Dusty Chalk

Have you seen some microphone cables? When I say long runs, I mean long runs. There's some videos of some shenanigans by Roger Daltrey of the Who where he throws the microphone up into the air and catches it a full second or two later. Do the math. And that's just the slack.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jBKKV2V8eU]YouTube - Living with First-Person Shooter Disease[/ame]

Not sure there is a difference that matters, other than when one wants to view the cable as a [ame=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transmission_line]Transmission line[/ame] and "load" the devices on either end "properly" (explanation for this statement left off, since it is outside the scope of this thread -- we're talking getting really nitpicky here). Mic cables are designed for particularly long runs of particularly low-level signals, and are (particularly) shielded, so should be able to handle anything you throw at them. (I.E. They are usually used in more demanding situations than interconnects/audio cables would be.)

Spyro Gyra, Good to Go-Go on SACD -- not as jazz-lite as I was concerned it would be. Digging the bass -- modern production techniques.

At least they're honest and forthcoming about it. I have to admit to still being interested in them. Especially if they have more air than other tubes. I wonder why tubes are microphonic? I mean, I understand vibrations and electronic interference (if that's what it is), so actually the question would be, why aren't some tubes microphonic?

Flashbacks. No, seriously, nice detail there, will have to print out and read later.

...which sounds a lot like the 28 Days/Weeks Later soundtrack(s) (to me, anyway). Still, I'll get it eventually, because I loved it.

I can pretty much guarantee there will be cancellations, so starting the waiting list right from the order list is a wise move.

The Shop is online. Haven't bitten yet, myself, but will. A bit expensive, but looking forward to the longerevity.

2x:D

Fischer, Tchaikovsky et al, SACD, Pentatone -- heaven

Yeah, sorry about that -- I thought I was splitting the thread, but it appears I flushed the doggy posts. Purely an accident, I have nothing against dogs, just not a dog-owner, myself.

Those of you interested in high-end open phones may also be interested in the 142 or the 242. There's a link under the pic in the original post, and it should be pointed out that there's a claim code for the 10% off, it's not just automatic. When I first read of them, I assumed they were upgrades, but you could be right. Or both.

Well, not so much a misconception so much as not guaranteed to be an upgrade. The AudioEngine is already a pretty damn good value. See here for example.

Apparently on July 1, Amazon started selling some new AKG phones. I have no idea how new, but I just noticed the ad for it for the first time. I find the 172 and 272 (both closed back) the most interesting myself, but I'm sure Fitz will get them all and tell us how they are.

The M-00's aren't guaranteed to be better. I'd stick with what you got and like.

New Koyaanisqatsi soundtrack and...something else off my wishlist (to fulfill the $25 free shipping minimum)...probably a manga.

I actually like my job.

previewing the new Porcupine Tree from MySpace

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The Grado HF-2 is the first Grado that was good enough that I find myself not caring about the comfort issue. And that's saying a lot. I usually find Grado's terribly uncomfortable.

Destined to replace Drobo?

No worries, there are others of us whose tastes needed ...acquiring.

Ew.

Peter Gabariel, Up, SACD ...again. Goddamn, I love this album. NP: "Sky Blue"