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I am the most lucky guy

Recently I upgraded Dac from EmmLab Dac2 to Chord Dave and Mscaler.

Chord Dave and Mscaler give very transparent and deep and wide 3D holographic soundstage.

But it could sound thin.

After trying several digital cables, I could tune the sound with enough fullness and nuanced details.

Recently I play musicals and operas very often enjoying excellent 3D soundstage.

I live in Pacific Northwest.

With windows open, I could live without air conditioning system here even during middle of summer.

But I do not want to play speaker loud with windows open not to disturb my neighbors.

Thus I had also got Stax 009S headphone and KGSSHV Carbon headphone amplifier.

It sound marvelous using Dave and Mscaler as source.

I am listening to " Are you lonesome tonight" by Elvis.

His voice tone is just spot on.

Thus without being bothered by heat or noise from air conditioning system, I can enjoy the music.

So I am the most lucky audiophile.


I am going to have a break from changing major audio components for next 2 years and just enjoy music.





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shkong78 OP
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@millercarbon

If you want to enjoy hot weather, you can have vacation in Carribean Islands.

I am happy to spend my summer at home.

Alas I have to go to Korea for dental work again during August.

It will be terribly hot and humid over there.

I am going to carry Empire Zeus iem which is also excellent.
big_greg
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I just went outside to let the dog out and it is starting to sprinkle. It’s a nice 75 degrees though here in Olympia, so I’m not going to complain. I’d rather have 75 than 90’s.

I recently had A/C installed and haven't really needed it, other than a couple of days in May.  I like being able to close the windows and turn up the music if I want.  It's really quiet and does not bother me during listening sessions.

I do enjoy headphones often also, but it's not the same as the sensation of air moving you get from speakers and subwoofers.
acresverde
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Newsflash...dentists have recently started moving into the pacific northwest region of the country. It is no longer mandatory to fly half way 'round the globe for dental procedures:) 

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@big_greg


I also agree with you that 75 F is much better than 90F.

About 8 years ago I had considered moving to Las Vegas to stay away from rainy winter.

But after experiencing 100 F during summer time over there, I had given it up.

I have heat pump installed at my home which can also work as air conditioning.

But I had better listen to music with headphone with the window open .


Stax 009S headphone and KGSSHV Carbon headphone amplifier give very nice sound almost matching my 2 channel audio system.

Thus I do not mind using headphone for 2 or 3 hours during daytime.
big_greg
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@shkong78  I have a number of friends that have moved to Arizona over the last few years.  I scratch my head in wonder.  That type of heat is not for me.

I have some great sounding headphones, my LCD-4 are my favorites and sound as good or better than my loudspeakers, but they don't have the same visceral impact that you get from listening to speakers.  And they're kind of heavy.
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