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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Great points - Didn't realize the OI was that high on the M5U. I'd like a DAP with decent eq (g.eq or peq) and nothing 'gimped' on the SE / BAL. outputs. Are there any DAPs that is a full FPGA system for their DAC? Would be nice to have firmware options that could add features at later...- M3NTAL
- Post #833
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Good questions. The N3U seems unique to me, in that it offers the tubes + simple interface + price. Does the similar priced Shanling M5U compete in sonic technicality or just priced with the 'extras' (Operating system, etc.)?- M3NTAL
- Post #831
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Sennheiser IE900 Review, Measurements, & Harman Target Talk
behind the nozzle and drivers. I can clearly see into the housing of the ie900, but not in the ie600- M3NTAL
- Post #4,901
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Pictures of Your Portable Rig (part XVI)
Are those the Drop X version? Cool to see them still getting use. I like how you have the tip flush with the nozzle. The shell design just never allowed them to sit in my ears right.- M3NTAL
- Post #37,702
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
Are there any similar DAPs that I should be cross-shopping when looking at the N3Ultra? Main IEMs are IER-Z1R, IE900, LCD-i4, Campfire sensitive set. (OG Andro, etc.)- M3NTAL
- Post #824
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Win 1 of 25 prizes! Let's Celebrate Bloom's 5th Anniversary!
C'mon new day - let's get Bloom'n - "Todays prize...... A NEW CAR!"- M3NTAL
- Post #78
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Sennheiser IE900 Review, Measurements, & Harman Target Talk
Does anyone have side-by-side pictures of the IE600 and IE900 nozzles? My IE600 has foam behind, but the IE900 does not - is that normal?- M3NTAL
- Post #4,898
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JH Audio JH-13 PRO impressions thread
I feel ya. Still with my JH13 FP and Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor customs. CIEMs were the only way to go back then if you wanted something above & beyond consumer grade audio. It'd be cool if I could send in my JH13 and get the internals upgraded.- M3NTAL
- Post #10,745
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Win 1 of 25 prizes! Let's Celebrate Bloom's 5th Anniversary!
The DC-Elite and DITA Project M stand out to me. I'll need to read up on them.- M3NTAL
- Post #74
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Win 1 of 25 prizes! Let's Celebrate Bloom's 5th Anniversary!
West Coasters understand "Siiiiiiiick bruh". What 1 product would you recommend in the $500-$1000 range - anything - what does Bloom say? How about the same for $0-500?- M3NTAL
- Post #71
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HISENIOR AUDIO Discussion Thread
Did hisenior ever e-mail you a shipping update or did they just show up? Curious how these will differ from the AKG N5005 that is a 'big name' going with a somewhat similar tuning.- M3NTAL
- Post #145
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Win 1 of 25 prizes! Let's Celebrate Bloom's 5th Anniversary!
I had to reset a few passwords to get all 5. All I want is some candy that sometimes gets snuck into orders. :)- M3NTAL
- Post #66
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
:wave: Campfire - please consider me if you decide to have review units of your headphones. I've been patient - it's been a couple minutes since the Cascade release. :pray:- M3NTAL
- Post #1,240
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
I believe (my personal assumption) that the very first run of Andromeda's with the original machined hardware and more physical egdes/angles had different drivers somewhere in the design. There was something special about that model that I don't think my Snow White version fully is...- M3NTAL
- Post #1,225
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
Campfire Audio isn't for you then. MANY special editions. Consumerism is high in headphonery.- M3NTAL
- Post #1,215
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
The sound of the mechanical driver as air pressure on the front of the drivers builds and has nowhere to go on the back of the driver - so the driver makes interesting noises that people call "Flex".- M3NTAL
- Post #1,186
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HISENIOR AUDIO Discussion Thread
With shorter tips, do you also get a deeper fit? Are they more tip dependent or depth? The Azla Sedna Max's are a pretty shallow fit, even the xlastic ones can get a deep fit with a more shallow + big bore tip.- M3NTAL
- Post #124
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
I like limited Campfire stuff - keep me away! Curious if there is a technical breakdown between the two planars.- M3NTAL
- Post #1,116
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
Andromeda Gold would be a better U12T alternative Same - they are actually tuned pretty darn flat in the grand scheme. Very reference. The Andro Gold is the 'V' shaped version of the Ara (IMO)- M3NTAL
- Post #1,080
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Rank the IEM's you've heard
It's crazy that the Jerry Harvey JH13 and further versions of the Freq Phase and V2 used to be top dog and customs molds were the only way to go if you were a true audiophile. I don't even know how I would rate my JH13FP at this point. I was amazed by them when I first got them, now, my...- M3NTAL
- Post #5,135
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Campfire Chat - Official Campfire Audio 2024 Thread!
Going back-and-forth between the CA Black Star and Sony IER-Z1R is quite interesting. The BS* is more neutral than the Z1R. Think IE 600 vs IE900 or CA Andro Gold vs. CA Ara. The intangible of technical ability / presentation are right there with the Z1R or surpassing. The midrange is where the...- M3NTAL
- Post #1,064
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Save Big During Audio46's Ultrasone Clearance Sale
Anyone have these and possibly the Campfire Audio Cascade, Denon/Fostex, other popular closed back? This sale brings these closer to Sony MDR-Z1R prices. I think they are a fair comparison, or even ZMF- M3NTAL
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AKG's New Flagship IEM - N5005
I've had my N5005 for a couple weeks now. Had to try them out at the sale price. I can say that they are worth every penny, but on sale. I think they are starting to fall behind at $1,000. The accessories and build quality are all top notch and worthy of being called 'hi-fi' - I feel like the...- M3NTAL
- Post #1,539
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Eric McChanson Headphone Amp??
Sheeesh - I hope I got the names of mine right LOL. What I call the 'Whisper' is amazingly competent - even next to the 'Mini Gold' Ultimate. I'm sure the right headphone would present the Whisper a challenge, but most of my headphones are efficient enough to sound amazing on the small...- M3NTAL
- Post #9,682
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)