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    HIFIMAN RE300a/ RE300i InLine and RE300h (hifi) Earphone launched! *Impressions added*

    I am really enjoying the RE300a's with my OnePlus One.  They are a perfect match for the 256-320kbps source material I listen to on my phone.  Do they compare to my road rig (160GB iPod ALAC -> Fostex HP-P1 -> RSA SR-71A -> Westone 4's/ 1962 Ears customs/Beyer DT1350's)?  No.  But they are just...
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    HIFIMAN RE300a/ RE300i InLine and RE300h (hifi) Earphone launched! *Impressions added*

    I have not checked in here for a while, but wanted to check out the RE300 reviews, since I wanted to pick up a pair of cheap IEM's with an inline controller.  Nice to see that there is a fresh crop of ass-hats splitting hairs and clinging to their inflexible opinions like grim death.  Over the...
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

    Quote:   This is a real beauty that brings back fond memories.  LP12 (Trampolin) was a wonderfully colored TT to my ears.  Lovely stuff that never goes out of style either visually or sonically. 
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

    Quote:   Love it -- especially after Brooks re-wired in silver.  IMO, it is THE tonearm for this turntable.
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    Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable

      My humble Oracle MkIII, SME IV arm and wood body Benz cartridge.  This was the very last upgrade done by the late, and ever so great, Brooks Berdan.
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    Why do small headphones sound bad?

    W-4's UM3X, ESW9's and DT1350's (among others) hardly sound bad...good CIEM's will blow your doors (and expectations) off.
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    Wolfson DAC confirmed for Galaxy S3!

    Quote: As any good audio designer will tell you, implementation is more important than the hardware.  The whole Wolfson thing is blown way out of proportion by those who don't know what they don't know.  In well designed circuits, with all factors being equal, the latest AKM and Sabre...
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    Denon AH-D7000

    Quote: Don't let facts get in the way... Romney left Bain in 1999.  He sold 100% of his ownership position to his partners in 2001.  The Denon/Marantz deal closed in 2008.  All very old news and not connected in any way, shape or form.
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    Denon AH-D7000

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    The Stax thread (New)

    Quote:   You nailed it -- all 100% correct.
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    Calling All "Vintage" Speaker Owners

    Quote: Very nice set up.  TC-50 and Angelus both still have fanatical followings.  And, for good reason -- Spica's are terrific speakers.
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    HE-500; LCD2/3 and NFB 10

    Any first hand experiences or well informed opinions regarding these pairings?  Thinking about the NFB 10.2 as the foundation of a secondary/tertiary stand-alone station. Thanks in advance.
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    The Stax thread (New)

    What are the specific differences between the circuits of the KGGS and current Stax amps?  A lot of people are shooting from the hip, but I would be very interested in the substantive differences between the various designs. 
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    Jaben is selling uber rare headphones on Taobao for exuberant prices

    Quote:   Supply, demand, discretionary income.  No brainer, really.
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    Sony MDR R10 - Number 0808 Mint and boxed - arrived today :)

    Congratulations, man.  Nothing like a grail acquisition to make your day.
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