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  1. For Sale  Aune SR7000

    Price
    400.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. North America
    AUNE SR7000 in like new condition with all the original packaging and accessories. I purchased them used here just last week and used them about 5hrs. Highly detailed with excellent staging technicalities but I ultimately prefer a more exciting trebly sound. Price includes shipping to the...
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    R2R RIP or Resurrection?

    The argument is endless because we all hear it differently. The real move to make is to compare for yourself, this is where the used market comes into play allowing one to buy/sell with minimal losses. Buying new and taking the depreciation hit really should be held off on until you are...
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    Feedback by 'MohawkUS' on listing 'Hifiman EF400 OS/NOS R2R DAC/Amp'

    Great communication & fast payment
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    EarMen L-Amp Review

    The important question right here.
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    Feedback by 'MohawkUS' on listing 'Shanling H0 DAC/Amp'

    Great buyer, easy transaction.
  6. For Sale  Sold: Shanling H0 DAC/Amp

    Price
    70.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. North America
    Excellent condition with original box and accessories. This unit is like a dongle DAC but with a larger power/space budget. If a dongle is a companion for your phone this is the companion for your tablet or laptop. Shipping within the US is included at my asking price.
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    It's not that simple. I owned an Apex Sangaku(hybrid) that was extremely tubey, the NuTube hybrid amp is something common in the portable sector. I also owned a La Figaro OTL that was bright & gritty, only 'tubey' in the lack of bass detail. The reason OTLs are assumed tubey is because they...
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    I ended up refunding mine due to the noise issue(retailer confirmed noise is NOT expected performance) & because it wasn't as warm-smooth as I was looking for. Overall I agree with @skfktkwjs above "a hint of warmth... it is still very clean and clear at the top end." I took in a Colorfly CDA...
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    Introducing Shanling EH1 - Compact Desktop DAC/AMP at just 199 USD

    This vs the H0? I'm guessing better build, more power, the addition of the EQ knobs, but no more filter selection as it's simplified? Similar tuning?
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    I haven't made any moves yet other than asking Xduoo about it yet. The hiss has the same character as bluetooth headphones which is odd as I'm using it through USB, wondering if it could possibly not be the tube though. Another note; a lot of the warm/rich sound I described was due to selecting...
  11. For Sale / Trade  Sold: Hifiman EF400 OS/NOS R2R DAC/Amp

    Price
    240.00 USD
    Condition
    Excellent/Like new
    Negotiability
    Firm
    Ships to
    1. United States of America
    For sale today is a Hifiman EF400, I'm its first & only owner, it's from the original run using the 1st gen Himalaya R2R DAC which sounds as the reviews describe(airy, bold, warm.) The amplifier is powerful and an excellent match for headphones of all efficiencies. Shipping is included in my...
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    I'm actually wondering if my unit might be going bad; I don't recall any hiss for the first couple hours of listening and it's only in the right channel. I'll probably give it another day to see if it's increasing in volume then reach out to the retailer to ask about it.
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    I don't have experience with IEMs so I'm unsure as to their particular needs beyond the basics. I'd guess from listening the output impedance is very low(my 16ohm headphones are well damped) so you're good there. The sensitivity has me worried as it's >10db higher than my fullsize phones, if the...
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    Many of these small tubes are rated for 50,000hrs. I wouldn't be that worried about it unless you're leaving it on 24/7.
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    Xduoo XD05T "Portable" Dac + Tube Amp

    I have one that came in yesterday, I'm using Dekoni Cobalt headphones. I think it's quite high gain as I have it on the lowest 'turbo' and comfortable volume tops out around 30. This is typical of hybrids IME as tubes were designed with rather high gains before headphone listening took off...
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