Recent content by Loftprojection
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Hifiman Serenade - Himalaya Pro R2R DAC headamp all-in-one
Any of you ever compared Serenade to EF600 when used as a DAC only? I don't need the amp section so I'm tempted by the EF600 for it's form factor (and headphone stand) but my primary priority is sound quality so I would not get the EF600 if DAC wise the Serenade performs better. As well, if...- Loftprojection
- Post #258
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
The Headfonia review that just came out is very nice but it would be fun to also get more direct competitor comparisons. I find it quite flattering that D16 is able compete positively against Hugo2 and Onyx, would be nice to have some comparo to other battery transportable DAC/AMP like Woo WA8...- Loftprojection
- Post #492
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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New Arrivals At Apos Audio: Upgrade Your Sound—Ray 12AX7 SELECT and CORE Vacuum Tubes
You guys rock, thank you for bringing new solutions in the tube market. Tube rolling is fun but can become very expensive and risky when you have to buy from unknown sellers. You could also think about adding select and reserve tube amps to your core amp lineup, that would be awesome...- Loftprojection
- Post #2
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Audio-gd R2R DAC Thread
Any owners here of the R1-NOS ever compared it to an MHDT NOS DAC like Orchid or another of their models? Thanks- Loftprojection
- Post #1,285
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
If I may ask, why not use only your iPhone instead of buying an expensive DAP that has a DAC and AMP for transport use only?- Loftprojection
- Post #477
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
This NOSDAC is only a third of the price of D16, even more of RS8. Seems a pure DAC though, no amp section. Would effectively be very interesting to have some info on it's sound vs other options on the market.- Loftprojection
- Post #463
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Portable R2R options (dongles and DAPs)
Just found one in the PB5 thread I had never heard anything about. The Analog Squared Paper NOSDAC Type 1. An interesting option but there doesn't seem to be much info-reviews about it.- Loftprojection
- Post #8
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
A portable R2R DAC, wow, never heard about that one, interesting.- Loftprojection
- Post #459
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Portable R2R options (dongles and DAPs)
Thanks for this info, even though I don't really understand, haha, this is a great explanation of those two concepts. I believe there are two 1 bit DAC devices, the RU7 and the iBasso D16, both not very expensive devices like some R2R DACs. What's funny is even though according to your...- Loftprojection
- Post #6
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
Hey thanks much CharlyBrown, I read Twisters review when it came out but didn't remember he covered this use case, my bad! Based on the feedback of a few people here I'm sure there are subtle positive differences when using a high end DAP as source instead of an iPhone. However I think a lot...- Loftprojection
- Post #444
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Ibasso Discrete portable DAC with R2R D16
Wow, that's very nice of you Twister6 to provide such a custom comparo. In case you already tried that and by memory, would you say iPhone as transport vs DX260 would be a big loss in sound quality?- Loftprojection
- Post #437
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi Audio Zen Dac 3... Plug In, World Out!
BRAVO iFi, finally a manufacturer that provides us a small form factor DAC that manages the USB connection directly for ultimate sound quality. We've had several discussion on the subject and I really think this is the way to go instead of telling us afterwards that we need to buy an external...- Loftprojection
- Post #7
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
In my opinion reviews always need to be factual on functionalities and be the honest opinion of the reviewer on subjective things like sound. Whether it pleases or not the audience should never influence the reviewer. It is up to us consumers to read multiple reviews from multiple reviewers...- Loftprojection
- Post #415
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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XDUoo XD05PRO
Hey anyone heard anything about the upcoming R2R module?- Loftprojection
- Post #1,992
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Cayin C9: Dual Nutube, Fully Balanced Class A/AB Portable HeadAmp
Ho, looks like PB5 will have some new competition! :beyersmile: Would be fun if D16 would also get some R2R competition from Cayin! :ksc75smile:- Loftprojection
- Post #6,206
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps