Recent content by PATB
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Audio-gd A-2 Class A Headphone Amp & Pre
Any impressions from members who have received an A2?- PATB
- Post #62
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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STAX SR-009S new flagship electrostatic earspeakers released (with impressions)
I almost did not get an SR-009 because of posts saying it is bright. After an audition with a KGSS-HV and an Audioquest Dragonfly ($99), I actually liked it and ordered one for myself :) However, I wish the SR-009 pads were thicker. I can only wear it for an hour before looking for a...- PATB
- Post #692
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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STAX SR-009S new flagship electrostatic earspeakers released (with impressions)
Stax with vinyl? I haven't been listening much to headphones the last two years because I got enamored with 2 channel-vinly listening. Don't know why I haven't even tried, considering my phono pre has XLR and my KGSS-HV needs some usage. Thanks for the post!- PATB
- Post #513
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Oppo Sonica DAC (an affordable ES9038PRO Sabre DAC)
I just received my SDAC yesterday and have a quick question. When playing an album from a USB drive, is there a way to play the songs in the album in track order? Right now, the songs are sorted alphabetically, hence they are played in alphabetical order. I am thinking of getting a...- PATB
- Post #267
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable
Here's an iPhone pic of my Ace Spacedeck- PATB
- Post #4,556
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable
I am thinking of a ring clamp, but they cost more than my Rega P3! And the Rega motor may not be able to handle the extra weight. For now, I am just going to be more diligent with inspecting records, so I can return them if I have to.- PATB
- Post #4,533
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Post A Photograph Of Your Turntable
Wow! I haven't been listening to headphones in a month since acquiring my Rega P3 and Epos K1 bookshelfs. Definitely low-fi compared to what you guys have, but I love my vinyl rig! Now, what do you guys do with warped records? I only have two, but is kind of irritating to see (did not...- PATB
- Post #4,531
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
EDIT: Try balance first.- PATB
- Post #35,509
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
About six months. I only had the SR-225 at the time -- so I had a bright and a dark headphone! To be honest, I am VERY SURPRISED the HD650 is veiled with the Jot. EDIT: I am assuming you are running the Jot balanced to the HD650.- PATB
- Post #35,507
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
I don't blame him. I wanted to return mine right away! Now, its my favorite headphone.- PATB
- Post #35,497
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread
@ColtMrFire that's exactly how the HD650 sounded to me 10+ years ago when I first heard it. I was coming from the Grado SR225, which was not exactly dark A silver cable helps (I use a Zu Mobius), but will not drastically change the treble. After you get used to it and compare it to a variety...- PATB
- Post #35,493
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Reply to review by 'patb' on item 'ampsandsound Agartha Single-Ended Amplifier'
I have been quietly enjoying my Kenzie headphone amp for the last several months, and am really surprised that the amps&sound amps are not more popular here at head-fi. Wait, I guess I just answered my own question :)- PATB
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Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread
You would think Audeze will give you a working headband for the asking price. I was cursing Audeze while I hacked my $200 "Carbon Fiber Headband."- PATB
- Post #4,405
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread
I have the CF headband for my LCD-2.2F. It improves comfort because it allows for better weight distribution. However, the CF headband I got direct from Audeze in July still has the "defective" pad, which stretches really close to the CF band. It developed a hotspot within hours of use, so I...- PATB
- Post #4,403
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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The Stax Thread III
Yeah, I prefer the SR-009 in terms of pure sonic bliss, but I still use the HD650 far more, probably because it is too comfy; more comfortable than the HD800 actually. One tidbit of info. I tried the HD800 with the SonarWorks plug-in (flat response curve) and it is just fantastic -- the...- PATB
- Post #9,994
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum