Unsomnambulist
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You mean like this?
Poopy!
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axolotl
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Ah... now that I see it, I can now un-see it.
Going back to add one, above. ...I mean, somewhere else.
No more poopy gifts for you.
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Unsomnambulist
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Unsomnambulist
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I have to say that now my audio system has reached a level of sound quality that is too good for the average sound quality level of my music. I see no sense in going further. As it is, I'm getting distracted in hearing all the flaws in recordings that were glossed over before. 
axolotl
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The struggle is weird. Now it gets real.I have to say that now my audio system has reached a level of sound quality that is too good for the average sound quality level of my music. I see no sense in going further. As it is, I'm getting distracted in hearing all the flaws in recordings that were glossed over before.
lpfreak1170
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I have to say that now my audio system has reached a level of sound quality that is too good for the average sound quality level of my music. I see no sense in going further. As it is, I'm getting distracted in hearing all the flaws in recordings that were glossed over before.
Why I have no interest in seriously upgrading my gear.
axolotl
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I have given this a teeny bit more thought. Like all hobbies and avocations, there are plateaus.
The plateaus present themselves in natural or logical progression; as such, they are unavoidable. Not all would even reach the identical plateau. You have attained this plateau because you care about how your music sounds to you.
As I said before, I don't know the way out or up for you. But, I know that you will surmount it. People who give up before reaching the summit, however, never surmount it. Those are the people who surrender or give up on music, entirely, or who follow after the same progression of notes day-after-day, alone on a hill. Walking around with eyes closed, misunderstanding all they see.
I wonder if mixing lyrics of Beatles' songs is as bad as mixing metaphors.
Some of the foregoing is word salad. It is up to you, Grasshopper, to find the edible bits and to eat the fruit of the withering vine.
The plateaus present themselves in natural or logical progression; as such, they are unavoidable. Not all would even reach the identical plateau. You have attained this plateau because you care about how your music sounds to you.
As I said before, I don't know the way out or up for you. But, I know that you will surmount it. People who give up before reaching the summit, however, never surmount it. Those are the people who surrender or give up on music, entirely, or who follow after the same progression of notes day-after-day, alone on a hill. Walking around with eyes closed, misunderstanding all they see.
I wonder if mixing lyrics of Beatles' songs is as bad as mixing metaphors.
Some of the foregoing is word salad. It is up to you, Grasshopper, to find the edible bits and to eat the fruit of the withering vine.
Unsomnambulist
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I appreciate your words.
It occurs to me that everyone with resolving systems encounters this problem. And that perhaps some don't even consider it a problem, but rather "hearing more deeply into the music." I'm not there yet and I may not get there. In the meantime the music is still highly enjoyable. I will get used to the "surprises" when I hear music I think I'm very familiar with.
Unsomnambulist
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I'm having an issue with the Schiit Eitr where vocals (and electric guitars) sound shrill and grainy. I'm currently exchanging emails with Schiit's tech to get the Eitr exchanged.
axolotl
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Good luck on that front.
Unsomnambulist
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Schiit Audio sent me to a page where I could print a return shipping label. Once the defective Eitr is picked up, they will ship a replacement to me. 
Unsomnambulist
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I received my replacement Eitr and all is well (so far).
Ojai Sam
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I've been mulling over this issue for a while. When I graduated law school the first two things I bought were a car and a high end audio system. Over the years, I have continued to move upward automotively but not sonically. Why?
I can identify three reasons:
1. The law of diminishing returns. I found that spending more for a car brought me significantly better performance and more satisfaction. Not so with audio. At a certain point, couldn't hear enough difference to justify the additional cost.
2. Convenience. I find myself listening mostly to high quality MP3 or CD's on my computer. Next most frequently is Spotify or Slacker on ear buds. Rarely do I get to sit in a comfy chair at the apex of my speakers' output with a glass of Laphroaig to enjoy a new DDD disc.
3. Source material. I listen to a wide variety of music from the past 125 years or so. High end audio merely accentuates the flaws and variations in quality. Most of the material from before 1960 doesn't benefit from better sound anyway.
So, I am not planning any big upgrades until I retire and my listening habits become more localized. But @Unsomnambulist I respect your quest greatly and wish you Godspeed. Please keep posting what you learn for our enlightenment.
I can identify three reasons:
1. The law of diminishing returns. I found that spending more for a car brought me significantly better performance and more satisfaction. Not so with audio. At a certain point, couldn't hear enough difference to justify the additional cost.
2. Convenience. I find myself listening mostly to high quality MP3 or CD's on my computer. Next most frequently is Spotify or Slacker on ear buds. Rarely do I get to sit in a comfy chair at the apex of my speakers' output with a glass of Laphroaig to enjoy a new DDD disc.
3. Source material. I listen to a wide variety of music from the past 125 years or so. High end audio merely accentuates the flaws and variations in quality. Most of the material from before 1960 doesn't benefit from better sound anyway.
So, I am not planning any big upgrades until I retire and my listening habits become more localized. But @Unsomnambulist I respect your quest greatly and wish you Godspeed. Please keep posting what you learn for our enlightenment.
Unsomnambulist
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Not so much a quest, as everything I buy is squarely in budget territory. My headphone amp I've had for over a year, my DAC is closing on a year. If the Eitr (USB to S/PDIF converter) holds up this will be my last audio purchase for awhile, barring equipment failure or natural disaster.
Unsomnambulist
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Worm
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Good for you.
I'm starting to think I could use one. I wonder if they interfere with music enjoyment by amplifying only certain frequencies.Similar threads
