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TOPPING Centaurus: A New Benchmark in R2R DACs
R2R DAC shots fired! I hope the sound quality lives up to this feature set. I've not tried out any Topping DAC before but an R2R one would be too tempting to resist.- PopZeus
- Post #16
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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Show us your Head-Fi station at it's current state. No old pictures please...
After this most recent rash of Black Friday-fueled GAS, I now am quite satisfied with my current rig. Previously, I never felt like it was "complete" enough to post in this thread, but now nothing feels missing in terms of what I want to get out of this part of the hobby. With this setup I'm...- PopZeus
- Post #43,121
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Introducing the xDuoo TA-20 Plus - Now Available on Apos Audio
I've been diving into the world of tube amps recently, and picked this one up during the BF sale. Burning it now, and so far I'm very happy with the sound. Also appreciate this amp's features and flexibility. Rolling 12AU7s is one of the easiest for rookies like me. I'm a little concerned with...- PopZeus
- Post #67
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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ZMF BOKEH - Closed Back (Semi-Portable)
In my experience, the Bokeh Closed are a lot less upper mid/lower treble forward with the sheepskin pads and burst mesh. That, with the bigger bass makes that the warmest config. The hybrid pads with solid mesh (stock setup) bring up that region a bit but lower the upper treble in comparison.- PopZeus
- Post #2,991
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Eversolo DMP-A6 Network Streamer/DAC
As a non-owner, I'd assume it brings a much better clock than what's in the A6. Also, multiple inputs (with superior reclocking for synchronous inputs), and a configureable I2S output.- PopZeus
- Post #1,050
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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Introducing Shanling EH2 - 24bit R2R DAC with 4.3W @ 32Ω Headphone amplifier at 369USD!
Yeah, this is very tempting....can't wait to hear some reviews, but I'll likely just blind buy this. Been a long time since I've owned any Shanling gear. I want an R2R DAC for the living room, so I may replace the K11 on my desktop with the EH2 and move that R2R DAC to the 2 channel system...- PopZeus
- Post #5
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FIIO K11/K11 R2R, Truly Balanced, Truly Brilliant! Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
I just installed a DDC into my system and hooked it up to the K11 optical input, and the results are pretty impressive. If you can get a clean, well-timed signal into the K11, it'll get to that silky smooth analog place. Not any more detailed but it just presents the detail it does have more...- PopZeus
- Post #945
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Introducing Shanling EH1 - Compact Desktop DAC/AMP at just 199 USD
I knew that :grimacing:- PopZeus
- Post #49
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Cayin N3Ultra: an Entry-level Portable DAP that Delivers a Complete Vacuum Tube Audio Experience
I don’t think there’s anything wrong with wanting to make sure a DAP has some life beyond the sales and warranty period, aka battery replacement/repair. One of the best things about this hobby that we’re telling newbies to entice them to jump in is how long a well-made piece of audio gear can...- PopZeus
- Post #1,132
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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Introducing Shanling EH1 - Compact Desktop DAC/AMP at just 199 USD
Apparently, there is a NOS/OS mode switch in the back. I assume it’ll be sorta like how the pre-amp switch is on the EH1. Huzzah! Now to see if there are more input options on the EH2. That makes more sense in an upgrade model imho.- PopZeus
- Post #46
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Introducing Shanling EH1 - Compact Desktop DAC/AMP at just 199 USD
One thing I'm curious about is if there's a NOS option, and ofc I wish there was a way to tell what the sampling rate was.... I hope it sounds real good! :sweat_smile:- PopZeus
- Post #43
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Introducing Shanling EH1 - Compact Desktop DAC/AMP at just 199 USD
Ooh very intrigued by the EH2. Would love to hear what an R2R DAC from Shanling sounds like.- PopZeus
- Post #40
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FIIO K11/K11 R2R, Truly Balanced, Truly Brilliant! Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
It's been awhile since I owned the BF2/64. I wouldn't want to do a comparison since I used them in totally different situations. There are things I prefer about the Bifrost, and there are some things I prefer about the K11. In general though, I'm a big fan of discrete ladder DACs. At least from...- PopZeus
- Post #938
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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FIIO K11/K11 R2R, Truly Balanced, Truly Brilliant! Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Fwiw, upgrading the power supply improved the sound quality by making it a bit more dynamic and involving (I’ll avoid the term “musical”). That said even with the improvements to the headphone out with the new power supply, I just think the RCA line out will always be my preferred way to use...- PopZeus
