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[Review] Yulong D200
Good review, well done! For the sake of the argument, I'd be interested in your opinion of the Mytek Stereo192 in comparison to the Yulong D200, if you're familiar with the Mytek that is. Did you feel the D200 benefitted the Audio Technica's AD2000 better than the Sennheiser HD600? ...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HIFIMAN Flagship Headphone HE1000 Beta Testing Opportunity Complete - Feel free to still comment
I would be interested in helping you out. I've been involved in the acoustics department at the faculty of electrical engineering here, even though my occupaction deals with a different scope of engineering (structural). I have been in audio and music production for 15 years and have...- R Giskard
- Post #336
- Forum: HIFIMAN Premier Sponsor Forum
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Pass Labs introduces their new headphone amplifier at CES 2015
He's still around! His latest thing is the XS range which is absurdly good! But he's not the only designer over at "his" lab! :)- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Pass Labs introduces their new headphone amplifier at CES 2015
According to Mr. Jam Somasundram who designed the amplifier, Audeze LCD-X and Sennheiser HD650 have been used in the creation of this amplifier. He also tells me both Oppo headphone and it's amplifier have been used as well. Apart from Bryston, Pass is the only high-end manufacturer with the...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Pass Labs introduces their new headphone amplifier at CES 2015
Hi! Yes, the amplifier is single-ended. According to Mr. Harrington, they are considering a balanced amplifier at a later date. They are, however, confident this amplifier will drive virtually any headphone with an impedance between 20 and 600 Ohm. As a result of this criteria, the amplifier...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Pass Labs introduces their new headphone amplifier at CES 2015
Hi folks! The moment I have waited for years has finally arrived and Pass Laboratories have just introduced their new headphone amplifier at CES. Some of you may be familiar with Pass Laboratories. The company was founded by Nelson Pass, a world-renowned audio designer and virtually a...- R Giskard
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Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread
Hi Robert! Then the HD700 is exactly what I am looking for! I am looking for a pair of headphones that will complement the HD800 and at offer (at least to some extent) the insight into music that HD800 have. The HD800 is a rather fine headphone but sometimes I feel like using something else...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread
Hi Rob! You also happen to have the same amplifier as I do, the Bryston BHA-1. So as with the HD800, the HD700 is a good match for the BHA-1 I take it? Cheers! Antun- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread
Hi and thanks for your reply! I didn't know that! I was under the impression Sennheiser was going for exclusiveness just like with the HD800. It doesn't matter in any case, they still seem like a fine headphone. Cheers! Antun- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD 700 Impressions Thread
Hi folks! I am interested in a pair of HD700 headphones. I would like to make sure I get a recent serial number so can you please tell me which approximate serial number you have and when and where you purchased your HD700s? I did the same when I was buying the HD800 and the results...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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[Poor Man Reviews] Etymotic Research ER-4PT
Unit of measure for sensitivity is dB / mW. Ohm is a unit of measure for electrical resistance. A good review otherwise!- R Giskard
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Recommendations for quiet listening sessions
Hello guys! I would like to ask for some help with respect to my future headphones for quiet listening in the evening. My equipment is Bryston (BDP-1 player, BDA-2 D/A converter, BHA-1 headphone amplifier) and Sennheiser HD800 with it's CH800S cable. What I would like is to have a pair of...- R Giskard
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- grado-gs1000e akg-k812 sony-bdp-s1-1080p-blu-ray-disc-player
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Moon Nēo 430HA Reference Headphone Amplifier
No, Simaudio is not a conglomerate but something strange happened to them. Last year I could have swore they went under. They "introduced" several new products which were identical to the previous products and only the model numbers were changed. Even the manuals stated this. They also cut their...- R Giskard
- Post #16
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Comparison / Review : A tale of two Sennheisers – HD600 vs HD700
An excellent review! Thanks! I was always impressed with HD600's ability to reach into the stratosphere with quality recordings. I never actually owned a pair and I was foolish to sell the HD650 a few years ago. It is by far the greatest mistake I have done in audio. However, I own a...- R Giskard
- Post #109
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Reply to review by 'r giskard' on item 'Schiit Asgard 2'
I completely agree. I find the K701 quite devious in that regard and they do work better with high-current amps. Perhaps people don't bother with finding a good match for them but affordable or not, they are not so easy to get along with.- R Giskard
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A (faulty?) review of a recent SS headphone amplifier
Right! Then it has to go aufwiedersehen!! Today IS my lucky day!!- R Giskard
- Post #57
- Forum: Sound Science
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A (faulty?) review of a recent SS headphone amplifier
Right, then enjoy the rest of your evening. I doubt I will enjoy mine considering my Spectral sounds worse tgan your new toy because hey, mine is old and well, it is old! Cheers! Antun- R Giskard
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Reply to review by 'r giskard' on item 'Questyle CAS192D DAC'
It is what engineers refer to as "a reasonable measure". In other words, it cuts down the production costs as well as serviceablity. I did not know this was a second iteration of this DAC though. I have heard the CAS192 but now that you are mentioning it, it could have been the previous version...- R Giskard
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A (faulty?) review of a recent SS headphone amplifier
Why don't you give up your daily job to go grow carrots in Moldova? Why doesn't any of us? This person has his business and you should have more respect for other people and what they do.- R Giskard
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Reply to review by 'r giskard' on item 'Schiit Asgard 2'
Hello and congratulations on a review well-done! It seems this amp has a lot to offer for 250$ - class A operation, discrete componentry, internal PSU... I am considering a purchase of this amp as a present for a friend as she just got a pair of AKG K701s and I was wondering how would this amp...- R Giskard
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Reply to review by 'r giskard' on item 'Questyle CAS192D DAC'
I preferred the Cambridge Audio 851D over this, even if there is no DSD support on Cambridge. The "mystery chip" most likely performs the filtering and rate conversion like with most CS/WM/AK DSD-capable DACs. I am not sure I appreciate the OP-AMP -based output though. Cheaper DACs offer...- R Giskard
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Cambridge Audio Azur 851D Digital Preamplifier/DAC/Headphone Amp
Cambridge audio has always made good sounding digital equipment, even in their early CD players. Now they use advanced technology and designed and manufacture their equipment in China to keep the cost down. However, I can say that their 851C CD player with digital inputs is truly exceptional...- R Giskard
- Post #18
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Lake People G109 / G103 thread
Would G109 be a substantial upgrade over the G103 with the K701? These cans demand some current to be driven properly.- R Giskard
- Post #147
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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AKG K701 solid-state amp recommendation up to 300 Euro
Hi folks! AKG K701 is a very popular headphone in the community and there are a number of amplifiers that work well with it. I just haven't been able to locate all of them in this part of Europe. I have selectd the following as possible contenders: Lake People G103 Lake People G105...- R Giskard
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)