Recent content by Staxaphone
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Introducing the CORINA Electrostatic Reference Headphone
I’ve had my Utopia for 3 years now and my 009s for almost 10. When I first heard the 009s in the Woo Audio room at an early CAF, I was mesmerized by their sound. I immediately bought a pair. Even though they cost >$5K at the time, they are the best value audio purchase I have ever made. They...- Staxaphone
- Post #56
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Feedback by 'Staxaphone' on listing 'Focal Utopia (Deluxe Edition) 4pin XLR cable'
Smooth as silk purchase from Jan. Cable EXACTLY as advertized. Shipped immediately with great communication throughout process. A+++ rating!!!- Staxaphone
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McIntosh MHA200 Impressions
Had same issue with a Mac power tube go hissy on me. Agree that the Mac JJ tubes are extensively defective. Did not want any more bad Mac tubes so did not opt for warranty replacement. Instead, I replaced with a match pair of new production EH BH7a's. Only $42 delivered. No issue since and I...- Staxaphone
- Post #651
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
The 009 with BHSE is my favorite listening combo. The frequency extention, speed, transparency and air are great. And the soundstage is the best of all my headphones. They excel with large classical pieces but are very nice with most all genres. If I desire more impact with rock albums I...- Staxaphone
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
Hi, I once owned a preamp with a 1 dB stepped attenuator. I did not like the quantum jumps in volume as there were many times when the lower step was just a bit too soft and the higher step was just a bit too aggressive. So I then decided that I would not purchase any dact-type volume...- Staxaphone
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
For me, during the first fifty hours or so my Signum+ exhibited the typical up/down sound vacillations. After that the performance must have stabilized or improved in such small increments that I did not notice. But I must confess that I have used it in various combinations with two different...- Staxaphone
- Post #276
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Congratulations! You made a great choice!! I love my 2.5mm balanced Signum+ which I purchased for use with my Stellia headphones and A&K SR25 DAP. It significantly improved my enjoyment of that combination over the stock unbalanced Stellia cable. Unfortunately, the Stellia has seen only...- Staxaphone
- Post #273
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
They must be improving their cable construction as my square braid from splitter to headphones is very tight, equal in tighness (but of course not OD) as the main cable run. greenfielda2 - please report on the tightness of your braid construction when your cables arrives. Curious if their...- Staxaphone
- Post #268
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Yes square braid. It took exactly 3 weeks from order date to delivery date. Hope you enjoy your cable as much as I do mine. Relatively expensive but worth it to me based on many disappointing past experiences with cables, i.e., anticipated versus realized performance.- Staxaphone
- Post #267
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Requested photos- Staxaphone
- Post #262
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
I will post some photos when I get some more time tomorrow. Has the standard square braid and is quite tight. Fortunately all 4 phones I mentioned use the same 3.5mm headphone connections so comparisons no problem with this same cable.- Staxaphone
- Post #261
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Finally received my Signum+ cables yesterday. Initial impression all very favorable. I can’t yet delineate the many good things that I hear since 24 hours is not enough time on ears to yield valid conclusions IMO. But I will state that the following characteristics have been noted thus far...- Staxaphone
- Post #259
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
Just ordered the Signum+ for my Stellia. Will give it a go on my HE1000se too, but really need it for my Stellia/A&K SR25 combo. I ordered it with the square braid and the standard Cardas silver solder. Looking forward to hearing how it improves my Stellia's performance!- Staxaphone
- Post #244
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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Arctic Cables Discussion Thread
So here is my response from Arctic Cables So here is the response from Arctic Cables. It appears neither braid nor solder choice makes any difference as one would hope: "The Signum cable has very little microphonics, if any at all. You have nothing to worry about in that regard; it doesn't...- Staxaphone
- Post #243
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)