Recent content by The Monkey
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
That sounds very hot and painful.- The Monkey
- Post #8,691
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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CanJam NYC 2017 Impressions Thread!
It was good.- The Monkey
- Post #188
- Forum: Head-Fi Meet Impressions, Trade Show Reports, Factory Tours
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Where is Singlepower? Where is Mikhail?
So, how's singlepower doing these days?- The Monkey
- Post #1,938
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
I want to go to RMAF.- The Monkey
- Post #6,051
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
That one right there.- The Monkey
- Post #5,662
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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8 years ago . . .
This one is really easy. You already know what you like. Get the O2 mk1 (not the mk2) and the BHSE. Spend around $2k AT MOST on a DAC--there are many good ones out there. Done. plus ça change...- The Monkey
- Post #142
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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REVIEW: Ray Samuels Emmeline Dark Star Fully Balanced Headphone Amp
A Parlee and a BMW?? But how?- The Monkey
- Post #285
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Headamp Blue Hawaii Special Edition
Then you should probably buy a different amp.- The Monkey
- Post #4,127
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Multi-Custom In-Ear Monitor Review, Resource, Mfg List & Discussion (Check first post for review links & information)
I don't think it's "V-shaped" in its response. But if you're leaning toward the Miracles, go for it.- The Monkey
- Post #3,401
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Multi-Custom In-Ear Monitor Review, Resource, Mfg List & Discussion (Check first post for review links & information)
I'd add the JH13 to the list.- The Monkey
- Post #3,395
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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High End CIEM/IEM Thread!
I would find the JH13 / ES5 decision a very difficult one. The good news is that I think you would be very happy with either one.- The Monkey
- Post #111
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Do audiophiles "like" music?
I can't speak for Sweden, but if "hi-fi" shows are any indication, I think the "sleepy talentless slow jazz nonsense" comment is pretty spot on.- The Monkey
- Post #145
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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2013 CanJam @ RMAF (Oct. 11-13, 2013): One of the world's finest headphone audio shows!
I suggest keeping it simple and relatively short, focusing on the top 3 areas that are most important to you (e.g., soundstage, detail, bass presence). Then maybe have a 4th category for a few misc notes. Don't write a novel. That way you can easily glance back some months from now and have a...- The Monkey
- Post #181
- Forum: Local / Regional Head-Fi Meets, Parties, Get-Togethers
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Simple USB DAC? Halide vs W4S vs HRT
If you go with the HRT and you have an iMac, then I think you can expect to also need a powered USB hub. They're cheap and easy to find.- The Monkey
- Post #6
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components