Recent content by ColdSky
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Stax SR-009 Channel Imbalance Trouble / Driver Problem?
Hi all, Just thought I would add my experience here. I have a SR-009 purchased last March from PJ. This unit was practically left sitting in its box awaiting its companion amplifier until recently. Right out of the box it sounded fine, but developed an imbalance (left louder than right)...- ColdSky
- Post #728
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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SPL Auditor appreciation thread
to auditor owners: 1) What is the balanced out of the auditor used for? Can it be used to connect a balanced hp? 2) Would using a rca-xlr adapter be detrimental to the auditor or headphones? thanks!- ColdSky
- Post #26
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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REVIEW: HiFiman HM-601
hi all, quite interested in knowing more about the hm801, 601 and 602. it would be helpful if somebody could describe the major differences between the 3 models, from what i read so far the 601 and 602 lacks a removable amp module? And all 3 use different dac chips? What other...- ColdSky
- Post #443
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Non-audiophile reactions to high-end headphones
I passed my sister my at A900. but she would rather listen to the denon ah-c551 which i gave her as a birthday present, or her crappy macbook speakers, or the crappy buds that came bundled with her phone. Now those A900s sit there forlornly. So I'm asking myself, are the A900s...- ColdSky
- Post #360
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Alternative Replacement Pads for ATH-A900?
hi guys, Thanks for your replies. I did some poking around, the A1000 pads do fit, and some head-fiers are facing the same issue too. I shall get the A1000 pads... Only thing is...they're 65 bucks a pop... thanks,- ColdSky
- Post #4
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Alternative Replacement Pads for ATH-A900?
Hi guys, I have a pair of Audio Technica ATH-A900. These headphones are on their second set of earpads, which have the annoying problem of becoming flaky, and leaving little black pieces on my ears after I listen to the phones. These phones see little use, yet the earpads are becoming...- ColdSky
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig [Part XIV]
Hi guys, Does anybody use the lisa XP in portable? Curious... any pics?- ColdSky
- Post #195
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Elite TWag Replacement cable SALE - July only.....
Hi all, Would like to take this opportunity to thank Craig and the guys at Whiplash. I just received my product from them, and boy I'm one satisfied customer. These guys know what they're doing, and they're pretty good at it. Even though my cable reached me almost a month and half from...- ColdSky
- Post #47
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Elite TWag Replacement cable SALE - July only.....
Hi Craig, I placed an order for a 48" twag replacement cable on 19 June, paid by credit card. However, till today, I have not received anything, and the webstore status indicates processing. Emails to your personal account, a pm here and to the webstore have gone unanswered. Could you...- ColdSky
- Post #33
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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What headphones were you using b4 you discovered head-fi/real headphones!
HD435, and the standard creative earbuds. For the princely sum of 120 sgd, I thought the HD435 was the best I've ever heard. Still have it...still use it...- ColdSky
- Post #222
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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UE10 Pro broke. What now?
Quote: Originally Posted by Harun I think you're right. The other thing i'm concerned about when it comes to universals is the fit. I had the Shure E4c's way back in the day and i almost got paranoid trying to figure out what was the best tip for me. I'm afraid i'll have the same issue...- ColdSky
- Post #11
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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problem with LISA XP?
not yet. I hope to do so soon. At most I can lay my hands on a PtoS.- ColdSky
- Post #3
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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problem with LISA XP?
Hi all, Just received my Lisa, and have a question for owners out there. I'm using it with ue11, and there seems to be an issue with volume. Apparently when I am turning up the volume from zero, the right side is comes on first, and as i turn it up further, then the left side kicks in...- ColdSky
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- Replies: 9
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig [Part XIII]
Quote: Originally Posted by matt_510 higher quality output capacitors. (and much larger than could ever be fit inside an iPod) woot~! But doesn't the imod 4G already have caps inside? So more caps= better sound?- ColdSky
- Post #787
- Forum: Portable Source Gear