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  1. zoomjohn

    Short notes on Yuin G2A and Sennheiser MX980

    Needed a pair of phones (or two) for listening on my laptop and at work, so picked up Yuin from Ebay & Sennheiser from a local store.   Both earphones IMHO are worth their price.   G2A is more airy compared to MX980 (with foams on). MX980 without foams has a bit of a treble imbalance...
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    Yuin G2A for classical? (or Senn MX980?)

    Hi Guys,   I am looking for a clip-on or earbud for classical music on my laptop. I am ruling out over the head headphones (really messes up my hair permanently) and IEMs (need to hear a bit of outside noise). I read that MX980's are excellent, but because I am new to portable phones, it's...
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    The best Audiophile upgrade/tweak?

    actually my right ear was muffled, and left was also some what obstructed, didn't have time to visit the doctors earlier... so it felt like night and day afterwards... hopefully last me couple of months :D
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    The best Audiophile upgrade/tweak?

    Thorough earwax purge! I just got one today, and it felt great. Hearing all sort of higher frequency details now... unbelievable! Free at your neighbourhood walk-in clinic.
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    Toronto Meet - Sunday March 6th

    I'd love to come if there is space... only have HD-650, millett max (from fallenangel) and a diy dac that my cousin built though. Would bring a bottle of wine or something if end up not bringing anything.
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    The Great Poll: Bach / Mozart / Beethoven (Cast Your Vote)

    i vote one for mozart: even though i always loved playing bach, and have many beethoven favourites, mozart piano concertos are the only compositions from the three that i can listen to in any mood
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    Sweeney Todd

    Quote: Originally Posted by homers54321 i dont know why johnny depp chose to do this musical. imo, he should do some more serious projects like Blow. now that was a good movie I guess Johnny Depp likes to try a bit of everything. I actually like his films usually. But this one...
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    Sweeney Todd

    Quote: Originally Posted by LFF I haven't seen the movie but I enjoyed the old VHS version with Angela Lansbury. I just did a needledrop of the 2 LP set with Angela Lansbury and the sound is grand. Oh, she'd make a nice Mrs. Lovett.
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    Sweeney Todd

    I may not be familiar with Broadway musicals, but Johnny Depp's singing in Sweeney Todd was like torture to me. He can't sing! I mean he got the notes right but that's about all.
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    Summer Engineering Internships?

    Also, btw, a few of my friends actually went to startup companies and/or companies where the professor was involved in the management and decision-making posts. The reference they got was enough to get them in because I know that some of their GPA aren't 3.0 Good luck! Quote: Originally...
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    Summer Engineering Internships?

    Must you get an internship? How about a paid/volunteer research fellowship? I specialized in nano-materials and did a summer student volunteering in a renowned lab at my school, and end up getting paid part-time throughout the studying semesters plus two subsequent summers full-time as a...
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    Moth Audio 2A3

    Thanks guys. I guess I'll wait a little while to see if one pops up, or may be build one/have somebody build one for me. The Moth 2A3 being able to power efficient speakers is a real plus. Actually my cousin uses it to power his Fostex speakers.
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    Moth Audio 2A3

    So today I was at my cousin's house and I had a chance to listen to the famed Moth Audio 2A3 amp. Listened to most of the stuff using my HD650. Since I'm not a very experienced audiophile, I can only say that I was thoroughly impressed. Since it's out of production, I'm wondering is there...
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    Removing cable from HD650s

    Pad it using a few layers of tissue then use pliers, be careful to pull out in only one direction and do not rock sideways, because that may cause damage. That's what I did.
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    Hiss/(new)Crack right channel DV336i

    I've had this experience, even with a used tube. One of my 6AS7's has a very strong hiss on the left channel that has to do with the way the tube is plugged in, when I carefully 'roll' it a little bit to one side, the noise totally disappears.
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    Classical noob who really needs help in the genre

    I think Karajan conducting Pictures at an Exhibition, La Mer, and Bolero is another great album to start. It brings together three classics and has lush orchestra sound.
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    Classical noob who really needs help in the genre

    I'm going to recommend something that has the typical classical appeal but not heard often other than by those that listen to classical: Beethoven's 3rd and 4th Piano Concertos, they are great works but not played all over the radio like 'The Emporer' 5th, and are just as good.
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    First tube amp: Little Dot MkIII, Little Dot MkIV, or Darkvoice 336i?

    If you decide to get the 336i, this popular thread should be useful in saving you money on tuberolling: http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/dar...-tubes-193214/ I think getting used tubes from forum users rather than NOS is a great way to begin.
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    Can a mod please promote me in the FS area

    Quote: Originally Posted by Sarchi I can't change your status, but I could post the ad for you, if you like. Wow, great! I'll send you a PM.
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    Can a mod please promote me in the FS area

    help bump Still can't post, I'm getting this error message: zoomjohn, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons: 1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post...
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    Can a mod please promote me in the FS area

    I tried contacting several mods since the forum came back online, but no one replied. Can somebody please help me! Thanks
  22. zoomjohn

    Cardas Headphone Cable

    I have a Zu Mobius for sale, but for some reason I cannot post on the For Sale Forum. If you decide on the Zu Mobius, shoot me a PM.
  23. zoomjohn

    Symphony Fantastique Recommendations

    Oh... I didn't know that. That sounds good. Quote: Originally Posted by Rlynn The Living Stereo reissues are hybrid SACD. They have been remastered, so you should benefit even in the CD layer. Explained here I have also read reviews that confirmed that the new issues CD layer...
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    Symphony Fantastique Recommendations

    Don't have an SACD player, but I'll get the CD versions of those. Thanks Quote: Originally Posted by DarkAngel To reduce Berlioz collection to minimum I see that RCA has released new hybrid SACD of Munch's Berlioz "Harold in Italy" whic also has several of the overtures fron CD I...
  25. zoomjohn

    Stop recommending gear you've never heard: rant warning

    How about coming up with guidelines for recommendations and asking for recommendations and having Mods sticky it? Doesn't have to be strict rules that ppl follow but should be a good guidance to all.
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