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  1. Peter West

    Aune X1S 32bit DSD DAC worldwide review tour ------reviewers wanted !

    No problem. My X1S powers my original T-50 RPs without problem. Just watch that the X1S doesn't play well with ApplePlay for some reason. There's a self-induced streaming dropout every few seconds. Having said that I use this setup streaming Tidal optically out of my MacBook Pro and it's...
  2. Peter West

    Review by 'Peter West' on item 'T-PEOS RASIEL'

    Okay this review keeps getting delayed and I apologize. I often type my reviews as I listen to whatever device is under review. This usually works for me but I have a problem with the TGD (the Korean brand name for what we know as T-Peos) Rasiel "Killing Sound" earphones. I like the sound so...
  3. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Astell&Kern AK100II High Resolution Single DAC Audio Player'

    I am looking forward to streaming TIDAL. This is a fabulous DAP and paired with Cypher Labs Piccollo is the best listening experience I've got using Shure 535 or Audeze LCD-X.
  4. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    After my "highly recommended" review I bought the X1S as I liked it so much. Did the same thing when I finished evaluating the Aune B1 with my LCD-Xs.  The X1S is in my secondary setup streaming TIDAL out of my MacBook Pro (USB or optical) into HD-439s modded or Fostex T50RPs. The only issue I...
  5. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    Aune has gotten back to me and it seems the X1S won't work with Apple AirPlay. Here's what they said:   " Hello， i  already checked your problem with our engineer , your Air play is for DTS singal for optical , but our X1S is normal singal , so it can not work with the Apple Air play of the...
  6. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    More on the Apple Airplay and X1S. I forwarded the review unit to the next reviewer and my own 1XS arrived today. Identical issues with audio dropouts using X1S and the Apple Airplay system which are not present with the Fostex HP8A. Took the 1XS out of that setup and plugged it directly into...
  7. Peter West

    Shanling M2 DAP

    I get a lot of stuff (audio, photography and Amateur Radio) shipped from the US. My best experiences are with US Post to Canada Post. Door to door with no brokerage charges whatsoever.
  8. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    Anne says they're checking out the Apple Airplay issue which I remind you maybe the fault of my own system. I will also check out my own X1S once it arrives in a few days hopefully. For the money, I repeat, this is an amazing unit that gave my $1200 Fostex a run for its life.
  9. Peter West

    Review by 'Peter West' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    I have never been so ready to write a review in such a short time. It's less than 24 hours since the Aune X1S was delivered and I've spent several hours listening and comparing. I will spoil the surprise by saying I absolutely love the X1S and I bought my own already. It's not perfect and there...
  10. Peter West

    Shanling M2

    I'd love to do a review of this DAP. Here's a link to my previous reviews.    I'm in Oakville, Ontario. This reviewing is getting expensive :) I keep buying the stuff I review!
  11. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune X1S 32Bit/384KHz DSD DAC Headphone Amplifier'

    This was my experience with the Aune B1 driving my Audeze LCD-X headphones. I couldn't get my wallet out fast enough. I'm on this tour as well so saving up my pennies as I'm anticipating another unexpected but welcome purchase if all goes well.
  12. Peter West

    Aune X1S 32bit DSD DAC worldwide review tour ------reviewers wanted !

    Replied to Aune direct request and sending second reply here for address:   Peter West 1211 Willowbrook Drive Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6L 2J9
  13. Peter West

    Aune X1S 32bit DSD DAC worldwide review tour ------reviewers wanted !

    Looking forward to this tour. Thanks for including me.
  14. Peter West

    U.S. & CANADA TOUR: Calyx PaT Portable DAC/Amp

    Can I get on the Canadian tour? Love to compare to the Cozoy Astrapi.
  15. Peter West

    Aune X1S 32bit DSD DAC worldwide review tour ------reviewers wanted !

    Oh great! The last time I reviewed anything by Aune it cost me $200 as I bought the B1 amp and I still love it for driving the Audeze LCD-Xs.   So sign me up again....oh I hope I don't regret this decision. I'm not even sure what the X1S costs!   So here goes:     Hope I'm not too late...
  16. Peter West

    Aune B1 Impressions thread

    As I said it makes planar magnetics just sing. I bought one immediately for my LCD-Xs. Way too much for my 535 in-ears. 
  17. Peter West

    Introducing The Cozoy Astrapi: Hi-Res Lineout audio from your iOS/Android device!

    All the numbers in the world can't compete with the subjective experience. The Cozoy Astrapi I'm using with my IPhone is cheap and cheerful and works better with some of my headphones and IEMs than others. Yesterday afternoon took a break from the air conditioning listening to the Fostex HPa8c...
  18. Peter West

    OPPO PM-3 Portable Planar Magnetic Headphones Loaner Program

    I really really like the PM-3s when I had them months ago. I'm still thinking of adding them to my collection as I really like planar magnetics now owning T-50RPs (unmodded) and LCX-3 being driven by an Aune B1 Class-A amp. Hope you get this blown thing sorted out as the PM-3s are terrific.
  19. Peter West

    Aune B1 Impressions thread

    I bought the AUNE B1 after pairing it with my LCD-X and Fostex T-50RP headphones. It's not bad with the Titan 1 in-ears but way too much amp for most of my other headphones and in-ears. The plenary magnetic headphones just sing with the Class A amplification. For my other in-ears or headphones...
  20. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune B1 '

    My own (Darth Vader black) Aune B1 arrived today!!! I'll be spending the next few days under my LCD-X headphones. Outstanding sound right out of the box. Class A amp sure drives the planar magnetic headphones into new levels of excellence. Best $199 I've ever spent on audio amplification. Highly...
  21. Peter West

    Reply to review by 'peter west' on item 'Aune B1 '

    Here's another surprise: the Fostex T50RPs really like the B1 on low gain and Class A switch off for classical music. On these lower settings the B1 is barely warm and the battery will last all afternoon. Excellent combo and anybody who has theT50RPs owe it to themselves to try them with the B1...
  22. Peter West

    Aune B1 Impressions thread

    Thanks Hakushondaimao for the kind words....great amp :) ...ordered my own this morning!
  23. Peter West

    Aune B1 Headphone AMP worldwide review tour --Reviewers Wanted!

    Here's the link to my review: http://www.head-fi.org/products/aune-b1/reviews/13469   I liked the B1 so much that I'm ordering my own from Grant Fidelity here in Canada. Fabulous results using Audeze LCD-X headphones.   If you've got other audio units you want reviewed, I'm more than happy...
  24. Peter West

    Review by 'Peter West' on item 'Aune B1 '

    Let's ruin the surprise:   I'm buying an Aune B1 the moment the nice folks at Aune Audio show up at my door demanding their demo unit back. I can't stop playing it and there's one huge reason: The Aune B1, against all expectations, makes my Audeze LCD-X headphones sound better...way...
  25. Peter West

    Shanling H3 Portable Amp/DAC with Bluetooth

    Thought I had replied already...oops my bad...I'd be very interested in joining the Canadian tour.
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