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    Schiit Folkvangr - Impressions Thread

    Been enjoying the Folkvangr immensely, pairing with the BP SE-i DAC, driving my Grado Hemps and HD6XX. Very engaging and colourful sound from this combination. But just wanted to say Schiit should really start date matching their stock tubes because I found that it definitely impacted the...
  2. Want To Buy  Brocksieper Earmax Pro/Silver Edition (220V)

    Price
    1.00 EUR
    Condition
    Good
    Negotiability
    Or best offer
    Ships to
    1. Hong Kong
    Looking to collect an Earmax Pro or SE in good condition. I am located in Hong Kong and will be willing to pay for full international shipping. Shoot me a PM if you have one to let go! Stay safe and Happy Listening :) Kevin
  3. Kevin Tam

    Tor Audio Headphone Amps.

    Found a new Tor audio Nick review on reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones/comments/iqu6ei/after_months_of_wait_my_tor_audio_nick_tube_amp/
  4. Kevin Tam

    Tor Audio Headphone Amps.

    Would like to know as well!
  5. Kevin Tam

    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    As exciting as this sounds, I am worried that you might be overloading the amp, especially since the tube heater does not support the high 0.6A current draw from the 6SN7 tube. Your adapter serves as a pinout converter. Not a current limiter.
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    Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday

    Hey guys, I just acquired a 2nd hand massdrop CTH amp an am experiencing an issue where when playing music, I will suddenly hear a loud pop from the left channel. The light turns red and the music gets muted. Music resumes after a while, but this happens every 2-3mins. The problem occurs with...
  7. Kevin Tam

    New Fostex RP open-backed planar magnetic headphone, TH500RP! Available now!

    How long have you burned in the 500rps for? In my experience, they really settle down post 200 hrs. I too have been experimenting with different amps and sources to find the best solution for the th500rps, and during the process, I learned the following: -The 500rps do not lack bass at all...
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    New JVC Wood - HA-SW01 and HA-SW02

    Hi guys, Reviving an old thread. I'm wondering if any people here can share their post-burn in impressions of the SW01 and SW02. Have been seeing some auctions listing them for about $200 USD. Thanks!
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    Magni 3 Impressions

    Hi guys, I received my Magni 3 three days ago and have been listening to it non-stop. I am glad to report that any hype around this amp is well justified. I honestly wasn't expecting much from the m3 at first. I just needed an amp that can serve me alright while I save up for a decent tube...
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    Comment by 'Kevin Tam' in item 'AUDIO TECHNICA ATH-A9X'

    Hi, I am wondering what source and amp (if any) did you pair with the A9X? I just won a pair online. Thanks:)
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    Magni 3 Impressions

    Ah that's more like it. That certainly makes me want to give the Mimby a try! Currently I'm using the DAC3 by Starting Point System (a NOS DAC designed by a French guy on eBay) and it sounds REALLY fluid and musical as well. I wonder how the Mimby compares. How's the synergy with the HD600...
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    Magni 3 Impressions

    @DJ The Rocket I agree that AD2Ks don't demand much power to sound well. But when you said you didn't gain anything from an amp with the AD2K, I must say I have a different experience than yours. In my exp, the AD2K's abilities are well displayed with minimal amplification except for their...
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    Magni 3 Impressions

    Yeah, the AD2000 don't scale very well. The tuning on these have such a strong character that no tubes or DACs can balance it out. I have had better luck with class A solid state amps. They bring out the speed and refinement on the AD2K.
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    Magni 3 Impressions

    I never listened to the Ether Flows. What kind of sound signature do they have? Forget about the Val2. It's just not designed to drive anything other than high impedance headphones. What I can tell you though is that the Lyr 2 isn't that impressive of an amp at its price. I owned it, liked...
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