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  1. Nicholasheadfi2

    = Hifiman Regrilling Mod =

    No more fingerprints
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    THE Ultimate Step-By-Step Hifiman Headband Replacement Guide from OLDSTOCK Hifiman (HE-4/5LE/6/400/500) into the NEWSTOCK (HE-400i/560) !!!

    I'm curious how you removed the he6 driver I'm modding my cups into resin and any advise on removing the drivers would be great thanks .
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    Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier

    I thought the same thing that the he6v2 might need some burn in I did use them straight out of the box so just maybe time will tell , the meze empyrean sounds bloody glorious on this amp and also the hifiman arya stealth . I also heard that the stock rectifier was good enough would you...
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    Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier

    I'm not using stock tubes I'm running the STOCK RECTIFIER TUBE, RCA 22DE4 -TUNGSRAM E80CC 6085 NOS driver tubes BRIMAR 6V6GTY CV511 power tubes Just not sure that the he6v2 is driven properly or that's how they supposed to sound they sound a bit bright and thin to me ? They are brand new so...
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    Cayin HA-3A, a Compact 6V6s Transformer-coupled Tube Amplifier

    Hi guys Just purchased the ha3a and have numerous headphones in my collection Including the he6v2 , the v2 seems to drive well to loud listening volumes but I think it falls short on the dynamics and bass. Is anyone using the v2 on the 3a what were your impressions? It's funny that my empyrean...
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    Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone

    Loved the red phoenix version so decided to repaint my black and copper meze into these stunning headphones , using the same technique as meze themselves just want some feedback cheers my lovely people .
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    Reply to review by 'Nicholasheadfi2' on item 'HiFiMan HE1000 V3 - now with Stealth Magnets'

    would you say that the hek2 stealth scales with better equipment i compared with 2 systems one wy more expensive with little or no difference in sound quality ?
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    Laptop streaming vs dedicated streamer?

    Hello Doug Sorry for the late reply , I was using a laptop for years in my set up gone through countless amounts of high end end gear not paying so much attention to my source thinking it wouldn't make that much difference and didn't really delve into streamers until recently, I recently...
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    would not say you were dumb lol we all are a little dumb when it comes to this hobby just that few extra percent in sound quality we are never happy , well maybe for a while then find ourselves shopping again it never ends there is no such thing as end game in this game . :L3000:
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    I thought audioquest cables were expensive 🤔 kimber d60 woooow don't think I would stretch that far for a coax cable lol I have the carbon which is as far as I would go I think , I say that but probably buy one next week lol 😆
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    Hi There was a noticeable difference for the better with the iris using through usb to iris to dac just waiting for my streamer to arrive my current one does not support usb then il try the method you was asking about let me know how you get on with your connection 😀
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    Hi there I was asking the same question I got the answer from a gentleman on here and you said it yourself usb Out from the node into your iris then coax/or i2s out into your dac then whatever connection you would use into your amp .
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    My dac and ddc are not compatible over i2s could I use the same connections as you stated but coax from ddc to dac ? Thank you for clearing things up I had the wiim pro streamer which did not have a USB connection so wasn't possible I have the eversolo streamer on the way which has usb which...
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    I was using a good cable from Audioqust 0.5 m so it's not a cable problem I tried various others and contacted holo audio and vinshine audio and didn't get anywhere still does not work just a loud buzzing sound from i2s .
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    I was told its either one or the other ddc or streamer ? I have been asking this question but one person saying its one or the other and next person saying you can but I do not see how ? I have no clue how to connect the streamer to the ddc and then ddc to dac how is this done ? If you see my...
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    I own the denafrips iris but unfortunately was unable to connect via hdmi i2s due to the fact that my holo audio cyan dac/amp was not compatible , I was using a coax connection from ddc to dac instead. I recently purchased a eversolo dmp a6 streamer which i connect directly into my dac with...
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    New denafrips DDC (Iris and Gaia)

    I recently purchased a ddc from denafrips which made a big difference to my system, i thought i would try a streamer to see how it will compare against the ddc and to my ears streaming sounds so much better streamer to dac , dac to amp combo. my question is has buying a streamer made my ddc...
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    Streamer/DDC Showdown: Pi2AES vs Sotm SMS200 Ultra Neo

    I recently purchased a ddc from denafrips which made a big difference to my system, i thought i would try a streamer to see how it will compare against the ddc and to my ears streaming sounds so much better streamer to dac , dac to amp combo. my question is has buying a streamer made my ddc...
  19. Nicholasheadfi2

    Laptop streaming vs dedicated streamer?

    I recently purchased a ddc from denafrips which made a big difference to my system, i thought i would try a streamer to see how it will compare against the ddc and to my ears streaming sounds so much better streamer to dac , dac to amp combo. my question is has buying a streamer made my ddc...
  20. Nicholasheadfi2

    Looking at better power cables and strips

    Guys I am really not an expert on power cables and By no means a believer but curious about if they make any sort of difference in my set up " now some people might say why would I spend this sort of money on braided silver core cables when you do not believe that they will make an audible...
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    The advantage of aftermarket power cables

    Guys I am really not an expert on power cables and By no means a believer but curious about if they make any sort of difference in my set up " now some people might say why would I spend this sort of money on braided silver core cables when you do not believe that they will make an audible...
  22. Nicholasheadfi2

    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Was looking for this kind of tube for a while now and it's just my cup of tea my current tubes were the mullard 6080 and cbs 6sn7 which I found had no lower base extension or weight to the sound as soon as I rolled the rca's everything fell into place , great tubes but think that was his last...
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    Feliks-Audio EUFORIA - A Wolf in "Sheep's" Clothing...

    Guys just some info on tubes a great seller on ebay for nos tubes always spot on the link is for a pair I purchased This is one of my favorite tubes from the 1940's. This is the very 1st version, and the best of the RCA Gray Glass tubes. These are an extremely high demand tube that's becoming...
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