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
      F*** Soncoz. How do you guys do even worse than Topping? *facepalm* (UX/UI perspective)
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      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        So far, the sound seems surprisingly way more ok than I was ready for. Maybe compensation bias rebounded from initial setup frustration..
        Jun 9, 2021
      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        LOL, confirm that in the review post.
        Jun 10, 2021
      4. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Who wants a ui on a dac anyway. Just more stuff to obsess over, input selector, maybe phase and that’s it. Same reason i don’t like gear with too many tubes.
        Jun 10, 2021
    2. Vtory
      Vtory
      Lol thought I might need a good closed back when going back to office after this pandemic.. but turns out CB also required for the summer!
      1. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        I honestly don’t know if the pandemic will really end Americans are too stupid.
        May 21, 2021
      2. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        @rhythmdevils All the restrictions are off in my state. Basically, get the vaccine and good luck.
        May 22, 2021
      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        Yeah get the vaccine. That’s the hard part. Because half of Americans think it shoves a micro chip up their ass. Or creates infectious miscarriages. :0
        May 22, 2021
    3. Vtory
      Vtory
      Got my Erish back! No immediately noticeable change in this revision.
      1. Raimei Templar likes this.
    4. YMO
      YMO
      Audiophile™
    5. Vtory
      Vtory
      Resident Evil Village cleared. It was really a modern take of RE4. Very satisfying -- in level design and gameplay.
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      2. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        My wife bought a PS5 to play RE Biohazard. We enjoyed some older versions on a borrowed PS3 years ago. Now our TV is so big that playing gave her motion sickness. She sold the PS5.
        May 10, 2021
      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        @penguins I think with the newer engine, and increased moving speed (over RE7), the experience will be a lot better than RE4. But the point is we can't still side step -- we need to choose to either run away wo seeing enemies or take time to aim them. Sometimes it feels like the crux of this genre is to leave enough stress to players lol.

        @gixxerwimp Isn't buying her a smaller screen for ps5 only more productive?
        May 10, 2021
      4. gixxerwimp
        gixxerwimp
        We have a smaller screen in the bedroom, but she'd rather not play there and nowhere to put the PS5 (small Asian-size apartment). Better for me as my monopoly over the living room continues ... hehe
        May 10, 2021
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    6. Vtory
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      2. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Maybe he has another child named Hardon :-D
        May 9, 2021
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      3. Raimei Templar
        Raimei Templar
        It is impossible to do an accurate comparison between the 650 and 600 without using the exact same earpads on both given how much the earpads impact FR. Its very annoying to see these kind of comparisons when they dont reveal how worn the earpads are.
        May 9, 2021
        Case and Biodegraded like this.
      4. Hands
        Hands
        Well, f**k. They really showed me for ever thinking I heard (and, you know, measured) differences between the HD600 and HD650.
        May 10, 2021
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    7. Vtory
      Vtory
      My Jot 2 revived and recovered in the factory. Now it sounds even better than before. Reverifying I am a solid-state guy.
      1. Jerry, Jinxy245, jnak00 and 1 other person like this.
    8. Vtory
      Vtory
      Resident Evil Village 25 (or 20) percent cleared. What a different genre (from RE7).
      1. Walderstorn likes this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        So far it does feel likes dark fantasy adventure, rather than survival horror.
        May 8, 2021
    9. Vtory
      Vtory
      Jot 2 back from the factory. Missed it so much.
      1. Cryptowolf likes this.
    10. Vtory
      Vtory
      Wow, finally n3rdling's electrostat comes out? Great news! (EDIT: turns out nothing new.. oh well.)
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      2. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        I was hoping those prices were a place holder. Lol premium electrostats for 50 bucks Lol
        May 7, 2021
      3. fraggler
        fraggler
        Was there an actual update somewhere? The website looks the same as it did a couple months ago in the thread you posted.
        May 7, 2021
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      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        I thought it new as shared by songmic hours ago. Hmm. Looking forward to hearing status soon.
        May 7, 2021
    11. Vtory
      Vtory
      Realized my ESX review already exceeded 2000 words. Should take out as many shameless hype words as possible.
      1. obsiCO, Cryptowolf, pure5152 and 5 others like this.
      2. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        seems like ETA cans tend to have that effect. :p
        May 6, 2021
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      3. Azimuth
        Azimuth
        My ESX review was 1,377 words. If we're counting.
        May 6, 2021
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      4. Vtory
        Vtory
        I'd just make sure this. I am not particularly upset with long essay per se. But from my experience (and specifically in my writing process), too many words are caused by (1) redundant statements (int+ext) and (2) lack of control/flow/focus..

        So when facing long reviews, I used to skim or rush to tldr or wrap up parts unless there are great themes or overarching narrative.
        May 6, 2021
    12. Vtory
      Vtory
      Geshelli support/service is pretty good. Communication is very responsive, and kindly offer some perks I've never experienced elsewhere.
      1. crazychile, Justin S and dematted like this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        What I was offered: (1) different front colors to try, (2) newer board/circuit revision. Both without additional charges.

