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  Indeed it is. Does this mean your Oppo HA-1 has gone bye-bye?

    Since @TonyNewman is bringing his V281, I might pass on lugging mine. :)  I'll bring the small portable stuff. Hifi-M8, ALO Pan Am, Oppo HA 2, and some cans. Maybe the TH-X00 if people are interested. 

Sweet! Would love to attend. Let me know. :)

Welcome to the thread John. Hope to see you at the meet.    BTW, great collection of IEMs you got there. Been interested in the Shure for a while now.

  My comment was regarding the T5P, first generation, not the new version. If there was any confusion, my apologies. I have no experience with the 2nd gen, unfortunately. I stand by my suggestion though, that for the price of the original T5P, most would be better served by the combo I...

  No unfortunately not. It has a character all its own. While you will still get the Beyer sound, it is not as spacious as the T1 and the highs are not as refined. If you want a closed headphone that is closest to the refinement and openness of the T1, go TH900. Get's you more bass presence as...

  Please do keep us posted once you've had ample time to enjoy them. A closed-back Fidelio X-2> Hmmm, quite interesting. I think that may not be bad at all, really. I happen to like the X2 quite a lot.   It does go a different direction compared to other comments about the sound sig here on...

I've used it many times with the original Burson Audio Soloist, and pair it very often with the ALO Pan Am. Very enjoyable for the music genres I listen to most. not the end all and be all, but allows for great flexibility. Some on this thread prefer the HA 2 over its big brother the HA 1 even.

  Thanks, yes that is the finest Belgian Ale in my experience. :) Limited though it may be.    That is indeed the HD800, sharing the night with an LCD 2 rev 2. The HD800 on the balanced out is currently the most enjoyable I have experienced. There is a very palpable grip and control on the...

@TonyNewman, excellent write up. Very enjoyable read. Looking forward to more.    Celebrating end-game with my V281, whilst I read your post.   

  Heard the same, but unfortunately could not source an HE6 where I'm at. Importing it would be a bit too much with duties right now, even at the discounted prices I see on Amazon. Still recovering from the V281-sized dent on my card. :P

  Kinda in the same boat, but not the Taurus, specifically.    I'm leaning towards keeping my Burson Soloist for Classical, orchestral, Film scores and themes, etc. as a back-up. Need to do more A/B listening as well as extended listening sessions before I decide. My other gear will...

Just a general comment about the state of things in my setup. The V281 has been with me close to a month now, and I am seriously enjoying it so far. I am THISCLOSE to saying I have finally found my end game. If I ever am able to tear myself from listening and enjoying this thing (and of course...

Your reviews are always high on my reading list Brooko. Subbed. I have a feeling this will be a staple thread for many.    Hope to see you again at the next NZ Meet. 

Quite an impressive first setup you got there. :) Very nice indeed. 

Hey guys! Letting go of a couple of Schiit PYST RCAs. They're on TradeMe if anyone is interested. There's two pairs for sale on two separate listings:   http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1009946238

  Nice! How's it stuck together? Velcro on the back of the gear? 

  Hey @yacobx. That's an Oppo HA-2 paired with A) Sony Experia Z on the Android/USB input, and B) an iPhone 4s on the iOS input. The Sony is for Tidal and FLAC files whilst the iOS is doing Spotify duty. The HA2 is driving the Fidelio X2. 

companions for the day. :)

  Thanks for the reply. It looks like I will stick with the NAD M51 for a while longer. If the V850 goes for a nice price, I might consider it, or perhaps wait for the next gen Violectric DAC. 

  Thanks @gonzfi, that is most appreciated. I don't want to part with the NAD as I find it a great pairing with the Burson Soloist, which has been my main amp for the last few years. But if I'm getting the V281, I wanted to find out if the V850 would significantly outperform the NAD - or if it...

Hi Project86! Read you review of the v281, and based on that, it will be my end game amp (hopefully). I currently have the NAD M51, but im also considering the V850. Would you be able to comment on the differences, sonicaly, between the two? Do you think it worth getting the v850 alonside the NAD?

you got PM!

  If you have big pockets and baggy jeans/cargo pants, it could work. Jacket pocket will work as well. Skinny jeans - forget it. :)