ones in another hobby.. Mar 22, 2024 at 4:49 PM

    1. Vtory
      Vtory
      Sigh. Couldn't find a good way to reply without side effects (e.g., thread derailing). Maybe have to shoot a pm.
      1. loadexfa and Lyander like this.
      2. loadexfa
        loadexfa
        It's a hard balance between adding something to the public post (so it's not left hanging like that) vs saying more privately. Considering how the escalation continued the ban seemed inevitable. :(
        Feb 8, 2022
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      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        TBH I am not a big fan of sbaf profile posts as a tool of discussion (letter count is killing me!). PM isn't ideal either (e.g., some topic might be worthy in public discussion but not in the original thread .. and starting new thread needs way more prep). Haha..
        Feb 8, 2022
      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        letter count limit in profile posts is like an advanced version of Wordle.
        Feb 9, 2022
    2. Vtory
      Vtory
      With all the heavy signal tweaks (3-domain eqs, xfeed, etc), Arya SE/Zen/2541 beautifully sings to the extent I deem them one local extrema.
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      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        That's very understandable concern. Not disagreed. From some self analyses, just realized my case had enough room to play with.
        Feb 7, 2022
      4. jexby
        jexby
        i gave up searching for "100% (bit) perfect cans+Amp" across genres, now consider EQ a swell option if attempting to minimize sins of omission or commission.
        Feb 7, 2022
      5. Vtory
        Vtory
        Definitely I agree that employing EQ makes many tonal problem a little more solvable and tunable.
        Feb 8, 2022
    3. Vtory
      Vtory
      HFM+iFi+Soekris quintet still sounds unexpectedly good to me. Very hipster combo lol.
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    4. Vtory
      Vtory
      Watched All of Us Are Dead (2022). Mediocre characterization and sorta meh acting quality were annoying. But very awesome zombie actions.
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      2. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        It looked a bit shaky from the trailer. If you haven't already go watch Train to Busan. It's the best and most original zombie movie I've seen since 28 Days Later.
        Jan 31, 2022
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      3. SoupRKnowva
        SoupRKnowva
        Train to Busan did actually turn out to be pretty good, which surprised me considering the mainstream hype for it. Another one I like a lot is World War Z.
        Jan 31, 2022
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      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        Thanks you two! I will definitely check out Train to Busan and WWZ.
        Jan 31, 2022
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    5. Vtory
      Vtory
      Bloom audio included one pack of kitkat duo when I bought zen can signature there. Liked it quite a lot. Ordered boxes in amazon in the end.
      1. Cryptowolf, Jinxy245 and Walderstorn like this.
      2. BenjaminBore
        BenjaminBore
        This is clearly a cunning plot by Bloom Audio to fatten customers up so that they stay at home listening to headphones, browsing their website with chocolatey sausage fingers, and ordering more headphones.
        Jan 29, 2022
        Soups, JayC, Cryptowolf and 6 others like this.
    6. Vtory
      Vtory
      Didn't want to part from them but.. 8XX packed and now ready to ship out to the next sbaf fellow.
      1. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        The HD8XX in the right system are end-game. Sennheiser was so close.
        Jan 30, 2022
    7. Vtory
      Vtory
      Trying my best to rule out 8xx. I don't really need another side-grading hp.. and should save up for sus. Must resist.
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      3. Philimon
        Philimon
        BP800. @Bill-P said he'll send one on loaner tour, but I can send you mine if there is much delay. I'm no lvl42 mod wizard so I'd suggest waiting for his.
        Jan 27, 2022
      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        @E_Schaaf Fair point. And I've never been able to real apple to apple comparison. But a series of bad memories discourage. Maybe I am more skillful now than before, but wasn't happy with anything I eqed. On non-eq front, all the mods I heard or owned could not pass sibilance and shoutiness tests.
        Jan 27, 2022
      5. Vtory
        Vtory
        @Philimon Tour will be interesting. I'll definitely join. As of now, however, I don't regard its comfort any higher than Eta Genesis. 6x0 headband is what I'd immediately avoid for now (hate pressure points on top). No matter how great they may sound.
        Jan 27, 2022
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    8. Vtory
      Vtory
      I still think 800's ergonomics is way better than 6x0's. The former fairly comfortable while the latter unacceptable. Might be the only guy.
