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    CanJam New York 2024 Impressions Thread (March 9-10, 2024)

    I spent most time listening to portable gear. The most surprising was the Campfire Trifecta. I was almost sure I would leave with it but I listened to the VE10 beforehand and it left enough of an impression that I went back for more and left with that instead. Trifecta had a lot of impact and...
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    Dunu Mirai - A Collaboration between Headphones.com, Dunu and Precogvision

    Very initial thoughts. Crimson can get intense for me sometimes, being very dynamic and the way the bass anchors everything else creating a unique sense of space and depth. Mirai seems more in line with what I’m more used to and what I probably expected, in a good way. I have U12t and was...
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    Dunu Mirai - A Collaboration between Headphones.com, Dunu and Precogvision

    Only a few hours on these but I’m not disspointed so far. I was slightly concerned about comfort and fit before buying but IEM/cable/tips work together to be very comfortable for me (I do have issues with large nozzles and shells that are both large and heavy). Polite but engaging and good...
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    The PENON official thread

    I misinterpreted what you were asking. I see what you want to know now and makes sense. I’m traveling but after I get back and spend more time with the Impact I’ll swap cables. You could be right. I have some cables and if I come to any conclusions I’ll share. Still want to give the Impact more...
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    The PENON official thread

    I just got the Impact a few days ago and owned Bird for a long time so these are early thoughts I can update after more time. I need to get used to the Impact and burn-in can change things. Mids are more forward. Vocals sound great on both but Bird has a touch of classy sweetness that Impact...
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    The PENON official thread

    Impacts in. Not too shabby
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    Ferrum OOR - headphone amplifier with a soul ?

    On my second day with the Erco/Hypsos stack. Still figuring it out but I like what I hear so far. I got this for standalone use on my desk for headphones and IEMs (4.4mm jack is appreciated for IEMs) but for fun might feed it with other DACs after I get itchy. I’ve heard OOR at Canjam NYC but...
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    Audeze LCD-5 Review, Measurements, Interview

    After a week with LCD-5, I really like them. There is an issue with the finishing on one of the cups which I was disappointed with but the fit is good. LCD-3 will stay for that “old” addictive Audeze weighty creamy sound. Still need to try LCD-5 on other amps. Most of my time has been using...
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    Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread

    I've had these for over a month and I'm still sticking these in my ear everyday with a smile. I've mostly been using Dethonray Honey H1, Hugo 1, Fiio M15, iFi Pro iDSD. For fun I tried it briefly with Mscaler/Dave. They all sound good but I'm finding myself reaching for Honey most of the time...
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    SONY NW-ZX500

    Email them. Super quick with responses. Only took a couple days for them to deliver my zx507 which I ordered recently (US northeast)
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    DUNU LUNA - Impressions and Discussion

    I tried Spinfits and Spiral Dots so far. Ordered the SednaEarfit Light Short as recommended by ranfan and others. I got the Luna a week ago - burning in constantly and have been listening to them a lot because we're stuck inside. I really like the signature.
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    DUNU LUNA - Impressions and Discussion

    Bass seems to be discussed a lot. I think there is a forceful weight behind the bass…its very capable and enjoyable. Not overbearing but has good impact. It's a deep (rumbly when it needs to), fast anchor. It doesn't get in the way but is always there to the degree it needs to be. The Legend X...
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    Verum Audio - Exciting high performance DIY planar

    A few weeks ago I got my Verums with one channel way way louder than the other. I contacted Garuspik and he offered free leather pads so I decided not to ask about return shipping. Went to USPS and paid about $25 to ship back. Waited about 3-4 weeks and got it back yesterday. Only did a quick...
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