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The discovery thread!
Ordered yesterday! Can’t wait to try them and put the up against the T10! Thank u for the rec!- bassdad8
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The discovery thread!
I feel the same way about the Bridge. Now I’m gonna have to a/b it with the SM4 - with an aftermarket cable of course.- bassdad8
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HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) Android digital audio player, Dual ES9038Q2M, Class A / AB amplification switch, Snapdragon 665, Open Android 12 OS, DSD512 / PCM768
So it happened again and I cannot remember how I fixed it last time... My R6-3 will only playback QoBuz at 44.1Khz. I recently downloaded the B&W headphone app so I could use it with my PX7 S2e, but that is the only thing I have changed. It seems since then that even though I am a QoBuz Studio...- bassdad8
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PLANAR IEMs fans thread-Impressions, suggestions, ranking list, techs
This is a hill I will gladly die on. I’ll put the Artti T10 up against any single driver planar magnetic up to $400. Period. End of story. I just did a comp with the S12 Pro, NiceHck F1 Pro and the original Timeless. It wasn’t even close. Considering what I have heard about the S15, it would...- bassdad8
- Post #193
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PLANAR IEMs fans thread-Impressions, suggestions, ranking list, techs
Do yourself a solid and spend the $50-$70 (depending on current sales) and give the Artti T10 a try. That’s all I am going to say.- bassdad8
- Post #192
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7Hz Impressions & Discussion
Any word yet on the price of the upcoming 7Hz Aurora? Can’t find anything on the innerwebs…- bassdad8
- Post #4,257
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Hifigo responsiveness
I have contacted HiFiGo support several times, for different reasons and I have never waited more than 24 to 48 hours for a response. And it’s usually quicker. Helen is the person I have communicated with mostly, and she is wonderful, but I’ve never been dissatisfied with anyone who has answered...- bassdad8
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Xduoo Amplifiers
I had heard that the Mullard tubes were bright and grainy, so I avoided getting a matched pair. Sounds like that was bad info. Thank you for clearing that up.- bassdad8
- Post #1,935
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Xduoo Amplifiers
I hear ya. I sidegrade is okay for now. I’m just interested in hearing any difference between the two, not necessarily an “improvement” at this point. I’m sure that time will come, so I will keep your recs in mind. Appreciate it!- bassdad8
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Xduoo Amplifiers
Thank you. I really appreciate the quick response too! ☮️- bassdad8
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Xduoo Amplifiers
This question has probably been asked and answered to death, so apologies in advance. Anyway, here goes. My TA-22 is arriving on Monday. I’m planning on testing quite a few IEMs and some over ear headphones on it for a week or so with the stock tubes. Around next weekend I expect to receive the...- bassdad8
- Post #1,926
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Reply to review by 'bassdad8' on item 'ARTTI R1'
You’ve got review game! Watching your vid now. My channel is BangsAudioReviews on YT. I am enjoying your content, both written and visual. Well done!- bassdad8
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Comment by 'bassdad8' in item 'ARTTI R1'
Thanks to all for the reviews. I’ve just ordered my set (prior to finding this thread) for $55 on AE (Artti official). My decision to purchase was based on how amazingly good the T10 is (especially for its price), so I was hoping for a repeat (if different) performance from the R1. Sounds like...- bassdad8
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xDuoo TA-22 DAC/Tube Amp Now on Apos Audio
Top one is JJ El.- bassdad8
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xDuoo TA-22 DAC/Tube Amp Now on Apos Audio
Please help. For the TA-22, Which one? The RCA NOS is double the price of these, but if they’re worth it, I might consider the upgrade. Any help would be appreciated- bassdad8
- Post #94
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Portable DAC and Amplifier Q3 MQA Edition Is Officially Released!
I purchased this back in May of ‘23 and returned it in favor of the HipDac2. The price on Amazon was (and still is) $140. I just re-bought is on AliExpress (Bright Audio Store) brand new for, get this: $72.31. Sometimes when things die, like MQA has, there is a benefit to the consumer. The Q3... -
Shuoer impressions thread
I’ll just get the Kefine Klanar then. $450 is more than I would spend on ANY single driver iem at this point. I think I’ll save my duckets for the Jupiter and grab the currently $90 Klanar for my next planar. Not Shuoer what Letshuoer was thinking here.- bassdad8
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The discovery thread!
If anyone is looking to offload a Zetian Wu (OG purple reign), I am looking to pick up a set. Can’t find anything in classifieds and all I can find is overpriced used sets on eBay.- bassdad8
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Focal Elegia - what do you think?
Copycat! Lol! I had the same experience. Had already ordered the Dekoni customs which actually beat the headphones to my door from Amazon Japan no less. Ordered a Hart Audio balanced cable as well. I spent about 30 mins in stock mode, and it was “different”. I could tell the quality was there...- bassdad8
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HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) Android digital audio player, Dual ES9038Q2M, Class A / AB amplification switch, Snapdragon 665, Open Android 12 OS, DSD512 / PCM768
Hi and thank you for getting back to me so quickly. I found the problem. It’s the poweramp app. After my last FDR, I only downloaded QoBuz. Nothing else. And the streaming playback is working just fine. No problems with 16/44.1, 24/44, 24/48 or 24/96. The minute I downloaded poweramp (which I...- bassdad8
- Post #1,080
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HiBy R6 III (Gen 3) Android digital audio player, Dual ES9038Q2M, Class A / AB amplification switch, Snapdragon 665, Open Android 12 OS, DSD512 / PCM768
So, I am having hi-res playback issues. I subscribe to qobuz studio with access to files up to 24/192. The problem is when I play anything above 16/44.1 there is no sound whatsoever. If I stop the track and restart it, there is sound, but it reverts back to 44.1K. I have downloaded the newest...- bassdad8
- Post #1,076
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Reply to review by 'bassdad8' on item 'NiceHCK NX7 MK4'
So first of all, thank you for the detailed review. Admittedly I scanned more than read it as I am attempting to form my own opinion of these. I have had them for less than 24 hours… my impression so far is that they are the best iem that I currently possess. And that is comparing it to IEMs...- bassdad8
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Reply to review by 'bassdad8' on item 'HiBy R6 III (Gen 3)'
Everything defaults to 16/44.1 now, which is annoying to say the least. Unless you’re using the Hiby music app, and it doesn’t sound quite right. So I’m contacting support. Paying for these subscriptions for Hi Res playback and this $500 dap should be able to handle it without being forced to...- bassdad8
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Reply to review by 'bassdad8' on item 'KiwiEars Quintet'
So I’ve ordered the Quintet. Just this past morning actually, after being persuaded by several knowledgeable people on the Headphones dot com Discord server.. but… what @Yarbles has described/experienced has raised some alarm bells for me. You see, I experienced this with the Yume Ultras, Also a...- bassdad8
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Moondrop : Venus. .... mini review
I bought a Geekria headphone carrying case 13x10x5 and replaced their insert with the insert that came in the Venus box. Used the felt from the Geekria insert to fill in the gap at the top and presto! I can carry everything, including my Dac and my DAP in that one case. Need some glue to secure...- bassdad8
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- Forum: Headphones (full-size)