Recent content by MuppetFace
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Massdrop PLUS Universal IEM
For me? Yes. YMMV, etc.- MuppetFace
- Post #65
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Massdrop PLUS Universal IEM
I have smaller ear canals, and I find them to be just fine, FWIW.- MuppetFace
- Post #50
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
The greenies aren’t shipping out until November IIRC, but I did secure a pair, yeah! Just gotta wait for them to come to the US....- MuppetFace
- Post #15,532
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
Depends on the gain settings. Especially if it sounds like volume related hiss and doesn’t disappear when you touch the amp. The Zana Deux SE is a tube amp that has inky black quiet backgrounds with the TH900. Meanwhile some of the more powerful amps out there, tube or solid state or hybrid...- MuppetFace
- Post #15,522
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
Five? Wow, that is dedication! I love the marbled cups on your LA900.- MuppetFace
- Post #15,505
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
A lot has happened since my initial review, including a battle with cancer that left me with a reconstructed jaw. I get nerve pains whenever I wear most full sized headphones for more than ten minutes. Also the landscape of this hobby is always changing. Back when I made this thread, the TH900...- MuppetFace
- Post #15,504
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
Apparently the green version is almost all spoken for at this point, according to Fostex reps. ;__; Only a small batch was made, likely for RMAF and other shows.- MuppetFace
- Post #15,501
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Fostex TH900 Impressions & Discussion Thread
Of all the headphones I’ve sold over the years, I often find myself missing the TH900 most some five odd years later. In fact, with the new iteration of TH900s with removable cables, I considered getting back together. She was calling me, but something inside me told me to wait. A point of...- MuppetFace
- Post #15,496
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Massdrop PLUS Universal IEM
A very quick comparison with the UERM this morning (more to come — have to get to an appointment, so this is a little brief for now). The mids of the UERM and Plus are definitely similar to my ears. I’d say the Plus even sounds a bit more clear in this area, however they do not have quite the...- MuppetFace
- Post #8
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Massdrop PLUS Universal IEM
I don’t wear full sized headphones as much these days due to nerve damage from jaw surgery. After a while it just gets too uncomfortable. Headaches ensue. Etc. However I consider myself a fan of Stax and Fostex headphones. Also the overall best headphone made today for my personal tastes is a...- MuppetFace
- Post #6
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Massdrop PLUS Universal IEM
https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-plus-universal-iems New Massdrop IEMs from.... Massdrop? Yup. Massdrop introduces their first audiophile product under their own brand name: the PLUS universal in-ear monitors. Since everyone is off at RMAF, I figured I’d go ahead and start a thread on...- MuppetFace
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday
Had a chance to spend some time with this new entry in the Cavalli lineup. TBH I'm pretty reluctant these days when it comes to evaluating new gear, as I've been on a bit of a hiatus from the world of audio evaluation, but Cavalli is one of those brands that have consistently impressed me in...- MuppetFace
- Post #12
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Massdrop x Alex Cavalli Tube Hybrid Amp (CTH) - Dropping Monday
Reserved for when I get more listening done.- MuppetFace
- Post #2
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Final Audio Design Impressions and Discussion Thread
It's nothing new. FAD was always about making OEM / "reasonably priced" earphones and also the most expensive earphones on the market at the same time. The Heaven series coexisted with the Piano Fortes for years. We're talking about ~$300 IEMs alongside ~$3000 IEMs. Two different lines. Two...- MuppetFace
- Post #6,615
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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New Cavalli Audio Portable Amp officially in the works
"Descended" does not mean "exactly the same." The Liquid Gold is a large, powerful amp that is mean for driving power hungry planar magnetics and can even drive speakers with the right connectors. The Spark is a portable amp. It won't sound as good as the flagship, but from hearing prototypes...- MuppetFace
- Post #441
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals