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Dinny some good info here... iTunes Match Review (Article Formerly Known As - iTunes Mismatch Review) | Computer Audiophile http://ow.ly/1AtbZI

Todd was nice enough to shoot out the switching power supply so I was able to do some quick testing. Due to work and classes I spent less time here than earlier. HD800 used for everything. Is there a difference between the power supplies on the Arete and Peak? Yep. Not so much punch (at least with the previously mentioned albums) as atmosphere/space shaping with the Volcano - a (at least perceived) resolution enhance. It was so in both cases, though slightly more apparent on the Arete as I expect the tube on the Peak was performing some of the same 'atmosphere' duties. In fact, a tube change on the Peak is how you should probably think of the scale of changes on both. Obvious? Yes. Essential? Not at all. Would you spend an additional $700 for a better tube? In this range I expect many will upgrade, but my fear is that goal will prevent others from considering the base. Both stocks still clear the transparency test against the P-1u for instance. As I no longer have a GS-1 to compare, I'm not going to declare a winner, but my suspicion is the Peak or Arete with stock PS would at the very least compete extremely well. I could easily live with either Arete or Peak and the stock PS. And stock or Volcano I'm still confused which amp I prefer.

WEA vinyl on sale over at Elusive Disc Book of Eli soundtrack 'Reks!

I thought the HC trifecta was good headphones, pain-killers and sleep. Hope you have a relaxing first night.

A little behind the scenes action...

sigur ros | inni

x10 Rest up and report back when you can.

Getting ready for the holidays. Women in Chant: Gregorian Chants for the Festal Celebrations of the Virgin Martyrs and Our Lady of Sorrows The Choir of Benedictine Nuns at the Abbey of Regina Laudis

When did Frank Miller get so bitter? A response.

Woot. Woot. Congrats. Which PS?

Congrats Jacob. You're not into toxins?

Last couple P&Ss have been Lumix. Maybe not the best in low light, but overall I think good features, glass, etc. for price point.

So were they friends? Still can't tell. REM interview: 'There's a good chance we'll never play together again' | http://ow.ly/1AlQN0

Before the day disappears...

Ah, the HD800 arrived too. Looking forward to your impressions. Shelly for the win (though hope you never need Apex Bait Technologies). You all are making my cottage cheese dinner even more depressing.

Thanks Grahame. Will explore the cooking with 7-Up section. Did the Aspics Masters all end up in boutique soap shops?

As everyone's been going retro for some time in the drink thread, thought I'd post - Vintage Recipes

Digital Stradivari: computer models of violins reveal master luthier’s techniques

Shithead ______ Good ole days...

brian eno | apollo : atmospheres and soundtracks

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I always assumed Dinny used monkeys the way a certain super hero used bats. He overcame an attack in his youth and now projects a simian image to intimidate evil-doers and protect us all.