Recent content by Seth Warshavsky
  1. Seth Warshavsky

    Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)

    Having had the opportunity to listen to Odin, I can very comfortably say that it definitely fills all of the voids that anyone could potentially find in the Zeus or the Wraith (which are also amazing IEMs). I have a bias obviously, but it's only a few days. I don't think anyone here will be...
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    Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)

    Along with Deezel, I heard an early prototype of one of the EE models and my jaw actually dropped. It was unlike any IEM I have ever heard, and I own over 35 CIEMs. That being said it was an early version, but I think we are all in for a very pleasant surprise. If you have just purchased an...
  3. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Thanks Alex
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Thanks much! S
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Aleksandar Any ideas after looking at my preamp specs? Thanks Seth
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Hi Aleksandar Thanks for your help, for DACs we're using a Yggdrasil and a PS Audio Directstream, and we have them both paired with Headamp GSX MK2s as preamps. Thanks much Seth
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    I am setting the AHB2 at all gain levels and setting the pre on high, which should give it a 20 DB output and listening at what sounds to be the same volume to me. Should I set the AHB2 to a gain that I can actually get it to clip at volume reasonably louder than the NAD than roll back the...
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Yes, tried it all. That's why I'm trying to ask someone that has them how much burn-in is required. They may just require substantial burn-in. I agree it's strange.
  9. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Well I really want to know if the AHB2 improves dramatically with burn in too or if a single is just not enough, because out of the box the M22 V2 is sounding substantially better to me (far more resolving with better dynamics), and I don’t think that should be the case. It has me quite...
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    I want to know how much the AHB2 improve with burn-in, if anyone has first-hand knowledge, and if one should drive the SR1A well or if I really need 2?
  11. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Are you talking about the SR1A or the AHB2?
  12. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Are you guys all running them as monoblocks or as a single in stereo? I'm running it single in stereo, do you think I need a second one?
  13. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    Did your AHB2's improve a lot with burn-in? They aren't doing it for me. Not sure why.
  14. Seth Warshavsky

    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    The M22 V2 has to be on High Gain or it sounds dull and lifeless, but once you put it on High Gain it really sounds very good. My AHB2 is in customs now so I’ll compare tomorrow, but if you try the M22 definitely use High Gain. S
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    Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A

    We've actually found the Vidars to be an excellent value and to drive the SR1A very well (they actually sound better than a lot of the amps we have tested), but one of their flaws is they tend to break up a bit when listening to more complex tracks, We're now experimenting with the Benchmark...
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