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post #16 of 61
7/25/12 at 6:11am

I have the Miracle, have not tried the Fostex, but loved the Clas combo with ALO RXII. Nice synergy, if you want even better then RXIII. Even SE still sounded great but to get full benefit of III Balanced.

SE use CLAS + RXII = Miracle Happy

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post #17 of 61
7/25/12 at 2:31pm
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Gonna be tough to have a listen at the fostex, me being in France frown.gif I will think about everything that has been said though. Thanks to all
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post #18 of 61
7/25/12 at 6:10pm

Please let us know your final choice and how you like it.

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post #19 of 61
7/26/12 at 1:08am
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I will. I have to sell my pico slim first
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post #20 of 61
7/26/12 at 3:32am

As a UM Miracle user myself, I have to say the Fostex HP-P1 does not really add any coloration to Miracle, if anything it just provides you with a more transparent view between you and your music with an effortless soundstage and presentation, and it has plenty of juice to drive the Miracle, so if your goal is to 'fix' the sound of UM Miracle then the HP-P1 is not for you, you'll be better off getting the CLAS plus any amp that will give the UM Miracle a better kick such as the ALO Rx-mk3 (it gives the bass a great thump and texture).

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post #21 of 61
7/26/12 at 8:35pm

I have the CLAS and an ALO RX Mk3 as well as a Portaphile 627 amps. Don't ask. :)

 

I work in NYC and B&H Photo is near where I work. They give you 30 days full return policy. I was curious about the Fostex HP-P1 and if it was better than using any of the combinations that I mentioned above. It is not even close. The The CLAS combo has so much more depth, detail, soundstage, dimension than the Fostex.

 

I will say that I did not pair up the Fostex with an external amp, but I don't think people are buying the Fostex to be used as a separate DAC to be used with an external amp.

Ken

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post #22 of 61
7/26/12 at 9:10pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by ken6217 View Post

I have the CLAS and an ALO RX Mk3 as well as a Portaphile 627 amps. Don't ask. :)

 

 

Don't ask what?

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post #23 of 61
7/26/12 at 9:35pm
Why I have two amps.
Ken
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post #24 of 61
7/26/12 at 11:23pm

Well, dont forget your CLAS+ Alo mk3 combo is double the price of HP-P1. Depends on how much you want to spend on it though

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post #25 of 61
7/27/12 at 12:09am
True, but the thread is about what sounds better.
Ken
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post #26 of 61
7/27/12 at 12:57am
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Ken, you seem to say, and also I gathered from others, that the fostex is leaner and colder than the clas+ amp.
With my miracles, I think I'm gonna end up with a shrilling sound with not enough bass to my taste if paired with fostex. You convinced me. I'll keep my pico slim, buy the clas, and later sell the pico to get the sr71b. That's the plan. Thx rolleyes.gif
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post #27 of 61
7/27/12 at 2:40am
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And I think I'll buy the sr71b first... If anyone is interested in selling, please let me know.
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post #28 of 61
7/27/12 at 3:20am

why would you want to get the sr71b isnt the pico slim gd enough ?

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post #29 of 61
7/27/12 at 3:26am
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More space. More bass. Better resolution. I guess...
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post #30 of 61
7/27/12 at 11:44pm

Fostex HP-P1 à RueDuCasque à Paris...


Edited by the wizard of oz - 7/27/12 at 11:46pm
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