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Amps that can drive the HiFiMan HE-6 planar headphones
I am looking for an amp/dac for speakers that have an impedance from 8 to 50 ohm. I know the CHORD HUGO TT 2 is coming, but I would prefer a NOS dac/amp. Is there a powerful NOS DAC/AMP out there? CLASS A?- sonorsnoopy
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Life after Yggdrasil?
Well this is a thread about a man who is desperately looking for improvement. Just take it as a hint, as a new possibility. I read about the Solaris on gearslutz, I was impressed by the comments and I wanted to share this to the man who loves to test DAC's. That's all. That forums are...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #1,056
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Life after Yggdrasil?
You should try the Crane Song Solaris. A pro audio DAC, supposed to be better than the yggy. Haven't tried one yet. https://www.reddit.com/r/audiophile/comments/5j24h7/loving_the_sunshine_today_from_my_desk/ More transparent than the lynx Hilo, and a better than average headphone amp...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #1,052
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Benchmark DAC3 HGC (w/ ESS Sabre 9028PRO)
+1- sonorsnoopy
- Post #84
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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DAP that drives studio monitors (xlr) really well?
Is there such a device? How about dynamics? I had a chord Hugo once - unbelievable hype, detailed yes but lacking drive and dynamics's, due to battery power. Is there any dap that has doesn't have these issues?- sonorsnoopy
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Beyerdynamic DT-1770: Product Info, Discussion and Impressions
Sale on amazon.de, new Beyerdynamic 1770 for 405€ ! https://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B0142FEWD4/ref=olp_f_primeEligible?ie=UTF8&f_primeEligible=true- sonorsnoopy
- Post #2,413
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Schiit Gungnir DAC
What would you recommend: better streamer or better dac? Bimby + Auralic Aries Femto (better) or Gimby + Auralic Aries LE (lower model) I would use them in a STAX setup with fully balanced amps (RCA+XLR input) (...and dont say Gimby+ Femto ! :-)- sonorsnoopy
- Post #2,972
- Forum: Dedicated Source Components
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The Stax Thread III
Better amp or phone? Would you recommend L700+ 353X or L500 / 407 + better amp?. Is the balanced XLR input better than the RCA with the STAX amps?- sonorsnoopy
- Post #7,280
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Is there a STAX amp with SMPS (auto ranging 100-240V)?
Hi, I travel a lot and would like to know if there is high quality amp that drives STAX headphones and has a SMPS that has autoranging voltage input 100-240V and is lighter than 10lb / 5kg and cheaper than 1.5k ? I would like to use it with 407 or L500 or L700. Thank you- sonorsnoopy
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Closed, clarity and soundstage
The best for you is the NAD VISO HP50 - extremely good, live sound but small earcups 2nd Best is the Focal Spirit Classic - more bass, less natural, but small earcups I have heard sll other cans that were mentioned, and the NAD and Focal are better. The H6 has no bass, soundstage very good...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #18
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Best redbook DAC for real 3D imaging, texture, presence, PRAT, vividness ?
It will be for a speaker system actually. The best I have heard so far was the dcs gear but too $$$. I thought about resolution audio cantata, prism lyra 1, bakoon 9730. can you recommend a r2r ladder dac up to 3k used? i don't care if it is 16/44 only. how long will the internal parts...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #5
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Best redbook DAC for real 3D imaging, texture, presence, PRAT, vividness ?
Best redbook DAC for real 3D imaging, texture, presence, PRAT & vividness ? (think SET sound) great power supply design mandatory max. 3k used- sonorsnoopy
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Ultrasone New performance Series: 840, 860 & 880 (First post last update : 2014/12/07)
I heard the 880 and thought it was good in transients, treble definition and soundstage, only the bass seems to be disjointed from the rest of the spectrum and seems slower / muddy / damped. It seem as if it is a not very well done transmissonline bass. I wonder what the 2 holes above the driver...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #397
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Discussion Thread
Cool = not warm less organic = less real more artificial unreal timbre PRAT (pace rhythm and timing) = better transient response / more speed / rhythmic cohesion- sonorsnoopy
- Post #704
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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Discussion Thread
I compared the MSR7 to the Ultrasone 880. MSR7 is more organic, more PRAT and really really good for low volume listening - that is the real sign for quality. I would love to have a bit more bass though. 880 has a bit more bass but is less organic, less precise, less PRAT and more...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #698
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Discussion Thread
Ultrasone 880 vs Yamaha MT220 vs ATH MSR7 comparison needed- sonorsnoopy
- Post #615
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Carbon Fiber cases and other options for Chord Hugo
I have started a Chord Hugo Tuning Thread about new more powerful low resistance batteries and cables: Chord Hugo Tuning Thread (Batteries, LPSU, Cables)- sonorsnoopy
- Post #21
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Chord Hugo Tuning Thread (Batteries, LPSU, Cables)
Hi level 3, 1) the lower the internal resistance the more stable is the battery = better dynamics & timing. = more top speed for a e-bike or better glow in a e-cigarette. 2) at this time battery technology can't touch a proper LPSU yet. The hugo uses DC from the batteries. LPSU produces...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #5
- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Ultrasone New performance Series: 840, 860 & 880 (First post last update : 2014/12/07)
TH900 vs Yamaha MT220 vs Ultrasone 880 differences in PRAT, richness, timbre & speed?- sonorsnoopy
- Post #250
- Forum: Headphones (full-size)
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Chord Hugo
Those with experience in USB cables, modding, LPSU, batteries please report in the new Chord Hugo Tuning Thread , cause the chord hugo can only get better with time... Chord Hugo Tuning Thread (Batteries, LPSU, Cables)- sonorsnoopy
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Chord Hugo Tuning Thread (Batteries, LPSU, Cables)
The battery is the most limiting part of the chord hugo´s performance. With evolving battery technology the performance bar might be raised over time. A factor for better PRAT, richness, continuity and dynamics is the internal resistance of the battery which should be as low as possible. In the...- sonorsnoopy
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Carbon Fiber cases and other options for Chord Hugo
I am sure that the hugo will perform way better with high current batteries with higher capacity. The hugo timing is really NOT rocksolid with the stock batteries. But how can I open the enclosure without damaging it?- sonorsnoopy
- Post #20
- Forum: DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Discussions
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Which headphones for Chord Hugo?
low impedance phones like TH900, HE560, K812, RS1- sonorsnoopy
- Post #2
- Forum: Portable Headphone Amps
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Home Audiophile Setup Advise Required
For a nearfield setup you will need a speaker that excels at low volume. I would strongly suggest to listen to ADAM A3X Studio Monitors (Active, fast, great bass quality, low price, great performance like a 2k audiophile hifi speaker) or Mini Maggies from Magnepan (Ultra refined fast sat sub...- sonorsnoopy
- Post #28
- Forum: Introductions, Help and Recommendations