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  1. nicolo

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

      That's some excellent engineering Jason. Hats off to you guys for taking the time and effort to manufacture something which will probably sound excellent at a reasonable price, but also to design it in such a way that it can be easily torn down for faster and more efficient repairability. One...
  2. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      If you want more bass and body, i would suggest going for the Airist Audio Heron 5. It makes the HE-560 sound fuller with better bass impact and smoother treble.
  3. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

          I would just go for the Cayin 1HA-6, simply because of clear, transparent and neutral sound signature. That way you get enjoy the Bimby sound signature without any additional coloration. Having lots of power in reserve also helps.
  4. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      The best amp i have ever heard with the HE-560 is the Yulong Sabre A18 amp. It's discontinued now, so see if you can one second hand or on sale. The Airist Audio Heron 5 is also spectacular with the HE-560s. Same foes for the MicroZotl-2. The Cayin iHA-6 is also an excellent pairing.   All...
  5. nicolo

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

      Whatever you're comfortable with. It's not always possible to keep with that schedule. If you're hungry after that, you can eat something. It's automatic to keep to the schedule for me nowadays. Just try to keep a schedule for 2-3 days. After that it's easy.   If you have further queries...
  6. nicolo

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

      That's one of the benefits. But the main reason is to detoxify your body, so that you don't feel sick, parched or even nauseous when fasting. When i first fasted, i got cramps because i had eaten fried stuff the previous day. Eating healthy the previous day helps keep your cravings in check...
  7. nicolo

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

      You need to prepare for fasting. The day before fasting, stay well hydrated and avoid alcohol and eating heavy/oily/starchy food like steaks, chips etc. Also avoid or reduce salty food. This way you won't feel parched, hung-over or too queasy. As an additional step, i would suggest drinkng...
  8. nicolo

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I fast because i find it very relaxing and stress reducing. I have always been lean and avoided starchy and processed foods in general. Growing up my mom was diabetic, which meant that all the food at home was as starch and sugar free as possible. Which is kind of a big deal as i am Indian and...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

        I have doing fasts since i was 14. I fast every Thursday and also after holidays in general. I do a 3 day fast twice a year. Really clears my head and body of junk. The funny thing for me is that after fasting, my body craves oil-free and healthy food even though i sometimes feel like...
  10. nicolo

    Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics

    You do now that time exists only as a concept to human beings so that we can get things done. To the universe the concept of time is meaningless. LH Labs understands this and practices it. How can you even ask for a time-frame when time doesn't exist. They're trying to show you and all of us...
  11. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      The only other DAC/Amp combo i can think of which has both the tonality and power you require to drive is the iFi Micro iDSD. The iFi house sound is basically resolving, neutral to slightly warm. It also fits into your budget at $549 for the "Black" label edition of the iDSD. Link below:  ...
  12. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      Have a look at the below link. Its an integrated DAC/Amp offering tremendous sound and value. Best of all it has  dual AKM Veritas 4490 chips.   http://headfonics.com/2016/12/the-adi-2-pro-by-rme/
  13. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

    The Airist Audio Heron 5 will be perfect for your tastes. They really make the HE560 sound incredible.
  14. nicolo

    What a long, strange trip it's been -- (Robert Hunter)

    The wireless LS50s are perfect for me. I will be connecting them to the Fidelizer Nimitra Computer Audio Server i am planning to get shortly. What makes this server solution so attractive to me is that it has JPLAY streamer and DIRAC room correction, both of which i love.
  15. nicolo

    What a long, strange trip it's been -- (Robert Hunter)

    Just set up my home work space. Will be getting the new active LS50s soon. Seems to be great value with network streaming and in-built DAC and amplification.
  16. nicolo

    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    For rock, the HE-400i's are better. Orchestral music is a toss up as the HE-400i's are more neutral and detailed, while the X2's have the larger and wider soundstaging that such music needs to really shine IMO. Metal, EDM, movie soundtracks etc sound better with the X2s due to the largr...
  17. nicolo

    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    I had my friend's HE400i a while back and compared it with my X2s. The one thing that stood for me was the soundstage. The X2 had a wider and more spacious soundstage than the HE400i, which sounded more intimate. The X2's had punchier bass, while the HE400i's bass didn't have quite the same...
  18. nicolo

    Philips Fidelio X2?!

      I would suggest the iBasso D14. Fits in your budget and sounds fantastic with the X2.
  19. nicolo

    Norne Audio (Was: Norse Audio): Feedback & Impression Thread

      The Solv X should be a good match as it's a silver/copper hybrid. However the HD650 needs far more power to be driven properly than most people expect. Maybe an amp like the Schiit Jotenheim would do more for the sound than the cable itself.
  20. nicolo

    Philips Fidelio X2?!

    I am selling my mint condition X2s (original WOOX) headphones with a 21AWG Norne Audio OCC litz copper cable. PM if interested:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/826307/fs-only-mint-condition-fidelio-x2-norne-audio-4-foot-21awg-occ-litz-copper-cable
  21. nicolo

    Yamaha PRO Headphones.

    I am selling my largely unused Pro 500s. PM me if interested. Looking for $150 + shipping + Paypal fees. Comes with the original packaging and accessories.
  22. nicolo

    iBasso DX100:24 bit for bit, PG 1> Reviews & Impressions, Downloads, VIDEO, NEW Firmware 1.4.2.

    Selling my DX100. It is in mint, like-new condition.   http://www.head-fi.org/t/815639/mint-ibasso-dx100
  23. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      I am selling my grill modded HE-560s with the Focus A pads for $550 only. PM if interested. Link to the for sale forum post below:   http://www.head-fi.org/t/815638/fs-hifiman-he-560-with-grill-mod-focus-a-pads   Regards.
  24. nicolo

    = HiFiMAN HE-560 Impressions & Discussion Thread =

      THe problem is it's been commandeered by my wife already. She's listening to Abba. I utterly loathe and hate ABBA!!
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