        Needless to say, excited with #2!
        May 6, 2021
      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        They also pay for shipping both ways for things on warranty. Lovely. But not every company (even good one) does this.
        May 6, 2021
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      4. neogeosnk
        neogeosnk
        Geshelli is the second coming of Schiit... great company.
        May 6, 2021
        Vtory, obsiCO, FlySweep and 2 others like this.
    13. Vtory
      Vtory
      Got my 2nd Pfizer shot just before!
      1. Erroneous, Case, Jinxy245 and 6 others like this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        Seeing EHR updated by the nurse, quickly thought of which tables and fields the program was pulling from. lol.
        May 6, 2021
    14. Vtory
      Vtory
      May need a serious closed back pair for the post Covid. Esx900 seems a nice heads-up starting point.
      1. Syzygy, Jinxy245 and Rustin Cohle like this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        The loaner review will be written as a viewpoint of such a potential shopper. Things pushed myself to vs pulled from the purchase.
        May 4, 2021
        Jinxy245 and Rustin Cohle like this.
    15. Vtory
      Vtory
      Esx900 finally in the house. It, at least one of positions I tried, reminded me of beats solo2. Good thing in my book.
      1. Jinxy245 likes this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        FYR as per Evan's explanation, I immediately taped on all the four perforations. Wanted to verify previous reviews ahead of new mod's evaluation.
        May 3, 2021
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      3. Vtory
        Vtory
        F me, why does untaping four pores (per side) create this much change?
        May 3, 2021
        Syzygy, Gazny and E_Schaaf like this.
    16. Vtory
      Vtory
      For a whim plugged lcd-x to 2541 hp (bal) out. Then sudden audiophile identity crisis. Different? hell yes. But is that really loss? WTF
      1. Cryptowolf, Syzygy and ogodei like this.
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      3. GoodEnoughGear
        GoodEnoughGear
        Yeah, that's why I had to check :).
        May 1, 2021
      4. ogodei
        ogodei
        Be careful, that way sanity lies
        May 1, 2021
        Syzygy, Vtory, fraggler and 2 others like this.
      5. Vtory
        Vtory
        Of course agreed. In the name of sanity, my inner accountant often tries to destroy audio collections and protect/benefit my bank account!
        May 1, 2021
    17. Vtory
      Vtory
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      2. Raimei Templar
        Raimei Templar
        It is a great attitude to take, ironic given that the J2 spanks a good chunk of the measurements r all that matters crowds dacs measurement wise :). Even managed to get rid of the ess hump that took the dacs being pushed by them so long to overcome.

        Running the dac in current mode is interesting as well, I wonder what difference that makes.
        Apr 30, 2021
        Justin S and obsiCO like this.
      3. nishan99
        nishan99
        "Our bright light was the absolutely beautiful sounding ESS Sabre series DAC chips."

        Very poor choice of words :D...
        May 1, 2021
      4. Justin S
        Justin S
        I have had mine in the studio for a few days now (Thanks to Sheri at Geshelli). It's too early to make any kind of real assessment, but I will say I am enjoying it.
        May 2, 2021
    18. Vtory
      Vtory
      Purchased the Tales of Vesperia and Beseria on steam. Time to rock with JRPG.
      1. Cryptowolf and Raimei Templar like this.
    19. Vtory
      Vtory
      Finished End of Zoe RE7 dlc, too. I'm honestly quite impressive how dlcs can give this much different experience from the main game.
      1. Lyander likes this.
      2. Vtory
        Vtory
        The flow quite makes sense to me too. Ethan (survival horror) -> Chris (souped up doom3 with DS3) -> Joe (hella fun puncher). I didn't like how Amnesia or Outlast ended, but RE7 as a whole was truly an engaging experience.
        Apr 28, 2021
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    20. Vtory
      Vtory
      Switching Clear Mg and LCD-X day by day. What a guilty pleasure of bigamy. Never seen this level of struggle for supremacy.
      1. robot zombie, Cryptowolf and Jerry like this.
      2. robot zombie
        robot zombie
        Hoof... and there you are, caught in the middle. Such a scandalous life you have found for yourself. To stand on that precipice is no minor affair.
        Apr 28, 2021
      3. robot zombie
        robot zombie
        I just hope you appreciate the danger in handling these things together. I hear they're like super magnets... get them too close, and there's a 6-9khz shock-wave right before they shoot into each other and explode in an opaque blot of flechettes. Might as well be dropping the top on a nuclear reactor!
        Apr 28, 2021
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    Location:
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    Gear List:
    Headphones: HFM Susvara (mod), Sivga SV023 / Amps: Topping LA90, SMSL HO200 / Dacs: Gustard X18, SMSL M500.3
    Team Susvara : Can't find anything sounding better than Susvara under 5k new yet.
    Team NFB: I realized a strong global NFB made me happier eventually.
    Team Delta-Sigma: I gave up R2R because anything below Spring 3 did not give me enough clarity/articulation in ways I wanted to hear. Moderately implemented 903 was pretty much good enough for my taste..

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