[LifeAspect]

the headphones are basically in the cabinet below my desk when I am not using them

 

[pspentax]

Is that a Pioneer Kuro 42"? If yes, it is 720p or 1080p?

The Kuro is a legendary plasma. It still occasionally pops up in modern-day TV reviews, usually as a black level comparator.

I have one 720p 42” in my bedroom this one is the 1080p 60” 9°generation… the last ones.
They still are a reference in picture quality.
I work everyday installing high end hi-fi, tv stuff and still love this kuro

 

[Pharmaboy]

I have one 720p 42” in my bedroom this one is the 1080p 60” 9°generation… the last ones.
They still are a reference in picture quality.
I work everyday installing high end hi-fi, tv stuff and still love this kuro

I have that same 42"/720p Kuro in the bedroom. It still has one of the best pictures I've seen from any TV, new or old. It has what I call "Rembrandt lighting," ability to depict fine gradations of natural lighting on fabric, objects, people's faces. It's a lovely picture.

One of my friends has the 60"/1090p Kuro. That's a plasma masterpiece IMO. He knows it will someday die, but dreads the thought of replacing it...

The only display that conclusively betters my Kuro in most ways is one that damn well should, given its price & technology: my 77" LG C8PUA OLED (now ~3 years old).

 

[pspentax]

How's the PassLab pairing with the LCD?

Amazing combination, wide soundstage, very detailed but not clinical, crazy extension/impact/dynamic bass but i think the best part is how silent is the Pass

 

[pspentax]

I have that same 42"/720p Kuro in the bedroom. It still has one of the best pictures I've seen from any TV, new or old. It has what I call "Rembrandt lighting," ability to depict fine gradations of natural lighting on fabric, objects, people's faces. It's a lovely picture.

One of my friends has the 60"/1090p Kuro. That's a plasma masterpiece IMO. He knows it will someday die, but dreads the thought of replacing it...

The only display that conclusively betters my Kuro in most ways is one that damn well should, given its price & technology: my 77" LG C8PUA OLED (now ~3 years old).

From my experience the Pioneer will last forever, i have sold many and sometimes go to some clients that still have ones from 4/5 generations
The last Sonys OLED are amazing but still the Kuro 9th generation have something special

 

[simorag]

 

[pspentax]

That Taiko

 

[pspentax]

The last ethernet card from Taiko that use the internal power supply connection is an amazing upgrade

 

[Gavin C4]

Esoteric N-05XD streaming DAC and amp combo pairs really well with the Focal Utopia.

 

[Wes S]

 

[SalR406]

Esoteric N-05XD streaming DAC and amp combo pairs really well with the Focal Utopia.

The Esoteric N-05XD is on my list of pieces I really want to try. Looks like a great all-in-one.

 

[snapple10]

 

[DTgill]

Nice, I wonder what the difference is between your PS500e and my PS500 original?

 

[snapple10]

Nice, I wonder what the difference is between your PS500e and my PS500 original?

Not sure. I had both, couldn't tell the difference( I don't have golden hears), sold the PS500 and kept PS500e especially since I can use it SE or balanced

 

[DTgill]

Not sure. I had both, couldn't tell the difference( I don't have golden hears), sold the PS500 and kept PS500e especially since I can use it SE or balanced

Right on, I got very good deal for these from a person on Reverb, the cups were in rough shape, repaired to satisfaction, and had a guy cable mod them for me and the rest is history.