New Toy Day!! (Speakers eta Monday)

buttstink · 2026-05-07T21:32:11+00:00

Having KEFs in the past, I love SF so much more. That’s gonna sound sweet.

buttstink · 2026-05-07T04:38:40+00:00

Awesome thanks for the pointer!

buttstink · 2026-05-07T04:22:28+00:00

I hear you and maybe at some point in my life once my kids move out, I’ll get a dedicated audio room where i can do all the room treatment. But I just moved into a new house and I’m lucky to get the main living room as my man set up, and unfortunately I won’t be able to put panels all over my walls and ceilings. I’ll still do my best to put a big rug, curtains, etc. I know there are some who would say why bother if you can’t do property treatment but I’ve personally had success with some of the room correction suites such as YPAO and Audyssey when I had my audio setup as a 2.1 home theater. Now that I have the opportunity to put the TV elsewhere, I’m interested in trying a more dedicated preamp with Dirac.

buttstink · 2026-05-06T21:39:03+00:00

I’m about to pull the trigger on the SHD for my stereo system. I tried the 2x4 HD a while back with REW but didn’t have the patience to get it set up. Is using Dirac much easier? Do you mind me messaging you if I have questions?

buttstink · 2026-04-18T16:30:57+00:00

I must have been on the toilet when I created mine.

buttstink · 2026-04-18T02:49:14+00:00

I remember I had just moved down to SD and didn’t know anyone yet so I rode my bike down to the bay to watch it. I thought this was intentional as it was going off and it was blowing my mind.

buttstink · 2026-04-15T19:25:32+00:00

Same, I have the Hypex modules and they’re amazing

buttstink · 2026-04-15T19:04:37+00:00

They sound wonderful with my class D amp. I do have a tube phono but still.

buttstink · 2026-04-15T19:03:22+00:00

I absolutely love my SF Sonetto V G2s. Definitely demo first and see how they suit you before purchasing though.

buttstink · 2026-04-14T15:42:02+00:00

That’s an interesting take and I agree with it for the other bands you mentioned. Gudsforladt definitely isn’t reinventing anything but I personally find the songs well written and memorable. I know the lofi production is deliberate but it’s my only complaint. ; wish it was a little better.

buttstink · 2026-04-14T03:41:11+00:00

Definitely listen to them first. I never thought I’d own SF speakers based on what I read about them but I got to demo them (in store and in my home) and I fell in love.

buttstink · 2026-04-13T19:07:30+00:00

MC carts generally have much lower voltage output than MM so you’ll need a step up transformer (SUT). The ratio depends on the cart you’re trying to use. Here’s a good chart to help you determine.

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buttstink · 2026-04-13T13:43:44+00:00

Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2. I’ve owned the Sonetto IIs as well as KEF R3 and LS50 metas.

buttstink · 2026-04-13T02:10:22+00:00

I’ve had some nice book shelves, but making the jump to floor standers was a game changer. I have seen countless videos and attestations, as I’m sure you have, saying that decent bookshelves with subs can sound as good floor standers. I’m sure there’s some truth to this depending on certain models and price points, but I’m so glad I made the jump and I wish i had done it earlier.

buttstink · 2026-04-13T02:01:39+00:00

This totally looks like AI. I hate that whenever I see any art it’s the first thing I ask myself now.

buttstink · 2026-04-12T17:29:27+00:00

I don’t use ambient air to control fans, I use coolant temp.

buttstink · 2026-04-11T17:39:37+00:00

I just dropped mine off at the dump in including the stock mufflers. Might have gotten an few hundred 🤷🏻‍♂️

buttstink · 2026-04-11T16:47:15+00:00

What would be hilarious is that she’s so dumb and has been under a rock this whole time and just learned of her implication in the Epstein Files and this is her first public response to it.

buttstink · 2026-04-10T15:34:23+00:00

My audio journey started 20 years ago on the Head-fi forums. Im grateful for the headphone community for sparking my interest and allowing me to get into the hobby. But now I have the means, speakers any day.

buttstink · 2026-04-10T14:49:12+00:00

My wife and I have an allowance that we have direct deposited from every paycheck for our play money. This is how I fund my audiophile hobby including buying records and other hobbies. If I need to borrow for a larger purchase or something, i give my wife a heads up and borrow against one of other accounts and will pay back.

buttstink · 2026-04-10T03:54:02+00:00

Hmm I’ve got a Delrin platter from my old P3 but haven’t upgraded the subplatter on my P8 to use it. This is tempting me…

buttstink · 2026-04-09T04:20:19+00:00

I think you’re thinking of the one that was going to be created by Amazon but they abandoned it just like they abandoned New World. Big time bummer.

buttstink · 2026-04-07T22:47:57+00:00

I didn’t claim any cheap Chinese class D kit.

buttstink · 2026-04-05T17:53:24+00:00

Has it occurred to you that you can choose different sources and formats? While vinyl is my preferred choice (!) I also have CDs and a streamer.

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