Thanks Jim. Yes, it is peaceful but not as much as a lesser setup in the Adirondacks. I use headphones to check each mix, particularly the stereo separation and to prevent cancellation in mono. You can see my headphones in the lower left. These are Alessandro brand, a customization of the Grado open air line. Best $100 I ever spent in audio.

I also use headphones when my wife is asleep in the next room! That's when I use the Sony closed cans.


BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.