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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Super! What other amplifiers can be considered for dongles (dc elite and not only, also mojo2 and fc6)?- makbrown
- Post #443
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
I'm talking about whether this difference will be made when I buy a totl DAP. If it is again at the level of tuning and minor nuances, then I’m not sure that it’s worth the additional payment of $2000+ for switching from DC Elite/mojo2 to DAP...- makbrown
- Post #440
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Ok, if I don't hear significant (<10%) difference between DC Elite, mojo2 and fc6 - it's a problem with my ears or with my transport?- makbrown
- Post #438
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Ok, then let's think backwards, are there any portable DAPs that will beat the Elite like night and day? Or is the bar so high that it makes no sense to overpay the conditional $2000 to get a 10% difference?- makbrown
- Post #430
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
In your experience, which totl DAPs can it be compared to? I'm currently selling Elite to upgrade to one of the flagship DAPs (Shanling M9 OG, HiBy RS8, Cayin N8ii), but wondering if I'll get a real increase at the day-and-night level or not..- makbrown
- Post #428
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Shanling M9 Announced - Flagship High-End Portable Player
Hi guys! Tell me please, is M9 still relevant? Now I'm choosing a player, and on my secondary market there are the following options: M9 OG - 1550$ N8ii - 2100 RS8 - 2000 sp2000ss - 1500 sp1000+amp - 1300 N8BB - 1350 and so on.. My main requirement is sound quality, speed and stability of...- makbrown
- Post #1,353
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Luxury & Precision (LP) W4, Successor to Their Popular W1/W2 USB Dongle is Here!
Hello again everyone! I'm still looking for my ideal sound in dongle form factor. I already have L&P W2 OG, Hiby FC6, iBasso DC Elite and Mojo2. Should I expect W4 to beat them all? Or is everything at the level of preferences? Are there any owners of W4 and these dongles, or parts of them?- makbrown
- Post #1,422
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
It is n It is not tweak, it’s iBasso official Android app. You can choose only D1/D2. D1 - sharper, D2 - smoother and warmer. But for sure depends on IEMs. And for sure it’s not day’n’night difference. P.S. regarding fc6 - don’t think fc6 not resolving or less staging. Just try. I have...- makbrown
- Post #388
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
For me it is FC6- makbrown
- Post #384
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
You’re right. Did it.- makbrown
- Post #40,558
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
I heard this story. But let's be honest, this is a product of EE development, the full production cycle of EE, manual assembly of EE. From AK there is only an inscription on the body. Or maybe I’m wrong and you have your own facilities to repair post-warranty devices?- makbrown
- Post #40,556
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
The main thing is that EE does not say that this is a product of AK, not EE. I definitely won’t get anything from AK)- makbrown
- Post #40,553
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Hi guys. Sad morning. One od Odyssey’s earphone fell from a chair (40 cm) onto the tile - and the shell broke into pieces.. Any ideas what can be done? As far as I understand, CIEM cannot be done because of Weapon X.. Despair 😔- makbrown
- Post #40,551
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Luxury & Precision (LP) W4, Successor to Their Popular W1/W2 USB Dongle is Here!
Привет) Which one sounds better? Cause I own a mojo2 and it is a question if I need W4- makbrown
- Post #1,360
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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FiiO K9 Pro Hi-Fi DeskDop DAC&Bluetooth&Amplifier,XLR/RCA/4.4/Optical/Coaxial interface
Are there any owners of k9 pro ess and Arya in the thread to confirm this theory? That k9 pro ess is not enough for Arya- makbrown
- Post #2,208
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)