Recent content by GarySaville
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IC: Vancouver Fall/Winter Meet
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IC: Vancouver mini-meet - Jul/Aug 2014
August 17th works well for me too.- GarySaville
- Post #22
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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IC: Vancouver mini-meet - Jul/Aug 2014
I'll bring a PanAm with Mullard tubes, an ifi iUSB, a dragonfly dac, and a Centrance HiFi-M8.- GarySaville
- Post #16
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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IC: Vancouver mini-meet - Jul/Aug 2014
I'd also be interested. I missed the last meet because I was out of town. Any weekend works fine for me.- GarySaville
- Post #11
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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ALO Pan Am desktop/portable headphone amp/DAC: Impressions and Reviews
I couldn't agree more. A few weeks back I visited a local audiophile shop in Vancouver and tested some headphones out on a PanAm. I didn't like the sound. I A/B'd with my headphones (Heir 8.A) and my headphones sounded weak too!... The odd thing was that the PanAm is my main amp at home. Then I...- GarySaville
- Post #638
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Amarra - anyone using it?
It drives me crazy that I like Amarra's sound quality since their programming skills, at least as far as interface skills are concerned, show that the company do not know how to program. However, the EQ is very musical, so if I know exactly what I feel like listening to, then I generally fire up...- GarySaville
- Post #665
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Amarra - anyone using it?
No, you are not. Welcome to Amarra; welcome to 1980.- GarySaville
- Post #663
- Forum: Computer Audio
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Mac OS X Music Players - alternatives to iTunes
JRiver Media Centre is now my main player on my Mac. I have Amarra, but the interface sucks. It really makes me question their ability to program. I also own Fidelia, but it lacks an EQ, unless you want to load a VST/AU. While there is something smooth about Amarra's sound quality, I find that...- GarySaville
- Post #2,093
- Forum: Computer Audio
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ALO Pan Am desktop/portable headphone amp/DAC: Impressions and Reviews
I had exactly the same impression at first with my Heir Audio 8.A IEMs. The amp was too bright with the stock tubes. The Mullards changed that. The bass is excellent, clear, and full, while the highs are slightly more subdued, in a pleasing way. If you find the unit too bright, the Mullards may...- GarySaville
- Post #575
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ALO Pan Am desktop/portable headphone amp/DAC: Impressions and Reviews
Do you have the tube caps over the tubes? For my setup--sensitive IEMs--the tube caps are essential for limiting interference. I've added an iFi iPower unit as well, and while I get very little interference now, I do still occasionally have to reposition the PanAm due to some sort of...- GarySaville
- Post #544
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Lightning Cables - Official and Custom (welcomed).
Do you sell these on the forum or on a website? I'm looking for a lightning to USB for an iphone 5 to HiFi M8. -
PONO - Neil Youngs portable hi-res music player
Huge is relative... Although they are now over $2million, there are only 6 or 7 thousand backers, and some of those could very well be duplicates, people who wanted two devices, and several hundred people who donated $5 for a sticker or t-shirt. Another interesting aspect of the Kickstarter is...- GarySaville
- Post #266
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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ALO Pan Am desktop/portable headphone amp/DAC: Impressions and Reviews
When I first got the PanAm, I did have issues with interference. But, now I do not, and I'm not sure what exactly fixed my issues since my desk is a complete disaster. I have DJ equipment, studio monitors, iPads, an iPod, iPhone, and midi gear surrounding me which all likely contribute to noise...- GarySaville
- Post #374
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ALO Pan Am desktop/portable headphone amp/DAC: Impressions and Reviews
Do you have the caps covering the tubes? I suggest you use them. With my setup, the PanAm is quite susceptible to EMI fields since it is close to my computer and various electronics on my desk. However, unplugging it during use and leaving the covers over the tubes helps reduce, if not...- GarySaville
- Post #372
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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[Review] Noble Audio Kaiser 10 - The Wizard Rises Again
Out of curiosity, why does the silicone line not have an equivalent to the k10? I had silicone tips for my W4 several years back and found the gel like finish helped the iem to mould to the ear for better isolation.- GarySaville
- Post #40
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors