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An update with the sturdyness of Titanium--MOONRIVER 2 Ti is here.
Where is the app? I don't see Moondrop in Google Play Store.- wushuliu
- Post #41
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Holo Audio Red Streamer
Has anyone compared Red to the SU-6 yet?- wushuliu
- Post #684
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit Modi Multibit 2 DAC
Speak for yourself, don't presume to speak for others.- wushuliu
- Post #127
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up
...and distortion. But like anything else in audio you have to use quality components and design. The TPAs are old news at diyaudio but retaill is *slowly* catching on like the LSA Warp 1 Amplifier. One real hurdle I think relates to what Jason mentioned regarding 'general use' e.g. performing...- wushuliu
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- Forum: Jason Stoddard
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Schiit Lyr+ : Impressions Thread
Asgard 3 doesn't come close from my experience. If Asgard is 5/10 the Lyr+ is 8 or 9.- wushuliu
- Post #149
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Lyr+ : Impressions Thread
Just received a Lyr 3+. I am not a Schiit fanboy but I do own an Asgard 3, which I love and consider a great bang for the buck. I considered focusing on a diy build since I diy a lot of gear but time has become too precious these days so I took a leap for the Lyr. The main reasons I took the...- wushuliu
- Post #132
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Douk Audio U2 Pro DDC - Poorman DDC for an affordable & clean digital signal
I don't like that the U2 driver does not allow any bit or buffer settings changes like real XMOS devices (2048 samples vs 512 vs 32 etc). Those settings allow for fine tuning the sound quality. Better off just getting one of the 'Sky Song' converters IMO.- wushuliu
- Post #223
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Reply to review by 'wushuliu' on item 'SMSL DO200'
Ok, that's helpful. I was confused because you didn't mention any of that context in the review. Now that you've done so, you're assessment is clearer. Thanks.- wushuliu
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Reply to review by 'wushuliu' on item 'SMSL DO200'
Good review but I'm confused about the scaling comment. How is it not able to scale with higher end gear? Also, wouldn't that necessitate using the I2S/AES inputs for best results? Maybe I missed it but I didn't see any mention that those inputs were tested in the review.- wushuliu
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SIVGA SV021 — Impressions & Discussion Thread
...was a drastic difference between having my glasses on or off, again I think because of how soft the pads are. Unfortunately the Sivgas sounded *worse* to me with my glasses off; muddy bass, peaky mids, and slightly muted but still kind of grating treble. And this was using a hybrid tube...- wushuliu
- Post #135
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Project Sunrise/PS2 Tube Rolling Thread (and maybe even Project Horizon and Project Ember)
Bought EH 12bh7 for my Sunrise and I love it. Perfect match for my 6XX. It trades off some the tubey roundness of my NOS stock (GE, Sylvania, Tung Sol) for lower noise and better linearity. It's clearer mids and high frequencies are balanced out by the 6XX. Makes electric guitar nice and...- wushuliu
- Post #410
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Class A Amp Ever? Mark Johnson's T2 Class A Amplifier
As mentioned previously someone pointed out that bypassing the diodes w/4700uf could lower noise by 14db. I did so and found it effective. Perhaps start there. It takes all of a few seconds.- wushuliu
- Post #48
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Class A Amp Ever? Mark Johnson's T2 Class A Amplifier
I replaced the core (had 12 windings) with straight wire since I use a LPS. Can't say I heard any change.- wushuliu
- Post #41
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Class A Amp Ever? Mark Johnson's T2 Class A Amplifier
I don't see anyone saying the inductor core is saturated in that thread - only early speculation that it was possible. Would be good to know if that's the case though. Another member bypassed the filter entirely with a shunt regulated PS IIRC with good results. The silver bullet for an SMPS is...- wushuliu
- Post #39
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Class A Amp Ever? Mark Johnson's T2 Class A Amplifier
Also, for the record, I think people who are strong advocates for 'objective' (whatever that means) view points shouldn't discuss components they are measuring in subjective terms. Just post the measurements, make a couple of points regarding the results specific to those measurements and move...- wushuliu
- Post #31
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Best Class A Amp Ever? Mark Johnson's T2 Class A Amplifier
...all of them in rotation during the build and listening to the T2. All listening done with Soekris 1021 DAC and HD6XXs. My observations (Be warned, *subjective comments ahead. gasp.*): 1. It sounds very good stock. 'Mid-fi' tube amp sounds about right as a descriptor. Classic Class A sound...- wushuliu
- Post #30
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
I wonder which one pairs better with the Sol turntable that just debuted on Schiit's website? : )- wushuliu
- Post #117
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
Yeah, I have a Project Sunrise III that excels in those attributes. Same with my HD599s. The Asgard I intend to keep as an excellent affordable reference head amp along with the HD6XX/650s.- wushuliu
- Post #112
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
And yet someone else said they are "right up to the line of" ruthlessly revealing. In fact that almost sounds like a description of the HD650. The Asgard 3 is the HD650 of head amps. Ain't nuthin' wrong with that!- wushuliu
- Post #110
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
I haven't heard those two specifically but I have a *really* hard time believing a cheap opamp-based amp like the Atom has anywhere near the sonic performance as the Asgard. Been there done that with opamps. Sterile, flat, measures great I'm sure, and probably comes with a cheap SMPS. The...- wushuliu
- Post #100
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
Put some more time in on the Asgard after letting it cook for 15hrs. It's mellowed out considerably! Must admit I didn't expect it to, or at least not this much. Slight forwardness is gone, the touch of raspiness is also gone. Now it's just smooth and even, more like the typical Class A amps...- wushuliu
- Post #97
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
No, just the amp.- wushuliu
- Post #96
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
The Asgard is right on the edge of that for me. Just a wee bit raspy and forward for my tastes. But otherwise excellent. I'm sure most people will love it.- wushuliu
- Post #90
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
My early impressions with DIY Soekris DAC feeding HD6XXs: Definitely a nice low noise floor/black background. You can hear greater reverb trails in songs e.g. Hotel California (Tidal Master). Strong dynamics. Vocals are gripping, you can hear lips parting and breaths. Kind of smooth, but not...- wushuliu
- Post #88
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Schiit Asgard 3 - Impressions Thread
That's not what I meant regarding distortion, but it's neither here nor there and I don't want to derail the thread. I do see Asgard 3 is listed as having lower SNR and Crosstalk than either the Jotunheim or Lyr 2, which combined with the typical benefits of Class A, would support your...- wushuliu
- Post #77
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)