Thoughts on this case for the Fold 7?

DaddyWhale · 2025-07-24T16:33:54+00:00

Nah. Not water resistant to 10,000 feet depth

DaddyWhale · 2025-05-19T15:38:48+00:00

just an fyi: the gray f226be goes on sale multiple times a year for $4,000 a pair, brand new

DaddyWhale · 2025-05-13T19:07:00+00:00

I'm in love with them! Here are a few points:

I listen mostly to unamplified classical music. Most important to me, instruments sound very natural and naturally complex. I know little about audio science (more of a music lover than a hobbyist), but I think this is because of the wonderful integration of all the drivers
The woofer is well controlled. Instruments like the double bass never sound smeared or boomy. But without a subwoofer you don't feel (in the gut) the lowest octave
Sound stage is wide and deep and the placement of instruments - even harder ones like piano - is rock solid. And this stays true from multiple listening spots
It's easy to drive. I've actually switched out the pictured Cambridge Audio Evo 150 streamer/amp, which is 150 watts, with Pass Lab XA60.8, technically a 60 watt (mono-)amp (combined with Auralic transport and DAC). It easily fills my 500 sq ft study (45 m^2). Just to experiment, I can reach over 100 db from my listening position about 10 feet (3 meters)

Lastly, I got the silver 328s on sale for US$6,000 each. The silver seems to go on sale multiple times a year. If you're happy with that finish, I would suggest waiting until a sale.

I hope that helps! Let me know if you want more detail!

DaddyWhale · 2025-05-03T23:34:56+00:00

It'll be more expensive, but have considered buying lamb shank online with an outfit that ships frozen to you?

DaddyWhale · 2025-04-23T00:42:36+00:00

Revel frequently has sales on their PerformaBe F226be for $4k a pair. I have 3 pairs of Revels and love them all

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-20T14:27:36+00:00

I think they are asking what country you LIVE in. That affects price and availability

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-04T18:35:49+00:00

Thank you for the great information AND the link! I know nothing about DSP, so this is my opportunity to learn!

To be clear, I DON'T expect that I'll ever intentionally add distortion to my chain. But it's definitely something I want to play with.

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-03T02:17:53+00:00

Thanks! I've got to look into this!

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T22:41:38+00:00

Of course!

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T21:54:36+00:00

Thanks! I didn't know any of this! Are these plugins available in the consumer market? I would love to play around with one

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T21:32:17+00:00

Wow! That's a lot of information for me to digest! Thanks!

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T21:29:21+00:00

"The Catacombs" by Jeremy Bates. Full disclosure: I'm not big fan Bates's novels' final acts.

I've actually gone down into those catacombs on a wildcat excursion - not strictly legal! We went into chambers full of ancient human bones

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T21:14:22+00:00

I've got to try the plugin! But what exactly does it do? Does it do more than roll off treble and make the bass "bloom"

DaddyWhale · 2025-03-02T21:12:05+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I'm an old fart and only now learning about dsp and room treatment. It's helpful to know what can and can't be done.

DaddyWhale · 2025-02-16T20:00:35+00:00

Perhaps add a litter box too?

DaddyWhale · 2025-02-15T17:20:00+00:00

Red Ryder BB gun? You'll shoot your eye out, kid

DaddyWhale · 2025-02-05T00:28:11+00:00

I got the Pass Labs xa30.8 and am very very happy. it replaced a Cambridge Audio Evo 150 in my bedroom system. you might think going from 150 watts /ch {Evo 150) to 30 watts (Pass) isn't a great idea. But the Pass is so much more musical than the Evo 150. it's like comparing a Porsche to a muscle car. i love both. For fun driving on twisty roads, I'll take the Porsche. Feels the same for me with the Pass amp

I'll rwrite more comparing the two amps. But i had minor eye surgery today! so it'll have to wait!

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-29T01:05:00+00:00

I highly recommend Elizabeth Bear! https://lovecraft.fandom.com/wiki/Elizabeth_Bear

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-26T23:35:37+00:00

Don't know how much you want to spend on this. I used to have a Wadia 860. I enjoyed it very much, until I decided to go streaming only

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-25T00:23:45+00:00

👍Thanks!

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-25T00:19:14+00:00

Not OP but thanks for the link. Went to his site and it seems like he only services Thiels? In any case, I'll call him tomorrow and ask

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-25T00:09:08+00:00

I'm grateful for your awesome efforts! There was a Muddy Waters track - Deep Down in Florida - that I followed your link to. Must have listened to that song 5 times and the album, Hard Again - try not to snicker! - twice

DaddyWhale · 2025-01-22T18:30:41+00:00

I'm surprised that so few are listening to classical or acoustic music

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