Recent content by aedeau
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AKG Q701 Fake? "Made in China"
thought I'd add to this. I bought these off Amazon US recently as well and mine are also made in china. Here's my rant: http://www.amazon.com/gp/cdp/member-reviews/A1LXNINX89NTY7/ref=cm_cr_pr_auth_rev?ie=UTF8&sort_by=MostRecentReview same deal as original pic, has a made in PRC sticker on...- aedeau
- Post #19
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Interesting, I have a pair of Q701s and normally have the volume sitting around 2 o'clock/75% (zero gain) and they're much lower impedance than the hd650s- aedeau
- Post #2,838
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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AKG Q701 Quincy Jones Edition is killed?
just got my Q701s in the mail from Amazon. I paid $230, but they're made in china :( - I can't really fault the build quality or stitching, so I guess it's not really a problem. Now the 100hr burn in process begins...- aedeau
- Post #30
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
I finally brought my T1 home and was able to do a direct comparison against my lexicon plugged into the same computer. Of the two rocket tubes I have, I prefer the one with the star logo as it has punchier bass. Tighter sounding, I guess. As I understand, people prefer the plain rocket logo tube...- aedeau
- Post #2,364
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
I'm listening to some van halen hdcd remasters in foobar using the WASPI plugin and it sounds quite good on the T1. Compared it with my lexicon dac, and tbh I think the lexicon sounds cleaner. Maybe I need new headphones :D- aedeau
- Post #2,361
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
so after quite a few hours of listening, I can't really tell any difference between the stock chinese tube. I think maybe the rocket one seems a bit more open sounding. Almost like the vocals have less volume, but other than that no difference for me. The 1 min it takes to swap tubes and warm up...- aedeau
- Post #2,350
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Excellent news, I need a 220-240V power adapter :D- aedeau
- Post #2,346
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
woo hoo!!! just got these in the mail: 2x 6N23P / E88CC / 6DJ8 Tubes. NOS plugged it in already and listening now.- aedeau
- Post #2,340
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Sony's NEW MDR-MA100 budget headphones. Something to watch?
I have a pair of these I picked up from Dicksmiths for $8. They sounds ok, but pretty muffled compared to my V6s, but yeah, $8 vs $60. Build quality is crap. They used the cheapest plastic they could find and the fabric ear pads get dirty quickly, but they sound ok and have decent bass. I use my...- aedeau
- Post #14
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Quote: Thanks for the feedback and recommendations. I ended up going with that rocket 6N23P in link you posted. 2 tubes ended up costing $25AU delivered, and I figured I can probably sell one locally for $15, as some people don't want to wait. I pretty much listen to all types of...- aedeau
- Post #2,221
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Actually, I didn't buy the upgraded version and my stock tube is a 6N11 Chinese tube. Most people seem to think this is pretty meh? I'm looking at a 6N1P-EV which I can get for about $1.50. Like you said, maybe my ears aren't good enough to detect any change, so I'm not keen on spending $30 on a...- aedeau
- Post #2,208
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Quote: The MDR-V6's impedance is 63ohms, specs are as follows. http://store.sony.com/p/DJ-headphones/en/p/MDRV6#specifications Driver Unit : 40mm Frequency Response : 5Hz - 30,000Hz Impedance : 63 ohms Sensitivity (db) : 106dB/mW- aedeau
- Post #2,200
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Aune T1 USB Tube DAC+ SS Amp Discussion Thread ***See first post for FAQ--Updated on 02/14/15***
Hi all, I've been monitoring this thread for a while now but only received my silver T1 in the mail yesterday, so thought I had better post something.I won my T1 on ebay for $130US delivered(I'm in Australia), but forgot to check the power pack when I bought it, so it came with a 110v power pack...- aedeau
- Post #2,196
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components