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Introducing the xDuoo MH-02 DAC & Tube Headphone Amplifier - Now Available on Apos Audio
OK, I really don’t need another DAC/Amp… why’d you go and post this? 🤪- jsmiller58
- Post #16
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Hiby R6 Pro II (2023 Edition) - Launch, Hype, Thoughts & More
Agree, I really cannot tell the difference with filters on any of my DACs.- jsmiller58
- Post #2,039
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Bluetooth & ANC Headphones: Early Impressions
Ooohhh, I know you are just kidding…! Wearing an expensive set of headphones to the gym should mean someone has a lot of disposable income! I wouldn’t dare expose my nice headphones to such an environment…. I wear a beater pair of IEMs - either BLON Cardinal or Shure SE215…- jsmiller58
- Post #1,759
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Focal Bathys Hi-Fi Bluetooth & ANC Headphones: Early Impressions
There are so many “It depends…” aspects. Yes, for best ANC then Bose, Sony, Apple are probably better. But you have to listen to them also, so one “it depends” is what matters most to the buyer - best sound quality or best ANC? Another “it depends is going to be price - Dali seems like a...- jsmiller58
- Post #1,756
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Hiby R6 Pro II (2023 Edition) - Launch, Hype, Thoughts & More
I too had installed the prior version manually… but I was just offered the update after powering up the DAC, so that might not be the reason you are not seeing it…- jsmiller58
- Post #2,014
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Hiby R6 Pro II (2023 Edition) - Launch, Hype, Thoughts & More
In the past the updates seem to have rolled out to different users (maybe based on location) at different times. This could be why some see the update and others don’t.- jsmiller58
- Post #2,010
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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The Deals DISCUSSION Thread (READ THE FIRST POST!!!)
Thank you! Usually I miss out. Happy to have picked up a coupon.- jsmiller58
- Post #35,368
- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum - By Alex Cavalli
Do you have a link for the Pulse Tube Adapters?- jsmiller58
- Post #5,153
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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[FiiO KA17] Mini desktop-class amp, flagship dongle is officially released!
Thanks!!!! That sounds very encouraging!- jsmiller58
- Post #772
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?
I use the red Render tips and for me that provide a great fit and solid passive isolation which reduces need for ANC, and makes ANC more effective when needed. I like the AZLA MAX for TWS more for comfort, but it’s not as effective for noise isolation.- jsmiller58
- Post #63,079
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Meze Audio 109 Pro
Which cable are you referring to? This one? https://mezeaudio.com/products/99-series-silver-plated-upgrade-cables.- jsmiller58
- Post #3,553
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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[FiiO KA17] Mini desktop-class amp, flagship dongle is officially released!
The battery looks great! I don’t own an iPhone… will the magclip work on a Samsung phone?- jsmiller58
- Post #770
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Side By Side Comparison - AirPods Max, B&O H95, Dali iO-6, B&W PX8, ML 5909, M&D MW75, Focal Bathys and more
As has been noted elsewhere, everyone’s perception is their reality. Breakdown in communication happens when someone forgets that and extrapolates their personal perception as being everyone else’s reality. Obviously, if there is objective measurement that should be everyone’s reality, but...- jsmiller58
- Post #494
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
Oh, yeah, my comment was not necessarily directed specifically at you. Just in general I observe that some may be building themselves up for what I think is a needless disappointment. But, hey, if they take balanced I will use a balanced cable. Why not? 😄- jsmiller58
- Post #222
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire Discussion/Impressions Thread
A couple of points… yes, this is a real issue, and it is not very frequent. As already mentioned, a forum such as this one will have issues discussed at a rate higher than the general experience because people will come here for help with their issues. My Noire have developed this problem, and...- jsmiller58
- Post #1,014
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
Question… there is a significant amount of concern expressed about whether these will take a balanced cable or not. It could be that there will be a lot of disappointment if they cannot. But, really, does it make a difference? Yes, the specs of some amps are “better” for balanced, but, does...- jsmiller58
- Post #220
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Going fully Wireless IEMs. Too soon? Or are we there yet?
I use the Render tips. Great passive isolation, silicone exterior will have them lasting a long time, and the large fit well in the case.- jsmiller58
- Post #62,994
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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HifiMan HE6 V2 Adorama
I think some people forget the Harman curve represents an average of respondents’ preferences. Even when they use those words, people sometimes forget an “average” is necessarily a representation of a spread and not an absolute value. Anyway, it would be shocking if anyone prefers the...- jsmiller58
- Post #2,681
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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The discovery thread!
Is the Sliivo SLT6 still worth it at $447?- jsmiller58
- Post #104,131
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Cayin RU7: 1-Bit Resistor Network Dongle DAC /Amp
Interesting! I use Amazon, Tidal, and Apple Music from my Android based Samsung phone and HiBy R6 Pro II, and Apple Music from my iPad. I would not say that I have any notable difference in my user experience between my Android devices and my iPad. I did have a problem once where I found my...- jsmiller58
- Post #2,215
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Unveiled: Meet the HD 620S
I have the ZMF Eikon and Bokeh, as well as DCA Aeon Noire already. Would it make sense to add the 620S? Would be mostly for use around the house when I’m moving about or for light travel.- jsmiller58
- Post #440
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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iFi audio GO pod + IEMs = brilliant wireless sound on the GO!
wow, yeah, that definitely sounds inconsistent!- jsmiller58
- Post #2,133
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
OK, hard day, week, month.. sitting here perusing the thread. Maybe I’ve had a drink as well… need to self administer a bit of a dopamine hit… ok, pre-ordering the Hadenys… holding back on the Azurys… maybe all it will take is another hard week for an Azurys to also find a home… :)- jsmiller58
- Post #174
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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iFi audio GO pod + IEMs = brilliant wireless sound on the GO!
Yeah, BT is quite easily attenuated by water, and the human body is mostly water. I have found that often I get better results with my source/phone in my front pocket rather than back, or when I am holding the phone (that’s clearly not a viable use case all the time). In general I rarely...- jsmiller58
- Post #2,127
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Focal Hadenys & Azurys Review & Measurements
I am somewhat jealous :xf_cool: of all the folks able to get the new Focals, as here I’ve only seen them on pre order so far! But the early impressions are great and will definitely help me choose whether to get one or the other - or both!- jsmiller58
- Post #170
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)