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The Audiophiles' Lounge

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  • #32
    Morf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    marko93 wrote: »
    Don't forget the other 15 grand for the amps, dacs and pure silver wire in super special covers.

    Oh god yeah. Then the sound dampened room with a nicely broken-in red leather chair.


  • #33
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    Morf wrote: »
    Oh god yeah. Then the sound dampened room with a nicely broken-in red leather chair.

    Oh, and the 1000 Vinyls and 10000 CDs, and the upgraded computer with 1 Petrabyte.

    MONEYPIT :P


  • #34
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Just got my CD-63SE hooked back up to my BX5a's. Oh how I have missed this. First CD: Psyence Fiction.


  • #35
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    Brian wrote: »
    Just got my CD-63SE hooked back up to my BX5a's. Oh how I have missed this. First CD: Psyence Fiction.

    Have you set them up in the correct positions as per http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/F12Bwth2/SpeakerPlacementMK3.png ?
    I recently moved my RX6's into a position closer to that and its completely changed the sound quality for the better, worth the change if you haven't already tried it.


  • #36
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    I'm using the equilateral triangle. They're monitors rather than bookshelfs.

    BSruAl.jpg

    They're a bit closer to the wall than they probably should be, but that's all the depth there is on my desk.


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  • #37
    ntlbell
    Registered Users Posts: 16,288 ✭✭✭✭ntlbell


    Brian wrote: »
    I'm using the equilateral triangle. They're monitors rather than bookshelfs.



    They're a bit closer to the wall than they probably should be, but that's all the depth there is on my desk.

    Where did you get the keyboard?


  • #38
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    Brian wrote: »
    I'm using the equilateral triangle. They're monitors rather than bookshelfs.

    BSruAl.jpg

    They're a bit closer to the wall than they probably should be, but that's all the depth there is on my desk.

    Sorry Brian, where did you say you lived again? :P
    ntlbell wrote: »
    Where did you get the keyboard?

    Looks like it's either a Filco or a Ducky.. Or maybe neither :P


  • #39
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    marko93 wrote: »
    Brian wrote: »
    I'm using the equilateral triangle. They're monitors rather than bookshelfs.

    http://i.imgur.com/BSruAl.jpg

    They're a bit closer to the wall than they probably should be, but that's all the depth there is on my desk.

    Sorry Brian, where did you say you lived again? :P
    ntlbell wrote: »
    Where did you get the keyboard?

    Looks like it's either a Filco or a Ducky.. Or maybe neither :P

    Noppoo Choc Mini w/ MX Reds off eBay and replacement blank keycaps from WASDkeyboards.com

    So... big comfy headphones... how about the cheap Jaycar version of the Fischer Audio FA-003? They're like €40 for a rebadged version of headphones that were highly praised at €150.

    ps I vote we make this thread "The Audiophile Lounge" ;D


  • #40
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    Brian wrote: »
    Noppoo Choc Mini w/ MX Reds off eBay and replacement blank keycaps from WASDkeyboards.com

    So... big comfy headphones... how about the cheap Jaycar version of the Fischer Audio FA-003? They're like €40 for a rebadged version of headphones that were highly praised at €150.

    ps I vote we make this thread "The Audiophile Lounge" ;D


    How much was that keyboard? :)

    Link to those Jaycars please :)


    I agree with that vote, be great to have this sort of thread :cool:


  • #41
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Keyboard was about €85


    headphones (gone up in price a bit, they were on sale for a while) http://jaycar.us/productView.asp?ID=AA2065

    random audiophile advert http://adverts.ie/home-audio/marantz-dv6001-sacd-dvd-player-mint-condition-manual-remote/1867104


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  • #42
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    How do you find the choc mini?
    I was going to buy one until I found http://keyboardporn.com/mx-switch/kbc-poker/

    Should probably split this thread into 2 and let Mactard have it back :D


  • #43
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    It's cool, I've gotten plenty of use out of this thread so far :D


  • #44
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    Brian wrote: »
    Keyboard was about €85


    headphones (gone up in price a bit, they were on sale for a while) http://jaycar.us/productView.asp?ID=AA2065

    random audiophile advert http://adverts.ie/home-audio/marantz-dv6001-sacd-dvd-player-mint-condition-manual-remote/1867104


    Keyboard is lovely, wish I had a decent Computer :(

    Hmmm, still cheap, shall look into them :)


  • #45
    Morf
    Registered Users Posts: 3,822 ✭✭✭Morf


    Brian wrote: »
    I'm using the equilateral triangle. They're monitors rather than bookshelfs.

    BSruAl.jpg

    They're a bit closer to the wall than they probably should be, but that's all the depth there is on my desk.

    Which Audio Technicas are they?


  • #46
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    If we're turning this into an audiophile thread i'll post up my RX6 AV12 + Onkyo 609 system ;D
    f0vbhpvW
    Just need a bigger sitting room to properly set it up and enjoy it now.


