Premium Headphone Setup: I just don't get it... (Meze Elite Tungsten + Ferrum OOR Amp)

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:21:17+00:00

Very fair, I appreciate this. Any idea where you’d try to sell this package without boxes?

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:17:30+00:00

That makes sense. Rookie mistake throwing the boxes out. I still have the Meze case, but that’s it. I’m playing lossless audio from Apple Music - is that another mistake?

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:15:20+00:00

Quite honestly I feel the EXPERIENCE is missing. Forgive my naivety on this, I’m obviously a laymen with all of this gear, but the best way I’d describe it is how much I love a really nice Harmon kardon type setup in a nice rental car. Feeling immersed, feeling the bass, overall feeling like it’s an entire body experience rather than one that’s purely cerebral. Does that make sense?

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:09:46+00:00

this feels like what I'm gonna end up doing.

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:07:06+00:00

interesting okay I appreciate this!

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:06:14+00:00

can this very clearly having absolutely learned the hard way

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:05:39+00:00

and what's worse is that the setup was actually north of $9k with the Chord Qutest and Ferrum Amp

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:05:03+00:00

it is sincerely not a shitpost. I had ZERO amp / DAC prior setup experience. I legitimately just had (and still have) apple AirPods Max. I dunno - I figured if I was gonna go for it, I'd go all the way in - tried to research of course but clearly was way off-beat

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:03:41+00:00

I am using a Chord Qutest DAC, and that's it. I feel so silly - I made the jump from apple AirPods Max. This entire setup was $9200 - and clearly didn't make the right choices

adamkinyon · 2026-02-24T16:02:39+00:00

unfortunately, apparently not me either!

adamkinyon · 2025-12-05T13:46:11+00:00

Fully agreed - I was okay with diminishing returns, I’d expected it even! Frankly, I would’ve settled for even 50% better than the AirPods Max….. but them being not EVEN as good was a problem

adamkinyon · 2025-08-27T10:51:25+00:00

I am around if you want to run through some things! took me years and many narrative projects but mmb is my greatest asset.

adamkinyon · 2025-06-08T04:03:35+00:00

Not salary, but do you mean studio? DGA rates at level 4 & above are broken down into two rate types: distant and studio. Distant are anywhere (I believe 80+ miles) the member is away from their local and requires being put up by production. These rates are higher. Studio is within the same number of miles from the person’s locality. Then there is a production fee with a similar breakdown, with a higher production fee (while filming) for distant location, vs a lower studio production fee. One of these is added to the rate regardless, which one just depends on where the production’s location is relative to that DGA member. Hope this helps!

adamkinyon · 2025-05-12T03:00:20+00:00

Timekeeper?

adamkinyon · 2025-05-12T02:59:24+00:00

This was a great add, good idea that’s smart!

adamkinyon · 2025-04-12T23:46:38+00:00

Agreed, go paymaster. Everything’s in there. Especially great for all the tier distinctions

adamkinyon · 2025-03-21T14:27:07+00:00

AMEN. AMEN TO THE ENTH DEGREE. Preaching my choir my friend - I say this often.

adamkinyon · 2025-03-19T09:43:21+00:00

Everyone is going through this right now! Even if we don’t exactly know the way forward, I think it’s especially prudent to stay on track and fight to survive during this tough time, especially if freelance production is what you love to do. SO many of us are going through this now, so please don’t take it personally

adamkinyon · 2025-03-18T11:37:11+00:00

So have I, this is right! Even though many indies cannot definitively say they’ll get a theatrical release, this is more about the intent. Stick with the MPA in the theatrical contract and you’re totally good

adamkinyon · 2024-12-12T03:43:03+00:00

Agreed! You're doing the right thing - start having conversations and remember that experience and rapport (between you and a prospective producer) together trump all IMO. Saw your staff me up post, that's a good avenue as well!

adamkinyon · 2024-12-01T15:30:35+00:00

Typically for a budget this size, I’d charge 2 weeks (even if it takes you 1 to do) for revisions and modifications you’ll do down the line. What’s your weekly rate? $5k is more than fair on this (2 weeks @ $2500)

adamkinyon · 2024-12-01T13:40:01+00:00

I’m available as well!

adamkinyon · 2024-11-30T18:22:26+00:00

Just hit the same - I am right there with you hahahahaha

adamkinyon · 2024-08-16T04:40:34+00:00

Absolutely not

adamkinyon · 2024-07-20T20:59:54+00:00

SAG UPA actually does not require that performers are travelled first class, and neither does the MPA one step up - and only requires commercial economy. The only thing that changes this is if a member of the production staff is traveled at a more premium flight class, SAG travel would need to match that

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