Recent content by Capunk
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CanJam Singapore 2024 Impressions Thread (April 6-7, 2024)
I’ll be blunt to say that the OG is a tad bit dry compared to the more energetic Noir. So OG give that impression of details.- Capunk
- Post #163
- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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CanJam Singapore 2024 Impressions Thread (April 6-7, 2024)
I was actually convinced the ventilation is just a novelty factor (which I really like), it seal very tight in my ears.- Capunk
- Post #155
- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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CEntrance Ampersand balanced portable headphone amplifier
Went to canjam in singapore recently and bought Ampersand straight away after short demo with Raal immanis and Michael is a great guy to talk with, but i’ve just realized I don’t have 4.4mm IC cable 🫠- Capunk
- Post #170
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Qudelix-T71 Thread | 8V RMS, PEQ & 7.1 Surround USB DAC/Amp
Been using T71 for a while but I wanted T71 to feed my iBasso PB5 tubes amp as a standalone DAC / Line out, is this possible?- Capunk
- Post #359
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Elysian Annihilator 2023
Curious questions: why is the stainless steel version rarely found here? is it because the Ti version is around?- Capunk
- Post #531
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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iBasso DX300 MAX Dual AK4499 Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 6GB RAM 128GB ROM NEW Firmware: 2.02Available.
PB5 really prone to RF interferences, i would put my smartphone in distance to avoid the interference.- Capunk
- Post #5,016
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
Would love to see / hear the comparison between this and C9- Capunk
- Post #110
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
I want to express my thoughts constructively, but the Taipan feels somewhat like an oversized portable USB DAC, lacking the expected power despite having separate volume controls for the DAC and amp, reminiscent of the Max series. Sonically, it's a notable upgrade from the Cayin RU7, offering a...- Capunk
- Post #43
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Ibasso PB5 the next dedicated portable Amplifier
Today, I had the opportunity to test out the Osprey, Taipan, and DX260 in my local store. I was particularly impressed with the Osprey. If it's indeed an amp derived from the DX320 Max Ti with Korg Nutubes embedded, I'm excited to give the DX320 Max Ti a try. My initial impression toward osprey...- Capunk
- Post #39
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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FATfreq Impressions Thread - Bass Cannons and More
I’m bad with throwing impressions and benchmarking, but one least noticeable aspect is the soundstage. GM features a toggle to adjust vocal proximity, which is unique. The multiverse mentor feels more spacious, with distinct layers of details. Overall, both are on the summit fi level, and that's...- Capunk
- Post #1,561
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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iBasso DX300 MAX Dual AK4499 Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 6GB RAM 128GB ROM NEW Firmware: 2.02Available.
I done the update via OTA as well, on the latest firmware while playing music, switching on / off ultimate mode affect the sound directly, as if the cymbals suddenly has lower sound and lack of dynamics when ultimate mode turned on.- Capunk
- Post #4,970
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Elysian Acoustics DIVA 2023
Last weekend, I attended Portafest Akihabara in order to try out for Diva & Annihilator 2023. Although I did not have my IEM with me to compare, Diva and Annihilator kept me enthralled throughout the day— Particularly Diva. Is my U12T being sidegraded by this?- Capunk
- Post #263
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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iBasso DX300 MAX Dual AK4499 Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 6GB RAM 128GB ROM NEW Firmware: 2.02Available.
Downgrade is pretty easy for me, but you might encounter anomaly like xenithon, finger crossed.- Capunk
- Post #4,962
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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iBasso DX300 MAX Dual AK4499 Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 6GB RAM 128GB ROM NEW Firmware: 2.02Available.
I’ll be testing it today too, i downgraded the latest firmware to stock yesterday.- Capunk
- Post #4,957
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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iBasso DX300 MAX Dual AK4499 Snapdragon 660 Octa-Core 6GB RAM 128GB ROM NEW Firmware: 2.02Available.
i give the latest firmware (2.022.131 via OTA) a try, using the same playlist, D1 filter, volume, gain and ultimate mode now everything sound boomy compared to the stock firmware (1.03.209) but the good thing is UI become smoother and night mode is there.- Capunk
- Post #4,950
- Forum: Portable Source Gear