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***Headphone Stands***
I am very close to pulling the trigger on the finest set of headphones I am likely to ever own(Focal Clear MG)& have been looking at stands..I wasn't to impressed with Amazon's choices,although I did get an ok double stand for my 2 lower tier sets..I already have an Omega style wood stand but...- E8ArmyDiver
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???MIA???HFM HE1000 V2 Stealth
So why no dedicated thread for the middle child? Finally narrowed down my short list to these & the Focal Clear MG & wanted to go through the reviews & comments but search draws a blank except for the Classifieds...- E8ArmyDiver
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???Ever Buy a Pair of Headphones DESPITE Negative Reviews???
OMG,I've had my head turned by a set of cans with ABSOLUTELY Super Model looks(Focal Clear MG)!I just can't stop looking at them,wondering if I should grab a pair while their on sale(----$400.00).. The problem is all the reviews are conflicting.Some say they are bright & forward,a few say the...- E8ArmyDiver
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iBasso SR-1???What Am I Hearing???
Seasons greetings head-fiers. I'm wondering if someone can explain what I'm hearing on these..VERY slightly darkish voice.Like a thin darkish thunder cloud passing in front of the sun & giving just a bit of shade to the sound...Thanks very much & merry Christmas to you & yours...- E8ArmyDiver
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???Smart Phones With ALL BlueTooth Codex???
My Google Fu has failed me.Must have sorted through 100+ replies & threads here but no go...Is there somewhere I can find a list of smart phones that support ALL BT codex?I really only need APTxHD but wouldn't mind upgrading to one that also supports APTxLL..Thanks very much & merry Christmas..- E8ArmyDiver
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***SUPER Long Shot Request***Syndicated Big Band Show***
MANY years ago I loved listening to a syndicated Big Band show on NPR but lost track of it.I seem to recall the name started with "Aboard The" & was hosted by Denny or Danny something...Does this ring a bell with anyone???Thanks very much & merry Christmas..- E8ArmyDiver
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***HiFiMan Deva Pro***KILLER Deal***
If anyone is interested,soundapproach.com has these WITH a 10% discount off the already low price of $199.00 & FREE shipping bringing them to a mind boggling $179.00 delivered!I'm in...- E8ArmyDiver
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***RANT***
PLEASE,stop frigging posting upgrades purchased along with listening impressions that are ALWAYS "it's SOOO much better bla bla bla in ANY item thread...Start a NEW frigging thread so those who have bought a product & can not or choose not to spend more aren't left feeling like they wasted...- E8ArmyDiver
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Audio GD vs Burson
Say you have 3 pair cans of different Sq. & impedances,say 20/60 & 300..Choosing between the Audio GD R28(2021)& the Burson Conductor 3 Reference who gets your $ & why?- E8ArmyDiver
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???Upgrading My Current System???
Ughhhh,2 weeks ago landed a gently used McIntosh MHA-100 & pulled the Burson Conductor 3 Performance out of use..Listening to headphones through the Mac is wonderful,makes my midfi cans sound like TOTL...Problem is it's pretty dead nuts neutral & my Harbeth 30.1 monitors are also pretty...- E8ArmyDiver
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Need Input on Condition of Recent Purchase & Need Quickly
I bought a pair of iBasso SR-1's from an individual on USAudiomart.com..Physical condition was rated a 9 & in description they were called "immaculate"... This is what I received..What would you folks rate them & how should they have been described?IMO they should have been rated no better than...- E8ArmyDiver
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In Case Anyone's Interested**Eddie Current Aficionado 300B on Audiogon**
I understand they are rare as hens teeth on the used market,thought I would throw a heads up out there...- E8ArmyDiver
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??Any Sonic Signature I'm Missing??
I'm a retired soldier..I like structure & famiIiarity..I don't want to be a "collector" of anything..I sold off over a dozen semi expensive Swiss Made Diver watches simply because there were just too many choices to really enjoy them all & I hated seeing that many thousands of $ just sitting on...- E8ArmyDiver
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?? Blue Collar Prices At The Summit??
