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Dec 16, 2014 at 5:57 PM Post #3,181 of 3,445
No room for anyone to move anywhere on my train!
You have to be plugged in and turned on before you get on the train, no room to get things out of bags.
It's only music that makes it makes bearable!
 
Dec 16, 2014 at 6:38 PM Post #3,182 of 3,445
kt66 said:
  No room for anyone to move anywhere on my train!
You have to be plugged in and turned on before you get on the train, no room to get things out of bags.
It's only music that makes it makes bearable!
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Sounds like when I lived in China. 
 
Dec 28, 2014 at 2:12 AM Post #3,183 of 3,445
A new amp card "Elfidelity" just popped up on HiFiMAN Taobao store. This is the 1st runner-up of an amp card design contest organised by HFM some time ago.
 

 
Below is the description translated from Chinese:
 
The Elfidelity amp card is available in either SE (RMB 1,299) or balanced (RMB 1,799). The sound signature is neutral with smooth highs and fast and accurate lows. The balanced version offers a larger soundstage and more accurate instrument placement than the SE version.
 
The Elfidelity card measures very well but bass is on the light side.
 
Recommended headphone pairing: HD650, SR80, RE600 etc.
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Dec 28, 2014 at 4:13 AM Post #3,184 of 3,445
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Dec 28, 2014 at 4:50 AM Post #3,186 of 3,445
Found some impressions, if anyone here can translate:

http://bbs.erji.net/read.php?tid=1661519
 
Dec 28, 2014 at 6:53 AM Post #3,188 of 3,445
jelt2359 said:
Found some impressions, if anyone here can translate:

http://bbs.erji.net/read.php?tid=1661519
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I won't translate word by word. Just a brief one.

These are two of the winning amp cards in the competition made by Elfidelity. One is unbalanced and one balanced.

The unbalanced is a competition of the discrete card which has been often talked about here. Overall it's more focused on vocals with smoother sound, not as powerful as the discrete card, but probably a better choice if you are into vocals.

The balanced card is a direct competition of the official balanced card from Hifiman. Again, it's not really better but in different flavor, it made the 901 sound more like 801 which might be good or bad depends on which type of sound you prefer. Seems overall the official one still has better dynamics but the new balanced card is easier on ears and better for long time listening due to its thicker and warmer sound.

You'd lose gain setting on either card 'cause they don't support HI/LO gain switch, just one setting, probably low gain only.
 
Dec 28, 2014 at 7:01 AM Post #3,190 of 3,445
fengwei007 said:
I won't translate word by word. Just a brief one.

These are two of the winning amp cards in the competition made by Elfidelity. One is unbalanced and one balanced.

The unbalanced is a competition of the discrete card which has been often talked about here. Overall it's more focused on vocals with smoother sound, not as powerful as the discrete card, but probably a better choice if you are into vocals.

The balanced card is a direct competition of the official balanced card from Hifiman. Again, it's not really better but in different flavor, it made the 901 sound more like 801 which might be good or bad depends on which type of sound you prefer. Seems overall the official one still has better dynamics but the new balanced card is easier on ears and better for long time listening due to its thicker and warmer sound.

You'd lose gain setting on either card 'cause they don't support HI/LO gain switch, just one setting, probably low gain only.
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Thanks Fengwei! Sounds like amp cards that are interesting. :)
 
Dec 28, 2014 at 7:14 AM Post #3,191 of 3,445
Do people really want a new card that makes a 901 sound like a 801? I certainly don't, and would it just be easier and cheaper to get an 802?
Will Head Direct have new cards ?
 
Dec 28, 2014 at 7:52 AM Post #3,192 of 3,445
fengwei007 said:
Given many users love the minibox amp coward, I'd say this new Minibox ES amp card is gonna have a lot followers when it comes to market.
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Especially now owners will be able to roll op-amps with the ES version 
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Dec 28, 2014 at 8:12 AM Post #3,195 of 3,445
pekingduck said:
  Especially now owners will be able to roll op-amps with the ES version 
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Thanks pekingduck and fengwei. Where can I find info on this ES version? Sounds more interesting than Elfidelty to me...
 
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