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      2. Ksorota
        Ksorota
        I agree with this to some extend. 6X0 eventually gets to a great comfort level with some stretching of the band. The 800 starts off very comfortable and disappears on your head faster.
        Jan 27, 2022
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      3. Philimon
        Philimon
        6X0 clamp is strong and the pads are pretty stiff as well. So yes, very uncomfortable when new. Needs break-in. Cup articulation is good but maybe you need more?
        Jan 27, 2022
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    9. Vtory
      Vtory
      After hours of iterative eq experiments, 8xx finally begins to sound awesome. The best sounding Senn to say the least. Out of non-uber amps!
      1. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        You, sir, deserve a medal for both valor and perseverance.
        Jan 26, 2022
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    10. Vtory
      Vtory
      We all may hear the same. But we're likely looking after drastically different things.. often under the same umbrella term.
      1. yotacowboy
    11. Vtory
      Vtory
      Kinda like to see people spending stupid amt of money in audio.. Reading HF summit fi threads is lots of fun. Feeling guilty pleasure.
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      2. 9suns
        9suns
        I thought I was the only one haha. I don't know why but it's awesome to see expensive TOTL rigs and impressions. I do like browsing decades ago (mid 2000s) on Head fi.
        Jan 21, 2022
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      3. 9suns
        9suns
        I do the same with Audioexotics, I really like their older system pics and systems (circa 2007-2012), with Horning speakers, Wavac amps etc in small-ish yet stylish rooms.
        Jan 21, 2022
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      4. Gazny
        Gazny
        Best USB cable for the money thread
        Jan 21, 2022
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    12. Vtory
      Vtory
      Zen can sig incoming. Must be exciting.
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    13. Vtory
      Vtory
      Which burgers do you prefer?: In-and-out vs Shake Shack vs Five Guys
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      2. edd
        edd
        I&O fries are only good when hot & terrible once they’ve cooled. SS burgers are good but heavier to the point where I want to purge myself if I eat too much of it. Don’t have that problem with I&O
        Jan 15, 2022
      3. roshambo123
        roshambo123
        I&O is the Magni 3+ of burgers. That's a compliment
        Jan 15, 2022
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      4. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        Given those three Five Guys, but overpriced. In-and-Out is over hyped. Cannot comment on Shake Shack, but I love me some Culver's.
        Jan 16, 2022
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    14. Vtory
      Vtory
      1. penguins
        penguins
        Design eliminates klingon ridge hot spot + makes bigger headphones ~13:25!!! Not that my head is so big it I can't use the standard ZMF headband but still...

        Sadly I literally just bought both the pilot and copilot pad.
        Jan 12, 2022
      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        The foam on the Crescent Pad is basically the same taper as I use on my Clear+KnittedCover
        Jan 12, 2022
    15. Vtory
      Vtory
      By chance, revisiting arya on their most recent iteration. Subtle but nice evolution.
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    16. Vtory
      Vtory
      Haven't seen snow in my area this winter. Kinda crazy for northeastern states.
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      2. Senorx12562
        Senorx12562
        While here I sit in the Ozarks with a couple inches on the ground for the first time in about 5 years.
        Jan 2, 2022
    17. Vtory
      Vtory
      Walnut dac has been amazing me. How can a delta-sigma dac sound this good?
      1. pure5152
        pure5152
        1. wolfson wm8741, 2. doug dsha special sauce
        Dec 28, 2021
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      2. ChaChaRealSmooth
        ChaChaRealSmooth
        Because some audio products are actually designed by people who have ears rather than a machine that measures SINAD at 1k with a 2Vrms signal
        Dec 28, 2021
        Soups, pure5152, Gazny and 4 others like this.
      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        It is one of the best 1-bits I have heard.
        Dec 28, 2021
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    18. Vtory
      Vtory
      Happy holiday everyone!
      1. atomicbob, Deep Funk, Azimuth and 7 others like this.
    19. Vtory
      Vtory
      Vodka sunrise just before was pretty damn good. Even better with a track of great music or two.
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    20. Vtory
      Vtory
      Not been to theaters during Covid. No way home is making me revisit there. Monday night will be fun!
      1. insidious meme
        insidious meme
        Hopefully you're avoiding the other parts of the net. Youtube is pure spoilertown at this point.
        Dec 15, 2021
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    Headphones: HFM Susvara (mod), Sivga SV023 / Amps: Topping LA90, SMSL HO200 / Dacs: Gustard X18, SMSL M500.3
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