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  1. HiFi1972

    Reply to review by 'hifi1972' on item 'Schiit Valhalla'

    @ Gamergtx260: You either didn't read the review, or failed to understand it. Read the last paragraph again (not the last sentence).
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  2. HiFi1972

    The Y-Split Thread

    I'm currently using sharpie/highlighter caps, just did one for a friend of mine's daughter who ripped out her gray/pink headphone's cabling:   EDIT: I put waay too much shrink tubing on the techflex/cables going to each driver, this would have looked cleaner if you would only see the...
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    These are my go-to cans for part of the audio work I do.

    I just found this review. I've had these for a few years now and for some reason I just decided to do a search for what others think of these cans.   I do post production audio work and part of the work I do involves checking fades and also checking audio material for clicks/pops and these...
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    Review by 'HiFi1972' on item 'JDS Labs Assembled Objective2 Headphone Amplifier'

    You've already heard that the sound quality of this amp does not match its (low) asking price. You already know that it's one of the best SS desktop headphone amps you can get for your cans at any price point, really. So why am I writing another review on an amp that you KNOW is going to be...
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  5. HiFi1972

    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Well, before the 800s came out, the usual suspects were the 600s. Mastering Engineers usually get speakers, amps and even headphones based on recommendations from other engineers and the 600s do pair better most of the time with Solid State amps, so I think this is why they have been preferred...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I'm still subscribed to this thread and occasionally read it. I work with audio for a living and the HD 650's are a part of my daily listening chain for audio mastering. I have clients all over the world listening on various listening systems and sometimes, I rely solely on the translation of...
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    Review by 'HiFi1972' on item 'Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 2 In/2 Out USB Recording Audio Interface'

    Focusrite may not be a familiar name in the Headphone Audiophile community. Many might be more familiar with Creative Labs, Turtle Beach, ASUS, etc. as makers of "entry level" headphone gear, but for those who don't know, Focusrite is a very familiar name in Professional Audio. Focusrite's claim...
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    Reply to review by 'hifi1972' on item 'Schiit Valhalla'

    Crane Song Avocet
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  9. HiFi1972

    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Any words yet from owners of the original Valhalla and comparisons with the Valhalla 2?   I'm happy with the way the Valhalla/650s sound, I don't have a need for lower Z switch or preamp as I don't use IEMs with it (only my 650s actually) and am satisfied with my current SS pre/amp setup for...
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    Schiit Hits the Fan! Valhalla 2, Lyr 2 announced, Wyrd and Mani Previewed.

    +1 Valhalla owner interested in knowing if there's a noticeable sound improvement in version 2 (or if anyone can point me to a comparison thread I might have missed, I'd appreciate it).
  11. HiFi1972

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I've been watching that Vikings show on History since it came out. I would like Schiit to develop something (like a DAP) and call it "Lagertha" LOL!
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    If the 650s are plugged into the amp when the power gets turned off, I hear the drivers "crackle" a bit from a distance (I've never had them on my head when that's happened to describe what it sounds like, usually they're set down somewhere on my console). It's been a while since I've done it by...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Ha! I remember that post. If it means anything, I read most of it before I purchased any Schiit products (and went on to buy a Valhalla and a Modi for my ThinkPad).   Why did you decide to not put a relay on the Valhalla? Every once in a while, I forget to unplug my HD650s from it and I know...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I would definitely check out the Schiit Valhalla. I believe this headphone sounds great paired with a OTL valve amp. One of the projects I've got planned for later in the year is to build the Crack (I repair and build my own audio gear and think it'll be fun). I'd like another Valhalla for my...
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    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Is there a way to set it up so that I only get updates when Jason posts his chapters? How do you have your settings? It took me a while to find Chapter 2.
  16. HiFi1972

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    I am guilty of this on page 2, but I would like to kindly request that we stop commenting on this thread, since those of us subscribed get alerts every time there's an update to it. Can we just "thumbs up" each chapter as Jason adds them?
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    Pics of Headphones... Rules: ONE PIC. NO WORDS!

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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I love it! It continues to amaze me in terms of soundstage. I recently started doing more listening with my (modded 80ohm) DT-770s and am really liking this amp for them as well. Only negative I've got is that there's a tiny bit of "tube noise" but I think that's expected from any valve amp. It...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    Here's a pic of my 650s hard at work:     They're being powered by a Schiit Valhalla, source is 24bit audio from a Crane Song Avocet DAC/Monitor Controller.
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    Pics of Headphones... Rules: ONE PIC. NO WORDS!

  21. HiFi1972

    Schiit Happened: The Story of the World's Most Improbable Start-Up

    Big fan of this company, it reminds me of another American HiFi company whose products I use because of the same level of care for their customers/products, without costing an arm and a leg. In these economic times, it's amazing to have companies like Schitt that offers great quality at a good...
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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

      A high quality stepped attenuator is going to give you more accuracy than a potentiometer (providing more accuracy especially when it comes to "tracking" the channels). The DAC/Monitor Controller I have uses a Goldpoint attenuator with matched precision 0.1% tolerance resistors. It would be...
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    Schiit Owners Unite

    The only Schiit amp I own currently is the Valhalla. It makes my HD650s sound amazing. I then plugged in my Grado 80i's and wasn't as impressed; they sound better (punchier/tighter lows) with my CSG Cmoy. What Schiit amp would work better with the lower end Grados?
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    Pics of Headphones... Rules: ONE PIC. NO WORDS!

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    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    It's an interesting pairing, because the 650s are a bit "dark" and then the Valhalla being a bit "bright" with the stock tubes, it really balances these headphones out. I believe transparency/clarity also depends on the DAC you use. The other day I used the amp on one of the systems I've got...
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