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Cayin HA-2A, Compact Tube Headphone Amplifier
Our review of the HA-2A is now published with comparisons to the recently reduced in price $1299 HA-2SE+ from Auris Audio and the Liquid Platinum. :) https://headfonics.com/cayin-ha-2a-review/- marcusd
- Post #137
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Introducing ONIX Mystic XP1 – High-End Portable DAC/AMP
Our review of the Mystic XP1 is now published with comparisons to the Chord Hugo 2, iBasso's D16, and the Shanling H7. :) https://headfonics.com/onix-mystic-xp1-review/- marcusd
- Post #66
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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ZMF Caldera Closed
Our review of the Caldera Closed is now published. Three different pads options tried including stock, thick and protein. I have my preferences, YMMV :) Comparisons included Caldera Open, Atrium Closed, and DCA's Stealth. https://headfonics.com/zmf-headphones-caldera-closed-review/- marcusd
- Post #502
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Plussound Audio Thread
We have @ngoshawk 's take today on PLUSSOUND's new Copper XL cable with comparisons to the Silver-Plated Copper XL, EA's Code 24, and Eletech's Socrates. :) https://headfonics.com/plussound-copper-xl-review/- marcusd
- Post #1,759
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Alpha Omega IEMs Thread
Our review of the Ra is now posted with comparisons to the 7th Acoustics Supernova, the ORIVETI OH700VB, and the Kinera URD. :) https://headfonics.com/alpha-omega-ra-review/- marcusd
- Post #180
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
I think, aesthetically, it looks a bit dated but I do not remember rolling this particular IEM. It could probably benefit from a bigger gauge, but as to which cable, I couldn't say until I tried them.- marcusd
- Post #87,389
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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FIIO first cassette player CP13 is officially released!
Our review and measurements of the CP13 is up! Comparisons to some retro walkmans plus We Are Rewind's player :) https://headfonics.com/fiio-cp13-review/- marcusd
- Post #397
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Our Monachaa review is up :) went all dynamic with the comparisons including trifecta, dmagic 3d and e12. https://headfonics.com/oriolus-monachaa-review/- marcusd
- Post #86,891
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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THE COMPOSER OPEN BACK FLAGSHIP by AUSTRIAN AUDIO
Our review of The Composer is now published. I also have Full Score One included for reference, but I will likely push a full review of that amp out at a later time. I have had a set of AKG K812 beside me for the last 8 years, but I also included some comparisons to the ZMF Headphones Atrium...- marcusd
- Post #2,998
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Yeah I hear that also, it could be god tier if all sorted.- marcusd
- Post #85,510
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Our review of the PMG Audio Apx is up with comparisons to Ronin, Phonix, and the UM Multiverse Mentor. Hope this one is on show at CanJam tomorrow :) https://headfonics.com/pmg-audio-apx-review/- marcusd
- Post #85,501
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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CustomArt FIBAE Impressions Thread
Our review of the PMG Audio Apx is up with comparisons to Ronin, Phonix, and the UM Multiverse Mentor. Hope this one is on show at CanJam tomorrow :) https://headfonics.com/pmg-audio-apx-review/- marcusd
- Post #2,460
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Fir Audio Thread - Discussion and Impressions
Our review of the FIR Audio 12 is now posted with comparisons to the Twilight, RE2000, and Dmagic 3D. The bass response on this single dynamic is pretty darn good. https://headfonics.com/fir-audio-e12-review/- marcusd
- Post #6,181
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Our review of the FIR Audio 12 is now posted with comparisons to the Twilight, RE2000, and Dmagic 3D. Awesome bass on this single DD :) https://headfonics.com/fir-audio-e12-review/- marcusd
- Post #84,964
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Campfire Audio Chromatic Series
Our review from @B9Scrambler on the Ponderosa is now published! Includes comparisons to the Cascara and Andromeda 2020 :) https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-ponderosa-review/- marcusd
- Post #442
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Meze Audio LIRIC - The portable isodynamic hybrid array headphone
My review of the Liric II is now published with comparisons to the Liric V1, DCA E3, and the LCD-XC 2021 edition. I do think its more refined than the first version, though I appreciate that hardcore fans of the forward vocal imaging from the V1 might miss that on the II. Overall, I think the...- marcusd
- Post #1,440
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Introducing Shanling EC Mini - Transportable CD Player & DAP
Our review of the EC mini is now published. A lot to cover in this beyond the CD Player itself. Comparisons with Cayin's Mini-CD MK2, CD80/CA80, and a banged up but loveable old Sanyo portable from the 90s :stuck_out_tongue: https://headfonics.com/shanling-ec-mini-review/- marcusd
- Post #161
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Fathom from Campfire Audio - Official Thread
Our review of the Fathom is now published with comparisons to the Andromeda 2020, Ara, and 64 Audio's U6t. https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-fathom-review/- marcusd
- Post #47
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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dCS Bartok
Hi Folks We just posted our review of the dCS Bartok APEX with an in-depth comparison to the Lina stack and including how it performs using the Lina Master Clock :) https://headfonics.com/dcs-bartok-apex-review/- marcusd
- Post #2,013
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Campfire Audio - SuperMoon
Finally got hold of the Supermoon for review as part of its relaunch via the Chromatics Series. Compared it to the Bonneville and Stellar Horizon and AAW's planar driver Nightingale. I might prefer the Supermoon over the Bonneville but that's personal taste coming into play...- marcusd
- Post #445
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Diana: the second release by Abyss Headphones!
Our review of the DIANA MR is now published with comparisons to the V2, TC, and Phi Editions. :) https://headfonics.com/abyss-diana-mr-review/- marcusd
- Post #7,053
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Elysian Acoustic Labs “X” Flagship IEM Discussion Thread
Our review of the Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator 2023 is finally done, with comparisons to the Viking Ragnar, Fir Audio's Radon 6, and the new Vision Ears VE10. :) https://headfonics.com/elysian-acoustic-labs-annihilator-2023-review/- marcusd
- Post #653
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Campfire Audio Chromatic Series
Our review of the Bonneville is now published with comparisons to 64 Audio's U4s, Noble Audio's Jade, and the Stellar Horizon. :) https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-bonneville-review/- marcusd
- Post #422
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Effect Audio New Release | CODE 24 & CODE 24C Limited
Our review of Code 24 and 24C Limited is now published with comparisons to EVO 1, EVO 10, and Leonidas II. https://headfonics.com/effect-audio-code-24-review/ Just love the color coordination options with these cables :)- marcusd
- Post #62
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Vision Ears and Rhines Custom Monitors (formerly Compact Monitors)
Our review of the VE10 is now published also. Comparisons with the VE8, EXT, and the Phonix :) https://headfonics.com/vision-ears-ve10-review/- marcusd
- Post #5,693
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors