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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Oh yes, I like a bargain. Thing is, I don’t mind spending a lot of money on something if it is worth it. Can’t abide spending money on something and it not being worth it. For example, I liked the OnePlus phones when they first came out – high spec and well made for the money and then as they...
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Hi PaganDL, Appreciate the in depth reply - I will reply properly later, this is just a quick one to say that the IT01 have arrived! First impressions - obviously they're not burned in - but they have a very laid back presentation, no issues with sibilance or fatigue. I'll obviously experiment...
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    The included cable is definitely one of the reasons the IT01 seems to be getting plaudits and to me it shows that they’ve thought about the whole package. The reason for upgrading is I want a 2.5mm TRRS balanced cable for my DAP because it’s got a balanced output. That’s also one of the reasons...
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Hi @PaganDL Thanks for the reply. Definitely seems to be a common theme that you get a lot for your money with the IT01 and being a Yorkshire man I like a bargain! I've had a mixed experience of IEMs / in ears. The problem is it's much more difficult to try them compared to on ears and over...
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Thanks, PaganDL. Appreciate this. How have you found the IT01? I pulled the trigger today on a pair (I was waiting for Black Friday for a deal). It was a toss up between the IT01, the Fiio FH1 and the Westone UM1. From what I've read (and I know it's all subjective) the IT01 sounded like the...
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Hi Amberlamps, Cheers for the reply - your help is appreciated, mate. Didn't even realise Penon would ship to UK, which they apparently do.
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    iBasso IT01 cable recommendation

    Hi all, Any iBasso IT01 owners changed the cable? I know it's meant to be a universal MMCX cable, but I have heard that it's not quite universal. Getting hold of the CB12 appears to be problematic in the UK - has anyone used a different cable with an IT01? I need a 2.5mm balanced cable for...
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    Universal IEM vs Custom IEM with balanced output and options

    Hi all! So, I've been merrily listening to my FiiO X5ii for a couple of years - firstly with some Fidue A73 IEMS, then my B&O H6, and finally with some Sony MDR-650AP in ears. The Fidues were great but started to get a little fatiguing treble wise (I think the X5ii can cause some sibilance if...
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    Review by 'mellowjamie' on item 'B&O Beoplay H6 (2nd generation)'

    I know, I know. The headline, "Pound for pound, probably the best headphone in the world" is a strong statement. So let me qualify it with:   For my tastes and requirements, pound for pound, probably the best headphone in the world that I've tried.   There. That should silence a few critics...
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    Reply to review by 'mellowjamie' on item 'BeoPlay H7'

    Hi Sonic Defender,   Thanks for the great review - really informative.   Can I pick your brain?   I went to the B&O shop in Newcastle yesterday to try the H6 out, based on numerous favourable reviews. They didn't have any to try, but they did have the H7. He said that the H7 is basically a...
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    Hifiman Edition X

    EDM?
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    Hifiman Edition X

    It's not so much a shop, more a converted barn with those high back leather chairs from "The Matrix", lots of lush furniture, headphones and amps. Lovely place, lovely people.
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    Hifiman Edition X

    Just this last weekend I spent the day at the Hifi Lounge's headphone shop, High End Headphones. What a glorious place, but I'll address that elsewhere on the website. Highly recommended for anyone in the UK.   I auditioned the following:   Audeze LCD-2 (with Trilogy 931) Audeze LCD-X (with...
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    Fidue A73 - Hybrid (1DD + 1BA) IEM - Impressions and discussion thread

    I don't own the SoundMagic 10 so I can't give you a direct comparison. However, I've tried a lot of earphones around the £100-£120 mark, and the A73 was the clear winner in most areas. I would assume that based on this, there will be a noticeable difference over the E10, despite the reputation...
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    Reply to review by 'mellowjamie' on item 'JDS Labs C5 Headphone Amplifier'

    I didn't realise! I googled it and couldn't find anything, and couldn't see anything in the instructions. I'll have a look :)
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