Knock off pads? Maybe a corner cut on a driver repair given the performance. No info given on history with previous owner but maybe you can return them and find a proper set. My 2 1/2 year old Utopia pads return to shape instantly. My Stellia pads take a split second.

I bought several RCA 5R4GY from Langrex several years ago. Really nice performers for the money. I examined the photos and one of my tubes as best I could and they are identical in every feature but for the getter and glass etching. The getter location is the same but my examples have D...

Been following this thread as I would really like to add a V281 to my fleet of amps. This last edition has a near perfect feature set. Problem is this will be the last amp I buy (yea right...) so I am being picky. The new Yamaha is in contention as well. I can get it locally, Yamaha service...

I have the Atom HE and Focal Elear, Stellia, og Utopia, among other headphones. The Atom HE is a solid performer, the Elears not so much. While I enjoyed the Elears when I bought them I rarely use or enjoy them anymore. At purchase time they were a step up, now a big step backwards. IMHO you...

I have a couple of pairs of those exact tubes, from Langrex, for my WA22. Solid performers and you can buy from Langrex with confidence. They stand behind their tubes. If you poke around in this thread it may be useful...

Making the best of indoor time due to late winter storms... Sennheiser HD820 on stock balanced cables, Naim Unity Core Server on coax to C8/DA2, XLR to SPL Phonitor xe. Cranking the McIntosh up to extract all its musical charm while downplaying the Phonitor. Sounds fantastic and gets the vu...

The internet is loaded with endless claims of product issues with everything under the sun. The net, I suspect, is like a megaphone with no volume limits on it. No doubt, some people make valid claims. Others, not so much. I do hope you find the solution to your issue and that it is an easy...

Used a lot of computers and DACs over many decades and can't say I have experienced or heard of a DAC causing heat issues with the computer feeding it. Been totally into the Apple world last ten years. Here are the temps on a newer MBP. It runs all day long with the temps low, fans off, doing...

My 15" M3 MBA has been flawless, as was my M2 and M1 MBAs. Ditto for my M based Studios and MBPs. Others, of course, may not be so fortunate. That said my streaming is not Qobuz or Spotify. I use Apple music or my own server.

Used a thumb style USB drive that has good quality files. The drive is normally used in my car. Also tried some tracks that were stored on the unit, and some streaming. Main focus was on my files that I know well. Loved the headphones and would be looking very hard at the Eversolo but my needs...

Problem is we are all cursed with having to live with our own ears and whatever life has done to them 😪 so results vary. APP beat Beats...

These are my main two... MOJO 1 & 2 plus a Poly for storage and versatility. The 2 has a much better feature set than the original.

I demoed a set of Yamaha YH-5000 headphones at my dealer six weeks ago and they supplied an Eversolo DMP-A6 along with a McIntosh MHA200. I loaded the Eversolo with my own tracks on USB plus played with its features and sources. Very easy, dare I say intuitive to use, and paired with the...

Only if you need the jack on the right instead of the left! I don't think I could tell a difference in a blind test. I do believe both the M3 and M3 Max I own sound better than the M1 Pro MBP I had. MBA vs MBP might best be decided by need for ports, xdr display, cooling, and budget. I would be...

Strange thread to follow /s. I have had several MB from the first M1 MBA through to the latest M3 Max MBP and M3 MBA. Gotta say the M3 MBA blows all my audiophile type amps away right across my entire IEM and headphone collection. Chord, Naim, SPL, McIntosh, Woo, Sony, DACs, amps, server, the...