You're so old that you sold hot dogs at Custer's Last Stand...

The FATFreq Scarlet Mini have incredible deep clean bass. More than any IMR I've owned or heard. But unlike most basshead IEMs I've tried, they also pay real attention to the rest of the FR. It's like the IMR Opus Mia, but better across the range. They aren't for everyone, you have to love the...

Well, I guess I'm an embryo then, lol. I wasn't born until 74. The OldDude name is a bit of a misnomer. When I was in my early 30's, I was doing some gaming with a group of guys who were in their early to mid 20's and I was coined the "old guy" lol.

For sure, it's their entry level. But a fair price for it.

I'm reading his feedback as him having been told by someone at IMR that it was a "newly launched model that is both cosmetically and sonically identical to their Engima AMT+". Which might prompt him opening it or suspecting foul play. But I could totally be wrong.

Me either bro, I'm about that AKM combo. I'm all set for now.

Speaking of enabling, have you guys seen that Denafrips has a 15th Anniversary version of their Enyo R2R DAC for only $699? Interesting price point for a brand new Denafrips.

Sure, no harm in that, lol. I have dabbled in the enablement arts myself :wink:. That AKM chip combo really is the best DAC I've heard. I took the Sabaj to my B.I.L's and we A/B'ed it with his Denafrips Ares and we both agreed that the Sabaj's DAC was better. Now he's looking at getting either...

Dammit @jerick70, you've really been a true enabler by telling me about the AK4191EQ + AK4499EX combo, lol. I may or may not have a FiiO M23 on the way now.

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Agreed, that is for sure the ultimate test of gear and synergy. The "Keeper Factor" is the perfect name for it. I did try all my headphones with the new setup last night and this morning. My GL2000, M1570C, M1060C, and M570 all sounded fantastic with the DAC to my A100 and my THX 789 amps. But...

Ok guys and gals, the Sabaj A20D 2023 DAC/Amp is a definite keeper. It's DAC is so clear and full of a ton of detail without being clinical at all. There's a nice heft to the low end but it's super clean. I listened to some of my test tracks that I've heard a hundred times before and it was like...

The Sabaj is here, time to find out if it's better than the HFM.

@jerick70 Have you seen Gustard's Audalytic AH90? It's another one I've been looking at with the AK4499EX+AK4191EQ chip combo, with the bonus of it being from Gustard, lol.

Thanks bro. I was looking at that K9 as well as the Sabaj after you told me about the AK4499EX+AK4191EQ chip combo. It looks to be a fully loaded unit for the money. I went with the Sabaj first because I've never tried that brand before, and I dig the classic rack look of it. But that K9 is next...

Thanks for the heads up on the AKM AK4191EQ + AK4499EX combo. I did some looking around and found out that the Sabaj A20d 2023 edition has that exact DAC chip combo. I might give that one a shot I think.

Thanks homie, I'll give that a look.

The HiFiMan EF499 came in today. It is truly beautiful to look at and built like a tank. A nice solid feel to the gain switch and the volume pot. I hooked it up all excited like a kid at Christmas and went to jamming out. The R2R DAC in the EF499 is very capable when connected to external amps...

I didn't even do the WoW this week, completely spaced on it. WoW: Shine

Totally agree. I saw it and thought it looked super clean, and then when I saw the price/stats I clicked the buy now button immediately. Really? Interesting. I'll have to check it out. Is it on HDTracks? Edit: It is on HDTracks, HERE is the link in case anyone else is interested.

I've decided to dip my toes in the R2R DAC world with the HiFiMan EF499. I can't believe what you get for $299.99. R2R DAC/amp combo with up to 4.3W per channel @32Ω. Not to mention that I really dig the black/copper color combo and it's vertical design. It should be in tomorrow, hopefully it...

You said what we were all thinking, lol.

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Lol, that's alot of vinyl to tote around. I don't know if this question is going to make me sound like a nostalgic old man, but have you ever thought about how your younger self would have their brainpan blown if they were to see some of the stuff we have today? I couldn't imagine having 10's...