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  1. ngoshawk

    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'Crosszone CZ-8A Over-The-Ear Closed Back 3-Driver Dynamic Headphones'

    Crosszone CZ-8A Enhanced ($1700): A Japanese masterpiece, which mimics our home setting CZ-8A Intro: Crosszone is not known by many outside of the Far East market, and then seemingly in smaller circles. There is another review out regarding the “Enhanced” version, which to my knowledge is...
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'CZ-10 Stereo Headphones'

    This is a review of the "Enhanced" version, with upgrades as listed below. Crosszone CZ-10 Enhanced ($1000): An update on the “budget” model. CZ-10 Intro: Crosszone is not known by many of those outside of the Far East market, and then seemingly in smaller circles. There is another review...
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    FIIO first cassette player CP13 is officially released!

    And that right there is the point. If you like it, that’s all that matters. Cheers and congrats.👍🏼
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'Letshuoer Cadenza 4'

    LETSHUOER Cadenza 4 ($249): Does Trickledown work? Me thinks so. 4.25 LETSHUOER Cadenza 4 Intro: Following on the heels of the successful Cadenza 12 (a wonderful TOTL), and the S15 (A smooth-sounding IEM), the Cadenza 4 tries to fit into a niche using both (IMO) IEMs as models. A hybrid...
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'iFi audio iDSD Diablo 2'

    iFi Diablo 2 ($1299)- The devil is in the details? Diablo 2 Intro: iFi is an innovator. Presenting items that push the boundaries of what we need, the company clearly feels this path is working. I personally own the iDSD Pro and iCAN Pro for my reference desktop setup and still lament...
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    Crosszone Headphones [CZ-1, CZ-10, CZ-8A, and More!]

    Same for both. Cheers
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    Crosszone Headphones [CZ-1, CZ-10, CZ-8A, and More!]

    I have the CZ-8A Enhanced (and CZ-10 Enhanced) in for review right now. Look for something in a couple of weeks. Cheers.
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    PLUSSOUND AUDIO | Introducing COPPER XL cable for IEMs and Headphones

    Great pictures, @Sebastien ! Glad this is working out for you! Cheers, mate.:relaxed:
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    flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)

    I really enjoyed the Spirit Torino IEM, and will be including it in another upcoming review. An excellent first IEM from the company. And it’s gorgeous as well. https://headfonics.com/spirit-torino-iem-twin-pulse-beryllium-review/
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    Astell&Kern Launches New TWS Earbud, the UW100 MK II

    I have not tried the first gen model, sorry. If a purchase came down to this pair or the Sony, I’d probably opt for the Sony due to the better ANC and features. That should not minimize the very good sound quality of the UW100mkii, though. That said, variety is good. When I am between reviews...
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'iFi audio GO pod'

    iFi GO Pod ($299): iFi lets us use our IEMs in a new light GO Pod Intro: I am a fan of iFi. I have owned many of their products, and still own the iDSD/iCAN Pro models. Other models I have liked, and there are some I have not. When offered a review sample of the GO Pod, I accepted...
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    Astell&Kern Launches New TWS Earbud, the UW100 MK II

    My review is now up. A decent offering with much potential: https://ngoshawksounds.blog/2024/01/01/astell-kern-ak-uw100mkii-tws-299-is-the-2nd-gen-an-upgrade/
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'Kefine Klanar 14.5mm Planar Driver'

    Kefine Klanar ($119): A new kid on the planar block. Klanar Audio46 HiFiGo *Discounted to $89USD currently Intro: The Klanar is a new planar IEM from Kefine, Dongguan Kefine Electronics Technology, CO; Ltd. Using a 14.5mm “driver” with your choice of 3.5mm se or 4.4bal, it enters the...
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    FiiO&JadeAudio Over-Ear Headphones Discussion & Impressions Thread

    Correct, but with higher impedance level headphones you need more voltage to attain the same listening levels as the lower impedance model. That was the point I was trying to make. And yes, going back to the equation I used to teach my 9th graders: P=V*I. Higher impedance headphones usually...
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    FiiO&JadeAudio Over-Ear Headphones Discussion & Impressions Thread

    While I appreciate your analysis of the wording, another aspect should be considered as well. First the FT3 is 350 ohm, not 300 ohm. Calculating necessary power at a given volume is what I consider in “hard to drive” units. Using an available sensitivity calculation, the FT3 350 ohm needs...
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    FiiO&JadeAudio Over-Ear Headphones Discussion & Impressions Thread

    My review of the 32 ohm FT3. JT1 incoming. https://headfonics.com/fiio-ft3-32-ohm-review/
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    Review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'Sivga Nightingale 14.5mm Planar Driver'

    Sivga Nightingale ($229): Sivga enters the planar market in IEMs 3.75, because HF doesn't differentiate closer than 0.5. Nightingale Intro: Sivga is known for gorgeous-looking headphones, with a variety of sound signatures. The recent iterations of Luan and Oriole are stunning at which to...
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    The discovery thread!

    My review is now live on Headfonics of the IEM Twin Pulse. It really is quite good. 👍🏼
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    Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Carriable Headphone Amp

    I like the added ability of the T, to change between solid state and tube sound (or a combo of both). It’s an easy switch on the front section. I do think I liked the sound of the 1000 slightly more, but that NuTube sound is quite contagious…😎
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    Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Carriable Headphone Amp

    I have. And both are fabulous. To the other point, I would easily be happy with either as my single desktop headphone amp/streamer/pre-amp for powered speakers. Expensive? Yes, but worth it to me for decluttering my desk. *the units I reviewed were loaner units unfortunately… A&K CA1000T (w/...
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    Reply to review by 'ngoshawk' on item 'Focal Bathys'

    Much obliged. “Sale price” of $699 makes the Bathys all that much better than the Px8, which I dearly love.
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    Feedback by 'ngoshawk' on listing 'ZMF Eikon Camphor with Magnesium Chassis'

    Eikon's arrived well packed, and promptly. They are of course, superb. Excellent seller, and the headphones are in superb condition. Highly recommend working with him.
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    Monoprice Monolith AMT Headphones

    Fabulous A&K CA1000 & case btw.🙌🏼
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    The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)

    https://ngoshawksounds.blog/2023/04/10/monoprice-monolith-amt-headphone-going-after-the-big-boys-does-the-amt-merit-a-mention-for-a-good-part-yes/?amp=1 👍🏼
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    Campfire Audio - SuperMoon

    Using this wonderful cable with the Supermoon’s on my iPhone. The sound tames that 7kHtz (?) sizzle a bit, without losing detail. This is an excellent, affordable cable & a very nice compliment to the Supermoon.
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