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    Audeze LCD-X

      The holographic effect refers to a 3D sound stage - width, depth and height. You most certainly can achieve this with solid state amps.   One of the usual strengths of the LCD-X's over similar headphones is its excellent sound stage depth. If you aren't hearing this from your solid state...
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    Sonarworks Headphone Calibration software

    I've been using Sonarworks for my HD800's and EVE SC205 monitors (along with acoustic treatment) for a while now. Absolutely phenomenal for the improvement it provides. I'm actually strongly considering sending my HD800's in for individual calibration to try and ensure they're as neutral as...
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    LFF Paradox Slant and the "Starving Student"

    My favourite headphones on the planet, the Paradox Slant.   And I own and have owned quite a few different models!
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Of course it is.   ...but maybe not.   You might be disappointed.   ...but maybe not.   (i.e. there's no right or wrong answer. You legitimately aren't going to get much more helpful information. The Rag + Yggy are the highest end models in Schiit's line up - they're better. How much...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Upgrade your headphones and your DAC first. When you listen to your headphones, you're listening through an audio chain.  Any weak links will be a bottleneck. There's no point having such a high end amplifier if your DAC and headphones are bottlenecks.
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    That's a great plan, man.   Sell the HE400i's, mod your HD650's and EQ/mod the HD800's.   And either stick with LISST if you want neutral tonality, or get some NOS tubes to maximize the pleasure listening experience.   Then that's it, leave Head-Fi and enjoy the audio.
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    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    I haven't read the thread (not really interested in it), but IIRC if it's got a headphone output, it's got a headphone amp in it. It might not have separate circuitry for the headphone output and the line output, but everything with a headphone output has a headphone amp.
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Put the LISSTs into the MJ2 earlier today.   It's been fascinating listening to the sound change over time as the LISSTs burn in/warm up. It started off quite harsh, with the treble lacking a lot of detail due to the aggressive, smeared, harsh sound. It's been getting better and better over...
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    ☯️ Cavalli Audio's Liquid Carbon... a $599 Cavalli amp???

    Of course you use the best output from your DAC, whether it's balanced or single ended. The Bifrost multi bit is ONLY single ended, so the best (and only) output is the single ended output. One of the great things about the Liquid Carbon is that it doesn't matter whether the best output from...
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    LH Labs Geek Out v2 Discussion Thread

    I'm crazy since I've already got the Mjolnir 2, but I'm thinking of keeping my order for the Cavalli Liquid Carbon and pairing it up with the GOV2.   The GOV2 should arrive in the next week or so. I'll order that TRRS to female 4 pin XLR adapter and see how the balanced output handles the...
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    LH Labs Geek Out v2 Discussion Thread

    Does anyone have any experience using the single-ended or balanced output of the GOV2 into an external amplifier? How did it compare to using the internal amp?   Thanks 
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    I've never heard (almost) stock, un-equalized HD800's sound so engaging and musical. Of course, the entire signal chain deserves the credit here, but the MJ2 seems to have been the final piece of the puzzle.   I'll put the proper EQ back on eventually, but I legitimately don't have any urge to...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    My Mjolnir 2 arrived today. Signal chain is PC > Wyrd > Gungnir Multi Bit > Mjolnir 2 I won't say too much just yet because it's only been running for about 2 hours. Started off using it as a balanced pre-amp to my EVE SC205 monitors. It was harsh initially, but is quickly settling down...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Can you tell me what you think works well about the HD800's and Mj2? What other amps have you tried them with? Thanks :)     I'd love to hear your impressions about the HD800's and Mj2 from you as well, Matt
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    The Beyerdynamic DT880 Discussion thread

    For listening pleasure, get the Vali. The only negative is the short ringing when plugging in headphones.   Well implemented tubes are just better than solid state. 
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Don't know what the MBP is, but the HD800's do need to be EQ'd, or, ideally, modded. Anyone that tells you that the HD800's aren't bright (like a lot of people in the HD800 thread seem to think) is just objectively incorrect. The sound of stock HD800's is completely unengaging and clinical, imo...
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    The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread

    Using the free trial with my HD800's now. It does very well in improving the realism of the HD800's. I'll be using this until I get all the materials for the Anax mod. Highly recommended for those that recognise the imperfections with the HD800's. These are amazing headphones, but they're...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    Sounds good! Great to see you enjoying the sound.   So you preferred the sound of the stock 6BZ7's over the gold lions? Why's that?
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    Mad Lust Envy's Headphone Gaming Guide: (8/18/2022: iFi GO Blu Review Added)

    Yup. I used to own the Asus Xonar Essence STX and the Creative X-Fi Titanium HD (to see whether I preferred Dolby Headphone or CMSS-3D).   CMSS-3D was AMAZING for certain games that supported it natively, or through Alchemy (whatever it was called). CS: Source set up correctly literally had...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    This is actually exactly why I, after much consideration, cancelled my Liquid Carbon order and ordered the Mjolnir 2 instead.   I need a balanced, highly resolving and powerful amp that can drive LCD-X's, HD800's and HD650's properly. I don't doubt that the LC would perform very well for these...
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    Audeze LCD-X

    Gumby > Mojo 2 > LCD-X will be my exact setup in the next month. Already got GMB and LCD-X's, just waiting on Mojo 2. I'll be using a balanced cable from Forza Audio Works as well ^_^   So close to being at my end game. Just need to mod the HD800's and HD650's, then set up the Mjolnir 2.
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    Audeze LCD-X

    I just thought I'd grave-dig this comment to say that I actually really enjoy the way the LCD-X's sound out of the Vali. I love how warm and bassy the sound is (while still being clear and musical). It's great how we can make our music sound so different, depending how we feel :)
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    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    Yeah, basically, my audio journey has shown me that (generally) all of the differences between equipment are subtle. The only reason you keep buying and trying different pieces of gear is to get closer to your idea of perfection. The problem with starting off is that you don't really know what...
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    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    If you're looking for an amp that will drive almost everything, and generally sound very good while doing it (although not perfect, as perfection comes from achieving perfect synergy in your entire signal chain), then the Gustard H10 is a superb choice.   I owned it for 9 months and paired it...
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    Schiit Mjolnir 2 Listening Impressions

    I'm very interested in the LCD-X, HD800 or HD650 impressions from the Mojo2 :).   Considering switching out my Liquid Carbon order for the Mjolnir 2.
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