Recent content by Gustav Mahler
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The Xonar Essence STX Q/A, tweaking, impressions thread
No....suggestion...reseat the xonar and listen again...also make sure hda is disabled in the bios...good luck! Cheers! Gustav- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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Schiit Mjolnir headphone amplifier
Just a by the way.....I'm loving this combination....msb power dac, mjolnir, saa endorphin, hd 800....certain combinations produce delightful synergies and I think this may be one of them. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Mjolnir headphone amplifier
Mine is dead silent as well.....been powered up non-stop for approx 6 months.....a few months ago people were thinking dimmers might be the problem.- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Xonar Essence STX Q/A, tweaking, impressions thread
Yes...works a treat.- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Computer Audio
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HiFiman HE-500 (HE as in High End) Proving to be an enjoyable experience in listening.
They are clearly heavier than my k430s and hd800s but not uncomfortably so. This is a result of the planar-magnetic design......magnets are heavy.....and the materials chosen for the shells and headband. My biggest quibble is with the way the cable connectors are designed and...- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The (new) HD800 Impressions Thread
My hd800s arrived today......listening to The Avison Ensemble - Arcangelo Corelli Opus 5 Violin Sonatas....Linn 24-192....huge smile! Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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= Hifiman HE500 & HE400 Jergpad Mod v2.5 =
PAD-CUP ADHESION ‘SUB-BASS’ MOD......was just looking at this....using the velours (love the top end of these) applied double side tape all around so essentially they seal to the phones......kept the top and now gives me great bass...have just been listening to Nevermind from Killer Bees (Airto...- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Schiit Mjolnir headphone amplifier
Quote: Bought mine about 30 years ago....hadn't used them in years....the mj brought them back to life. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Mjolnir headphone amplifier
I'm using a mjolnir with an MSB power dac (balanced outs) to drive AKG K340s (Larry Dale re-cable) and he500s....really happy with what I'm hearing. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Decware TABOO MK 111 Thread
A number of people have reported a similar problem with the Schiit Mjolnir (which I own). In those cases dimmer switches seem to be the source of the problem. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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HiFiman HE-500 (HE as in High End) Proving to be an enjoyable experience in listening.
Larry Dale at headphile.com does nice solid core cables. Of course, you could make your own. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HiFiman HE-500 (HE as in High End) Proving to be an enjoyable experience in listening.
Ahhhhhhhh...........the great scam in audio.........speaker/headphone cables made out of unobtanium costing $$$$....so many of these actually sound BAD. Think solid core not stranded.......cotton or silk dielectric jacket.....make your own....listen.....experiment! Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HiFiman HE-500 (HE as in High End) Proving to be an enjoyable experience in listening.
I use the velour pads...didn't like the fat bottom end of the pleathers....I found removing the dust screens from the pads and the grills improves the top end. Very pleased with the result.....its not subtle. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Schiit Mjolnir headphone amplifier
My Mjolnir has been running non-stop for just over four months...absolutely dead quiet....no hum issue. Cheers! Gus- Gustav Mahler
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
