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  1. R-Audiohead

    Charter Oak SP-1: I'm Impressed!

    IME,   D100 Amp did not sound that great, in fact the cheap FiiO E9 did better with these cans,   Currently using the Bryston BHA-1.  Substantially better than either of the above and adds some weight to the sound without giving up any of the PRaT.  One of these days I will actually recable...
  2. R-Audiohead

    Most overrated headphones?

        I should re-phrase.   Z1000 seems to be the peak for their build quality IMO. (edit = the unicorn that is the R1 aside)   The MDR-1R is still well built, I agree.   And many older Sony cans are money well spent
  3. R-Audiohead

    Most overrated headphones?

      The last high build quality Sony that sounded good was the MDR-Z1000.  At least of the Sony cans I have seen lately.   If you ever get a chance.... portable, well built, easy to drive and isolate (in both directions) very well.  Very much miss my pair.   We always let one get away....
  4. R-Audiohead

    New headphone amplifier from Bryston

    Moon Audio as a whole recommends it.   Would like an HE-6 someday... part of the reason I went with this amp.   Unfortunately I do not have the specific links of the reviews I read, but they are out there
  5. R-Audiohead

    Reply to review by 'r-audiohead' on item 'Torque Audio t103z'

    So I see you went with them Deviltooth ;)  -- Great input, I haven't compared them too closely but considering the main shortfall of the SE215 is treble extension to my ears, I am not surprised by your impression.
  6. R-Audiohead

    Reply to review by 'r-audiohead' on item 'Torque Audio t103z'

    The versatility is very nice, especially now that more valves exist for this unit.  I have yet to try the new valves (may attempt to re-establish contact with Torque and see if I can get a sample to review).  I do wish they were a little better for me ergonomically as they do not physically fit...
  7. R-Audiohead

    New headphone amplifier from Bryston

    This might be the most outstanding feature of the amp--   Different strokes I guess...
  8. R-Audiohead

    Portland Area Head-fi Meet: Echo Audio - 03/02/13

    Tentative Plans to stop into Echo on Thursday.
  9. R-Audiohead

    Portland Area Head-fi Meet: Echo Audio - 03/02/13

    Hi Guys,   I'm sure Echo would be more than happy to host us again.  Plate is a bit full at the moment but I can try to get the ball rolling at some point the following week.  Will keep you all posted! This area could use another meet.  The last one was a success...
  10. R-Audiohead

    Reply to review by 'r-audiohead' on item 'Torque Audio t103z'

    To me, "value" is used to describe worth. The level of sound quality that you get for the price paid is about on par and the ability to switch to a better suited sound to the type of music you're listening to is valuable. In other words, this is a cheap option when comparing the...
  11. R-Audiohead

    Reply to review by 'r-audiohead' on item 'Torque Audio t103z'

    To me, "value" is used to describe worth. The level of sound quality that you get for the price paid is about on par and the ability to switch to a better suited sound to the type of music you're listening to is valuable. In other words, this is a cheap option when comparing the...
  12. R-Audiohead

    Review by 'R-Audiohead' on item 'Torque Audio t103z'

    For anyone who has read any of my previous reviews on the KRK-KNS 8400, Shure SRH-940, Sennheiser HD448 or Sennheiser PX360, this beginning piece may seem redundant to you.  However, I think it is important to include.  I like to start off by giving the reader a tidbit about my previous audio...
  13. Torque Audio t103z

    Torque Audio t103z

    Torque premium in-ear-headphones
  14. R-Audiohead

    DAC for $500

    Quote: This will be tough to beat, and it gives you balanced operation if/when you decide to upgrade to an amp that can utilize it.   And you'll get an amp with it that isn't half bad
  15. R-Audiohead

    Charter Oak SP-1: I'm Impressed!

    Quote: It's kind of a long story--   But they are very subtly different according to the literature.  I haven't heard a GMP450PRO or QP450PRO to confirm.  My guess is that they are somewhere in the middle, seeing as they are advertised as a "custom QP450 PRO" but have the GMP cable...
  16. R-Audiohead

    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    Quote: Price performance ratio for PCs?
  17. R-Audiohead

    New headphone amplifier from Bryston

    Quote: Agreed.  I would not be in favor of a switch.  Glad I got mine when I did
  18. R-Audiohead

    New headphone amplifier from Bryston

    Quote: Mine does this as well--   It allows for a finer tuning in the "sweetspot" range from 9 oclock to 1 or 2 oclock IMO and I actually prefer it.  And if you don't like the finer tuning and want a lot of volume, you can do that too... just turn the potentiometer wide open (like you...
  19. R-Audiohead

    Sennheiser MOMENTUM Review

    Quote: The Shure 840 and 940 were rumored to do this (not sure if it was confirmed) and I can tell you for a fact they sound very different
  20. R-Audiohead

    Sennheiser MOMENTUM Review

    Quote: My ears honestly didn't think they were anything special...   but it was a really brief demo out of a very powerful amplifier, so I wasn't using them in their ideal environment
  21. R-Audiohead

    Sennheiser MOMENTUM Review

    Drivers are just one piece to the complicated equation.   You're paying for the end result (the sound).  Please remember that   And no, I'm not ignoring ergonomics, etc - obviously you pay for those too  
  22. R-Audiohead

    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    Quote: Very interesting points here.   Kudos
  23. R-Audiohead

    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    Quote: I'd just say the ortho sound in its entirety is pretty distinguishable, even if it is hard to put into words.   There is a specificity to the treble and midrange that I seem to hear consistently on orthos, headphones and speakers alike.   It could be the way the bass mids...
  24. R-Audiohead

    Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2

    Quote: I've said it in this thread before,   But people with the Bryston BHA-1 and LCD 2 are loving the combo - even some people who have rolled through a lot of amps.   I demoed it with the LCD 2 myself and was pretty impressed.  It was the first ortho I've heard that doesn't...
  25. R-Audiohead

    Portland Head-Fi Meet (03/02/13) at Echo Audio - Impressions/Pics

    sbradley02, All the orthos I tried paired pretty well with the BHA-1...   Made me really think about springing for an HE-6 since I should have the juice.  Real happy with the SP-1 for now, but I'm sure the upgrade bug will rear its beautiful head someday.   I'll start by balancing my...
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