OHM AIR

Shoutout to Atheism is Unstoppable's constantly updated, and often insightful YouTube channel (from which I lifted the intro seconds to this podcast):

You can find his work here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg6MuFVugHwWCp1YDQDAy1w, especially his takedowns of regressive reactions to the recent Orlando shooting.

In poring through incoming traffic to ohm-image.net, I discovered a nugget from Super Best Audio Friends, denigrating an RMAA article I wrote about the Sony NW-ZX2.

Certainly on point in points, I nodded my head to some of what Marvey (staff at the forum) said, but in large part, it read like a person whose religion had just been kicked.

Too bad.

Which reminded me of an earlier mano-a-mano I had with one of Head-fi.org's most vociferous complainers: Macedonian Hero. Hilarity ensues.

Note that, if you're interested, the text to this podcast will be published at http://ohm-image.net/ohm-air/ in a few hours.

Relevant links:
1. Grado PS1000/e - http://www.gradolabs.com/headphones/professional-series/item/23-ps1000e
2. Sony NW-ZX2 - http://www.sony.com/electronics/walkman/nw-zx2
3. Macedonian Hero's comment - http://www.head-fi.org/t/520884/ps1000-impressions-thread/2820#post_12414256
4. My ill-worded reply - http://www.head-fi.org/t/520884/ps1000-impressions-thread/2820#post_12414799
5. Griffon from Changstar's comments about Mace - http://www.changstar.com/www.changstar.com/index.php/topic%2c2558.msg72148.html#msg72148
6. Marvey's lampooning of my RMAA article - http://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/four-way-portable-sony-zx2-iphone-6-ak100ii-chord-mojo-shootout-w-andromeda-iem.2252/#post-57070
7. My NW-ZX2 RMAA article - http://ohm-image.net/data/audio/rmaa-sony-nw-zx2-24-bit

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This is a public service announcement! OHM AIR is back on the air. New segments, this one being the first of a weekly or semi-daily one called OHM A.M., is a catch-up of sorts. And at the centre of it is Campfire Audio's great new flagship earphone, Andromeda:

https://www.campfireaudio.com/product/andromeda/

For more information, check out the articles I wrote:

1. ohm image: http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/campfire-audio-andromeda-excitement-engine

2. http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/campfire-andromeda-demands-of-the-opinion-cult

3. http://www.headfonia.com/review-campfire-audio-andromeda-topping-maker-game/

In order to better understand the context of this podcast, please check out the comments in the Headfonia link above as well as the near-derailment that occurred after the below comment at Head-Fi:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/805107/campfire-audio-introducing-2-new-models-hello-andromeda-and-nova/1065#post_12593096

Finally, check out Digital Audio Review's coverage of the latest audio shows around the world:

http://www.digitalaudioreview.net/category/showcase/

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Lachlan and I like Spotify,  Music, consumer responsibility, quiet trains and more in episode 25 of OHM AIR. Yes, it's been months since the last release and yes, that delay comes with the profusest of apologies. But OHM AIR is back, and with the man whose early contributions and apolitical effrontery made it all possible.

NOTE: connection issues plagued this episode. Cut offs, high compression rates, etc., seem to be a staple. I'll try to fix them.

Relevant Links:

1.  Music

https://www.apple.com/music/

2. My Thoughts on Spotify (Lachlan Likes A Thing):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE4odNr0l1I

3. Lynx HILO

http://www.lynxstudio.com/product_detail.asp?i=59

4. Focusrite

http://global.focusrite.com

4. Southern Acoustics Mannequin (acoustic coupler/measuring system)

http://www.s-acoust.jp/category/1416565.html

6. Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom (Whuffie)

http://craphound.com/down/download/

Be sure to check out Lachlan's amazing Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG-kL1LRqw6Akq0ktl9da1g

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Head-Fi admin, Steven Segall disciple, and deadpan YouTube audiophile gear reviewer, Amos Barnett, returns to co-host OHM AIR post-hoc Fujiya Avic's latest headphone show. We talk Linum cables, the demise of lightning/thunderbolt, sucky interfaces, a modern iron maiden, garrotting with Aurisonics's cables, and a custom earphone I reckon is destined to become the gold standard for trance fans.

Relevant links:

1. Satolex DH291-D1 hi-res USB headphones
http://satolex.jp/?page_id=87

2. Linum cables:
http://www.linum.dk/product-overview/

3. iron maiden: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_maiden_(torture_device)

4. the modern iron maiden, aka Onkyo HA300: http://www.eu.onkyo.com/en/products/dac-ha300-123716.html

5. Astell&Kern AK380: http://astellnkern.com/eng/htm/ak380/ak380_feature.asp

6. Lotoo PAW 5000:
http://www.head-fi.org/t/765461/lotoo-paw-5000-shipping-in-may

7. iFi Retro:
http://ifi-audio.com/portfolio-view/retro-stereo-50/

8. FitEar Aya:
http://fitear.jp/aya/

9. RHA T20:
http://www.rha-audio.com/us/t20.html

10. A new cable believer, feat. Linum cables:
http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/a-new-cable-believer-linnum-cables

Be sure to check out Amos Barnett's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Currawong

And subscribe to OHM AIR:
Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohm-image

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Dale Thorn is back to discuss life after Head-Fi, armature VS dynamic drivers, Star Trek, the amazing and effortless ability of Sennheiser to capture the market for ten year stints, and much, much more.

