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The AKG K7XX Massdrop First Edition Thread
Too bad about those custom charges. I intended to buy these but then I started thinking about how long it would take and how much custom tax I'd be paying. Still, I suspect those cans might be worth it- xaval
- Post #1,292
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Thx. I'll open the box first, in case it's something I can fix for myself.- xaval
- Post #1,141
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Thanks for the input about the heaphone out... It's a bit tough if I have to return it again.- xaval
- Post #1,135
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Beresford Bushmaster MKII appreciation thread
My Bush 1 never had any problems. On the looks side I guess those devices could use a bit of work. But... Stan has stated several times that cases are expensive for the volume he sells so to keep costs down he puts his best efforts on R&D and components. He knows his business better than I do...- xaval
- Post #15
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Can´t compare to V200 ou V281 but... V220 has quite a large horizontal soundstage, less so vertically (please note, not short, just not as tal). Lets call it oblong :) On another note, I noticed that on my V220, the headphone outs don't sound the same. Facing the device, the better one is on...- xaval
- Post #1,131
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
The King is coming? Where's Nomax?- xaval
- Post #16,000
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Beresford Bushmaster MKII appreciation thread
I still think my Bush 1 has astonishing bang for the buck. I'd also like to hear more impressions about the Caiman. That USB input might be useful soon. Chris, Can I bother you to post some random thoughts once in a while about both DACs and a bit of a comparo between optical and USB? ...- xaval
- Post #9
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread
Something like this is fine http://www.ebay.de/itm/Kopfhorer-Tragetasche-fur-beyerdynamic-DT690-DT811-DT911-DT931-T70-T90-T5P-DT790-/161532021827?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item259c0f0c43- xaval
- Post #8,385
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Review: Violectric HPA V200 amp
A bit of EQ on them can sort the bass out, at least that's how I roll with them. A think you should give it a try before moving on to other cans. K501 have something inherently unique with them and that's why they're so special. I get my Mahler (and Progressive/Doom metal) bass stuffed...- xaval
- Post #2,676
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Thanks, but Fried had already made a notice of this a few weeks ago. Nomax, when is the king coming afterall ?- xaval
- Post #1,107
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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FLAC Ripper for MAC & PC
I use XLD, although Max is does it's job just fine. Both are free.- xaval
- Post #5
- Forum: Computer Audio
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The Beyerdynamic DT48 Arrives...
Nice Xmas gift! If you ever move to Europe you must bring those babies with you. Would love to have a listen. By the way... how do they sound? Huge Karma points to KBI- xaval
- Post #3,930
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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USB DAC problems
Before trying to reinstall drivers, you should first uninstall them. Reboot. Install again. Reboot. I don't know how well designed they are, but I'd suggest you use a uninstaller software like Revo Uninstaller to clean up the registry properly of any leftovers (this assuming you know how to...- xaval
- Post #4
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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USB DAC problems
I'm not a owner of the device, and probably would be easier to get an answer on the Oppo thread. However... Unzip the downloaded package and double-click on the "setup.exe" file, then follow the on-screen instructions to finish this installation. Select the HA-1 as your sound output device...- xaval
- Post #2
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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The Official Beyerdynamic T1 Impressions and Discussion Thread
Good decision. Your sanity is back- xaval
- Post #8,380
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Review: Violectric HPA V200 amp
I don't remember ever being mentioned about any Vio amp being Class A. What class it is I won't dare to speculate. Mine barely gets warm :)- xaval
- Post #2,666
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
System matching. As said before, the Vio is very true to the source. I hear no lack of bottom end on any of my DACs. I hear no stridency or tizzyness or glare on top end either with the internal Vio DAC or with the Bushmaster. I hear a bit of that glare and sibilance with the Audiolab...- xaval
- Post #1,100
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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AKG K812 Pro
You can never have too much headroom... who knows what you're going to get next- xaval
- Post #3,135
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Yes, voltage driven vs current driven amps get a nice intro on the subject also. I've ordered 3 impedance adapters for my cans: 100ohm, 33ohm and 15ohm. This should be a revealing experimentation with the V220 and should be fun to redo my parametric EQing on the side with some of the...- xaval
- Post #1,085
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
This article is superb and wasn't aware of it. A must read. Thanks! Add that to the capacity of powering virtually any headphone and that's why the amp is reference class material.- xaval
- Post #1,083
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Violectric HPA V281 - Vorsprung durch Balanced (September 2023 Update: Limited Reissue Edition up for preorder!)
Were you driving the HE6 balanced or single ended? I'm a bit curious about these cans but being a b1atch to drive has akways put me down.- xaval
- Post #1,080
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)