Recent content by quaddac
-
iBasso DX180
iBasso DX180 https://weibo.com/5885718240/OdvzcdsPb OS : Android 13 SoC : Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM (2999CNY=$420?) 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM (3599CNY=$500?) Battery replacement available...- quaddac
- Post #17
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
I think it's definitely not worth doing it unconsciously, it's better to listen first, because it costs a lot. In my opinion, the differences will be mainly related to the aspect of synergy and preference rather than performance. Even if you want to get 10%, which is not so obvious, in my...- quaddac
- Post #444
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
If you hear a difference of 10%, I must say that in these circumstances, in my opinion, it is really a lot and I can only congratulate you. If you can't hear anything, it may be a matter of headphones... It may also be a matter of concentration, fatigue, mood...- quaddac
- Post #439
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
Thieaudio Monarch MKIII impressions, reviews, and pictures thread
This is not quite the right assumption, although it is quite logical. However, according to Ibasso engineers, the elite is a direct reference to the 320 max. 260 and elite are completely different topology.- quaddac
- Post #703
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
-
IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
Yes, iem and elite can be problematic, especially the brighter sensitive ones. On the other hand, I recently tried elite with aeon x and elite handled them even via se. I also think the Elite with full-size headphones is incredibly good.- quaddac
- Post #420
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
IBasso DC-Elite . . . The no compromise DAC/AMP with a true Stepped Attenuator
You are absolutely right, there is always the question of synergies or disadvantages that the sources may have. Fortunately, sources can also work great in chains:- quaddac
- Post #418
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
Thieaudio Monarch MKIII impressions, reviews, and pictures thread
I am in this place now and I will definitely stay here longer:- quaddac
- Post #698
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
-
Thieaudio Monarch MKIII impressions, reviews, and pictures thread
I really appreciate dc elite. I am almost certain that a slightly warmer source than the DC Elite (which is slightly U-shaped), with a slightly emphasized center, will release the mk3's potential in this area. Vocals (especially female) and brass instruments will shine, and the whole will be...- quaddac
- Post #695
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
-
iBasso DX180
https://www.facebook.com/groups/561513361202690/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1369023533784998- quaddac
- Post #8
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
-
Thieaudio Monarch MKIII impressions, reviews, and pictures thread
Low, mid or high gain? I noticed that at high gain the sound is most balanced and even at loud volume nothing is sharp or piercing.- quaddac
- Post #692
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
-
iBasso DX180
https://mp3tidalwave-ur.blog.jp/archives/52910437.html- quaddac
- Thread
- Replies: 19
- Forum: Portable Source Gear