The Audio Gods have shoved me down another rabbit hole that I really didn't see coming, as usual.  Presently I am hearing in most ways the best sound I have ever had to date... so perfect it just boggles the mind.  It's lucid X 3.

Seriously, I didn't know it could get this good.  I really didn't.  In a way it has humbly restored my faith in the recording industry who I have falsely blamed for lackluster sound at least 60% more than was deserved.  It was me.  My lack of discovery, that in part came from lack of time and funds like all of us, prevented it from manifesting like it is now.

Over the past 6 weeks or so, I have been listening more than ever before.  Never missing a night, and can't get enough.  I feel embarrassed that as a so called audio guru I have never heard anything this good before... makes me wonder what planet we're on.

So each night I'm hearing this miracle happen in front me and thinking... boy I should be recording this for Youtube.  And at least ten times I've asked myself why an I not doing this?  It's because I haven't been given permission yet.  I'm still in school. (Audio Gods - don't test them)

I can't even believe what I am hearing, and it is still improving and here we travel through this worm hole...  They told me it was a rabbit hole and it was a frikin lie, it's a worm hole.

Just so you know, it's not another holy grail DAC, but so far less than a grand of additional investment in my vinyl rig, but in exactly the right stuff.  I'm ashamed to say that once I got into 5+K DACs my vinyl rig was being seriously challenged. Right now with the help and fortitude that comes with bonding with Audio Gods, I don't see any amount of money in a DAC being able to achieve what I am hearing from my vinyl rig. There is just no way it can happen.  This is actually back to being in a whole new league and we're only half way through the worm hole.  

I am in school, and one of the thrilling outcomes is hearing Decware gear for the first time.  OMG is the ZP3 good.  And presently my ZP3 has no anniversary mods, not even copper foil caps.  Nothing.  Bone stock.  I would be scared to change it, frankly.  And the Sarah 300B amplifier is insane driven directly from the phono stage.  And just to show there is no ego involved, the speakers are Bob Zigler's HR2's.  Setting in the middle of a forrest of my own designs. This is part of the reason why the Audio Gods visit so I have been told. They are really putt off by ego and narcissism.

The Audio Gods as I've described before have a betting pool.  A clear pool of water where they all sit around like a bar and watch us like a TV show and bet on the outcome.  Since they can put urges into your mind, they get a great deal of satisfaction from seeing those urges and ideas or pictures or seeds sprout into a two way communication and then of course they enjoy speculating on which way it will go... and the ultimate outcome.  Most people ignore the urges and simply don't receive the signal. Personally I listen with the greatest of faith because I'm not smart enough to be an audio guru.

Anyway, you haven't heard from me in awhile and you won't hear from me in awhile because I'm being educated, I'm in the middle of a worm hole and holy crap is it good so far!

Happy listening

Steve : )

Happy listening Steve! You've been dishing it out, now take it.

I'm glad I ordered a ZP3 last week, been too long without one. (I know there's an incredibly long wait, but I need something to wait for). I may never be able to afford a pair of HR-2, but the two pair of HR-1 have never failed to deliver to me involving sound.

BlackBess,

Highly doubtful. As you can see from the thread link below, Zygi (Bob) states that the HRv2 is a completely different speaker. You might want to message him for a direct response.

https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1697071789

HK

Don; Sir you might as well put that order in today to get your ZP3 a few days(weeks, months) earlier. I don’t believe that product is available in the listed items for the BF sale. Check your e-mail, click “shop now”
At this time it doesn’t seem Decware needs any new incentives to goad people into purchasing their electronic gear.

Lon,

Where did you see limits to Black Friday purchases.  It might change my plans as well.

Thanks.

I know my posts are unpopular, undesirable or  just plain completely ignorable. But please refer to my previous post. Reading comprehension is fundamental, is that what say? I know I’m full of B.S. but I’m trying to add to this forum, not tear it down. Being old, I do have many entertaining stories. Thanks Lon, cooler heads prevail.
I don’t mean to be snarky

Little Blackie, not to be confused with BlackBess

Ralph, I enjoy your posts...and everyone else's as well.

I'm a gear head as well. Do you run the Mustang out at Keystone? I haven't been out there in years. My buddy and I used to go Friday nights and I miss it. Can't wait for next spring to get my 6 yr old out there to experience it all. He's INSANE when it comes to cars. This had to be 20 yrs or more ago, there was a four eye Mustang called something like hi tech, it was a 4 cylinder car that ran 9's. NINES! I miss the sweet smell of high octane exhaust and burnt rubber...smells like victory!

As for Steve's post, I'm mostly vinyl here and run my ZP3 straight to my SE84UFO. Lately I'm getting the real itch to add a CSP in the middle of those. But with the wait I'm looking around for a stopgap piece that will allow me to test those waters before beginning a long wait for a brandy new CSP. Anyone have advice for something readily available that could placate my instant desires?

I saw this one and can't find any info outside the listing:
https://tinyurl.com/mt2ayvna

PM sent

Sean, small world,yes that would be my buddy Bob Meyers. I think he calls his racer “Little Freak”. It’s a stick shift Capri that’s a Nmra contender in a game called True Street. Here’s some pics:






My manually shifted a/c equipped Bess goes 11.68@ 123, as you can tell by the speed, sometimes there’s some lifting at the big end to not get kicked out. My Bess can’t legally go quicker than 11.50 because she’s not caged.
Pearl on the other hand has been 9.28@154. That’s with a 5-speed with the big pulley, low boost tune. Now it’s been converted to a slush-box. A Rossler 2-speed makes launching big power easier plus only one shift is required. The plan is with more psi & better transbrake enhanced 60 ft. times to go deep into the 8’s. It has antique plates.
Do you know my friend Timmy Rodeheaver? Rodeheaver’s Hot Rod shop has a dyno, a powerful tuning aid. I talk a little about Bess in Hellen Darklords recent post.

Black Bess….

Your Mustang is totally badass!   My car was fast and it is was more of a sleeper street car.  

In terms of Steve’s reference audio system I do not know the particulars.  All I can say once you attend a Decfest and hear his vinyl rig…it will blow your mind.


Dom

Looking forward to more updates and details regarding specifics with the system, Steve.

https://www.decware.com/cgi-bin/yabb22/YaBB.pl?num=1699583729