Iron_Dreamer

Have fun Tom, HBD!

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Well, as you eluded to, I've really enjoyed the V20 (and V10 for that matter). I've found the V20 to be the first phone that typically survives a full day for me without charging, and doesn't have any lag/freeze issues. I think the DAC quality is quite good, better than the AK240, and almost but not quite to the level of the AK320/380. The amp isn't quite as good, and partially that's due to their low/high impedance software auto-switching (i.e. have to hack to enable full amp performance with sub 50ohm headphones). I don't mind using the bult-in amp, unhacked, with my JH Laylas, but if I'm going to listen for an extended period of time, like on a plane, I will hook up a Pico Slim. I've been primarily using Hiby Music, as I prefer the interface to that of Neutron. I couldn't say that there is any noticeable sound quality difference. Especially with this phone going for as little as $300 lately, I'd say it's a great deal. It's without question the best smartphone I have owned, and the audio quality is quite good for being the device that's always on hand. I could go on about the cameras as well, also the best experience I've had with a smartphone, and being able to develop RAW files on the fly has gotten me shots I never would have though possible on a phone.

Happy birthday! Go tear up that CVille night life

I think that is one of your best-written pieces, Tyll, and a very fair take on the system. I think you do a great job of explaining the subtleties of the system and what it does and doesn't excel at. I feel a bit bad for the Sonoma guys when I see them at shows, as the system just doesn't hold up to the SPL needed to overcome room noise. Doubly so when I am showing the 009/BHSE right next door. But it is twice the price. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

Happy birthday! Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

So I've got about $1700 in an Amazon credit from a returned item that I had to rebuy elsewhere to have in time. Anyone want to help me out by having me make an Amazon purchase for you and pay me back? It would really be handy! Thanks.

Nice, JP I am on the plane back to LA! It was awesome to see everyone! Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

She just made it

Meanwhile back at the meet

Anybody who is coming to the show today, it's on the 6th floor. Just come into the main ballroom and find my booth on the rightmost row to get your badge. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

CanJam room is a sea of psychedelic jellyfish. I am heading to gingerman.

I am at Penn Station. Have some setup to do, and I will join you guys there Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

Likewise my Amtrak leaves at 0852, see you in NYC! Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

Head-Fi has always been commercial. It's just now blatantly, unapologetically commercial. CanJam is a commercial trade show, and has been for some time. That said, I did go to a very cool Head-Fi meet last weekend in Philadelphia that was very much like any that one of us would have held a decade or more ago. It was fun, laid-back, and no-nonsense. It's very much still possible when people make it happen.

Not sure if there is any particular member space to set up rigs, but you should definitely bring the cans. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

I don't know that it's a matter of have left, I just had a deadline to submit them earlier today. But I can probably add more a la minute if I had to guess. I'll check.

Getting ready to send in the email, I've got Al, MPI, VPI,Colin, Kerry, Joanne, and Ari. Anybody missing?

So far I should be able to get everyone in who's mentioned it, 5 so far. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

MrSpeakers isn't going to have that issue. They just introduced a new headphone today at $799, and the e-stat is supposedly going to be much more affordable than the SR009.

Anybody who needs a pass to CanJam, let me know by tomorrow morning and I should be able to get you in. Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

I arrive at Penn Station around 3:30 Friday Sent from my LG-US996 using Tapatalk

Heard of it, heard it's good, haven't been. Last time I went to GM was on a Saturday, and it was just very crowded and loud, but still entirely possible to get beers, which was good as they had quite a lineup of sours that night.