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  1. oyster

    RME ADI-2 DAC Thread

    Yep, I don't think any other DAC can match the features of the RME. I would admit that I had fun playing with plethora of options on the RME. I usually dislike DSP and similar features, but RME does it professionally and doesn't go overboard with the implementation. The features make impact...
  2. oyster

    RME ADI-2 DAC Thread

    As a DAC alone Gumby (At a bit higher price though) does a much better job. Way better dynamics and agreeable tone/timbre. At a much lower price, get a Vintage PCM63 DAC and mod the hell out of it. Parts + unit cost won't exceed $400.
  3. oyster

    RME ADI-2 DAC Thread

    It can't sound bad, it's made in Germany.
  4. oyster

    RME ADI-2 DAC Thread

    Had the privilege of listening to the RME ADI DAC. Thanks to an extended loaner from a Forum member. So this thing is much smaller than it appears in pictures. Same size as that as a set top box. Build is extremely light for a $1k product. The bundled manuals are heavier than the Unit. To make...
  5. oyster

    Oneplus 5T?

    OnePlus 5 output volume is decent but the quality is horrible. Similar to what ac97 boards use to churn out.
  6. oyster

    AUNE S6 DAC/AMP Combo

    What does power have anything to do with quality. If numbers really matter to you get any cheap Crown amp and run HD650 through the speaker taps. It'll definitely blast your ears but would be a disgrace to HD650's potential. HD650 is plenty loud with the mojo. Although compared to better desktop...
  7. oyster

    AUNE S6 DAC/AMP Combo

    If only compared to S6, mojo is a lot better. The S6's amp section sucks. The DAC section too is below average. The mojo in comparison sounds resolute, much better microdynamics. Treble is debatable though.
  8. oyster

    Audio-GD Singularity 19

    He's already there. & Assuming Torq indeed got a defective unit, they are trying to arrange another unit.
  9. oyster

    Roll call: Indians staying in India, interested in high end headphones/IEMS

    Anyone in Bangalore with Gumby, Yggy or any other TOTL DACs (non sabre/AKM4490) ?
  10. oyster

    Audio-GD Singularity 19

    There is a reason to Mojo's popularity. Most of the Mojo crowd are DAP/Portable stuff users. And most of the portable stuff suck so bad that even the average sounding Mojo appears to be a "one eyed man among the blind". I myself never liked the Mojo but after having the (dis)pleasure of...
  11. oyster

    Audio-GD Singularity 19

    If something is expected to turn from un listenable to gold with just burn in, that's just fooling yourself. People first say 'you didn't burn it enough' ......then the defective component excuse....and now 1000+ hrs burn in, what's next?
  12. oyster

    Reply to review by 'oyster' on item 'Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player'

    Touch boosted treble but otherwise fairly neutral. Despite a bit high treble energy levels its not bright at all. However, the treble tone is completely wrong so is the bass. Quality wise its quite clean and textured (hence resolving). My phone is the only portable source I use. Occasionally I...
  13. oyster

    Reply to review by 'oyster' on item 'Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player'

    Not fond of DAPs in general due to the compromises but I think Hidiz AP60 is VFM and acceptable SQ if you can look past the thin lower treble. A mimby/modi2 stack would sound more potent than most portable solutions. Sony DAPs have good tonality but lack power for anything but the most sensitive...
  14. oyster

    Reply to review by 'oyster' on item 'Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player'

    Hi there, The unit belongs to my friend and is around a couple months old. I heard the unit while new and again few days back. The tone/timbre is so screwed to begin with that its difficult getting used to it. A&K 300 has an even worse tone but is easy on ears. I can oversee the one note bass...
  15. oyster

    Reply to review by 'oyster' on item 'Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player'

    No direct comparisons , but from memory: Sansa clip zip - Unresolving, sandpaper treble, for the price not offensive but still unlistenable, previous gen sansas were better iDevices - Very clean, poor depth, treble glare, dry sounding, lack bass dynamics, average tone/timbre Hidiz AP60 - Warm...
  16. oyster

    Review by 'oyster' on item 'Aune M1s 32/384 DSD128 Balanced Portable Music Player'

    Headphones/Earphones used - HD650, VE Duke, some random earbuds. Music - Lossless tracks with sane gain levels and actual dynamics Build - Heavy, boxy, all metal, buttons have decent travel and feel UI - Decent speed, Easy menu arrangement SQ - Fake one note bass tone/timbre, fake treble...
  17. oyster

    Hidizs AP60

    Digital cables do make a difference however unlikely/unscientific it may sound. But its advisable to get a better DAC instead of investing in cables and stuff expecting a miracle change. Ditch the USB altogether. Too much BS to deal with. Coax/AES/BNC with studio grade Belden ($20/mt) and you...
  18. oyster

    AUNE S6 DAC/AMP Combo

    HD650 is the only hp I used. Yep, I understand its primarily a DAC hence was not bothered by the poor amp section. However, the DAC section aint great either. It doesn't suck but even a mojo does better and mojo by itself sounds very average at best. I do have a feeling that USB isnt doing the...
  19. oyster

    AUNE S6 DAC/AMP Combo

    Auditioned the S6 (USB/ASIO) with HD650. The amp section sucks. Plenty power but poor dynamics, grainy and below average refinement. The DAC section is okish but for a $200 stuff tops, not for the price this unit sells. One tone bass and artificial timbre. Lacks Dynamics and resolution big...
  20. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    Where are you from in India? I think headphonezone has an office in mumbai and b'lore. You may request a demo.
  21. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    VS 650, meze certainly are bass heavy. The bass nature is bouncy and is centered around 70-80hz. 650 bass has better texture and is centered around 100-110hz but still has better extension. If you listening is on a desktop setup I dont see a reason to get the meze
  22. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    The Meze are anything but bright. The lower treble is even darker than the HD650. Upper treble has some sparkle but not bright at all. It's the lack of HD650 like resolution that might make searching for details a fatiguing task.
  23. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    Yes, to drive it with control, that's a tough task. Otherwise driving to listenable volumes, even my HTC One can do that. 
  24. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    I must add that the meze are very easy to drive and sound enjoyable out of portable sources as well. HD650 although not difficult to drive, does not sound anywhere near its potential with portable gear.
  25. oyster

    Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread

    The meze are quite smooth with cleaner bass albeit lesser extension. Resoltion, dynamics, low level detail....you know how difficult it is to match HD650, Meze is simply not in the same league. Treble smoothness is identical but 650 has flatter FR and better texture. The meze might sound...
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