Recent content by ddaktiv
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Chord Electronics Qutest DAC - Official Thread
May I know how to use the bnc inputs, I’ve owned the qutest for a few years now and have yet to try the bnc inputs. If possible please direct me to products I can look into? Currently using Roon and in the process of updating the endpoint to connect to the qutest but curiously I have no idea...- ddaktiv
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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☯️ CAVALLI AUDIO ➜ Liquid Carbon Final Production Run!
You could say that, but try it with a good dac with balanced output, the result is magical :) I've tried it with mojo and the sound stage is smaller. I love my mojo to bits but hooked up to a good balanced output dac (Simaudio Moon, in this case) the separation of the instruments are really...- ddaktiv
- Post #1,093
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Also wondering about this, but won't it trap the heat more? I've custom made a case but found even an airy material shortens the mojo's playtime due to the heat..one way I've played the mojo longer was using a portable fan as a base haha it's noisy as heck but with in ears you don't hear the fan...- ddaktiv
- Post #23,852
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
I'm no expert but I'm always glad to weigh in my experience if it helps :) I think we're all in the same pocket burning boat haha if it helps well at least we all discover audio bliss :) A quick shout out to all who gave reps! I don't know what priveldges it comes with but sincerely appreciate...- ddaktiv
- Post #23,850
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Thanks for that :) learned something new today :) well, that said, it does still sound better :)- ddaktiv
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- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
Sorry didn't think it was a big difference, but yeah balanced supposedly cancels out the noise floor yeah? :)- ddaktiv
- Post #23,842
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Chord Mojo(1) DAC-amp ☆★►FAQ in 3rd post!◄★☆
It's audibly better for me but certain factors has to be in place. 1. Your source has to be recorded in stereo (this I've heard personally on a Beatles and beach boys album) and the imaging is superb. 2. Noise floor is almost mute for most cases in balanced mode. 3. Impact is better as the...- ddaktiv
- Post #23,836
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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☯️ CAVALLI AUDIO ➜ Liquid Carbon Final Production Run!
Does this mean it's not really limited to 500 pieces? I went and ordered too thinking it's the last batch.. didn't expect a local retailer to carry one at a cheaper price.- ddaktiv
- Post #842
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
I was able to try this out last time at Canjam..V2 sounds livelier :) for me, it's got more dynamics and clarity and impact.- ddaktiv
- Post #1,264
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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REVIEW: Unique Melody Merlin - hybrid dynamic/balanced armature custom IEM
Never noticed any harshness from my songs thus far but the quality, depth, and punch is so much better w an 8 core silver than a 4-core version. With gold and silver I found its more like an improved copper version, so still like the silvers better..ymmv though it's a very subjective matter :)...- ddaktiv
- Post #1,259
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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SONY NW-ZX2
So I've been trying to download songs from my Spotify playlist but I get an error saying memory is full. I've since cleared my zx2 to make way for Spotify but I still get the same message. Under storage it seems there's 3 memory banks? The app storage, system storage and sd card? What gives...- ddaktiv
- Post #12,407
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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SONY NW-ZX2
Thanks! So far, I'm running balanced on zx2 for mobile use and paired w Cypherlabs Duet has been very good for me with Ciems for long hours at work.. I add the mojo in between for LCD2 duties as it seems more powerful and cleaner sounding that way..- ddaktiv
- Post #12,405
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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SONY NW-ZX2
Thanks! Will do! Though they're slated for late September last I heard :(- ddaktiv
- Post #12,403
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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SONY NW-ZX2
What do you pair it with? :) is it all its hyped up to be? It's taking forever for the second batch to ship out but currently I've got Duet (balanced) paired w my zx2 for long hours and I'm wondering how much better a cavalli desktop setup would be..- ddaktiv
- Post #12,392
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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SONY NW-ZX2
Haha I know it's a flame magnet, but what's the point of having these gears when we can't experiment Just because of the common consensus? :) What was Sony thinking when they came up with all these sound adjustments surround settings anyway? :) Trying to keep an open mind here as maybe I missed...- ddaktiv
- Post #12,381
- Forum: Portable Source Gear