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Review of Little Dot MKV Dual Mono Solid State Headphone Amplifier
return on my review of the MKV - I've decided to take an alternative tack on the usual review, and that is the following: I'm used to a relatively expensive amp/speaker system, which if you wanted to buy brand new would be £4000 that's nearly $8000 of amplification (pre amp, separate power...- robert_cyrus
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Anyone compared home vs portable amps for same price?
Hi, well I realise the characteristics in terms of voltage etc is going to be different, since we're talking mains vs battery. But on a strict listening test, how do they compare? I've never had the opportunity, but some of you out there seem to have some very good home and portable set ups.- robert_cyrus
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Anyone compared home vs portable amps for same price?
Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has done direct comparisons between home amps and portable amps. I imagine the home ones will have an advantage in that they have mains rather than batteries. Plus there's no size restriction. e.g. I paid the same £ for a Little Dot MKV as a Graham Slee...- robert_cyrus
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I've done it again, I've downgraded: This time to a Grado SR-80! (long post)
If anyone's tempted by the £79.99 for sr80's at iheadphones.co.uk - I googled just before hitting the buy it now button, and found not very favourable feedback on avforums. One to research further for a good price for these.- robert_cyrus
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Review of Little Dot MKV Dual Mono Solid State Headphone Amplifier
I didnt do much a/b'ing, so need to experiment more, but last night I was a little disappointed in that the MKV didn't do much if anything over the headphone socket in the back of the Cyrus Pre X. They sounded remarkably similar. I might need to do a bit of cable swapping, as the MKV takes its...- robert_cyrus
- Post #69
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Portable amps in the UK
in fact i'm now considering selling both my MT CHA47 "Peppermint Altoids" and Evilfire cmoy "Sindy" amps, I'll sort out the specs of what's inside each and post again later. £20 each including postage. i dont really use them anymore. both are in mint condition (pls excuse pun). can post pics later.- robert_cyrus
- Post #11
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Portable amps in the UK
If you are happy to import, then alternatives will be from: Meier-Audio the corda headsix or xxs or 2move (see also here http://www.head-fi.org/forums/f5/my-...oday-p-292201/) from 140 euro, that's £105 or Little Dot via ebay: look for seller davidzhezhe and the Little Dot MK 1 155 dollars...- robert_cyrus
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Portable amps in the UK
At the "starter" end of the spectrum, you can buy "mint tin" amps from Chu Moy (cMoy) - Headphone Amplifier: What is cMoy? Cant think of anything else between the mint tin and the Slee that's UK built and portable.- robert_cyrus
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Review of Little Dot MKV Dual Mono Solid State Headphone Amplifier
I sneaked out of work at 10 to 5, made it to the PO at 1/4 past 5, and had the MKV connected up by 1/2 past 5. So that's 30 Jan - collected from Little Tube and left China, 05 Feb arrived in UK, 06 Feb attempted delivery and waiting for me at local village post office. Not bad service! The...- robert_cyrus
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Review of Little Dot MKV Dual Mono Solid State Headphone Amplifier
Quote: Originally Posted by robert_cyrus Hi, thanks for the review. I was hesitating on a "green" slee solo but the seller wanted the same £ as he paid for it and was not prepared to negotiate. I found recommendations here for Little Dot, and the price is more favourable, so I've taken...- robert_cyrus
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Where to buy a Graham Slee Voyager?
dont order from stone audio they are awful! buyer beware Anybody know Stone Audio in Dorchester? - pink fish media- robert_cyrus
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Where to buy a Graham Slee Voyager?
Email them direct on gspaudio@dsl.pipex.com, they should be able to invoice you directly through paypal and ship out to the US.- robert_cyrus
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Review of Little Dot MKV Dual Mono Solid State Headphone Amplifier
Hi, thanks for the review. I was hesitating on a "green" slee solo but the seller wanted the same £ as he paid for it and was not prepared to negotiate. I found recommendations here for Little Dot, and the price is more favourable, so I've taken the plunge and clicked "buy it now". Will let you...- robert_cyrus
- Post #37
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Can someone identify these headphones (see image)
Hi, can anyone identify these headphones? Your help is appreciated, thanks, Robert- robert_cyrus
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Can a burned CD of a original be worn out after time?
a good quality gold cdr should last > 100 years- robert_cyrus
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Music Recommendations pls
get some led zeppelin or black sabbath. and for the soothing / relaxing music - try cocteau twins 'victorialand', labradford 'fixed:content', maybe my bloody valentine 'loveless' - try listening to some samples via cdnow.com or wherever.- robert_cyrus
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JMT CHA 47 + Sennheiser HD600 users
click here to pm JMT- robert_cyrus
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Cello?
here's some links, tho' try to track down the cd's local to you (these are amazon in the uk) new du pre/barenboim cd out soon, brahms cello concerto plus some bruch http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/...356306-3446869 ofra harnoy plays vivaldi cello concertos vol.2...- robert_cyrus
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Head-Fi Amp Guide -- Submissions
Amp manufacturer Rega Amp name/model Ear (2001) In production? (yes/no) yes List price (final list price if no longer in production) £119 Current "street" price (used only if no longer in production) Type of amp (solid state/tube/hybrid) solid state Stock tubes (only if tubed) n/a...- robert_cyrus
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Calling UK HeadFiers
you could get 2 of those 3.5mm jack plugs / phono stereo pair connectors, and then use any normal hifi interconnect. -
Another Guy With His Experiences Of X-Cans And 580's !!
it's carly, and it says she's from vancouver http://www.famousbabes.com/carlyP/carly.htm- robert_cyrus
- Post #18
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HDCD test
Quote: HDCD-encoded CDs sound better because they are encoded with 20 bits of real musical information, as compared with 16 bits for all other CDs. HDCD overcomes the limitation of the 16-bit CD format by using a sophisticated system to encode the additional 4 bits onto the CD while...- robert_cyrus
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Sound Quality of CDRs vs. Original Manufactured CDs
always burn as fast as you can, and use decent media. http://www.emedialive.com/EM2000/starrett5.html Quote: Another claim heard from the audio community during its early dalliance with CD-Recordable technology is that audio recorders are the only way to go, whether because their 1X...- robert_cyrus
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Can Power cable really improve the sound?
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/headroom/clocab212blu.html blue clou is $89 (unless you're really sold on the red) which is £62 plus whatever for postage, can't be more than £70. hmmm, as much as i paid for the 580's. shldn't compare the deal u had for the vdh's - that was 2nd hand after all. if... -
Can Power cable really improve the sound?
raymond, u could just get the blue clou. posts i've read here suggest the only difference is the colour (red has an extra level of sheilding, but doesn't seem to sound any different). btw, who's the avatar ?