The AKG signal processor arrived today. Haven't had much time with it to get a feel for how good it really is, but my two biggest concerns were either the effect being very subtle and borderline useless, or absolutely trashing the signal every which way, neither of which seems to be the case. The effect is very noticable and not at all unpleasant, except when switching back to the original signal... the soundstage just collapses when you're suddenly hit with the full channel separation again, until your ears readjust.

y1 + mini3.

Cute. Is that a hifi2000 case? Nice whatever it is.

Latest:

1/4 lb Cardas Quad solder

2 Caddock TF020s

40 PRP 20 ohm

1 Dynamicap (burnt one up )

4 Cardas RCAs

Neotech

1 Blackgate Std

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NAD 1600 Preamp/Tuner off Agon. I wanted to put the Zana back to full time headphone amp status so this pairs up nicely with the C272 power amp for the speakers. And it has a phono preamp that is supposed to be decent, so that if I ever get off my butt and get a turntable I'm covered.

500 rounds of 9mm ammo.

More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B". Now I have to hope that the bottles wrapped in bubble wrap will survive the trip back from New York in my luggage.

500 rounds of 9mm ammo.

More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B".

Sounds like the second coming of Dr. Gonzo! Have fun.

500 rounds of 9mm ammo.

More importantly, a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle 23 and Van Winkle Lot "B". Now I have to hope that the bottles wrapped in bubble wrap will survive the trip back from New York in my luggage.

And that TSA doesn't find the ammo.

Bunch of Mouser parts last night.

Cinnamon Roll

a subscription to Skeptic magazine and renewed subscriptions for Reason and Stereophile.

One of these things is not like the others.

PrimaLuna Prolouge Two

And that TSA doesn't find the ammo.

The ammo is being shipped.

Slick looking bit of kit.

If you refering to my post, it is. Bought it today, after 3 hours of audition, 2,5 hours with K1000 and rest with Sonus Faber Auditor M. Sources were Naim5 and Ayre CX7E last, upgraded version.

Slick looking bit of kit.

Very nice Blackmore!

blazer pocket torch

blazer pocket torch

Does it sit in front of or behind the square?

I owned a pocket torch for 10 years, and finally lost it. Love em. This will be here tuesday.

Ran Criterion Collection DVD

no, occassional use. I'm a 20 cigar or so a year smoker.

whats the difference between that one and the older white 2 ball?

whats the difference between that one and the older white 2 ball?

Multi-material construction, milled 1025 carbon steel body, tungsten steel floorplate, elastomer core of insert is different composition, hogged out hosel permits more weight redistribution to floorplate, satin nickel low glare finish. I have used the old model for the last three years, and this is quite a wholistic improvement.

Neotech UPOCC Silver 28 AWG Teflon Insulation

Neotech UPOCC 28 AWG Teflon Insulation

EICHMANN Metal Barrel Black

Vampire BAR Spades

Belden 8660 Braided Copper Shield

Cardas R DIN 90 Degree DIN

3/8 Shrinktube

The makings of my new tonearm cable

Multi-material construction, milled 1025 carbon steel body, tungsten steel floorplate, elastomer core of insert is different composition, hogged out hosel permits more weight redistribution to floorplate, satin nickel low glare finish. I have used the old model for the last three years, and this is quite a wholistic improvement.

I was not a fan at all of the older white ball. The feel of the odyssey white inserts were always too soft for me. This one seems to have improved on that quite a bit.

ah. that's probably about what i smoke in a year. i would consider that pretty regular use, since colibris quit working on the third or fourth time you try to use them

I have a Xikar twin flame that does a pretty good job and was only $40 or so. Mucho cheaper than a nice Dunhill or Dupont. I am a 0-5 cigar a week smoker.