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FiiO Q7 Portable Desktop-Class DAC and Headphone Amplifier Discussion & Impressions Thread
I doubt if it would be a good match, because the V2 Stealth is a bit bright to my ears, and the Q7 will not add any warmth to the the sound. The result of the combination might become a bit too much of a good thing, but depending on your taste it might work out very well.- Rudivanb
- Post #716
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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MEZE AUDIO ELITE - The New Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone - official thread
That is very unfortunate. You probably have gone already through all thoughts mentioned below, if so please excuse me. Could it be that something is wrong with your specific Elite set? Have you, next to the ZMF's, had the possibility to try other headphones in your set? Or have you been able to...- Rudivanb
- Post #5,609
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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MEZE AUDIO ELITE - The New Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone - official thread
In the shop I compared the HE1000SE to the Elite and Empyrean 2, and the Elites, to my ears, sounded more life-like with acoustic music and I did not hear anything with the Elites that might induce listening fatigue. Today I picked up my new set; in the first few hours the music sounded veiled...- Rudivanb
- Post #5,595
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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MEZE AUDIO ELITE - The New Isodynamic Hybrid Array Headphone - official thread
When I was auditioning headphones the other week, it boiled down to the Empyrean 2 and the Elite's, switching back and forth. At one point I was under the impression that I was listening to the Empyreans 2, telling the dealer I like these more than the other the previous set, the more expensive...- Rudivanb
- Post #5,588
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Reply to review by 'Rudivanb' on item 'Meze Audio Empyrean II'
Thank you for the excellent, detailed and honest review and comparisons, very useful.- Rudivanb
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Holo Audio Red Streamer
Thank you Joseph, hopefully I can audition a Red soon. Nice to see how small it is.- Rudivanb
- Post #1,736
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Holo Audio Red Streamer
I am considering buying a Holo Red. I want to place it in a cabinet, with only little ventilation. How warm does the Red get when using it as a streamer with USB output only?- Rudivanb
- Post #1,734
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Comment by 'Rudivanb' on listing 'Fiio Q7 portable DAC / Headphone Amp'
Price decrease- Rudivanb
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Lavricables - Impressions & Discussion Thread
More explanation on their FAQ page- Rudivanb
- Post #362
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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For Sale Fiio PL50 linear power supply
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- 110.00 EUR
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
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- Europe
Fiio / Jade Audio PL50 linear power supply for sale, including original packing and cables. Have been using this LPS with Fiio Q7, which is also for sale, but can also be used with other equipment.- Rudivanb
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For Sale Fiio Q7 portable DAC / Headphone Amp
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- 450.00 EUR
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Or best offer
- Ships to
- Europe
This Fiio Q7 is as new, with all accessories and original packing. You are welcome to come over to listen first.- Rudivanb
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- Category: Portable
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Lavricables - Impressions & Discussion Thread
Congratulations, looking forward to read your impressions.- Rudivanb
- Post #357
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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New Topping DX9 AK4499 - 100% Balanced??
Treble sibilance, yes and also the DX9 gives you natural details, unlike for example with a television set when you turn the sharpness slider to the max, it starts to looking artifical. Imho the sound of the DX9 is not round though, but very pleasant. Curious to read what other DX9 users think...- Rudivanb
- Post #56
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Lavricables - Impressions & Discussion Thread
Congratulations. I keep being amazed by the sheer quality it brings to the sound, the naturalness, control, space, details, no listening fatigue at all, etc. A very worthwhile investment; sometimes a product costs quite some money, yet still it cannot be called expensive, if you get so much...- Rudivanb
- Post #330
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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iFi audio iPower X - The Official Thread
Will an iPower X also function and be beneficial after a Balanced Power Supply? edit: on -> after- Rudivanb
- Post #485
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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New Topping DX9 AK4499 - 100% Balanced??
Thank you. Yes to me it feels very much an upgrade, compared to the Fiio Q7, which I have been using as DAC/HPA driving the HD800's (original). Imho it is not a matter of more bass, treble or mids, but classical chamber music sounds more natural, at first it seemed a tiny bit less detailed, but...- Rudivanb
- Post #35
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New Topping DX9 AK4499 - 100% Balanced??
Maybe somebody knows how to calculate this for you. I see your phones have a Sensitivity: 78 dB/mW average, Impedance: 135 ohm average. The DX9 has a balanced output power: 4250mW × 2 @64Ω THD+N<1% 950mW × 2 @300Ω THD+N<1% Even though you might get enough volume out of the DX9, my...- Rudivanb
- Post #34
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New Topping DX9 AK4499 - 100% Balanced??
Mainly based on the review of Sandu on Sound news I purchased a DX9, have been using it now for approx. 2 weeks. I am very happy with it, enjoying the music so much, excellent match with my trusted HD800.- Rudivanb
- Post #30
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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New Topping DX9 AK4499 - 100% Balanced??
That is not a very nice thing to say, it is even an accusation. Let us not go further into detail. Sandu Vitalie has our best interest in mind in his writings: "...You will find the word “love” in plenty of my articles and that’s because emotions are driving me forward. Some measurements could...- Rudivanb
- Post #27
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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YAMAHA HA-L7A
Yesterday at a hifi show have listened with the HA-L7A and their phones YH-5000SE, to some techno and a string quartet. I am impresssed by the very clean sound, electrostatic like with very fast and deep low notes and see-through transparency, spatious, natural and addictive. There was also a...- Rudivanb
- Post #29
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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The Stax SR-L500 and SR-L700 Impressions Thread
Thank you, now I am getting interested even more. Will have to start saving, because I am afraid that once I have listened to a set, I will be convinced that I 'need' to have it.- Rudivanb
- Post #1,819
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Lavricables - Impressions & Discussion Thread
Conclusion: I expect this cable to be with me and my phones for > 10 years to come, loving it. Longer story: Have been using the Grand Silver from Lavricables (LC from here on) for 1½ months now, so honeymoon is over. I was using a Blue Dragon cable (all copper), which has served me almost as...- Rudivanb
- Post #226
- Forum: Cables, Power, Tweaks, Speakers, Accessories (DBT-Free Forum)
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For Sale Focal Clear MG as new
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- 700.00 EUR
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Firm
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- Europe
Focal Clear MG for sale. In excellent condition as these were bought new in Europe in July 2023, I am the 2nd owner. Including burn in time have been used less than 50 hours. Unfortunately the sound is not for me. If the 1st owner agrees, the original invoice can be included. Including all...- Rudivanb
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The Stax SR-L500 and SR-L700 Impressions Thread
Thinking about buying a L500 MK2, I am wondering how well these phones would respond to EQ'ing the bass? I am mostly listening to classical chamber music and EDM, and for the latter I would like a tight, detailed and fast bass. I preferably want one set for both types of music. For many years...- Rudivanb
- Post #1,817
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum