Episode 024 - A new cable Believer

May 19, 2015 ohm

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 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 and iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ohm-air/id963009170?mt=2

Relevant links:

1. Satolex DH291-D1 hi-res USB headphones

2. Linum cables

3. iron maiden

4. the modern iron maiden, aka Onkyo's HA300

5. Astell&Kern AK380

6. Lotoo PAW 5000

7. iFi Retro

8. FitEar Aya

9. RHA T20

10. A new cable believer feat. Linum cables

Be sure to check out Amos Barnett's YouTube channel.

And subscribe to OHM AIR via Sound Cloud and via iTunes.

Episode 023 - Life after Head-Fi

May 14, 2015 ohm

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 and... subscribe to OHM AIR here or on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ohm-air/id963009170?mt=2

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

Relevant Links:

1. Shure SH940 VS Sennheiser HD800:
headfonics.com/2011/08/shure-srh…-hd800-is-he-mad/

And:

dalethorn.com/Headphone_Shure_Srh940_Review.txt

2. Campfire Audio Lyra:
ohm-image.net/opinion/audiophile…ampfire-audio-lyra

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

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

5. Puro Headphones:
purosound.com/bt2200/

Be sure to check out www.dalethorn.com

and...

subscribe to OHM AIR here or on iTunes: itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/ohm-a…id963009170?mt=2

Episode 022 - Responsibility of the Privileged

May 5, 2015 ohm

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).

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. My 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.

OHM AIR episode #013: Legally Inactive (Part 1)

January 26, 2015 ohm

John Darko joins OHM AIR for part 1 of Legally Inactive, a ridiculous rejoinder to CES, to monolithic reviews, and to the assumption that one is bred or born, or turned into an audiophile. We is what we is, is what I say. All the time. We tackle tough subjects such as: 1. Las Vegas Doughnuts 2. .NET 3. AC/DC's beards... or is it ZZtops's beards? 4. being born an audiophile 5. brand tribalism 6. the Aurender Flow And a hell of a lot more. Be sure to tune in to part 1 of this show. Be sure to be ready for part 2. Then, head to: http://www.digitalaudioreview.net to see the urbanest audio reviews the personal and home audio world has to offer. John is a soft-touching star. And that's why I like him.

John Darko (of DAR fame) joins OHM AIR for part 1 of Legally Inactive, a ridiculous rejoinder to CES, to monolithic reviews, and to the assumption that one is bred or born, or turned into, an audiophile. We is what we is, is what I say. All the time.

We tackle tough subjects such as:

1. Las Vegas Doughnuts
2. .NET
3. AC/DC's beards... or is it ZZtops's beards?
4. being born an audiophile
5. brand tribalism
6. the Aurender Flow (Nathan's headfonia review)

And a hell of a lot more. Be sure to tune in to part 1 of this show. Be sure to be ready for part 2. Then, head Digital Audio Review for the urbanest audio reviews the personal and home audio world has to offer. John is a soft-touching star. And that's why I like him.

OHM AIR episode #11: Brought to You by Tenga, a Revolution in Male Pleasure

December 30, 2014 ohm

OHM AIR was joined yet again by the superciliousest SAT tutor on the planet, Thomas Tsai, MD. Tsai himself described this episode as the lowest point in OHM AIR's short history. We laughed. We cried. We talked extensively about naked ladies. And male masturbation toys. We got an infusion of culture thanks to a chit-chat inspired by Digital Audio Review. I suppose just talking about Celsus DACs, too, drew us up. Relevant talking points include: Celsus Companion One - Celsus ESS DACs - ESS DACs Naked Ladies at audio festivals - ohm image Girls Aloud - Digital Audio Review Chamonix View Cameras - Chamonix Be sure to follow OHM AIR on SoundCloud. And be just as sure to check out Cymbacavum (http://cymbacavum.com. I'd recommend their twitter account, but it appears that Thomas don't tweet.

OHM AIR was joined yet again by the superciliousest SAT tutor this side of Titan, Thomas Tsai, MD. Tsai himself described this episode as the lowest point in OHM AIR's short history. We laughed. We cried. We talked extensively about naked ladies. And male masturbation toys.

We got an infusion of culture thanks to a chit-chat inspired by Digital Audio Review. I suppose just talking about Celsus DACs, too, drew us up.

Relevant talking points include:

Celsus Companion One - Celsus
ESS DACs - ESS DACs
Naked Ladies at audio festivals - ohm image
Girls Aloud - Digital Audio Review
Chamonix View Cameras - Chamonix
Tenga Male Masturbation toys - Tenga Global

Be sure to follow OHM AIR on SoundCloud.
And be just as sure to check out Cymbacavum and their facebook page. I'd recommend their twitter account, but it appears that Thomas don't tweet.

OHM AIR episode #010: Brought to you by Sennheiser

December 20, 2014 ohm

Lieven joins OHM because he doesn't want to work. He says he was able to record from his home thanks to a train strike. Yeah right. Well, at least he got time to discuss the finer points of what Calyx got right, and wrong, with the M DAP. Lieven points out that I'm stuck on portable gear. I think we sussed it. Relevant topics include: FitEar fitear - AV Watch 'mini review' Calyx M - Headfonia reivew Expensive portable gear Making pointless audio gear The original ALO Rx - TouchMyApps review Be sure to follow OHM AIR on SoundCloud. And be just as sure to check out Headfonia.com.

Lieven points out that I'm stuck on portable gear. I think we sussed it.

Relevant topics include:

FitEar fitear - AV Watch 'mini review'
Calyx M - Headfonia reivew
Expensive portable gear
Making pointless audio gear
The original ALO Rx - TouchMyApps review

Be sure to follow OHM AIR on SoundCloud.
And be just as sure to check out Headfonia.com.

Note: I had issues with software compression from the getgo. I didn't suss them in time. The result is the worst-sounding OHM AIR in history. My apologies.