[Preachy1]

Nice 100-400, I miss mine.

Thanks, it sure is a work horse. the zoom lock ring doesn't work (2nd time it's failed), but otherwise, it still performs like a champ.

 

[RONJA MESCO]

I needed another headphone amp (I only have 6). Here's #7, a very tidy little ChiFi design, the xDuoo TA-20 (amp only). It's a hybrid: I bought it barely used w/just 5 hrs on the amp & NOS tubes many recommend. Have been burning it in since Wed.

It's a pleasant surprise w/better, more nuanced sound that I expected for such an inexpensive amp. The silkwood Verite Open sounds quite good on it; tonight I'll try the Ori.

Sometimes I get lucky & this seems to be one of those times...

(pls excuse the quick 'n' dirty photo)

I hate this hobby at times ....I started out with a Xduoo headphone amp this spring...and before you knew it, I had more headphone amps like you and some speakers and a computer for streaming. You often end up building out in unexpectedly new directions with this hobby FAST.

 

[Hofy]

Thanks, it sure is a work horse. the zoom lock ring doesn't work (2nd time it's failed), but otherwise, it still performs like a champ.

I used mine for about 5 years. I had to sell it after I lost my job and needed money. Sure took nice pics at 400mm. This one is a dusk. f/10 1/125s 400mm

 

[Redcarmoose]

 

[gimmeheadroom]

I hate this hobby at times ....I started out with a Xduoo headphone amp this spring...and before you knew it, I had more headphone amps like you and some speakers and a computer for streaming. You often end up building out in unexpectedly new directions with this hobby FAST.

The problem is you're looking at this as a hobby. It's not a hobby. It might be an obsession. It might be life. It's definitely a black hole for money!

 

[Preachy1]

The problem is you're looking at this as a hobby. It's not a hobby. It might be an obsession. It might be life. It's definitely a black hole for money!

Hell, it's a way of life, admit it!!!!!

 

[Preachy1]

I used mine for about 5 years. I had to sell it after I lost my job and needed money. Sure took nice pics at 400mm. This one is a dusk. f/10 1/125s 400mm

Great pic! sorry you had to lose the lens. It's actually my wife's lens. In my previous life (i.e., pre-Covid) I was a concert photographer. My main go-to is a 70-200.

 

[fattyu]

Current state at home. one more stax on the way tho

 

[Hofy]

Great pic! sorry you had to lose the lens. It's actually my wife's lens. In my previous life (i.e., pre-Covid) I was a concert photographer. My main go-to is a 70-200.

Yes the 70-200 is great, paired with a 85mm f/1.4 and there is nothing better for concerts.

 

[Preachy1]

Yes the 70-200 is great, paired with a 85mm f/1.4 and there is nothing better for concerts.

I borrowed a 1.4 for a while and didn't like it. It's probably just me, but the way I shoot, I try to get a lot of DoF in my shots, and I find that the 1.4 is very limiting, especially when the subject (the guitarist, for example) is not facing you full on. When shooting, I use two camera bodies with the 70-200 and a 24-70.

 

[GuyForkes]

My setup for the last 1.5 years. No urge to change anything, hope it stays that way in 2021

 

[SalR406]

My setup for the last 1.5 years. No urge to change anything, hope it stays that way in 2021

ED-209
"Spare parts for 25years. Who cares if it worked or not!"

 

[GuyForkes]

ED-209
"Spare parts for 25years. Who cares if it worked or not!"

I'd buy that for a dollar!

 

[CaptainFantastic]

My setup for the last 1.5 years. No urge to change anything, hope it stays that way in 2021

I love it that on the one side you have the $5k+ headphones and on the other the HD 600 and Nighthawk. Come on, admit it, the 600 and the Hawk get most of the listening time...

 

[GuyForkes]

I love it that on the one side you have the $5k+ headphones and on the other the HD 600 and Nighthawk. Come on, admit it, the 600 and the Hawk get most of the listening time...

They're placed right beside me for a reason. These are the best multipurpose headphones I own