Don’t get that one!
This one’s still available for $190.
Ok weird thing - both sellers’ profiles say they’re from Australia 
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Do you have a cable you rec for Sony A3?
Both are a steal! (I paid 400 usd for mine ffs.)
But neither have a pic that shows the nozzle with the foam, that is what you want to know, depending on how it looks you can tell how much it has been used (if the foam is totally disintegrated or not).
I still got the stock cable on mine. Forgot if its a regular mmcx or not as well, the Z5 has a regular mmcx at least but the A3 came from a time closer to the ex800st which has their own proprietary cable.
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The A3 does have the proprietary cable which I don’t love.
aa yeah that is a shame. The stock cable on it is better than the one in the EX800st/1000 at least.
I feel like there’s been waaaay too much fighting and bickering going on in the forums lately. It’s probably due to a multitude of reasons. I know the world is a stressful place right now, but let’s all try to remember why we frequent these forums in the first place.
We’re one big group of total strangers, scattered all around the world and regardless of color, race, religion or skin color, we’re all brought together for the soul purpose of finding the absolute best gear to experience music .
It’s the one true universal language in the world. So I want to get everyone’s input;
What is one album, it could be new or old, that sounds amazing regardless of the gear you’re using?
I’ll go first.
daft punk - Random Access Memories
The robots took such amazing care with the production and mastering of this beautiful piece of art and it shows.
What is everyone else’s pick?
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Are You Shpongled- remaster
Not sure why the artwork isn’t showing until it’s clicked?
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When I need to cool out, this is the perennial favorite:
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For near a decade now it has been any of Stick Figure releases.
For a classic I gotta go with Bob Marley
Uprising is my favorite album if you don’t count Legends
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This is always my go to when I get new gear (or to grow my appreciation of what I have). There are so many songs or moments on this album that I crave to hear how they sound.
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Sir George Martin’s work with The Beatles remains mind-blowing almost 60 years later. The production of this album is fantastic, and it was released in 1966, the year after I was born.
“Revolver” sounds better than about 90 percent of the albums mixed and mastered today:
Another oldie but goodie for impeccable production values – Dire Straits’ debut:
Radiohead are craftsmen in the studio, too:
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You guys are killing it with the recs… some I haven’t heard before and some I’m more than familiar with!
@tybt dude… what can I say? It’s very atmospheric, ethereal, spatial…. I listened to about 4 minutes of that first track and man oh man, it kind of gave me the scary vibes! Haha good stuff. Experimental usually isn’t my thing, but I’ll give it more of shot!
@Sonofholhorse that is FUNKY! I listened to about 3 songs on way home from work, I like it! Going to dive in deeper when I have the chance - thanks, Guy!
@MMag05 you can always count on Mags with the recs… I’m going to dive into the stuff from Stick Figure, I’ve never heard their stuff before 
@Con493 Nice! What’s your favorite song off of RAM? Mine is Touch - what a song
@pk500 my daily reminder to give Radiohead a shot… thanks, Paul - I swear I’ve heard so much about their production and I always mean to take a day to listen to their stuff, it always seems to slip my mind.
And of course, Revolver… my favorite album from the boys. I have a special relationship with the Beatles. I discovered them my self when I was about 12 or 13 and become obsessed - my dad was never a Beatles guy, the only songs he likes from them are Come Together and Strawberry Fields Forever lol their music is so much deeper post Help. They genuinely changed music forever - George Martin was the man in the studio. Total legend.
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Stealing your idea 
Stable by Bon Iver with Estrella on topping G5 (with sancai regular tips)
Also rec this song if you like a chill r&b/edm vibe Tracing – Song by Nick Vyner – Apple Music
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Psydub? I think. If you get the chance, try to listen to the entire set, “Behind Closed Eyelids” is truly special.
That entire album is one of my go to’s when I get on the cross trainer for a heavy workout! …or chill with gummies 
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Please do brotha! I’d love for you to experience the feeling I get listening to Stick Figure. Do me a favor when you listen to him. Get a quiet corner, sit back on the couch and let your body melt into it, close your eyes and just let your head and body be weightless. Take a few deep breathes and just get lost in the dub.
The whole album just sinks into your soul if you let it in. Some stand outs are Old Sunrise, Paradise and Edge of the Ocean. Though you want to release your negative energy and the feel good flow let Stepping Stones reach deep into you.
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Steal away, brother, spread the love
Hahah I like me some Haribos but I know those aren’t the gummies you’re talking about
I’ll have to make sure I’m in the right state of mind in the right environment to really experience this kind of sound. It’s not the best when you’re drained from work, that’s for sure 
I need this right about now… the wife is going back to work in about a week after being out for 6+ months so I’m looking forward to my super duper early morning listening sessions again… those get the day started right. I’ll have to bookmark this for one of those mornings for sure 
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Man I don’t even no how to explain it. When you hit that state of mind the whole song just becomes seamless. Like there’s no individual parts it’s just the cohesive energy of blissfulness flooding you. It’s such this surreal feeling of tranquility it’s the reggae state of mind. I legit have been nearly induced into an almost tranced hypnotized state playing through the album.
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You weren’t supposed to copy my Homework (bad pun, sorry). But yeah, I really adore that song’s ability to transport me off the planet and float in space. So many awesome details. Also, where it’s placed on the album is just right for a full listen through.
That’s the song if I’m evaluating gear that makes or breaks it for me.
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Had a tough time with this one. That Daft Punk record is so well produced, and so good. I really enjoy most of the HAIM albums, and they’re pretty well produced. A lot of the stuff I like isn’t so well recorded. I’ll just post some of the albums I tend to come back to
Always felt like the Neptune’s production was missing something, but they really shine on the Origin and Deuce. Been revisiting this album a lot lately
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Four Radiohead albums I recommend for production:
– OK Computer
– Kid A
– In Rainbows
– Moon Shaped Pool
Isn’t it funny how most critics call “Sgt. Pepper” the best Beatles’ album, but most Fab Four fans I know – and me – pick “Revolver?” 
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