- Post #931
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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For Sale Pair of Schiit Gjallarhorn, black $215/each or $420/both
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- 215.00 USD
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- Excellent/Like new
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- United States of America
Up for sale are a pair of Schiit Gjallarhorn I was running in dual monoblock configuration for my desktop speakers. Sounds great, but I need to move things around to make room, so I have to sell them, hopefully as a pair. In excellent condition. The mark on the lower left corner of the bottom...- PopZeus
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FiiO FT1
Happy to say that my walnut set arrived from overseas. And this is an excellent headphone, especially for the price. Instant keeper. I hope that FiiO continues to make this for years.- PopZeus
- Post #426
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FIIO K11/K11 R2R, Truly Balanced, Truly Brilliant! Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
Fwiw, ifi Power X is a pretty good upgrade to the stock power supply. I'm not A-B testing it, but the difference is noticeable even out of the 4.4mm headphone out. Not night and day, but a step up.- PopZeus
- Post #910
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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For Sale Cayin Discrete R-2R RU6 Portable DAC/Amp with Blue Leather Case
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- 100.00 USD
- Condition
- Excellent/Like new
- Negotiability
- Firm
- Ships to
- United States of America
As always, listening habits change and so I'm trying to keep my gear collection under control as I make way for newer or more relevant stuff. Love this USB dongle though and I tried to take good care of it. RU6 itself is in NM/fine condition, though the case shows slight signs of use. Comes with...- PopZeus
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FiiO FT1
Surprised that the FT1 I picked up on AE has been stuck at the airport awaiting transit for longer than a week. Anyone else noticing that shipping is taking much longer than usual? The K11, which should have gone through the same route as the FT1, was already delivered by now. Perhaps there's a...- PopZeus
- Post #302
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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For Sale Cayin N6ii + R01, A01, E02 modules, and leather case
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- 420.00 USD
- Condition
- Good
- Negotiability
- Firm
- Ships to
- United States of America
Up for sale is a Cayin N6ii DAP, along with 3 DAC/amp modules and a leather case. Device can be a little quirky sometimes (requiring a hard reboot) but the DAP still starts up and plays music from music app (Google Play store app compatibility can vary). The 3 DAC/amp modules are in excellent...- PopZeus
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For Sale Audeze MM-100 plus 2.5mm balanced cable (+ optional case)
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- 250.00 USD
- Condition
- Good
- Negotiability
- Firm
- Ships to
- United States of America
Up for sale is a gently used pair of Audeze MM-100 headphones. Probably around 100 hours at most. Included in the classified are all the original accessories (SE cable, carrying bag, documentation) and packaging, as well as an aftermarket balanced cable terminated in a 2.5mm TRRS plug. Also...- PopZeus
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Sennheiser HD 660S2 thread
I do believe one pattern specifically with the HD6 series of headphones is as the stock pads compress down, the bass does increase slightly due to ear closing distance from the driver. And if you're like me, the 660S2 gets a lot of time on the ol' cranium.- PopZeus
- Post #7,389
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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FIIO K11/K11 R2R, Truly Balanced, Truly Brilliant! Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier
It's a very enjoyable pairing. Currently my daily rig since all my separate amps generate lots of heat.- PopZeus
- Post #854
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Mod House Audio Tungsten - Planar Magnetic Headphones - Impressions and Discussion
Heh no mention of pairing the Tungsten with the Mjolnir in the background. Still, a very helpful review from @Currawong, especially the segment on power requirements. Legitimately informative. If only I had a Cayin HA-300 mk2 or Aegis lying around.- PopZeus
- Post #3,924
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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FiiO FT1
If the Pro actually sounds like a higher-rez version of the biocel dynamic driver FT1 (not likely based on the driver change), then the naming makes some sense. If it shares nothing with the FT1 besides the chassis and a price tier, then they're probably making things more confusing for the...- PopZeus
- Post #208
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)