Search results for query: *
  1. silversurfer616

    Focal Utopia General Discussion

    Well, a few years back at Munich High End I asked this headphone designer why his headphones are not more visible on HeadFi and he replied that he’s not prepared to pay a few thousand dollars to some of the more popular guys here, just to get the stuff pushed constantly. Another friend who sells...
  2. silversurfer616

    Focal Utopia General Discussion

    Thought you would like it…
  3. silversurfer616

    Focal Utopia General Discussion

    Only know from a friend’s personal experience that most of the times big audio publications only do a review when they get paid to do so. Even on HeadFi( according to a European headphone designer) there’s cash involved to keep the usual suspects/influencer busy shilling the product. If this is...
  4. silversurfer616

    RAAL 1995 Immanis

    As they said at the butcher’s “ Darfs auch etwas mehr sein?” But that was a hundred years ago and after military service(heavy steel helmets, my dear) and daily gym, I don’t get what some people are talking about? Irony off!
  5. silversurfer616

    Audiobyte Hydra Stack: Hydra.Vox + Hydra.Hub + Hydra Zap

    Thanks for reply and I communicated with Sebastian from Audiobyte; he sent me the new firmware and advised to move the dip switches(I think you might have mentioned that early on in this thread). So all is working now and indeed I2S sounds best for me. Dacs I had from memory apart from Chord...
  6. silversurfer616

    Audiobyte Hydra Stack: Hydra.Vox + Hydra.Hub + Hydra Zap

    Late to the party but very much enjoying the Vox with all sorts of headphones. Prefer it to TT2/Mscaler and various other highly regarded DACs. Have two problems, though: 1) can’t register in order to get the newest firmware, still on Bullet. After I hit register it takes me to some obscure...
  7. silversurfer616

    What is the headphone that you will keep forever and never sell?

    Where do I start? A promise broken too often but I can’t part with my HD800S…although I did many times only to buy it again and again.
  8. For Sale  Rosson RAD-0

    Price
    1800.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Or best offer
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a Rosson RND-0 Rupert Neve headphone in pristine condition. Comes with all original accessories like hard case and ALO balanced cable. Additionally there’s a headband suspension strap system included. PayPal on me and international shipping on buyer. More photos on request.
  9. silversurfer616

    Show us your Head-Fi station at it's current state. No old pictures please...

    Added an Antipodes EX, so I can now seperate server and player functions between EX(server) and S30/60( player/power supply). This is without a doubt the most outstanding sound improvement so far but I know there’s more…. Whatever people say but it starts with the source components. Once that is...
  10. silversurfer616

    CX, EX, K, S, Oladra, Antipodes, Owners Unite

    Have the S30 and S60 power supply and rather happy with it. Now there’s the opportunity to add an EX to the mix and I am wondering whether that’s a good idea or not? EX as renderer/player and S30 as server…or the other way round? Any thoughts?
  11. silversurfer616

    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    My favourite playlist with more relaxed and eclectic music. Antipodes server/streamer - Topping DDC - Focal Arche - Utopia OG
  12. For Sale  Final Audio 8000 Pro

    Price
    2049.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a pair of Final Audio 8000 Pro in very good used condition. Comes with all original accessories (cables, case and display box). PayPal on me and shipping from New Zealand on buyer. More photos if needed…
  13. silversurfer616

    Feedback by 'silversurfer616' on listing 'Gustard U18'

    Easy and friendly trade with Radoslaw. Thank you very much.
  14. For Sale  Gustard U18

    Price
    300.00 USD
    Condition
    Good
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a Gustard DDC.
  15. silversurfer616

    Reply to review by 'silversurfer616' on item 'RAAL-requisite CA-1A'

    Sold my pair as I didn’t want to upgrade to the apparently much better cable that supposedly makes all the difference. Great headphones nevertheless.
  16. silversurfer616

    Do I "need" a Sennheiser HD600/650/660S(S2) series headphone?

    Save up some money and get a used Meze 109 Pro. Incredible value considering how good it is. Once you got a taste of what’s possible with headphones you don’t want to languish on the 600/650 level any longer. I say that as a loyal Sennheiser guy but the times have moved on.
  17. silversurfer616

    Show us your Head-Fi station at it's current state. No old pictures please...

    Using a DDC I feed both the Ear Yoshino and Gustard DAC and can switch instantly by using RCA or XLR in on the GSX mini. The Ear is superior to the Lampizator I had before, in fact better than all the DACs I had before( Pavane, TT2/Mscaler, Holo Spring3 etc.). There’s just more emotional...
  18. silversurfer616

    Should I sell my HD800?

    Aotearoa or New Zealand…
  19. silversurfer616

    Should I sell my HD800?

    Sold and bought HD800(S) probably 7 or 8 times. Sold it because something new was looking at me and I thought I need the FOTM only to realise that the HD800(S) can’t be replaced. Also, I am emotionally biased being German living in the diaspora at the end of the world.
  20. For Sale  Topping U90 DDC

    Price
    449.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a brand new Topping U90 DDC with PayPal included in the price. International shipping from New Zealand 50/50.
  21. For Sale  Focal Arche

    Price
    1599.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a Focal Arche DAC/Amp combo in excellent condition. PayPal included but international shipping from New Zealand 50/50.
  22. For Sale  Violectric V200/V800

    Price
    1199.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. Anywhere
    Selling a Violectric V200/V800 DAC/AMP combo in excellent condition. PayPal included in price and international shipping from New Zealand 50/50.
  23. silversurfer616

    Feedback by 'silversurfer616' on listing 'DCA Stealth'

    Easy and drama free transaction with obviously a wonderful person. Glad that they are what you were hoping for.
  24. silversurfer616

    Focal Utopia 2022 Review, Measurements

    This is what the OG Utopia gives me and the 22 didn’t. That’s why I sold it and bought the original version again. Just more meat on the bone.
Back
Top