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  1. Watches

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    3 minutes ago, HemiSam said:

    I understand where you're coming from.  

    They are very different to me.  Obviously I chose the Rolex first...the silvery white needs to be seen in person IMO.  Nothing like the polar white on the other models. nI very much like the mechanical nature of the Speedmaster in its appearance.  There's a lot going on with the face, but it's all business.  Retro yet not.  I'll own one.  Just a matter of which one and when.  I do like the size of the FOIS very much...less than 39mm.  42mm is too big for me.

    HS

    There's a couple of pre-loved moonwatches for sale (even a FOIS one) at the local forums here in Malaysia. All within budget but the only one catching my attention is a broad arrow hand re-issue on stainless steel bezel. Love the broad arrow type hand versus the matchstick ones..

    2 minutes ago, SeaWolf said:

    No if I did a speedy it would be the standard moon watch on a bracelet. A friend just got the dark side of the moon. It's a really nice piece, but ceramics are just not my thing.

     

    What I am currently waffling about either the jlc reverso 1931 or a rose gold and diamond omega constellation to match the one I got my wife. 

     

    I would buy the 1931 in a second if it was SS which in principal I think all reverso should be..

     

    Wife keeps bitching she needs to know what to get me for our anniversary so I'll have to work that out.

    You have a good problem there, my friend! The dark side of the moon is pretty cool. Love the meteorite dial more. As mentioned above, i'm looking at a pre-loved broad arrow hand re-issue model. SS bezel.

    Or maybe a basic Rolex like the one HS purchased...

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  3. Watches

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    Ahh so you prefered the white dial one. The Omega is nice but for the price, i'd rather pick a Rolex. I do have trouble differentiating all the different Speedmasters and FOIS, Speedy Tuesday, etc etc..they all look the same to me haha

  7. SRL300 Limited

    in Headphones

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    Thanks for the concise impressions. 

    I have an SR-007 Mk 2 and i'm afraid the Octave 2 may not be sufficient. In any case, i have Birgir's "cheap" version of the KGSSHv and it drives the headphones marvellously. I'm just curious about his other amps and what they bring to the table sonically. As is the case with your set-up, mine is nowhere TOTL too but gives hours of listening pleasure. Happy to stop here but as in any hobby....that's not gonna happen :P 

    I was contemplating the L300 LE but having once owned the regular L300, i find it wanting in terms of bass response and the thin ear pads was not too comfy. Still it is a nice headphone for the price. 

  8. SRL300 Limited

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    13 hours ago, Kattefjaes said:

    Oh, that'd be great, thanks. I suspected you'd have all the bits available. The clamp is my only real objection right now- though I am sure I could learn to live with it if necessary.

    Otherwise, it all sounds surprisingly decent. I'm going GEN5 Gungir Multibit->Octave 2->L300LE at the moment, which seems to be a combo that punches well above its weight. Not TOTL anything, but surprisingly capable together- all solid components.

    The 300LE sound a tad midbassy, but that's forgiveable for a habitual HD650 user.

    Curious to hear your impressions of the Octave 2 if you don’t mind :)

  19. Massdrop Cavalli Tube Hybrid

    in Headphone Amplification

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    12 hours ago, spritzer said:

    Been doing some testing using the Audio-GD as the dac...

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    I've tripped the protection circuit on the CarbonX and the CTH just died when plugging in headphones.  Returns for Massdrop will be super fun on this one... 

    I'm more curious as to how the Audio Gd DAC sounds compared to the Denafrips Ares..

  22. Watches

    in Miscellaneous

    Posted

    Guys, seek your advice - is it expensive to service and maintain a watch with perpetual calendar and moon-phase complications? Something like the JLC Master Calendar? Am looking at one that was initially purchased back in 2012...wondering if its time for a service and what it would reasonably cost. Appreciate your thoughts :)

  23. The Headcase Stax thread

    in Headphones

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    3 hours ago, spritzer said:

    It's ported. 

    From what Stax have posted they don't use the L700 drivers, just the stators and it looks like normal L300 pads as well.  Now whether this is good or not...we'll see. 

    Perhaps you can get a pair, tear it apart and improve upon it. I'd buy it off you in a jiffy :) 

  25. Mr Speakers Electrostatic Ether E

    in Headphones

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    16 hours ago, johnwmclean said:

    Stats aside I think Mr Speakers plannar line-up is competitive and competent with current offerings.

    Fair enough. Its just that i didn't hear any excitement when i auditioned their Alpha dogs and Ether. Bland sounding and unexciting to my ears. To each his own then.

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