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JMT Audio:PPA/META42 Amp Factory
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No argument here. Although, from a critical listening perspective, I would rather listen to my Meridian or my SOTA Comet over the iPod any day. I use my iPod only when I travel or, soon, in my car. But when I am sitting at home I would much prefer listening to my other sources. Even with the selection challenge.
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I don't know about "therapy," but I really missed the WOW factor that I used to get when I listened to my main headphone rig. Perhaps it was getting caught up in journey rather than the destination, a "form over function" crisis if you will. Please don't misunderstand my musing, I thoroughly enjoyed each headphone, amp and source that I owned. But I think a lot of things got in the way of the basic love of music for me. To the point where I experienced a quasi implosion, from a listening standpoint. My new toys were the perfect diversion and just what I needed. I am at the point of reevaluating my audio outlook and still trying to figure things out.
Originally Posted by Roam /img/forum/go_quote.gif On choosing music - I feel this is part of the genius of the iPod Shuffle, load it up with music and it'll just pick a song for you at random. No more agonizing over the "proper" piece of music to play at any given time, simply turn it on and go. Judging by its sales, I think a lot of people appreciate this. |
No argument here. Although, from a critical listening perspective, I would rather listen to my Meridian or my SOTA Comet over the iPod any day. I use my iPod only when I travel or, soon, in my car. But when I am sitting at home I would much prefer listening to my other sources. Even with the selection challenge.
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Originally Posted by velogreg Wow! This is like Head phone therapy for me. I have been going through the exact same experiences. Why is it we start off simple, ie. one headphone, one source and one amp then before you know it your place looks like a mini flea market. Is it obsession or evolution. |
I don't know about "therapy," but I really missed the WOW factor that I used to get when I listened to my main headphone rig. Perhaps it was getting caught up in journey rather than the destination, a "form over function" crisis if you will. Please don't misunderstand my musing, I thoroughly enjoyed each headphone, amp and source that I owned. But I think a lot of things got in the way of the basic love of music for me. To the point where I experienced a quasi implosion, from a listening standpoint. My new toys were the perfect diversion and just what I needed. I am at the point of reevaluating my audio outlook and still trying to figure things out.