[rids57]

roon > SMSL SU9 > SMSL SH9 > Sennheiser HD800S

2112 (1976) by Rush - I was a Rush fan from the first time I heard Working Man on their first album but it was this one that made them who they became. It was the album that gave them their commercial breakthrough and the album that cemented them as a hybrid of rock and prog-rock - and it blew my socks off! I can remember buying the album from Spillers in Cardiff, stuffing it into my jacket and nursing it home on my motorcycle and eventually, impatiently getting it onto my turntable . . . and that's where it stayed for several days as I played it to death. Today I'm playing the 24 bit 192kHz version and it still sounds as breath-taking today as it did back then, though in far higher quality, my stereo wasn't that great back in '76 - I was only 19 at the time and spent most of my money on my hedonistic lifestyle. Now I would rather spend on a pair of HD800S that will give me a huge amount of enjoyment over the years (hopefully).

 

[Singaravelan]

roon > SMSL SU9 > SMSL SH9 > Sennheiser HD800S



2112 (1976) by Rush - I was a Rush fan from the first time I heard Working Man on their first album but it was this one that made them who they became. It was the album that gave them their commercial breakthrough and the album that cemented them as a hybrid of rock and prog-rock - and it blew my socks off! I can remember buying the album from Spillers in Cardiff, stuffing it into my jacket and nursing it home on my motorcycle and eventually, impatiently getting it onto my turntable . . . and that's where it stayed for several days as I played it to death. Today I'm playing the 24 bit 192kHz version and it still sounds as breath-taking today as it did back then, though in far higher quality, my stereo wasn't that great back in '76 - I was only 19 at the time and spent most of my money on my hedonistic lifestyle. Now I would rather spend on a pair of HD800S that will give me a huge amount of enjoyment over the years (hopefully).

Hey the Cardiff that's in Wales? Been there for a few days, couple of times. Lovely quaint place. I forget the name of the pub but it was stocked with rums all around the world. Better (rum) stock than in London.

Edit: and I also remember for its huge park ringed with violet trees. As I turned a corner there, was suddenly hit by group of elders playing that elegant game ' long bowls' in the lawns. That scene has stayed in the brain for some reason.

Lovely town with brooks and river Taff and of course lots of young 20 somethings, quite a few colleges I reckon. One asked if I wanted a joint. Why do you think I would smoke one? 'cos I saw you drink rum!' was his puzzlingly quaint answer.

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PS: I did take up on that student's offer!

 

[rids57]

Hey the Cardiff that's in Wales? Been there for a few days, couple of times. Lovely quaint place. I forget the name of the pub but it was stocked with rums all around the world. Better (rum) stock than in London.

Edit: and I also remember for its huge park ringed with violet trees. As I turned a corner there, was suddenly hit by group of elders playing that elegant game ' long bowls' in the lawns. That scene has stayed in the brain for some reason.

Lovely town with brooks and river Taff and of course lots of young 20 somethings, quite a few colleges I reckon. One asked if I wanted a joint. Why do you think I would smoke one? 'cos I saw you drink rum!' was his puzzlingly quaint answer.

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PS: I did take up on that student's offer!

The Rummer Tavern maybe? Across the road from Cardiff Castle. Been a long time since I've been drinking in Cardiff, the hangovers didn't agree with me.

 

[Singaravelan]

The Rummer Tavern maybe? Across the road from Cardiff Castle. Been a long time since I've been drinking in Cardiff, the hangovers didn't agree with me.

Could be, not sure. It was nearly couple of decades ago, but good memories of that place!

Will now get to the Rush album. Cheers.

 

[MisterMudd]

You'll get a ton of answers. Do you want more folksy stuff or more rock stuff? 'Benefit' is a fantastic rock album (the first EXCELLENT album by the band) [either the original or Steven Wilson mix] or if you want folksy, go with 'Songs From the Wood' (Steven Wilson mix).

My vote is for Benefit! One helluva Rock album.

 

[MisterMudd]

Enjoying some hifi with my coffee before the weekend with my toddlers awakes. Hope the jungle is treating you all well this fine Saturday

iBasso DX320->iFi iematch 4.4 mm->Beyerdynamic Xelento 2


https://tidal.com/browse/track/91042505?u

Way to go man! That's how I like to wake up as well. Rock on!!

 

[Singaravelan]

Late afternoon peace, brewed some coffee and shattering that peace with some Canadian adrenaline noise punk rock.
On the cheapie CCA Trio, which continues to surprise me with its wondrous efficiency.

 

[fidgeraldo]

Hey the Cardiff that's in Wales? Been there for a few days, couple of times.

I knew you were not in India.
Hey, boss...Trio is great...but my budget kings are still Fiio FD11. Get them..you'll be surprised

Not just because of the bass...for the $30ish, they incredibly sound right and natural

It's almost hot Summer here, too, Sunny (not Sunday) Saturday.

Cheers!

 

[Singaravelan]

I knew you were not in India.
Hey, boss...Trio is great...but my budget kings are still Fiio FD11. Get them..you'll be surprised

Not just because of the bass...for the $30ish, they incredibly sound right and natural

It's almost hot Summer here, too, Sunny (not Sunday) Saturday.

Cheers!

This one na? https://www.headphonezone.in/products/fiio-fd11

Pretty-looking cheapie, must say! Chalo, since you been pimping this for so long, placing my order now. Found another usbc interconnector at home, so didn't buy one for fc6-to-source. Happier to use the cash on an iem rather than a cable connector.

But yeah first do confirm if it's the one on that link, please.

 

[fidgeraldo]

But yeah first do confirm if it's the one on that link, please.

Yup, that's the one...I really think you won't be disappointed, more surprised
I could easily let all IEMs go for this one if it's for the peace in the Universe

 

[Singaravelan]

Yup, that's the one...I really think you won't be disappointed, more surprised
I could easily let all IEMs go for this one if it's for the peace in the Universe

Thanks! That's some recco, Fidgy! And ordered.

Now, on the Fan2 -fc6, thought of Tool 's Lateralus but instead decided to follow the Canadian noise-punk with a quieter Canadian.



https://songwhip.com/leonard-cohen/the-essential-leonard-cohen

 

[ThEvil0nE]

Been listening to a lot of genre for the past 3 days modding 2 phones in the $200 under that I'll be taking to AXPONA on Sunday and maybe find some brave souls to give it a listen and get feedback on my not-too-typical mod method
Right now listening to the finished T50RP50th<AT-BHA100<Heritage RAM1000<ADI-2DACfs<Variation V6

The Tago T3-03 should be done by today

 

[Matchi]

Cayin RU7 > Venture Electronics Zen 3.0

 

[Bret Halford]

Sneaking in a coffee and a song before my toddlers are up this fine Saturday. When they awake, I'll be listening to Monster Trucks, but for now...

Tidal 24/44 -> Fostex HPA4BL -> Fostex TH 808

https://songwhip.com/thehighwaymen/highwayman

 

[OhHeyItsLou]

Man, again this thread proves that it's the best on this forum!
Fantastic recommendation, I've never heard about that group before, but I'm halfway through this album and it's been super so far
Thanks

Streaming Tidal on the Fiio R7 to SMSL DO100 and into the Xduoo TA-26 which drives the Sennheiser HD600's

I just stumbled on Goose myself. Glad you’re enjoying them as much as I am!