|
|
#1
06-02-2023, 11:14 PM
|
||||
|
||||
Thnk 'yer fast?
The Isle of Man TT motorcycle race are on this weekend.
One of my favorite videos showing just how fast these guys go on real roads on the IoM. These guys are so fast that the helicopters flying overhead shooting racing video cannot keep up with them.... https://youtu.be/l8Mu4hQEaEw 'Yer not so fast.... 
__________________
Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD Last edited by Puma Cat; 06-02-2023 at 11:16 PM. 
|
|
#2
06-02-2023, 11:30 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
__________________
Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD
|
|
#3
06-03-2023, 08:41 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
While exciting, the IoM TT races are considered the most dangerous racing events in the world due to lack of safety for the racers and the spectators. No international organizing group will homologate the races due to the lack of safety measures and crowd controls and most, if not all racing teams will not allow their riders to compete as so many racers have been killed/injured over the years. A somewhat ghoulish attraction.
__________________
Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Devore 0/93 Denon DP-80 w/AT33R, Benz Glider, Ortofon Cdza Blk & K-b Dual 701 w/AT-VM740ML, AT-MONO3/LP & Ortofon OM30 Focal Bathys Grado GW100V2 Jelco HS-25 McIntosh C22 MkV & MC275 MkVI Nordost Valhalla Oppo 203 Orsonic AV-1b Shanling M3s Shure M97xE Sony ST-J75, ST-A6B, TA-F6B & PS-X75 Sorane SA1-2B Stax UA-7/CF Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag Eclipse 8/7 Yamamoto HS-2 & 4 Yamaha T-2
|
|
#4
06-03-2023, 09:45 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Yeah, that is fast. Looks a bit crazy too.
__________________
Main - Roon on Synology/Sonos Port/SoTM Neo endpoints; Chord Qutest, Bryston BP-17 cubed with phono option; EAT C-sharp with Ortofon Bronze MM, Bryston cubed Amplifier; Revel F126Be on custom Atocha stands; interconnects by WireWorld, furniture by Atocha Design 'Phones Audeze LCD-3, Bryston BHA-1; Office: Sonos/Roon; OPPO HA-1, Naim NAP100 and PSB Mini-C. Media Room:, Samsung QLED QN90 series, Sonos, OPPO 205, ATI N-core driving KEF LS-50's with REL subs; furniture by Glassisimo; Kids - U-turn for vinyl, Sonos Play5; Summer Shack - Sonos, vintage Pioneer, Dynaudio Special 40's.
|
|
#5
06-03-2023, 02:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
Quote:
Racers gonna race...
__________________
Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD Last edited by Puma Cat; 06-03-2023 at 02:02 PM.
|
|
#7
06-04-2023, 02:16 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
I believe the Isle-of-Man TT organisers do take safety very seriously as they ensure that the thirtyseven and three quarter mile circuit is as safe as possible with runout bales in place etc but so much depends on the conduct of the spectators.
The spectators are mostly riders and devoted enthusiasts who are usually very responsible but as the competitors are now completing this circuit in around an incredible 16 minutes and at those speeds accidents and sadly fatalities do occur. As a spectator the I-O-M TT is one of the most thrilling competitions I have ever seen.
|
|
#8
06-04-2023, 02:24 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
266 racers killed thus far (and counting). Something more than 2.5/yr average.
__________________
Glenn... Clearaudio SM Pro Devore 0/93 Denon DP-80 w/AT33R, Benz Glider, Ortofon Cdza Blk & K-b Dual 701 w/AT-VM740ML, AT-MONO3/LP & Ortofon OM30 Focal Bathys Grado GW100V2 Jelco HS-25 McIntosh C22 MkV & MC275 MkVI Nordost Valhalla Oppo 203 Orsonic AV-1b Shanling M3s Shure M97xE Sony ST-J75, ST-A6B, TA-F6B & PS-X75 Sorane SA1-2B Stax UA-7/CF Stillpoints LP1v2 WW Pt, Au & Ag Eclipse 8/7 Yamamoto HS-2 & 4 Yamaha T-2
|
|
#9
06-07-2023, 06:48 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
Unfortunately that's the name of the game. How many people have died climbing Everest, in light aircraft, horseriding etc. Doesn't seem to deter participants.
Quote:
|
|
#10
06-07-2023, 08:42 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Yes, there are far more people killed in the USA riding horseback per year than at the TT. Especially people who ride “Western” without wearing...a helmet. Same applies to states that repealed mandatory motorcycle helmet laws. If memory serves, Kansas had something like a 60% increase in motorcycle fatalities the year following its repeal of its mandatory motorcycle helmet law. Yeah, that was real smart, Kansas.
__________________
Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, Everest 8000 PD. Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Mac Mini Roon Core, Shunyata PS10 PD
|
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
|
|
| Audio Aficionado Sponsors | |
|
AudioAficionado Subscriber
 Inspire By Dennis Had
 Harmonic Resolution Systems
 Wyred4Sound
 Dragonfire Acoustics
 GIK Acoustics
 Esoteric
 AC Infinity
 JL Audio
 Add Powr
 |
Legend Audio & Video
 Audio by E
 Canton
 Bryston
 WireWorld Cables
 Stillpoints
 Bricasti Design
 Furutech
 Shunyata Research
 Accuphase
 |
Linear Mode
