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Meze Audio ALBA - A Light in The Shape of Sound
The more I use these, the more I appreciate that a company like Meze is trying to do things at this price point. This is going to do great things getting people to buy and love their products and just work up the line. My son is already borrowing my Alba's, knowing full well I won't let him...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #194
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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SONY NW-ZX700
I was already surprised with Android 13 support. If they can keep this player updated for a while, I may only buy Sony DAPs (via Japan) going forward.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #2,879
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Meze Audio ALBA - A Light in The Shape of Sound
I can confirm the USBC dongle works with the DD Hifi Lightning to USBC adapter (TC28i). Doesn’t seem to lose any power as volume levels are still strong. I guess I will need to wait until I upgrade my iPhone to get rid of lightning forever.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #166
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Meze Audio’s newest single-DD IEM - ADVAR
I just picked up a pair and they are still burning in. It's not just sound quality for the price (which is impressive, although I haven't listened to many IEMs in this price range), the whole package is small and is actually pocketable. All my other IEM's are terminated in 4.4 with thick...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #524
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Meze Audio ALBA - A Light in The Shape of Sound
I did the opposite. Swapped the tips to the Spinfit W1's immediately, mainly due to sensitive skin. Had to go two sizes bigger as they don't go very deep.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #162
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SONY NW-ZX700
Glad to see a full Android version upgrade! I don't think many DAP manufacturers do this, so I appreciate Sony putting in the work.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #2,371
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Meze Audio LIRIC - The portable isodynamic hybrid array headphone
I use my Lirics with the Shanling RU-7 on DSD64. Whatever is going on in the DAC, the DSD64 setting is smooth at the cost of some resolution. However, it takes the edge off the Lirics a bit for a more relaxing listen. I also have the Meze copper upgrade cable. I am middle-aged so my...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,305
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Meze Audio LIRIC - The portable isodynamic hybrid array headphone
Alpaka makes a soft headphone case/sling. Not sure it fits the Lirics as they don't lay flat. I would keep it outside the backpack if it's in a soft case.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,285
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crinacle's IEM Ranking List
Fair enough. I have no idea what "instruments" typically Crin listens to...... Not sure if that is any better. I am not criticizing Crin's work. It is available to all for free and a key reference point for all of us who can't hear everything and try everything out. However, most of his...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #3,334
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crinacle's IEM Ranking List
I think he goes out of his way to make clear how he bell curved everything and provides caveats for his opinions. I have found myself diverging from his rankings, but maybe it doesn't bother me as much since I am comfortable having my own independent opinions and am a bit of a contrarian by...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #3,291
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Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp
Just to be clear, I love the sound differences. I just want to know what is actually going on behind the scenes. It's like having a warm fuzzy switch on a DAC.- Iron-Buddha
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- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp
Thanks. I suspected more than bitrate is changing between the modes as well. Holding all other things equal, I think mere mortals would have a hard time hearing the difference in DSD64/128/256. The changes are so obvious that I suspect something else is going on.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,539
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Sony Acquiring Audeze!
Interesting….on one hand planar magnetic going mainstream is very promising. On the other, I am deeply worried about Audeze’s independence. It would be telling to even find out how the deal was valued, if it was a tech/IP buy or if any multiple was given to product sales/gross profit. The...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #33
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Meze Audio LIRIC - The portable isodynamic hybrid array headphone
The dialing back of bass kind of turned me off on these pads. I want MOAR bass not less.- Iron-Buddha
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SONY NW-ZX700
Updating right now for the faster response times to button presses, but more sub-bass would be welcome!- Iron-Buddha
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SONY NW-ZX700
I use mine with Lirics and love the combo.- Iron-Buddha
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Unique Melody Bone Conduction Family (MEST&MEXT and their siblings) Announcement and Impression Thread.
Ended up with the same tips on my mk2. I had a drawer of zelastec, Spinfit, spinfit double flange, JVC’s and final audio tips. The W1 are amazing.- Iron-Buddha
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Unique Melody Bone Conduction Family (MEST&MEXT and their siblings) Announcement and Impression Thread.
I had a pair of Mest MK2 with defective bass that had to get replaced under warranty. Luckily for me, it was only in one earpiece so very obvious. I was never told why one earpiece had no bass, all I can tell you is that it is definitely possible.- Iron-Buddha
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SONY NW-ZX700
Man, it’s really too bad the dac mode has so much latency on this thing. Dongles aren’t too big or heavy but it’s another thing to EDC. Dignis case is holding up well. Loving this with the MEST MK2 and Lirics.- Iron-Buddha
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Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp
I got the RU7 for my laptop mainly since I moved over to 4.4 on all my IEM's and headphones. Also, my previous dongle dacs did not play well with the Andromeda (probably due to impedance mismatch). The RU7, so far, has been a great sounding device...but I am wondering if the sound difference...- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,358
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SONY NW-ZX700
Lol! It's under lock screen notifications (rather than widgets). I originally turned it off because I was getting gmail notifications (which I really don't want during music sessions). Thanks for letting me know I broke something!- Iron-Buddha
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SONY NW-ZX700
Ah, thanks. I am using the Walkman app though and it doesn't seem to have a widget function? That's a bummer. Or I missed the setting.- Iron-Buddha
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SONY NW-ZX700
Is there anyway to show what is playing on the Lock Screen? I am not familiar with Android but on my iPhone, I can see what is playing without unlocking the device.- Iron-Buddha
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Meze Audio LIRIC - The portable isodynamic hybrid array headphone
Yes. Keeping them pretty has been a top concern, to the point I wrapped my headphone stand in leather to prevent the cups (which will not sit flush) from turning and scuffing. I have used them in the backyard and at Starbucks but man, I am babying them.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,236
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SONY NW-ZX700
I just ordered some random one from Rakuten. I prefer glass to plastic. This one has some blue light thing on it, which I actually don't like. Under the sun, the entire screen looks blue.- Iron-Buddha
- Post #1,760
- Forum: Portable Source Gear