Recent content by ReAlien
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THX AAA 789 Replacement
This is the website: https://s-audio.systems/firdacmini/?setlang=en. Use the Contact menu to reach Nazar about purchasing.- ReAlien
- Post #56
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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THX AAA 789 Replacement
Nazar from S-Audio finally produced a device with a balanced output, but it is no amp, it's a DAC — FIRDAC Mini. It is the best DAC I ever had. Just another plane in terms of authenticity, sounds separation, stage, and ability to evoke emotional response from the listener. Listening to it for...- ReAlien
- Post #53
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Nino Bionic
My headphones from Maxim Kryvonos got tested against Audeze and HIFIMAN. Sorry, it's in Ukrainian only, but modern-day machine translation allows reading in any language... MM-500 vs Arya Stealth vs Final Carbon Mk3.1 (Bionic precursor)- ReAlien
- Post #24
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
I will call Nazar and ask to reply you. He's been very busy recently due to personal reasons and war related issues.- ReAlien
- Post #51
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
I never used portable players as transport with any of my Focuses, sorry. I had been using Audirvana on my PC for a few years but last December I moved to use BeagleBone Black as a transport and I'm happy ever since.- ReAlien
- Post #49
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
I'm my books, it sounded properly powered but I never listened to them with powerful amps so not able to judge. And, truth be told, it was so long ago, three Focuses earlier)- ReAlien
- Post #47
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
Sorry, lost you there...- ReAlien
- Post #45
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
Sorry, I never had HE500 as mine, just borrowed for some time couple of years ago. I'm glad you like Focus 3, and I'm sure you will enjoy Focus 4 big time when you get a chance to hear it.- ReAlien
- Post #43
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
Yes, it was enough for me. BTW, the new Focus 4 is even more powerful, and it features unique digital filters of Focus 3 with upgraded analog output and power. The sound it produces is one of the most realistic I've ever heard. The speed and sound separation levels of this DAC are making...- ReAlien
- Post #41
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
Here it is: http://s-audio.systems/focus/?setlang=en- ReAlien
- Post #38
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Nino Bionic
Let me check that out, and I'll report on its status.- ReAlien
- Post #23
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
Meanwhile, there is a new version Focus 3 which is a major improvement over the previous ones. It has an A-Class headamp now, new custom-made digital filters, and updated binaural mode which introduces fewer changes to the frequency characteristics while retaining its "magic" holographic and...- ReAlien
- Post #36
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Nino Bionic
My beloved Final Carbon Mk3.1 (has the same membrane as Bionics) + S-Audio Focus 3.- ReAlien
- Post #20
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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S-Audio Focus DAC/amp with binaural DSP
As to the FOCUS, I have installed new connectors on my mains cable (Zu Audio Event) and it opened new horizons for me. I've been in a positive shock ever since)- ReAlien
- Post #34
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components