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    Would anybody be interested in building a Kameleon Headphone Amp?

    Would you be interested in building a Kameleon Headphone Amp for money? If so, how much would it cost me to part you with your time?
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    Will HD 660S capsule fit a HD 650 frame?

    Will a HD 660S capsule fit a HD 650 frame? Do note, drivers are sold in the capsule. So my question is if I buy a 660S capsule, will it fit a HD 650 frame?
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    NOS DAC better than Nobsound TDA1387??

    Hi there. I currently have: Nobsound TDA1387 - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32881225029.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dwVvgWe Ideally I’m looking for an upgrade with a similar type of sound, but better all around. So looking for something with coaxial and something that’s not USB...
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    The first person to listen to the HD 598 CS Closed Back

    Hi guys, The HD 598 CS has been released on Amazon.in. And I'm probably the first person to listen to them. These are probably the same as HD 569 as per specs. Ask me anything! Aakshey
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    Are you on Whatsapp?

    Hi there. I have a Whatsapp group Audiophilia. PM me if you'd like to get added. Both objectivist sand subjectivists are welcome. :-D Thank You Aakshey P.S. I have asked Currawong before starting this thread here. So I hope I'm not violating any rules. :)
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    Garage1217.com Project Ember Initial Impressions

    Garage1217.com Project Ember Initial Impressions   Hi guys, Just received my amp today, the tube is brand new as well. No burning done so far. And used only as a preamp so far, not even tried any headphone  Setup: Aktimate Micro powered speakers Swan M50W 2.1ch speakers Asus Essence...
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    Matrix M Stage VS Asgard 2

    I have a question. Between Matrix M Stage and Asgard 2, which is the better one? Especially as a preamp? Particularly for mids and clean/transparent sound? What are the pros and cons of each against each other? And how do these two compare to Lyr? Thanks in advance Aakshey
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    Preamp: Matrix M Stage VS Asgard 2 VS Little Dot MKIII

    Hi guys   I will be using it as primarily a preamp for my powered speakers.   All are priced similarly.   I would like to know which of the three is the best. I currently have a Bravo Ocean. Is it worth upgrading?   I am primarily interested in high quality, preferably slightly...
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    Swan H5 vs X4 vs T200B

    Hi From what I have seen, all the above three Swan speakers fall in a very similar price bracket with one being costlier/cheaper than the other based on the country of purchase, but still not very different in price. I want to know what is the difference between them and how you would compare...
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    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review

    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review I went to the Sennheiser office for demo of their headphones. I preferred RS 180 in this lot because the sound quality was nearly as good as HD 598 but with more thumping bass and very little difference in clearness and clarity, while being...
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    Swan H5 v/s Aktimate Mini+ Mini Review

    Swan H5 v/s Aktimate Mini+ Mini Review I owned both speaker systems and tested them with my Asus STX on my Auralex mopads. Neither was burned in. Both brand new. Similar songs on both. Lows Aktimate - Tight, thumpy, controlled bass which doesn't bleed into mids Swan - Punchy, heavy weight bass...
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    Never buy an Aktimate product! BUYER BEWARE ( Reference Point, Bangalore SCAM CHEAT )

    @mods, Please delete this thread: Hi guys My money has been refunded in full. I don't mind dealing with Reference Point again, nor do I mind recommending them to others any longer. We did have a bitter batch but the company is certainly not a scam, and my money has been refunded. He was rude...
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    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review

    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review I went to the Sennheiser office for demo of their headphones. I preferred RS 180 in this lot because the sound quality was nearly as good as HD 598 but with more thumping bass and very little difference in clearness and clarity, while being...
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    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review

    Sennheiser HD 598 v/s RS 180 v/s RS 170 Mini Review I went to the Sennheiser office for demo of their headphones. I preferred RS 180 in this lot because the sound quality was nearly as good as HD 598 but with more thumping bass and very little difference in clearness and clarity, while being...
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    Review of Sennheiser RS 170

    Review of Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Audio Tech Perfected! Sennheiser RS 170 is a mid end wireless headphone set. It retails for Rs.16990 in India or $279 in USA. It comes with a transmitter which needs to be plugged in to play. It uses Kleer wireless transmission technology which indeed...
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    The truth about Sennheiser wireless headphones (Review of Sennheiser RS 170)

    The truth about Sennheiser wireless headphones (Review of Sennheiser RS 170) Review of Sennheiser RS 170 Wireless Audio Tech Perfected! Sennheiser RS 170 is a mid end wireless headphone set. It retails for Rs.16990 in India or $279 in USA. It comes with a transmitter Sennheiser TX 170 (the...
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    Swan M50W 2.1 v/s Swan M10 2.1 v/s Audioengine A5 2.0 Review

    Setup: Asus STX sound card Audioengine A5 2.0 Powered Bookshelves on AE DS2 desktop recliners Swan M50W 2.1 multimedia speakers on Auralex mopads The positioning etc wasn't the same because I couldn't manage that. Anyway, I listened to one set at a time. Music only Sound Signature: Audioengine...
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    Swan H5 V/S Swan M200MKIII V/S Aktimate Mini+

    Hi   I would like to know which of the three is better/good at (what) and how to compare them. Nobody sells any of these in my state, so I can't audition. There isn't any money back guarantee with Aktimates in my country either. So I can only rely on people who have actually heard both the...
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    Asus Essence STX V/S Creative Sound Blaster ZxR

    Hi   I want to know if the new offering by Creative is better, and if so, then by how much? And would it help with my use and setup.   Setup Audioengine A5 with DS2 stands  connected to Swan M50W through Belkin Rockstar So basically 4.1 and I use 2 speaker output (the splitter...
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