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    FiiO M3, Ultra-Portable|8G+64G|2.0" 320*240 TFT|50mW|FLAC/APE/AIFF|In line control|OGG, MP3, AAC, WMA |24 Hours|HiFi Earbuds

      Does that mean there's no 4000 song DB size limit? That would be some nice engineering work on Fiio's part given the SoC limitations.
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

    @John, Brannan - is the Noble PR out of production? I was hoping to either pick up a PR or a custom Noble 5 with the P switch configuration, but those appear to be unavailable.
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

    The HE-560 is on it's way over to talmlikeabalm.    I enjoyed my time with them, but I'll be keeping the HE-6 as my planar of choice. The old flagship still has a small edge in air, imaging, and driver speed.   The HE-560 is more comfortable (on par with the DT 880 or HD 600 and just short...
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

    I just received the HE-560 today. Another big thanks to Justin for setting up this demo program.   The new style headband has eliminated the pressure points just above the temples that used to bother me with the HE-6. However, I much prefer the high gloss black cups on the HE-6 (the wood...
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    The Stax Thread III

      For a darker sounding dac, I've heard and liked the Neko D100 and the Audio-GD SA-1, with the Neko being somewhat warmer sounding in my opinion. Both are great single ended options and should work well with the SRM-T1 (the Neko dac has a balanced variant as well).   The sound signature of...
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

    Mine has the serial number (NK10----) in blue on the inside of the left earpiece and in red on the right. It's a bit hard to read against the gold flakes and amber, but it's almost impossible to confuse left/right on a CIEM anyway.   I think different colored ear canals are also an option if...
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

      The LCD-X is on it's way to you and should arrive on Wednesday. If the HD 700 is good, the LCD-X is audibly better. Start saving those funds.   I had the HD 700 earlier and didn't find any problems with the channel balance. However, I was not a fan of the cable - the 1/8" screw in...
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

    The LCD-X arrived today and I've been listening to it for a few hours as of this moment. Gear-wise, I'm using the LCD-X with a balanced Norse Audio Reign cable on my Audio GD Reference 8/Master 8 stack.   As I've mentioned earlier with the LCD-2, the stock yoke rods are a bit tight on my head...
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

    Finally got around to sending in my impressions. The new Wizard designs are great, looking forward to seeing how my K10 turns out.    Is the design below a new two tone mystic swirl?   Quote:
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

      No problem John. I'd be happy to own any of your custom wood designs.
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

    Thanks John. It's the 50/50 two wood that really makes that design work for me. I honestly didn't notice the gold nuggets until you pointed them out. I've ordered a Wizard design Kaiser 10 and have inserted a link to that image in the notes field. Do you suggest using a bite block when...
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    Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!

    @John or Brannon   I found this design in the Wizard appreciation forum. It looks like it needs a two tone wood of some sort. Do you know if it's possible to replicate?  
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

    This having to go to work in 8 hours thing does put a crimp in trying to get a hold of a LCD-X.    I am probably going to use my holiday funds to go in on a Kaiser 10. If the LCD-X is as good as people are making it sound, either my LCD-3 or HE-6 are going to the sale forums.
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

      The TH600 doesn't pretend to be neutral, but it's got good detail retrieval and a sizable soundstage for a closed headphone. If you listen closely, you can hear a bit of bass bloat/bleed, but TH600 can keep up a fast pace, much quicker than my boomy old D2000 and about on par with the open...
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    HeadAmp Headphone Demos -- Sign up now for HiFiMAN HE-560

    I got the mailing address for the TH600 over the weekend and it went out this morning. It should arrive at it's next destination in 2 days.   In other news, Justin's received the plugs for my TH900 order and started working on that yesterday.
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