I've been thinking on this a few days now.Researching a new amp for incoming HD800S & watching a review of a boutique tube amp from Central Eu the amp is,by today's standards downright CHEAP.The dealer made an bold statement he did NOT like the term entry level attached to the amp just because...- E8ArmyDiver
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**Quicksilver Audio vs Feliks Audio For HD800S**Which One & Why**
As stated in title looking for as close to end game as I can get with my budget & these 2 rose to the top of the list..Musical taste is all over the map except for rap/pop & country...DAC is Burson Conductor 3 Performance..Feliks model is the ESPRESSIVO MARK II Pro's: Q/S A:USA owned &...- E8ArmyDiver
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Nobsound NS-06E Class A Headphone Amplifier***ANY EXPERIENCE
Searching for an amp to drive new Senn 800S headphones & found this on the Bay..PLENTY of power @ 800mW into 600 ohms & easily obtainable 12AX7/6SN7 Triode tubes..Single ended only but I'm not convinced of the Balanced being any better on short runs..Any comments or on ear experience?- E8ArmyDiver
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???Any Carbon Fibre or Kevlar Headphone Drivers???
I'm a HUGE fan of these exotic materials for use in speaker drivers & wonder if there are any headphones using these materials for their drivers?- E8ArmyDiver
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Could REALLY Use Some DAC Recommendations For Main System
In the final stages of putting together my dream system in the main listening room...Speakers are Harbeth M30.1 monitors.The amp is being built in the UK by Icon Audio & is a Class A,Single ended KT150 integrated running UL for a whopping 28wpc!This amp is full on,with all the caps,resistors...- E8ArmyDiver
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Luxman DA-150 DAC/Headphone/PreAmp**Anyone Have Experience With???
Hi folks.Putting together a new Solid State desk top rig & came across this unit..From what I read Luxman has a rep for sweet tone,good detail etc..Any experience with this amp or Luxman in general?Thanks much,take care..- E8ArmyDiver
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Looking For Audeze LCD-2 Warmth With HiFiMan Comfort
Hello HF it's been a while,hope everyone's doing well...So I am moving abroad at the end of the year & have gone from my beloved tube Integrated Amp/DAC to a solid state Creek Audio Evolution 50A integrated amp with the Ruby2 DAC Board... The headphone circuit is designed for low...- E8ArmyDiver
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RHA "MA-390"BT IEM Charging Time?
Just got a pair of these delivered via Amazon & they have ABSOLUTELY the worst user guide ever!ZERO information on how long charging takes.Anyone have a good idea?Thanks much.- E8ArmyDiver
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Help Me UpGrade My Cans head-fi
I have absolutely loved my HE400i cans since day one but gave them to my nephew & now need an upgrade pair...If I could get a bit better staging & imaging along with a touch more warmth I think I could be happy...Amp is Quad AV-One which makes the most power at 300 ohms but drives the hell out...- E8ArmyDiver
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1 Box Solution Needed
Hello Head Fi'ers,it's been a long time...I'm searching for a Tube amp/Dac/PreAmp,with as small a footprint as possible, for use with a wide variety of cans from low imp. planars to Senns or AKG's...I value an organic sound full of texture and color,I want to feel the wood so to speak...Budget...- E8ArmyDiver
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Windows Media Player vs jRiver... A Newbs Eye View
So I got the idea in my head after trying some 24/96KHz.Downloads that I wanted to try DSD & 24/192KHz.downloads & streaming.Since WMP only supports up to 24/96KHz.& EVERYONE says jRiver & FooBar(who support DSD) are better players I decided to find out. I started with the Free jRiver...- E8ArmyDiver
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Help Me Upgrade Computer Audio to 24/192 KHz.
Hey folks..My current DAC is the 96/24 SABRE DAC2 from HiFiMeDIY..Fantastic DAC & if you don't need 192/24. BUT like any good audiophile I think I want to upgrade to 192/24 or better & try a few of the Super HiRes Downloads...Main source is 2 month old Asus 555L laptop... From my research I...- E8ArmyDiver
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