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Smyth Research Realiser A16
Hi, I've been a backer (#305) since I was 45 years old. Now I'm 51 years old, and I'm still waiting for it. Should I need to wait for more to get A24?- nassq8
- Post #13,379
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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TOTL disappointments
or HD800S + Dave + WA2 with 5998 tubes = The end of my audiophile search for classical and instrumental genres.- nassq8
- Post #173
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Audeze LCD i4 TOTL In-Ear Monitor Discussion
Did you try the 32 bit version with Yeohng's VST Wrapper?- nassq8
- Post #1,266
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Audeze LCD i4 TOTL In-Ear Monitor Discussion
Sure why not! :relaxed: Dave is yet another masterpiece that has its own merit to tell. It takes whatever I throw at it to its max potentials. LCD-i4 is no exception, Dave drives it to the best level possible. For me, the striking characteristic of this combo lies in its ability to produce...- nassq8
- Post #1,223
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Audeze LCD i4 TOTL In-Ear Monitor Discussion
Sure, the sound I get from these little things is amazing and makes me wonder if it's worth it to keep my other full-size high-end HPs (except LCD-4 for its unique tonality). And yes, you should try it with Roon's DSP or use the impulse response files specifically made for lcd-i4 (provided by...- nassq8
- Post #1,219
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Audeze iSINE 10 & iSINE 20: Audeze releases two new IEM planar magnetic earphones
...Fiio DAP. I got these files work in my Fiio X5 III using Convolver plugin under ViPER Effect. For anyone with Fiio android based DAP, just change the extension of the wave file to *.irs and place it in ~/ViPEREffect/Kernel. It's nice that Fiio implements Viper4Android within its music player.- nassq8
- Post #3,747
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Audeze iSINE 10 & iSINE 20: Audeze releases two new IEM planar magnetic earphones
Yes, isine20 is really at its best through Chord Dave + Roon :ok_hand:. But, my real use of it is in my quiet work office with portable DAC/DAP. Good stuff anyway.- nassq8
- Post #3,726
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Audeze iSINE 10 & iSINE 20: Audeze releases two new IEM planar magnetic earphones
The wave file gives similar tone as the Audeze presets embedded in Roon. I like what I get from this file! Just wondering if there is an android player that can handle convolution process natively!- nassq8
- Post #3,720
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Audeze iSINE 10 & iSINE 20: Audeze releases two new IEM planar magnetic earphones
I received iSINE 20 three days ago, and still experimenting. In general, I do not like to EQ my HP, as it simply destroys its intended sound signature. I like to play my music files unprocessed (bit-perfect) . But for iSINE 20, this isn't the case! This IEM really needs to be EQed to realize...- nassq8
- Post #3,612
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Hifiman HE1000 Planar Dynamic Headphone
I can easily second that! EF-6 is a good match for HE-1000; but I cannot say that for my other headphones. So, I use it exclusively with HE-1000- nassq8
- Post #9,514
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Meze 99 Classics Discussion + Impressions Thread
I have LCD-4, Utopia, HE-1000 V2, etc ...... and my Meze is a keeper! I use it exclusively in my office for portability. Do not expect world-class resolution, but fun and nice details with lovely and warm wave spectrum. Just be sure to get yours with the large earpad. I had ordered mine way...- nassq8
- Post #2,273
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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HifiMAN HE-6 Planar Magnetic Headphone
Mods I've done for this damn good HP: Hardwired it with the excellent cable Zeus Quad21 from Aphrodite Cu29. Robert did a marvelous work despite his family crises. Thanks Robert! Remove the cotton on the back of the driver Replace the stock pads with Alpha Pads. Pair it with J2...- nassq8
- Post #19,680
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
WA2 surprisingly goes well with Utopia for warmer tone. Utopia's so efficient to drive and incredibly revealing the traits of the attached equipment.- nassq8
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Hifiman Edition 6 Headphones
After all, all boils down to the basics (Econ 101): Hifiman's just adventuring around such logic till locks on the elusive "equilibrium" :rolleyes:- nassq8
- Post #180
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
Thanks for sharing your experience, that's really reassuring. I've just received it, hooked it up to my Master 11, and spent 3 quality-quiet hours with it. Yes, it has a comfortable fit with a marvelous performance, almost perfect. One thing that really stands out among other traits is...- nassq8
- Post #1,785
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Focal Utopia General Discussion
I think you need to make sure that the dealer honors the warranty. This is what I got for my incoming Utopia from Nintronics (UK). Since no distributor covers the region where I live (Kuwait), Nintronics would find no problem to recognize the warranty of my Utopia in case of return. The plus...- nassq8
- Post #1,779
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Audeze LCD-4
Sure, First Watt J2 amp ANK-Audiokits-DAC4.1 Yellowtec PUC2 USB interface TeraDak LPS Emotiva balanced passive volume control Razer Edge Pro Gaming Tablet (2013)- nassq8
- Post #5,262
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Audeze LCD-4
Yes it is - Silver Widow 22AWG. I picked it up mostly for its look and build quality. I feel it opens the sound a tad more that the blue cable, don't know, that could exist only in my imagination. Frank was out of Hydra when I placed the order 3 months ago.- nassq8
- Post #5,260
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Audeze LCD-4
LCD-4 with an overkill setup that provides unforgettable experiences. Yet, such high quality rig's still cheaper than one DAC from Europe.- nassq8
- Post #5,257
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Audeze LCD-4
I'm using Silver Widow 22. Love its look and overall build. It is simply beautiful to look at. I found it (well may be psychologically) superior than the blue cable that comes with LCD-4; it is more airy and brings more details. Objectively, well I have nothing to add here .- nassq8
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Audeze LCD-4
LCD-4 + balanced Beta 22 are pair made in heaven! Hard to let them go compared to other headphones and amps I have.- nassq8
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HIFIMAN’s HE1000 Upgrade Discussion
"the cost pushing the total cost of ownership nearer to $4K mark" - Value depreciation. Used V1 was priced around $2,200 before the advent of V2. You will raise the fair value of your V1 through paying $650, plus enjoying the improvements you get from V2. The above is kind of an...- nassq8
- Post #119
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audeze LCD-4
Drive them with First watt J2 - Incredible with Balanced Beta 22 (10X gain) - Excellent (almost touches J2 performance) with Master 11 - Great with Hifiman EF-6 - Very good with MP-301 MK3 - Lifeless, clipping, and almost dead!- nassq8
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HIFIMAN’s HE1000 Upgrade Discussion
I did the upgrade and everything went as expected. I sent my V1 to their US address, then I found the V2 two weeks later at my doorstep here in Kuwait. V2 is really a V1 with more control in low end, a bit a forwarded mid and smoother high; its much better construction is noted. Playing...- nassq8
- Post #110
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)