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Feedback by 'starouterspace' on listing 'Matrix Audio X-Sabre Pro (Non-MQA)'
Great experience! Package was shipped out on the same day I paid. Seller is very proactive in communication.- starouterspace
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FiiO Q7 Portable Desktop-Class DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
Same use case as who ever needs poly or 2go. I'd like to bring an portable amp with me to any floor and control roon playback through my phone. That's it.- starouterspace
- Post #86
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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FiiO Q7 Portable Desktop-Class DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
Really hope there is a wifi+roon ready version. Pricewise Q7 will be very competitive with room ready, vs. mojo 2+poly or hugo 2+2go.- starouterspace
- Post #84
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
I wish there is such a DAP, too. I doubt about that possibility though. I even think sometimes details are against emotion, cause they can be overwhelmingly distracting. Someone who tried the SS part of n8ii can probably tell whether it's achievable with all the different modes in n8ii.- starouterspace
- Post #808
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
My P6Pro is the original version (vs. a later silver version with more mid and bass). The p6pro is a bit more transparent so I pair it with the "boomy" evo to make sure it doesn't get muddy. N8ii sounds wider for Odin than P6Pro to me. P6Pro (again early version) focuses on precison more than...- starouterspace
- Post #803
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
Well, I haven't had any sharpness issue from Odin. Or I should say I'm a big fan of tia trio. That can probably speak to my tolerance. Yes, n8ii is better overall, if I take a weighted average across things. Again these are just my weights and being able to stream is important for me. I had...- starouterspace
- Post #797
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
Technicalities are better than the original. Less roll-off in both ends. Wider stage that opens EE Odin up. Details improved for sure. Still a fun sounding one with a little of the warmth left. I spent all my time with iems and tubes on, so I'm not sure about the solid state and power...- starouterspace
- Post #794
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
It sounds awesome. More like an all rounder than the n8. I enjoy vocals the most from the warmth of original n8. Acoustic now benefits from the n8ii tubes and a wider stage.- starouterspace
- Post #792
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N8ii: The Incredible DAP with ROHM DAC and fully BAL Nutube
At least cheaper than the new Sony golden brick:sweat_smile: Will give it a listen for sure at canjam- starouterspace
- Post #482
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Sony Walkman Thread: 2022 Successors to the WM1A & WM1Z
It's just the old class D amplifier again...- starouterspace
- Post #354
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Violectric DHA V590 DAC/AMP - Blue Velvet
Question: Does the v590/v550 Pro have clicks or stops in its attenuator?- starouterspace
- Post #527
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Astell&Kern ACRO CA1000 Carriable Headphone Amp
Yes a dock for dap would be perfect!- starouterspace
- Post #29
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals