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Zoom U-44: all-in-one solution for computer audio and surprisingly sweet sound
After purchasing Zoom U-44 for 6 months, I can't believe I am writing a review to describe how good it sounds. Here is why I highly recommend it for computer audiophiles. (1) Unbeatable functionality, a swiss-army-knife for all audio needs Computer audio interface: 96/24, USB, 4-in-4-out...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Comment by 'Ferbose' in item 'Harbeth P3ESR'
Having Harbeth P3ESR as desktop monitors is one of the great luxuries of life, if ones enjoys listening to acoustic recordings. Harbeth P3ESR (also called M20.1 in some markets) and its recent updated editions are amazing speakers. They are arguably some of the best mini monitors that money...- Ferbose
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[Review] Marvalve Model Two DAC -- sorry double post
It has been a long time since I have posted on head-fi. Sorry for posting the same thread twice. How do I delete this thread? Can the moderator help me?- Ferbose
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[Review] Marvalve Model Two DAC vs Benchmark DAC2 HCG
Disclaimer: The designer of Marvalve Model 2 DAC, Dalun Yuan, is a friend of mine. As a frequent poster on head-fi, I am writing this review from the perspective of an ordinary home user. I borrowed Marvalve DAC for comparison against my Benchmark DAC2 HCG. The Marvalve is obviously much better...- Ferbose
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[Review] Marvalve Model Two DAC -- sorry double post
Sorry, Double Post. But I don't know how to delete this thread. Please see the other thread: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/review-marvalve-model-two-dac-vs-benchmark-dac2-hcg.884440/- Ferbose
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Marvalve Tube Headphone Amplifier
I am sure this amplifier is dead quiet. It has only one EL84 tube running at low voltage. It could be the tube that needs replacing. On any tube amplifier, I always use ultra-sensitive ear buds to check tube noises. Both preamp and power tubes could vary widely in noise levels, including...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Marvalve Tube Headphone Amplifier
I know Dalun Yuan quite well. He used to be the chief engineer of Nuforce for a few years and designed a few successful products. He is now starting a new company called Marvalve and this is the first product. This amp is completely manufactured in Taiwan, and Dalun is one of the most respected...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
No doubt both are excellent for classical music, and many other kinds of music as well. HE560 has better bass response, which is the nature of its driver design, and to my ears better tonality in high frequencies (this part may relate to individual's ear-related transfer function). Moreover...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
I don't doubt that a very experienced person may be able to make a decent, quick judgment based on one hour of listening. It's like a wine expert or a painting expert who have been exposed to this stuff for years. Of course all that experience is built upon countless hours of careful...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
Great comments. Thanks for sharing. Any thoughts on Beyer T1?- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
Powerful amps and orthodynamic headphones have raised the bar of headphone listening, IMHO. As competition intensifies and the market expands, we can certainly expect even better headphones. How about revisiting the diffuse-field listening concept of AKG K1000?- Ferbose
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
An upscale-looking CEC CD player (model unknown) was connected to Eddie Current Balancing Act (balanced headphone output) with KR PX4 tubes installed. A rather sizable TEAC CD player (model unknown) was connected to Burson Conductor using TRS headphone jack. The difference between tube and SS...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Hifiman HE-560 vs LCD-3 vs HD800 vs K812 -- quick impressions
Having heard some old-time goodies like Sennheiser HE-90, Stax Omega II and Sony R10, and owning 5 pairs of AKG K1000 currently, I have not been particularly impressed with the previous generation of flagship headphones (HD650, K702, DT880, some woody Audio Technicas) for playing classical and...- Ferbose
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Topping headphone amps any good ?
I have two Topping TP22 amps, one for bedroom and one for office. They are built well, and sound smooth and clean. I have used 10 different integrated amplifiers under $1000, both solid state and tubes, and the original Sonic Impact T-amp as well. TP22 is good enough to be called entry level...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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A nice new DAC2 from Benchmark showing at RMAF
I bought DAC1 almost 9 years ago and never liked the built-in amp, being kind of lifeless and not particularly high-resolution, easily beaten by a Ray Samuel's cheapest portable amp. But the converter is great and I keep using it for years without bothering to upgrade. Now it looks like...- Ferbose
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- Forum: Dedicated Source Components