INTERESTS

This is gonna be long.

[1] Tech: Mostly PC and server. I use Mac/Windows/Linux and just recently started a home server to host my media services and POC projects.

[2] Audio: I've enjoyed hi-fi audio since I got my first Shure SE215 and got hooked on the sound of a live concert flooding through my ears. Current rotation: HD6XX, Hifiman HE500, Etymotic ER4XR, Crinacle Meta, Artti T10 Pro. I'm objective+science first, so I still rock the JDS Labs O2/ODAC DIY and KEF R100/Emotiva A100. Almost all bought used (which you'll see is a recurring theme).

[3] Mechanical Keyboards: Started with Anne Pro, then dove into the custom keyboard scene and now... bought and sold a lot. Currently mainly use HHKB Pro 2, Kei (60% is goated), KFE CE (silver so good), MGA Standard (alice also goated), a lot of GMK/CRP keycaps.

[4] Classic Menswear: From a London Brown loafer I still wear after 10 years, I enjoy soft-tailoring, effortless styles, emphasis on proportions, and value. Favorite brands: Ring Jacket, Spier & Mackay, Kamakura Shirts, Echizenya pants, and vintage stuff. Shoes from Meermin, Carmina, John Lobb, Allen Edmonds. Most bought used. My grail is Edward Green, but that can wait until after I've exited my startup (no consultant money now).

[5] Anime: Let's just say as of this writing, I've watched 317 animes... some of my favorites: Ping Pong the Animation, Attack on Titan, A Place Further than the Universe, Akira, Monogatari Series, Cowboy Bebop, and a lot of KyoAni works.

[6] Hiking and Camping: I just started getting into ultralight backpacking. I love walking through wilderness. Never felt more free. Brands I like: Gnuhr, Gossamer Gear.

[7] Tennis and golf. I think I'll play golf for my whole life (and still can't break 80).

[8] Learning: Learning new things, new skills, mostly tech/science/engineering/design, but I never reject trying something new. Life is short.