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    Comment by 'MrJoshua' in item 'Yamaha HP-3'

    HP-3: 050873 checking in from the UK! Plenty of bass and some slam, but doesn’t have impact down at the lowest of lows. Male vocals are well represented. I’ve added HD-25 headband and ear pads (Adidas Blue!) and silver cable in a balanced configuration, terminated with a 4.4mm plug. Takes a...
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    Review by 'MrJoshua' on item 'FiiO FH3'

    I purchased these wonderful IEMs from Fiio’s official store on AliExpress and they were shipped really quickly via DHL, with an import duty of £16 paid online before they arrived. I’m really impressed with the packaging and supplied accessories; loads of different tips to try, a sturdy hard...
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  3. MrJoshua

    Topping NX2 Portable DAC/Amp Impressions Thread

    OK, I'm currently in the office where I have 4G connectivity and I get a lot of interference :( If I turn 4G off, the interference disappears completely.
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    Topping NX2 Portable DAC/Amp Impressions Thread

    Hi Jerry I've had my iPhone 6+ sat on top of the amp and haven't heard any noise so far, which is positive compared to the complaints I saw about the NX1. I'm currently using a micro USB to USB OTG adapter and the supplied USB to Mini USB cable with my Android tablet, but have also ordered a...
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    Topping NX2 Portable DAC/Amp Impressions Thread

    Hi   I've only had this new DAC/Amp for a day, but I felt compelled to write an initial review of it as I'm astounded by the sound coming out of this tiny thing! I currently have it connected to my iPhone 6+ using the Apple Lightning to USB camera connection kit and the supplied short USB...
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    HiSoundAudio HSA-BA100 **BLACK** !

    I'm assuming they're available now by request, direct from HSA.   I paid for expedited delivery...  They shipped on Saturday the 14th from China and arrived with me in the UK today (Tuesday 17th)!  Impressive stuff from TNT couriers.
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    HiSoundAudio HSA-BA100 **BLACK** !

    LOL I don't think the colour has anything to do with the sound... I think they took the opportunity to improve some aspect of the sound while releasing it in a new colour.   Driving them with my Fiio E12 at the moment and they sound a lot more punchy.
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    HiSoundAudio HSA-BA100 **BLACK** !

    Reserved for Review.
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    HiSoundAudio HSA-BA100 **BLACK** !

    I just received my new Black HSA-BA100 IEMs direct from HiSoundAudio!   I contacted Jack at HSA to ask a few questions about the standard BA100 earphones and he mentioned that he was releasing a new version which was black and had "15% better sound", which apparently means that they are more...
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    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    This is interesting... I found the E12 added more sparkle to my HD650 than my Voyager... Certainly not more veiled.
  11. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Quote:   I have a production version, but sadly no pre-production version to compare the bass boost to.   I find I selectively use the bass boost function depending on which cans and music I'm listening to.  Sometimes it sounds great, other times it's really not required.   It...
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    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Pretty sure if you buy new now, you'll get the V2. No idea about a V3... The V2 was only launched last week! And in any case, I think it's more like Beta/Pre-Production vs Production, rather than V1/V2.
  13. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Stoney - I hope you recover fully and quickly.     Best wishes from England.
  14. MrJoshua

    FREE SPIDER Mini Headphone Amp Giveaway!

    OK, I just liked your page on Facebook :) This amp looks tiny! Ideal for travel.
  15. MrJoshua

    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Thanks! I re-used the original strain relief (rubber and metal bits) and the cable is something I found in a drawer and is of unknown origin. It is roughly the same length as a stock HD-650 cable and has a 3.5mm stereo plug at one end (with a screw thread for an adapter) and it used to...
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    Orthodynamic Roundup

    Here are my freshly refurbished Yamaha HP-3 that I got from my Mum yesterday. She has owned them from nearly new in 1976/77. The stock cables had become hard and brittle and the pads were completely cracked and very uncomfortable. Last night, I took them apart, washed the original foam backs...
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    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Quote: Thanks Chris - Got it now :)   I'm really impressed with this amp - It's definitely a winner!
  18. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Quote: Thanks for the explanation - I'm listening to the amp now and it sounds very nice with some modern Drum & Bass :)
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    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Quote:   What's the benefit then?  Forgetting LODs for a minute (and therefore the increased SQ), is it just that more current is available to the low impedance IEM than if driving them straight out of the headphone socket of the source?
  20. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Quote:   OK, with my TripleFi 10's, 0dB is plenty loud and does seem to offer some volume increase over the iPhone output, but with my HD25-1-II's, the volume is about the same unless I switch to the 16dB setting.   At the higher gain setting, the E12 drives my HD-650s well - They...
  21. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    I just received the amp and have let it get up to room temperature before giving it a whirl...   First impression is of a very high quality piece of hardware - It looks very classy and fits almost perfectly under my iPhone5 (with slim case).   I have a question though - The 0dB gain...
  22. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Mine is on its way to me and should be here tomorrow!   I'm excited to see it "in the metal" - I just hope it sounds good with my HD25s as that's what it'll mostly be used with while travelling.
  23. MrJoshua

    FiiO Mont Blanc/E12 portable headphone amp, 880mW, slim design, full metal case. Bass boost and Cross feed!

    Well, I've managed to stay away from here for ages, but the 9v battery died while I was commuting with my Graham Slee Voyager earlier this week, so I decided to look into rechargeable amps and stumbled across the Fiio E12.   I pulled the trigger and pre-ordered one!   No idea how it's...
  24. MrJoshua

    Sennheiser HD650 & Massdrop HD6XX Impressions Thread

    I still think the Graham Slee Solo pairs really well with the 650's. In fact I'm listening to that combo now :)
  25. MrJoshua

    Amp/DAC for HD650s

    Another vote for the GS Solo with the 650 here...
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