Fitz Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 The AKG signal processor arrived today. Haven't had much time with it to get a feel for how good it really is, but my two biggest concerns were either the effect being very subtle and borderline useless, or absolutely trashing the signal every which way, neither of which seems to be the case. The effect is very noticable and not at all unpleasant, except when switching back to the original signal... the soundstage just collapses when you're suddenly hit with the full channel separation again, until your ears readjust.
Pars Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 (edited) y1 + mini3. Cute. Is that a hifi2000 case? Nice whatever it is. Latest: 1/4 lb Cardas Quad solder 2 Caddock TF020s 40 PRP 20 ohm 1 Dynamicap (burnt one up ) 4 Cardas RCAs Neotech 1 Blackgate Std Edited April 2, 2009 by Pars
Absorbine_Sr Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 NAD 1600 Preamp/Tuner off Agon. I wanted to put the Zana back to full time headphone amp status so this pairs up nicely with the C272 power amp for the speakers. And it has a phono preamp that is supposed to be decent, so that if I ever get off my butt and get a turntable I'm covered.
tyrion Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 500 rounds of 9mm ammo. More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B". Now I have to hope that the bottles wrapped in bubble wrap will survive the trip back from New York in my luggage.
Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 500 rounds of 9mm ammo. More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B". Sounds like the second coming of Dr. Gonzo! Have fun.
guzziguy Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 500 rounds of 9mm ammo. More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B". Now I have to hope that the bottles wrapped in bubble wrap will survive the trip back from New York in my luggage. And that TSA doesn't find the ammo.
Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 a subscription to Skeptic magazine and renewed subscriptions for Reason and Stereophile. One of these things is not like the others.
tyrion Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 And that TSA doesn't find the ammo. The ammo is being shipped.
Blackmore Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 If you refering to my post, it is. Bought it today, after 3 hours of audition, 2,5 hours with K1000 and rest with Sonus Faber Auditor M. Sources were Naim5 and Ayre CX7E last, upgraded version. Slick looking bit of kit.
Hopstretch Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 blazer pocket torch Does it sit in front of or behind the square?
grawk Posted April 2, 2009 Report Posted April 2, 2009 I owned a pocket torch for 10 years, and finally lost it. Love em. This will be here tuesday.
grawk Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 no, occassional use. I'm a 20 cigar or so a year smoker.
jinp6301 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 whats the difference between that one and the older white 2 ball?
Old Pa Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 whats the difference between that one and the older white 2 ball? Multi-material construction, milled 1025 carbon steel body, tungsten steel floorplate, elastomer core of insert is different composition, hogged out hosel permits more weight redistribution to floorplate, satin nickel low glare finish. I have used the old model for the last three years, and this is quite a wholistic improvement.
DigiPete Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 Neotech UPOCC Silver 28 AWG Teflon Insulation Neotech UPOCC 28 AWG Teflon Insulation EICHMANN Metal Barrel Black Vampire BAR Spades Belden 8660 Braided Copper Shield Cardas R DIN 90 Degree DIN 3/8 Shrinktube The makings of my new tonearm cable
jinp6301 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 Multi-material construction, milled 1025 carbon steel body, tungsten steel floorplate, elastomer core of insert is different composition, hogged out hosel permits more weight redistribution to floorplate, satin nickel low glare finish. I have used the old model for the last three years, and this is quite a wholistic improvement. I was not a fan at all of the older white ball. The feel of the odyssey white inserts were always too soft for me. This one seems to have improved on that quite a bit.
naamanf Posted April 3, 2009 Report Posted April 3, 2009 ah. that's probably about what i smoke in a year. i would consider that pretty regular use, since colibris quit working on the third or fourth time you try to use them I have a Xikar twin flame that does a pretty good job and was only $40 or so. Mucho cheaper than a nice Dunhill or Dupont. I am a 0-5 cigar a week smoker.
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