Recent content by tfenton02
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
I saw the bloom review after I pulled the trigger. I have no WiFi issues with any device in any room and by the pool but the SP3T just is not picking up any resemblance of an acceptable signal. I’ll try a firmware update if there is one. I feel like I’m using a MS/Intel 386 chipset in a PC!- tfenton02
- Post #66
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Cayin N30 LE has plenty of power, tube and SS and would handle rock well. But it’s $$$$. Depending on the headphone I think the SP3000 also would do well. For the record, while I love the Cayin it just doesn’t match the SP3000 soundstage and intricate layering. I can test the caldera with the...- tfenton02
- Post #65
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
AK and Onyx make for an amazing pairing! enjoy.- tfenton02
- Post #36,062
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
Some quick thoughts after initial listening today. For reference I have the SP3000, Carin N30 LE and purchased the T on a whim. Getting the elephant out on the table, I questioned the “yellow case” but in reality it’s drop dead gorgeous, very elegant. Comments made in tube mode, and...- tfenton02
- Post #61
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T
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- Post #60
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
We would have to share shipping costs I’m pretty sure- tfenton02
- Post #36,055
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
I played around with both Cayin and AK, here’s what I’m hearing. (I use these DAPs interchangeably) CONTEXT; - Downsize my normal tip size for deeper insertion - JVC Spiral Dot ++ (M) - stock cable - track = CHPTRS/ Marie Hines: You Change Everything (slowed) streamed on Tidal. SP3K -...- tfenton02
- Post #36,051
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
SP3000, I sold the 320 Max TI, I did try the Onyx on Cayin N30 LE (classic tube) and felt the AK pairing was better regarding the expansive stage. I will try the N30 SS next.- tfenton02
- Post #36,049
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Noble Audio - the Wizard returns!
I have KK, Ronin and Onyx. KK has a great stage (layering), sizzling bass, lush lower mid range but in my ear I do get some sharpness in the upper frequencies. Ronin is lush, technically superior than KK but bass is dialed back. Onyx is my all time fav IEM. Amazing stage, exception sub mid...- tfenton02
- Post #36,047
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Quick thoughts on Noble Onxy, which has become my all time favorite IEM, if you look at my signature of what I own, owned and tested that’s quite the statement. First impressions were not good and I was wildly disappointed. But I took two steps. Swapped tips to JVC Spiral Dot ++ and downsized...- tfenton02
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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For Sale iBasso 320Max TI
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- 2299.00 USD
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Or best offer
- Ships to
- North America
Original owner, mint condition. Used in home only to power ZMF headphones. Purchased from MusicTeck. All accessories included. Price includes shipping to NA via UPS. PayPal transaction, no trades.- tfenton02
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- Category: DAPs
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For Sale Noble Kubla Khan
- Price
- 1499.00 USD
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Firm
- Ships to
- North America
Excellent condition, only in home use. One of my favorite IEMS but need to make room for new gear and continue to rotate my audio equipment. Priced to sell. Bass hits hard when needed, spacious 3D sound stage. No tips included. Price includes shipping. No trades.- tfenton02
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- Category: In-Ear Monitors
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Parting ways with an amazing IEM; Anni 23 (Gold) to explore some new terrain. https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/elysian-anni-23-gold-rarely-used-hard-to-find.65647/- tfenton02
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For Sale Elysian Anni 23, Gold - rarely used, hard to find
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- 2499.00 USD
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Firm
- Ships to
- North America
Purchased directly from Elysian Labs. Prestine condition. Selling to fund some incoming gear. Rarely used, in home listening only. Includes all original accessories and packing. No trades.- tfenton02
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- Category: In-Ear Monitors