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BBenSherman reacted to Ninja Theory's post in the thread Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone with
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I went back to the Empy leather pads as a reference point after spending the last day on the Elite pads. Let me just say, the bass is... -
BBenSherman reacted to DownToThis's post in the thread Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone with Like.
I think this is a great way to look at the empyrean sound. I went to audition headphones and was mainly interested in the Audeze XC...
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BBenSherman reacted to Chodi's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
I have both connected but only one amp on at a time. I don't find any problem doing that as long as both amps are not on at the same time.
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BBenSherman reacted to dougms3's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
I found this out the hard way, its been brought up several times in this thread. Its stated in the manual that "It is not recommended...
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BBenSherman reacted to ]eep's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
It's not that big a deal. It has to do with the resistors for the output impedance. If you were to use both simultaneously you would...
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BBenSherman replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .I've just been told on another forum that I shouldn't use both the RCA and XLA outputs at the same time, as it will split the power and...
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BBenSherman reacted to betula's post in the thread Meze EMPYREAN - the First Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone with Like.
No, it won't. I also use omega stands. They do not put any significant pressure anywhere on the headphones and even offer dust...
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BBenSherman reacted to ]eep's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
I'm trying to understand this. It doesn't make any sense. If noise is mixed in with the music, you can and will hear it the more...
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BBenSherman replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .To be fair - I haven't noticed any noise or interference whatsoever using my Android phone. It's as clear as a bell. I just wondered if...
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BBenSherman reacted to ]eep's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
A phone is a much cleaner source than a pc, simply because a phone runs on DC. A pc runs on AC, with unshielded cables inside...
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BBenSherman reacted to dougms3's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
USB will be noisy regardless if its A, B, or C. It carries data as well as power in the same cable, its inevitable that there will be...
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BBenSherman replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .I run my Android phone (Pixel 4 XL) straight into my Ares II with a USB-C to USB-B cable, and play music from Qobuz (through the USB...
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BBenSherman reacted to ]eep's post in the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view with Like.
After reading the last page of posts, I think you are all right. Each from their perspective. I believe there can be only one absolute...
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BBenSherman replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Damn - the cost of the washers would just push them out of my budget.
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BBenSherman replied to the thread DENAFRIPS 'ARES' R2R discrete ladder DAC - close up view .Completely agree. I've heard many people say that the DAC only makes about 10% difference to the sound - but I feel it make as much...
