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Schiit Kara - Impressions Thread
My pleasure, friend. Really couldn’t be much happier in this hobby of ours. Anyhow. I’d love to hear about your findings. The Qutest and the Kara are actually a nice match with one another I find. 😌- nephilim32
- Post #217
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Kara - Impressions Thread
The biggest improvement with the Kara for me is total system integration, the introduction to a quality solid state amp sound. Acting strictly as a pre amp it does best my woo audio WA22 pre amping abilities. Distortion is lower and the Kara is cleaner and more powerful. The 4X gain optionis...- nephilim32
- Post #215
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Kara - Impressions Thread
Yeah I’m with you. I’ve been so happy lately. I’m really starting to chill out and not analyze things too much when listening to music. The Kara has a clean sound signature. The headphone out is very decent, but I absolutely adore its pre amping capabilities. It is so complementary to other...- nephilim32
- Post #213
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF Aegis Official Thread
Nothing wrong with AliExpress. The selection is outstanding, especially in price range. Downside? Shipping/wait times. Pure definition of snail mail.- nephilim32
- Post #466
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Wrong. You have an incredible chain to go with it. Nice is how you would describe mittens. 😂 Your chain is a monster. You would get every last bit of performance from something like a DZ. That would be a great pickup. You got my vote.- nephilim32
- Post #271
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Schiit Kara - Impressions Thread
So I’ve been enjoying the Kara pre amping my WA22. The 1X gain setting is terrific with the WA22 while using my planar magnetic headphone, the D-8000. The DAC I use the most is the Chord Qutest and I set that to 3V RMS. The sound is incredible. The Kara has really elevated my system nicely...- nephilim32
- Post #211
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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ZMF Caldera Closed
Always nice to know I’m not alone or made to feel like some strange, eccentric man. Lol. I’ve got 3 headphone amplifiers at the moment and they all sound very different from one another. I definitely want a forth. The Ageis is absolutely beautiful, but I already have an all designed tube...- nephilim32
- Post #637
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
You got your wife to help you? Oh come on. 😂- nephilim32
- Post #4,924
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
I assure you my friend. It is not difficult. The H pads are actually the easiest to install because of their thicker and denser material. They also don’t have that hard outer ring to support the seal/positioning like both the G and F pads. H pads offer a nice alternative tuning. I think you’ll...- nephilim32
- Post #4,923
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ZMF Caldera Closed
I love the fact that you have 8 different amplifiers. 😎 Now I don’t feel so bad for wanting a 4th amplifier in my main mothership rack. ☺️ Thank you for your impressions.- nephilim32
- Post #634
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Well I got the day off today from work so…. Swapped out the “H” Pads finally and returned to the “F” pads for a delightful and extended listening time. Main characteristics for the “F” pads is that they highlight what makes the D-8000 sound unique. The F pads give more thump and slam in the...- nephilim32
- Post #4,922
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
You know guys. I’m gonna take off the H-Pads and put on the originals. It has been over a year since I put them on. I’m also gonna leave the original pads on for 1 week to further my impressions more accurately. They made the “F” type pads for a reason and I now want to refresh my memory as to...- nephilim32
- Post #4,911
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Ok fine. Its 5 minutes. Lol.- nephilim32
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Very well said. In the last couple of years I’ve strongly taken what you’ve just said to heart. I did some really great things and made some good changes to achieve better sound. All worth it. 😎- nephilim32
- Post #4,906
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Precisely how I feel. The D8K I will never sell. It is a permanent fixture in my headphone world. Any headphone I buy next will be complementary to it. I have no expectations of another headphone to beat it in every regard. I think that is unrealistic.- nephilim32
- Post #4,905
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Oh I know my friend. They are easy to put on. I have no problem with it and I’ve spared no expense. I have all the pads for the original D8K. It is my favorite headphone, my friend. I certainly can understand why the company is called Final Audio. Lol. Best flagship I’ve ever owned.- nephilim32
- Post #4,904
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Very cool impressions. For me the biggest difference between the pro and the original D8K is width and depth. The D8K pro is wider sounding. The OG has more depth. Bass is tighter on the pro. OG has more thump and impact though. Amazing trade offs and I can see why people such as yourself...- nephilim32
- Post #4,901
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
You know. You’ve inspired me to slap on the G pads. It has been a while. 😊- nephilim32
- Post #4,899
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Jośe. I forget. You (own) have both the pro and original D8K or just the one? You’ve tried obviously both, but I can’t remember if you own both or not.- nephilim32
- Post #4,897
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Ken my good man. There has to be a first for everything. 😉- nephilim32
- Post #4,896
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Oh ok. The H pads weren’t a hit with you. What didn’t you like about them? Thanks in advance, my friend.- nephilim32
- Post #4,894
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ZMF Caldera Closed
I think it is a great video. To be honest it made me want to take a bath looking at the volcanic lava pit. God I need help. Zach. I’ll be really honest with you. If I had one choice for a new closed back headphone the Caldera closed would be it. I’ve had the LCD XC for nearly 7 years now. I EQ...- nephilim32
- Post #622
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Please do it 😁- nephilim32
- Post #4,890
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Your point is definitely well taken. ☺️- nephilim32
- Post #4,886
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Final Audio D8000 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Like I said. I’m nuts. 😉 And to be perfectly honest I did buy the Junkosha Junflon SPC cable in 3M length with 4-pin XLR termination. I’m totally contradicting myself on what is ‘worth it’ at certain price points. I made the decision that if I bought the D-8000 I would go ‘all in’ and not try...- nephilim32
- Post #4,884
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)