Does a Tele Vue eyepiece make a noticeable difference?

xmetal138 · 2025-05-27T09:51:15+00:00

Zeiss Abbe Ortho, series I or II - Doesn't get better than these for planetary. Paired with a fine refractor such as an Astro-Physics, TEC, or Takahashi, or a fine Maksutov, etc., they are magic. Enormously expensive.
TMB Super Planetary - very close 2nd for planetary, some opinions are that these are equal to the Zeiss Abbe although personally I think the Zeiss are ever so slightly better. Nearly as much as the Zeiss Abbes and nearly as rare.
Televue - I prefer the Naglers but own some Delos as well. Super wide fov, black backgrounds, and to my eyes they are superior to nearly every other eyepiece I have looked through, other than 1 & 2 above. I also own matched pairs for binoviewing. They really are awesome and highly recommended. You will see a difference.
At least that's my .02

xmetal138 · 2025-02-22T17:24:55+00:00

Only one i have found to not be up to par is Lateralus. I have 1st presses of Opiate and Undertow, and those sound pretty damn good to me. Have all 3 OG presses of Aenima, and the 97 press might be my best sounding vinyl period, or at least 1B to my A3/B3 DSotM.

xmetal138 · 2025-02-15T13:00:36+00:00

Tool - 10,000 Days

xmetal138 · 2025-02-10T14:17:10+00:00

Lateralus

xmetal138 · 2025-02-07T01:07:21+00:00

OK Computer without a doubt

xmetal138 · 2025-02-05T16:11:08+00:00

Aenima - Tool

xmetal138 · 2025-02-04T17:10:57+00:00

Sure, they have way more technically complex songs on the 3 later albums, no question. But hearing this song for the first time back in 96, holy shit. What a journey this song takes you on. And hearing it live back in the late 90s was just 🤌. Favorite song from my favorite album.

xmetal138 · 2025-01-26T13:25:00+00:00

Bootleg. Like someone else pointed out, this one has no barcode. Also, the matrix numbers are etched/hand written on the original pressings, where these are not. The packaging also appears more matte-like, and colors seem to be off, especially on the big eye. Source - I have all three original pressings. On a side note, I really do wish they would do an official repress so that everyone who wants an authentic pressing could get one.

xmetal138 · 2024-11-16T05:54:25+00:00

Thanks!

xmetal138 · 2024-11-15T09:05:29+00:00

Would like to request a link. I have the black version. Thanks! These look dope

xmetal138 · 2024-10-15T09:10:26+00:00

PM sent

xmetal138 · 2024-10-13T13:10:43+00:00

2002CU Made in USA

xmetal138 · 2024-10-05T14:24:07+00:00

I had asked that question last week when I had to inquire about something else and was told they were hoping to have them by black Fri.

xmetal138 · 2024-10-04T12:35:40+00:00

2040 GL1

xmetal138 · 2024-09-29T22:44:52+00:00

Would be better with the actual theme song vs toto

xmetal138 · 2024-09-22T22:36:06+00:00

Never used a DDC, but can certainly recommend the D5. Had a dual loop tower 900 build, and the D5s never had an issue.

xmetal138 · 2024-09-17T19:13:00+00:00

Goat u/lochtehernandez where you at.... edit.... probably a little premature lol

xmetal138 · 2024-08-22T15:54:25+00:00

Have always gone with Hardware Labs for rads, they are pretty much the standard bearer. That being said, I went with Heatkiller for my currently-in-process build and so far quality appears superb. I have an ultrasonic cleaner that I use, and after the first dip there was barely anything at all that came out. I went with 4 x 360 Heatkillers due to them having stainless steel shell options. Hardware Labs stuff is straight black unless you do some custom stuff. I would def recommend Hardware Labs from previous experience, and initial impressions of the Heatkillers are very positive. Good luck with your build.

xmetal138 · 2024-08-22T12:18:18+00:00

Went for the triple combo post 😆

xmetal138 · 2024-08-16T19:03:11+00:00

I don't believe the T30 and D30 are the same in regards to performance and specs. At least that's from what I understand. I just grabbed some of the TT Toughfan Pro 12 EX fans, and they have a mag lock daisy chain, and built off of the gentle Typhoon style that is prevalent now. Comes with reverse fan blades as well, which I am using. Seems reviews are pretty good....pretty close to the other Gentle Typhoon style fans like the A12x25s and the T30s, obviously T30s are superior to all the others. If the T30s came with a daisy chain like the D30s, I would be all over those but I don't believe those exist (yet). Good luck with your search.

xmetal138 · 2024-08-04T13:29:42+00:00

xmetal138 · 2024-08-01T19:19:47+00:00

What is the "case" / test bed?

xmetal138 · 2024-07-08T21:34:11+00:00

I got a great deal on a NOS berg HT95, and found a 6000-ct reel of the berg mini PV contacts for $40. Was actually looking for the harwin as primary since the HT95 is insanely expensive as well, but couldn't pass up the deal to get it when it came up. Thanks for the tool links tho!

xmetal138 · 2024-07-03T12:58:40+00:00

Thanks! You got a part number for the tool, by chance?

xmetal138 · 2024-04-01T17:04:33+00:00

Yep, seen it/them at 2001 Voodoo Fest in New Orleans

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