Understood. What's your opinion of the Focal cable? I've read differing opinions here ranging from the cable's trash to it's as good as any other. I'm thinking that if the Ninja cable is better, regardless if the sound is the same from both outputs, I'll hear an improvement! But even if I...

I'm getting a Ninja Cable for my Focal Clear, and I'm (of course) using a CTH+SDAC. I've seen videos and read that the SE and balanced output sound the same. But I tried the balanced cable supplied by Focal and I hear a difference. It might be expectation bias but regardless, I'm buying the...

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Very happy with the headband but tellyawhat, it's a very tight fit and was a bit of a chore to put on. At 1st, I wasn't sure if I had the right band but after playing with it for a bit I got it just right! The other headband that seems popular is the woven wool one. Man, I think they look...

I've got a set of Delkoni Stellia pads on the way. I like yr headband cover, I'm sure you've mentioned it (seen yr pictures all over the thread!) but care to share where you got them?

Whew! Just gone through the whole thread, this thing is book-length! I bought my Clear OG 2 months ago for $710 and it been a revelation! I've had a pair of Senn HD600'S for over 20 yrs but these are a whole new level. I'm fortunate, I've got a good set (w/black cables!) that don't exhibit...

Wassup Ted! 1st off let me say I had NO intention of identifying the cable manufacturer, if that was my intent, I would've done so in my original post. Absolutely everything you said is 100% true, but so is everything I said. I felt than, and still do, that it would've been nuts to spend more...

After many years the custom cables I had, not the tf10's, failed. A pin snapped, lodging itself in the earpiece. Contacted the cable guy, and he offered to sell me more cable along with another set of tf10's he had laying around! H'yeah, THAT'S the solution, pay more money to a guy who's...

IMO, in the future, Anat Cohen will be recognized as a GOAT! She's such a gifted musician, here's some recent work

I've run across the same problem with my E12. As well as my preamp in my rig. just gently turn the volume control back and forth a dz. or so times and the problem should dissapear ('til the next time!;))

Phil Woods is one of my favorites. Has quite an extensive, and very entertaining, discography!

If you like Mike Stern, you might enjoy records by guitarists Oz Noy and Michael Landau!

RIP Dave Valentin.

I own a few Brand X records, good stuff! There can be no doubt that Zappa was a Fusion pioneer. For me, the Zappa 'Fusion' trifecta will always be Hot Rats, Wakajawaka, & The Grand Wazoo!

I'd hardly be a fan of Fusion if I wasn't totally fluent in all things Hendrix!;] But you make a good point about some Fusion not having much Jazz content. Believe it or not, much like all genres in Jazz, when you start digging you come up with a slew of sub- genres. For instance, I've always...

Just don't forget what Fusion is at its core; a Jazz/Rock hybrid.  This means when you're listening, TURN IT UP!!!;)

I still very much enjoy Fusion. It's funny how 99% of the time it's the classics that are usually discussed when Fusion is mentioned (much like 'regular' Jazz tbt) but there's new Fusion out there also, always has been, but it NEVER gets a mention. If anyone's interested: Gary Willis - Larger...

RIP Larry Coryell.

RIP Al Jarreau

Audio truths 101 - NOTHING in the audio chain is more susceptible to vibration than a turntable.  You should NEVER put a TT on top of another piece of gear.  Micro vibrations, heat...Here's something you can try easily; listen to your TT where you have it now, and than place it elsewhere and...

Compared to the E12/E12A, the A5 hasn't generated anywhere near the 'buzz' of it's predecessor's. Leaves me wondering if, as an E12 owner, would getting an A5 be considered a move up or a lateral?

Do you/have you tried the flip- mod (left in the right ear, right in the left ear)? If not, I strongly recommend it.

Been using an E12 with my classic since it (E12) was introduced. No dac, and it sounds great! A Fiio L9 connector (or its equivalent) is a must though.

There's another A5 thread.

Really looking for a detailed comparison between the A5 and the original E12.  So far in this thread I've read totally opposite impressions of the E12; strident vs. warm, so I'd like to see more info.  I use my E12 with UE TF10's and HD600's and am very happy with what I hear.  I'll keep a...