NOTE: we had multiple connection issues, and I had a cough. Apologies all around.

Relevant Links:

1. Shure SH940 VS Sennheiser HD800:
http://headfonics.com/2011/08/shure-srh-940-our-man-is-comparing-it-to-the-hd800-is-he-mad/

And:

http://dalethorn.com/Headphone_Shure_Srh940_Review.txt

2. Campfire Audio Lyra:
http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/the-campfire-audio-lyra

3. Final Audio Pandora HOPE VI:
http://final-audio-design.com/en/archives/1981

4. USB-C and the new MacBook:
http://store.apple.com/us/buy-mac/macbook

5. Puro Headphones:
http://purosound.com/bt2200/

Be sure to check out www.dalethorn.com

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Popular audiophile/photophile Disqus guru (and robot-in-hiding), Dale Thorn, joins OHM AIR to kick off OHM AIR's first 'Bad Words' segment, Mike Mercer's expanding consciousness, how many times a person can cram four-letter words in an essay, and since we're on the topic, pussy-footing reviewers.

Relevant links:

1. Dale Thorn's awesomely-organised website:

http://dalethorn.com

2. Dale Thorn's excellent Leica Monochrom review:

http://dalethorn.com/Camera_Leica_Monochrom_Review.txt

3. Dale Thorn's review of Audio Engine's D3:

http://dalethorn.com/Headphone_Dac_Amp_Audioengine_D3_Review.txt

4. Nathan's review Audio Engine's D3:

http://www.headfonia.com/audioengine-d3-lil-something-something-headphones/

And this episode's main time sucker, Mike Mercer's ridiculous:

5. Responsibility of the Privileged:

http://thehighfidelityreport.com/responsibility-of-the-privileged/

6. Mike Mercer's new tumblr site:

http://sonicsatori.tumblr.com

Be sure to check out www.dalethorn.com, and keep an ear out for his next appearance on OHM AIR. If you're a Leica fan, Dale spells out, sans bullshit (and sadly, illustrative photos), the modus operandi of the MM (http://dalethorn.com/Camera_Leica_Monochrom_Review.txt).

Thomas Tsai is back at OHM again, this time with a chip on his shoulder about earphone/headphone measurements, psychoacoustics, unannounced product variations, and parabolic lighting (to make earphones and models look good).

The biggest news is Cymbacavum's opening of headphone measurements. You can find out all about that here: http://cymbacavum.com/2015/04/15/electroacoustic-measurements-from-speakerphone/

Relevant links:

1. Grado GR10 review - Headfonia:

http://www.headfonia.com/grado-gr10-away-the-avoirdupois/

2. Grado GR8e review - Headfonia:

http://www.headfonia.com/grado-gr8e/

3. Spin-Fit ear tips - ohm image:

http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/spinfit-earphone-ear-pieces

4. which GR10 do you have? - ohm image:

http://ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile/which-grado-gr10-do-you-have

5. APS-C reach FTW - ohm image:

http://ohm-image.net/opinion/photophile/reach-aps-cs-biggest-advantage-over-ff

6. Canon 6D - ohm image:

http://ohm-image.net/opinion/photophile/going-full-frame-with-the-canon-eos-6d

As always, be sure to check out Thom's awesome site, Cymbacavum: http://cymbacavum.com, and subscribe to ohm air.

Headfonia.com's Editor-in-Chief, Lieven, joins OHM to chat up ALO's re-imagned Rx, InEar's Stage Diver 4, headphone girls, the crazy lack of standard connectors on our favourite headphones, Mr. Speakers's Ether, and a hell of a lot more.

Relevant links:

1. Stage Diver 4 review (headfonia):

http://www.headfonia.com/inear-stagediver-4-well-tuned/

2. ALO Rx: (ALO):

http://www.aloaudio.com/amplifiers/rx

3. Plus Sound Cloud Nine review (Headfonia):

http://www.headfonia.com/plussound-cloud-nine-get-moon-boots/

4. Mr. Speakers's Ether (Mr. Speakers):

https://mrspeakers.com/shop/ether-headphones/

Be sure to subscribe to Headfonia's Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/headfonia and of course, to this podcast.

In his first visit to OHM AIR, photographer and photo instructor Matthew Osborne gives the shoutout to bellows and large format photography, Leica, Leica owners, Leica weddings, rangefinders, and more.

I have followed Matthew's flickr stream for yonks. He's an addict that uploads brilliant images daily. His weddings style is unique, engaging subjects as pieces of art rather than set-piece snapshots.

Relevant links:

Speed Graphic -- http://graflex.org/speed-graphic/

Rollei X-ACT 2 -- https://www.kktpc.co.jp/200pix/rolleix-act2.pdf

Matthew's weddings and workshops -- http://matthewosbornephotography.wordpress.com

Of course, you can follow all of Matthew's goings on at Mr Leica -- http://mrleica.com, and check out his amazing flickr stream -- https://www.flickr.com/photos/32681588@N03/

Timo of Fuji X Forum joins OHM AIR to chat hardware and software interface problems on modern mirrorless cameras, easily pleased beta testers, user manuals, ETTR, and more. Again, we're all hot and bothered by Thom Hogan's recent clickbait article: Homework Results Reviewed and Graded.

Relevant links:

1. Thom Hogan's Homework Results Reviewed and Graded: http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/nikon-2015-news/february-2015-nikon-news/homework-results-reviewed.html

Finally, a big thank you to www.fujix-forum.com and Timo.