JHern's latest activity
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JHern replied to the thread Marantz HD-DAC1.I still have my HD-DAC1, it is relegated to my work office desk, usually with a pair of Audio-Technica A900X (very comfortable, I put... -
JHern replied to the thread Marantz HD-DAC1.I finally demoted my Marantz HD-DAC1, it served me very well for many years. The reason is that I bought a MiniDSP SHD for my...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping A90/D90 stack vs Topping DX7 Pro.I think this is a regional group of state-sponsored enterprises in audio tech, rather than a “company.” China has been organizing...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.Can you describe what settings and source you were using? The D90 AKM4499 is sensitive to the filter selection, and also the input...
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Pls. back to topic guyz...or make an ASR thread yourselves.
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JHern replied to the thread Your “wow” headphones.Yes they have a relatively low impedance and good sensitivity, no special amplification is absolutely required. Still, I especially...
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Glad I've found a set of ears that agrees! Absolutely love my pair of Edition 8's. I agree with every trait you listed and in addition...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.Where I live (Japan) the original was 60,000 Japanese yen, the MQA was 70,000 Japanese yen, and the new version (also has MQA) is 90,000...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.123 vs. 120 SINAD, the latter of which was already well beyond audible in terms of transparency. And it is 50% more expensive than the...
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JHern replied to the thread Your “wow” headphones.I completely agree. I bought some used a few months back, and they are simply superb. The combination of spatial imaging, articulation...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.I made some quick recordings streaming Tidal MQA with my Sony PCM-D100. This is a simple small stereo system (Marantz M-CR603 to Dali...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.OK, understood. Thanks for elucidating. Indeed. Nice, I hope you don't mind if I borrow this framing some time in the future. The...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.Maybe, maybe not. I have not prejudged it. What I can tell you for sure is that, for the most part, the D90 output sounds immaculate...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.Interesting and thoughtful response! I understand and agree with what you're saying about quantifiable and unquantifiable realms, also...
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JHern replied to the thread Topping D90.I have been listening a lot again today, and it is like the sound tends to agitate the tinnitus in my right ear (it is usually...