  • #47
    CamperMan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,835 ✭✭✭CamperMan


    AKG K701 or AKG K601

    very comfortable, big and amazing sound quality :)


  • #48
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    PPC wrote: »
    If we're turning this into an audiophile thread i'll post up my RX6 AV12 + Onkyo 609 system ;D
    f0vbhpvW
    Just need a bigger sitting room to properly set it up and enjoy it now.




    :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:


  • #49
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Just so everyone's aware, I did buy the Philips Fidelio L1's and they have ticked every single box from my OP - they sound exactly how I wanted them to sound so surprisingly I haven't had to wait for any mental burn-in.

    The great thing about this whole thread, apart from finding some awesome headphones, is that I now have a whole list of gear I want to buy, and have a solid plan for my listening zone :P


  • #50
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    Mactard wrote: »
    Just so everyone's aware, I did buy the Philips Fidelio L1's and they have ticked every single box from my OP - they sound exactly how I wanted them to sound so surprisingly I haven't had to wait for any mental burn-in.

    The great thing about this whole thread, apart from finding some awesome headphones, is that I now have a whole list of gear I want to buy, and have a solid plan for my listening zone :P

    Fantastic, great to know you're enjoying them.

    Now for the compulsory question about comparisons?

    *mini review would also be nice :P


  • #51
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/ehp-o2d-miniature-desktop-headphone-amplifier-with-usb-dac/ better be on the list!

    Pick me up one while you're at it ;)


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  • #52
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    PPC wrote: »
    http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/ehp-o2d-miniature-desktop-headphone-amplifier-with-usb-dac/ better be on the list!

    Pick me up one while you're at it ;)

    It sure is :P


  • #53
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    PPC wrote: »
    http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/our-products/ehp-o2d-miniature-desktop-headphone-amplifier-with-usb-dac/ better be on the list!

    Pick me up one while you're at it ;)

    It's so pretty looking :eek:


  • #54
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    I was all set to buy a Schiit Asgard and Bifrost, then the O2DAC made an appearance and I can't justify the extra cost :(
    NwAvGuy has said he will be making a bigger O2DAC designed as a desk amp which should be out this fall, so I think i'll be getting that.
    I don't like the power cable going into the front of the O2DAC, and I want a bigger volume control :P


  • #55
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    PPC wrote: »
    I was all set to buy a Schiit Asgard and Bifrost, then the O2DAC made an appearance and I can't justify the extra cost :(
    NwAvGuy has said he will be making a bigger O2DAC designed as a desk amp which should be out this fall, so I think i'll be getting that.
    I don't like the power cable going into the front of the O2DAC, and I want a bigger volume control :P


    Asgard and Bitfrost are my dream set up ;_;

    (ignoring the fact I don't have headphones that warrant such equipment)


  • #56
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,376 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    PPC wrote: »
    I was all set to buy a Schiit Asgard and Bifrost, then the O2DAC made an appearance and I can't justify the extra cost :(
    NwAvGuy has said he will be making a bigger O2DAC designed as a desk amp which should be out this fall, so I think i'll be getting that.
    I don't like the power cable going into the front of the O2DAC, and I want a bigger volume control :P

    Agreed there, if a new desktop model is released then likely I'll be eyeing that up instead of the O2Ddac....but that may change as i'm not certain how my planned setup is going to work out


  • #57
    7ofBrian
    Registered Users Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭7ofBrian


    Mactard wrote: »
    Just so everyone's aware, I did buy the Philips Fidelio L1's and they have ticked every single box from my OP - they sound exactly how I wanted them to sound so surprisingly I haven't had to wait for any mental burn-in.

    The great thing about this whole thread, apart from finding some awesome headphones, is that I now have a whole list of gear I want to buy, and have a solid plan for my listening zone :P

    So... Where and How Much? €€€


  • #58
    puffishoes
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 690 ✭✭✭puffishoes


    Was also planning on pulling the trigger on the asgard/bitfrost combo for my 600's.

    PPC do you think the guy would do a deal if a few of us bought the desktop amp?

    do you know him?


  • #59
    PPC
    Registered Users Posts: 2,396 ✭✭✭PPC


    puffishoes wrote: »
    Was also planning on pulling the trigger on the asgard/bitfrost combo for my 600's.

    PPC do you think the guy would do a deal if a few of us bought the desktop amp?

    do you know him?

    I don't know him i'm afraid.
    He doesn't sell directly, you have to buy from http://epiphany-acoustics.co.uk/ in the UK or http://www.jdslabs.com/ in the US.
    Theres group buys sometimes on http://www.diyaudio.com/ too.

    Most of the places seem to be small little shops, so it may be hard to get a discount.


  • #60
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Thread renamed!


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  • #61
    marko93
    Registered Users Posts: 4,005 ✭✭✭marko93


    So lads, a routine question.

    What album makes your cans shine?


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