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  1. Burtron5

    Post Your Photography Here #2

    More at https://www.flickr.com/photos/137695415@N07/
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    For those of us with multiple headphones, which ones are you listening with now?

    HE6's driven by the EF6. Still an amazing sound.
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    WANT TO UPGRADE FROM SONY MA900

    V, Still available? Any photos? How is the wear and tear factor? Scratches, dents, etc. Any loose wiring? Any intermittent drop outs due to older cable? Thanks.
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    It's got to stop!

    That is where the Trade Forums come in very handy. As I write this, I'm happily listening to my HE500's that never seem to disappoint. Traded a pair of Audeze SINEs that didn't agree w/ me. You can have your cake and eat it too if you're willing to wait a bit, trade a bit, listen a bit and hear...
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    What "steals" are out there on the used market? (discussion)

    When you are ready to upgrade, here are some mid-fi steals: HE500 can be had for $ 350. were $ 1000 TOTL cans when they first came out. Difficult to beat for that $. HE400i are only $ 200 used and are a wonderful detailed HP. Really liked the u-shaped Fidelio F2 Used for under $ 200. Rockin...
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    Lets talk Mid-fi closed cans 300-600usd.

    You can pick up a used HE500 for under $ 400, sometimes under $ 300. These were $ 1000 when they were first sold as the TOTL headphone. Very nice smooth mids, detailed treble w/ a nice weighty bass. Well worth the little money they are currently trading for. Drive easily.
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    Need some advice on HD600 vs ...

    Yes, audition the HE400S. Replace the stock velour pads for the Hybrid pads. Then A/B with the HD600s. You should hear a fuller, richer, deeper sound. Depends on the genres you prefer, but to my ears, the HiFiman does a better job. Definitely worth a listen before you purchase the HD600. Same...
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    HE-400i vs HE-500??

    I've owned the HE 400S, HE400i, HE500 and HE560. Some practical thoughts coming through the Mojo Audio DAC and Cavalli Liquid Carbon: 400S comes w/ the velour pads, which gave a slightly loose and less detailed sound sig. I replaced those w/ the Hybrid leather/velour ear pads and immediately...
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    Albuquerque, NM meet: April 29, 2017!

    Sounds like the Mr. Speakers Ethers and Aeons will be well represented thanks to Ben at Mojo Audio! Awesome, thanks Ben. I pre-ordered the Aeons and have read some great things. Can not wait to hear them already and the Utopia. See you there!
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    Why isn't the Focal Spirit Classic more popular!

    For me it was the clamping force. Loved the neutral sound, but had to take them off after one song. Otherwise they gave me a nasty headache. Too bad, cause They were a very nice sounding phone.
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    Albuquerque, NM meet: April 29, 2017!

    Allan,   Sure, my CAL is the original Plastic cup variety, but, I think you'll be impressed w/ the sound v. price. Nice Bass response, head banger.   B
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    Albuquerque, NM meet: April 29, 2017!

    Ok then, count those portables in!   I seem to do alot of listening outdoors here in NM. Happy to share my experiences w that.   B
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    Albuquerque, NM meet: April 29, 2017!

    Well then, I'm the guy arriving by pogostick!   I will bring my;   Mr Speakers Ether C Flow (upgraded) Cavalli Carbon amp Mojo Audio DAC   Is there any interest in Portable and "Low Fi" ?;   Headphones   Koss Porta Pros ? Creative Aurvana Live ? Noontec Zoro II ?   Portable...
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    Reply to review by 'burtron5' on item 'iBasso DX90 Portable Digital Audio Player'

    This player is a bit-perfect player. If you install HiRes/non-lossy files (AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, etc) you will hear amazing sound. I personally own the DX50 and through my Ether C Flows, the sound coming from HiRes files is really very impressive.   Perhaps his comments are a case of Mp3's...
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    Reply to review by 'burtron5' on item 'MrSpeakers Ether C Flow'

    Tyll, from the much respected Innerfidelity web-site has just placed them on his WOF. 12-16-16. Unfortunately, he does so with a qualifier that both confuses and upsets me a little, as I don't find it accurate to my listening experience at all.   He mentions a bothersome peak at 6k Hz, which I...
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    Reply to review by 'burtron5' on item 'MrSpeakers Ether C Flow'

    Douger333,   Mr Speakers has the Flow models on sale for $ 1620. but ends today.
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    Reply to review by 'burtron5' on item 'MrSpeakers Ether C Flow'

    Satir, no that was the original Ether C price. The upgrade, which included new drivers, was an additional $ 350.00.   The sound is well above the cost of the $ 350. as an upgrade. See review.   The diagonal weave on the cups stays the same, Mr. Speakers does include and invoice and a statement...
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    Review by 'Burtron5' on item 'MrSpeakers Ether C Flow'

    These Ethers were the original Ether C's. Diagonal weave on the fiberglass cups. They were sent back to Mr. Speakers for the upgrade. They came back sounding like a new headphone. There was immediately a deeper, richer Bass and sub Bass that was missing before. A much fuller overall sound...
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    Review: Questyle Audio QP1R - With Multiple Headphone and IEM Pairings

    Is there somewhere on this detailed review a discussion about music file downloading? I use iTunes to import and organize my playlists. But I also have HiRes files from HDtracks, Amazon, etc.   Will it import playlists? Or, start over making new lists? Does it "play nice" w/ iTunes?   Burtron5
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    Albuquerque April 2016 meet impressions

    Allan and Crew,   Great meet yesterday! Very nice to meet other audiogeeks! Hopefully we can reconnect up here in Santa Fe.   So now my wife knows there are more like me! ....Good stuff!   I have much to learn in the technical dept, but I will say that everyone was friendly and open to...
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    Cavalli Audio's Liquid Carbon Owners Impressions

    OK, I actually read the User Manual and...   Asynchronous will get rid of any Jitter w/o changing the sound.   and the sample rate displayed is what the DAC is receiving from the iMac (which in this case is being resampled to 96k)   Helps to read the manual!
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    Cavalli Audio's Liquid Carbon Owners Impressions

    OK, a nube question here;   Using the Emotiva DC-1 DAC w/ the LC. Currently using an optical-in cable to come from the iMac. Does it matter sample wise if I'm in Asynchonous or Synchronous? The read out says "SAMPLE 96k" in either mode.   I know some are MP3's so is it...
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    Cavalli Audio's Liquid Carbon Owners Impressions

    First impressions on the Liquid Carbon;   Thanks to the wait, I had my power cable, balanced in, balanced to headphone, and even a nice fresh set of rubber feet at the ready. Got back from our Christmas trip and there it was! Sitting on the kitchen table crying; "Open me!"   It only took...
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    Reply to review by 'burtron5' on item 'Sennheiser HD 700 Headphone'

    It's been a year and a half since your review, now the price has gone down to the $ 500. range and I picked up a used pair for $ 420. that included a 4 pin DLR ! At those prices, these are really an attractive choice, especially if you listen to well recorded Classical and Jazz. They don't get...
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    LATEST: JDS Labs Updates for The Element

    Hi, I have the original design Element.   Are we sending it back to JDS lab for modification?   Sounds like,   Thank you,   Burt Plotkin
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