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Hey I still rip from apple then convert to flac to my server or use iTunes on my phone cck through hugo. iTunes still cheap, efficient, and good inventory
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Epic Audio Intoxication
This has been hyped up in China for quite a while. It has a crazy configuration including 12BA, 1 passive BA, 8EST, and 2BCD all packed inside an aluminum shell. It offers great lush and emotional mids, with a slightly forward presentation. I think there's some vocal magic here, great dynamics, and a medium-sized soundstage. It’s one of the few units that really piqued my interest to explore further. I have requested a demo unit and will share more in the future. Priced at around USD 5.4K – another crazily priced new brand.
This is a very interesting thread with loads of useful information. I’ve only knew about this yesterday started from the beginning pages and skipped middle part went straight to last 10 pages
Will take some time to catch up on the rest 5000 pages
My IEM searching journey ended at Nov 2021 when I received the custom 64 audio A18s, and currently still using my 5 yo Cayin N8. And now have moved on to desktop/headphones setup.
I shall take note all the recommendations here and hopefully try them out in the coming audio show in Hong Kong
What's the upcoming audio show in Hong Kong?
The yearly Hifi audio show, it has both two channels and head-fi gears. Some brands would release new products at this show, I remember Campfire Trifecta was first shown in this show back in 2022 before the official releaseWhat's the upcoming audio show in Hong Kong?
Ah~inoxication. Addictive vocal. Small shell and not hard to drive. It's better for pop than classical music. I like it, but I don't recommend people around me to buy it because of crazy price.
38999 yuan. almost $5.4kHi! Do you mind sharing the MSRP for Intoxication? Thanks!
Is the tuning very different compared to Storm?38999 yuan. almost $5.4k
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I would say yes, don’t think intoxication has a reference tuning, coloured/ dense mids, more a vocal specialist imo.Is the tuning very different compared to Storm?
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can I just spend the $20 for a chance to win a free Noir? Probably not worth it.
They're a bit similar, but intoxication is a bit more midrange focused and the vocals are a bit more forward, and STORM is brighter in the high treble. When comparing the dynamics, storm has the edge. Soundstages are similar.Is the tuning very different compared to Storm?
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