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    AirPods Max

    Thanks! I copied those and they sound much better on my mac than what I was using!
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    AirPods Max

    Just got myself a set of the APM - $420 delivered/new which felt like the right price to give them a go. I am on a Mac all day long for work (teams/zoom) and just love the integration/handoff and creature comforts of my current AirPods Pro and wanted to go for the Max and give it a go. I...
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    Tivoli Audio Henry-Kloss Model Two Opinions

    Hey folks, I have been really interested in this unit for my home office for a long time.  I have only ever heard a Tivoli Table radio (mono) about 7 years ago and it seemed warm and inviting.  I am considering a 2 channel system for my home office.  I have considered used Genelec monitors and...
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    Profire 2626 as headphone amp?

    I use a ProFire 610 (which is supposed to based of the 2626 but in a smaller box with fewer pres/inputs).  I use it with my HD600's and am very happy with the quality.  The DA conversion is nice and the 610 drives the HD600's with a little more power and a lot more clarity than the headphone...
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    Difference between HeadRoom Micro Amp & Portable Micro Amp

    Headroom has two Micro Amp options, the "HeadRoom Micro Amp" ($349) & "HeadRoom Portable Micro Amp" ($399).   I know the regular Micro Amp runs off of AC and can't have the built in DAC where portable runs off batteries and can have an optional built in DAC.   The differences I am...
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    Advice on running HD600's through a M-Audio ProFire 610 vs a budget amp

    Not sure if this is the relevant measurement, but in M-Audio forum I read the following differences in specs:   ProFire 410 Max Output Level into 32 ohms - 3.5 dBV, Signal-to-Noise Ratio -101 dB     ProFire 610 Max Output Level into 32 ohms +2.9 dBV, Signal-to-Noise Ratio -108 dB   I...
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    Advice on running HD600's through a M-Audio ProFire 610 vs a budget amp

    I just got a pair of HD600's for the first time.  I used to own many Grado's (usually ran un-amped) and departed headphones for a while for speakers.  I recently acquired the Senn's in getting back into headphones after a hiatus (forgot what I was missing).  I think the HD600's were the...
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    Is B&W p5 worth it?

    Enjoy them, they are superbly constructed and great sounding headphones.  I think the dust and hype/hate has cleared on these for the most part.  They are fine cans that will work wonderfully for a specific nitch.  Its understood that when buying them you don't get the most SQ/purchasing dollar...
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    Is B&W p5 worth it?

    I agree and am happy with mine, I've many great headphones (Sennheiser HD595's, 600's, Grado HF-1's, MS-2i's, and RS-1's).  The P5's are a little expensive for what they are but they are great within their own nitch.  I toss them in a bag and use them for travel, in bed, and when walking the dog...
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    Is B&W p5 worth it?

    I am very happy with the P5's.  Worth is is relative and they are have color to them.  I know there is another thread that sort of hangs the P5 out to dry as a $300 headphone in terms of sound issues/color/etc.  I really didnt mind paying extra for the design/aestetics/confort which to me is...
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    B&W P5 Headphones: An Unboxing of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones

    I've had mine for about 24 hours now (let them burn in for about 15-20 hours so far). They had a very weird sound in the beginning as everyone else noticed (muffled mids and missing fullness/top end). As they settled in about 15 hours they started to open up some. There is a nice big sound to...
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    B&W P5 Headphones: An Unboxing of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones

    Mine arrived today - It was a joy unpacking them. They look and feel amazing and the fit/comfort factor is just perfect for me. I love the size of the P5s and they have great isolation. The only thing lame is the cable which is thin and flimsy, everything else about them seems great (including...
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    B&W P5 Headphones: An Unboxing of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones

    This is just a hunch - but given that I have been monitoring the headphones since they appeared available int he apple store (week or so ago) and that the product was pulled/updated with a new code yesterday with a date attached (and because I ordered after this update and they shipped right...
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    B&W P5 Headphones: An Unboxing of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones

    I ordered mine form the US Apples Store (that listed a 2-3 week wait at order) and just got shipping notification within hours of order also. Sweet!
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    B&W P5 Headphones: An Unboxing of the Bowers & Wilkins P5 Headphones

    Quote: Originally Posted by Ridleyguy They are still in the U.S. Apple Store, but you have to sort High -Low price and then scroll to the bottom on the left. Now available to ship in 2-3 weeks. I saved a link to them that was coming up "product not found" and searches for...
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