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Ayre Acoustics "Codex" DAC/Headphone Amp
Don't get me wrong I use JRiver myself! Love it.- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Ayre Acoustics "Codex" DAC/Headphone Amp
I don't doubt at all what you are saying about PC. I think relatively speaking there are probably much better sources but I would not call my PC a rotten source. It doesn't sound rotten. The Melco is probably a big step up. From what I have heard it beats even the most meticulously crafted audio...- BlackstoneJD
- Post #614
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Ayre Acoustics "Codex" DAC/Headphone Amp
Yes I also have the QX-5 and AX-5. I am feeding 802D speakers which are not mini by any stretch of the imagination. It is heavenly sounding. My original demo of QX-5 was with 803D3 where the QX was fed by a Melco server via USB, all Transparent cabling, AX-5 Twenty, and I thought it was one...- BlackstoneJD
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Ayre Acoustics "Codex" DAC/Headphone Amp
The difference in functionality between a disc spinner and a computer audio solution is so massive that to some extent it is irrelevant. I can't imagine ever going back to a spinner. it is simply unfathomable and probably is also unnecessary because of the dedicated server devices that have...- BlackstoneJD
- Post #610
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Future of Audio pops up in New York City
Do you mean the Occulus Rift headset? Is it on display. That would go great with a pair of HE-1s!- BlackstoneJD
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The Future of Audio pops up in New York City
I heard the HE-1 in Chicago. It totally changed my perception of what a headphone is capable of. It was light years beyond any headphone I have heard. It is probably worth checking out so you have a frame of reference, but you might want to throw your current "flagship" cans in the garbage after...- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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PS1000 Impressions Thread
My dad is balancing his PS1000e this week I think. When he does he will probably bring them over to compare with my PS1000 on the Ayre QX-5 Twenty. I expect to be jealous at that point.- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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PS1000 Impressions Thread
AIFF tagging never worked for me. I always had problems with transfers.- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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New headphone amplifier from Bryston
My BHA-1 is for sale if anyone is interested.- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Ayre QX-5 Twenty "Digital Hub" DAC/ Headphone Amp - First Listen!
There is more information on Computeraudiophile.com and Audioafficiando. We are sort of spread between forums.- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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PS1000 Impressions Thread
I heard the Sennheiser HE-1 ($55,000) electrostats last week. They of course blew my PS1000 out of the water. There is always room for improvement! :sunglasses:- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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PS1000 Impressions Thread
I just compared the two cans, original and e versions, side by side with an Ayre QX-5 Twenty, and they are VERY different cans. The e is much improved but some might prefer the older version. The e has a wider soundstage, less in your head/more laid back presentation, and is a touch more...- BlackstoneJD
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Ayre Acoustics "Codex" DAC/Headphone Amp
You are entitled to your opinion. No need to apologize. For that kind of money you should just love it. It is all subjective. A wise man once told me, if you can't hear the difference between two units get the cheaper one. There are days when it all seems like nonsense. Codex is positioned...- BlackstoneJD
- Post #574
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Sennheiser HE-1 (Orpheus) Demonstration (Chicago)!
I did hear this system last night for a few minutes. It was a strange experience. It is hard to describe the difference between this system and the dynamic headphones I am used to. It was very different. It was a more well rounded, bigger presentation than you would expect from a headphone...- BlackstoneJD
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Sennheiser HE-1 (Orpheus) Demonstration (Chicago)!
I lied. I am going!- BlackstoneJD
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