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Introducing the Noble Audio Falcon T.W.S. and the Tux 5....Oh, and Prestige Universals!
Ha yes. I could have changed it when I switched to K10U but those Noble 4 Wizard design look too good!- mtruong34
- Post #212
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Introducing the Noble Audio Falcon T.W.S. and the Tux 5....Oh, and Prestige Universals!
Out of the box cold, the Falcons were very ordinary sounding compared to Sony WF-1000XM3. After about 10 hours burn-in, improvements can be heard across the board. Detail, soundstage, air, sparkle, nice tight bass. Definitely better than 1000XM3, which I also like better than the 2nd gen...- mtruong34
- Post #202
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Introducing the Noble Audio Falcon T.W.S. and the Tux 5....Oh, and Prestige Universals!
Yeah it was a mistake pre-ordering from Audio46. No price break and not getting it any sooner, so what was the point shelling out the money in advance? I got a shipping notice today too.- mtruong34
- Post #151
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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New Reference Monitor Speakers
Silverears, Not sure how yours are set-up, but many people who own desktop speakers don't & shouldn't rest them on the bare desktop. I have the 305's and get much better results when I set them on IsoAcoustics stands. Get the medium ones on Amazon and they should tighten/refine the bass...- mtruong34
- Post #21
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations
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LH Labs' gorgeous Vi Dac ( Tube + SS outputs )
I win :-( Still waiting on Vi Tube SE, maxed out Wave, XD128 Wave, Station X (agree we will never get this as), Amplifier pair, Source, Tube balanced Preamp.- mtruong34
- Post #727
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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LH Labs' gorgeous Vi Dac ( Tube + SS outputs )
Good company. Great products. Ruined by greed and over-hyped marketing.- mtruong34
- Post #702
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Geek Pulse: Geek desktop DAC/AMP by Light Harmonics
Yup. Gavin was the one who brazenly assured all that piling on new perks and new campaigns one on top of the other in a massive perkopalypse would in NO WAY impact their ability to deliver in a timely and quality manner. He also marketed many campaigns like the Wave and Power Amp as R&D almost...- mtruong34
- Post #12,394
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view
Not apparent in your writing which was better.- mtruong34
- Post #658
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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LH Labs' gorgeous Vi Dac ( Tube + SS outputs )
Historically, the SE versions of other products were done at or near the end. Probably because they require better parts and more hands on magic by the main man Larry himself (if you believe that).- mtruong34
- Post #662
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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LH Labs' gorgeous Vi Dac ( Tube + SS outputs )
I was told I was #1 for Vi Tube SE. That makes sense as my SE was perked as a 1st batch Ultimate Soul. My order also shows in the marketplace as a one line description but wasn't too worried as I have given my configuration in the spreadsheet supposedly being used by LHL to build our SE's. I...- mtruong34
- Post #660
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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iFi Audio Micro iTube2 Buffer
Could anyone comment on the below: - From iFi's description "There is nothing like it. You can put the micro iTube2 before a solid-state preamp and another one after it, creating the effect of tubing the whole audio chain." Anyone owning both can comment if there might be any significant...- mtruong34
- Post #53
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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USB Strikes Back! Watch out AOIP - USB/Ethernet Chain beats All (at least for me)
Ah I see. Yes. It would be better/cheaper depending on one's location. I'm from the US.- mtruong34
- Post #238
- Forum: Computer Audio
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USB Strikes Back! Watch out AOIP - USB/Ethernet Chain beats All (at least for me)
Thanks, but that seems much more expensive than ~$480 USD they were selling for on Amazon.- mtruong34
- Post #236
- Forum: Computer Audio
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USB Strikes Back! Watch out AOIP - USB/Ethernet Chain beats All (at least for me)
Care to share this site which may benefit interested others?- mtruong34
- Post #222
- Forum: Computer Audio
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LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread
As much as I believe in the talents of Larry, I'm soured to the idea of giving LH Labs any more money.- mtruong34
- Post #1,314
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread
OK, so I've been listening to my new V2+ Signature Edition for the past week since receiving it. It's by far the best portable type device I've ever heard. Previous experience with ODAC + O2 stack, HRT Microstreamer, Dragonfly 1.0, Geek Out 450, and Sony ZX2. I think the V2+ SE is about the same...- mtruong34
- Post #1,311
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread
Wow. I can't believe people would think to compare V2+ infinity to Pulse infinity or even Pulse Signature. If that's the case, can't wait for my V2+ SE.- mtruong34
- Post #1,237
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Light Harmonic Geek Out EM/1000 Impressions Thread
Same here. Even with updated FW, the volume issue on my GO450 still reared its ugly head on occasion. Too scared to use it or give it away so it's basically trash.- mtruong34
- Post #2,287
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Life after Yggdrasil?
What does "too much badge" mean? Sorry not familiar with that term.- mtruong34
- Post #155
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread
I don't think "bleeding edge" is the correct term. More like "cost saving short-cut." Using 3D printed chassis was just a way to save money over the original aluminum case.- mtruong34
- Post #974
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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LH Labs Geek Out v2+ Discussion Thread
Yes, I had backed a V2+ Special Edition from the Stream campaign. Back on 1/16 I was told they are waiting on new chassis because the ones received were scratched. Then it was delayed until March due to Chinese NY. Well March is almost over and the latest excuse is that it takes extra time to...- mtruong34
- Post #899
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Light Harmonic Geek Wave
Gavin: Says EP3 a couple of weeks away but misses by 3 months (or more possibly) = gross incompetence Casey: Willing to bet Wave will start shipping July 2015 but may miss by a year and half = there are no words for this- mtruong34
- Post #3,281
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Light Harmonic Geek Wave
In layman's terms, if everything turns out perfectly (and we know they won't), at best R&D for the PCB will be finalized by beginning of May. That doesn't include the chassis and OS. I'm realistically looking at 2017 delivery now.- mtruong34
- Post #3,278
- Forum: Portable Source Gear