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Any places in the Bay Area of California to try out and buy high end IEMs?
Just as the title. I'd guess there must be some place around! :)- rickles
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Upcoming Summit-Fi Electrostatic Headphone Round-up
What topics would you like to see covered in my upcoming Electrostatic Headphone Round-Up? Will have the following gear: Headphones: Hifiman Shangri-La Sr. :scream: Hifiman Shangri-La Jr. Stax SR-X9000 Stax SR-007 (70xxx serial) Audeze CRBN Amps: Stax SRM-007t DIY-T2 "Lime Light" :scream...- rickles
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Michigan / Detroit Meetup?
Anyone around the Michigan / Metro Detroit area want to throw a mini-meet? I have some neat gear that I will gladly bring.- rickles
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Best R2R DAP?
I typically enjoy R2R DACs, and am curious on which DAPs that leverage R2R DAC sections are most loved here on Head-Fi. Let's hear it! :upside_down:- rickles
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Setting up for a little mini-meet
@gc335 will be swinging by with some excellent beer, and gear. So, had to get setup for the occasion. There will be some serious listening afoot. I must say, I've been really enjoying the Mojo 2 with the Edition 8. A surprisingly great sounding mobile setup. I may bring the Edition 8 on my next...- rickles
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Summit-Fi minimeet in Boston?
I have a ton of stuff, but would be looking to show: Stax SR-X9000 Blue Hawaii SE w/ Philips miniwatt 1955 tubes Holo Spring 3 KTE Hifiman Susvara Bakoon 13r ES-R10 I am looking to hear: Hifiman Shangri-La Senior + Junior Audeze CRBN Dan Clark Audio Corina Dan Clark Audio Expanse Other...- rickles
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Stax - A love story
I saw the Stax in pictures, and fell in love. They reminded me of a more beautiful version of the SR-Omegas I had awhile back. Somehow, they also had the luxurious, almost sultry look of a baseball glove leather chair, meticulously crafted with artisan wood, with stitches hand placed just so...- rickles
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Stax Omega II (SR-007) Driver issue?
I plugged in my Omega II (70xxx) headphones and realized that my right driver does not seem to be working. There was no event that indicated an issue. No crackles, no drops, no anything at all. I have two amplifiers, and multiple electrostatic amplifiers. No issues with the other gear. I want to...- rickles
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Review: Fiio M15 vs. Ibasso DX300 vs. Ibasso DX220 Max (Music)
Forward: First, a shoutout to @gc335 for letting me borrow his DX220 Max, and DX300. Thank you bro! I chose to do this comparison with my Legend-X CIEM because I wanted to limit issues with headphone movement, earpad placement, tip changes, or anything else. I have a ton of hours on my...- rickles
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Place to get headphone adapters in Silicon Valley / Bay Area?
I am looking to purchase some adapters for my portable rigs, and am hoping to buy in person due to travel. Specifically, I am looking for 2.5mm balanced to 3.5mm single ended. Anyone know a place? TIA!- rickles
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How does the Sennheiser Orpheus (HE90 / HEV90) hold up?
Has anyone does a recent review of the Orpheus to see how they hold up today? I'm curious about people's impressions versus "nouveau" electrostatic setups? SR-007 Mk2 / SR-009(S) / KGSSHV Carbon / BHSE / Megatron?- rickles
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Upgrade from ER4XR... with same fit?
I fly a ton, and would love to upgrade from my ER4XR. I’m using a Hugo2, which I love. However, I also love the triple flange tips, and fit of the Etymotics. Any recommendations? I haven’t tried a tip that works for me anywhere near as good as the triple flange.- rickles
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Advice needed: eBay Buyer!
I listed a set of headphones on eBay for about $600, I then accepted an offer on them for $500. The next day, the buyer messages me on eBay, and states that he found a better deal elsewhere, and wants them for $400. I reply that he purchased them for $500, and that he is required to follow...- rickles
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Audiophile Indian Music?
Hi all- Would love a bit of a primer on audiophile Indian music. I've got Pandora, Tidal, and eBay waiting for your recommendations. :) -
Design differences between open and closed headphones?
The title says it all. Clearly, closed headphones are not simply open headphones with solid ear cups. (We've all covered a pair of open headphones with our hands, and heard the effect). I'm curious to know a bit more about these designs technically, and didn't manage to find a good thread, or...- rickles
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Anyone in Boston with Abyss headphones?
I am curious to hear a set of Abyss headphones. Will gladly bring my electrostatic setup (SR009+Carbon) for you to hear.- rickles
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Upgrade from Etymotic ER4XR?
Been an Etymotic user for a few years, and looking for the next step with a $500 budget. Would prefer non-full custom IEMs. Like airiness, space, and deep bass. -Thanks!- rickles
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M903 + Focal Utopia?
Has anyone tried this combination? Is the M903 considered 'good enough' for the Utopia?- rickles
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Itunes for FLAC? w/ Ipad Remote
Hello friends! I am new to computer audio and would like to do the following: I have the following: 1- Headphones 2- Amplifier 3- DAC (coaxial inputs) 4- Many computers. Macs and Linux ones mostly 5- Ton of music in FLAC and on CD I would like to accomplish the follow: 1-...- rickles
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Using a DAP as a main source?
How does a good DAP like the hifiman 901s work as the dedicated source for the headphone setup in my house? Is it like the high end DAC and transport??- rickles
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How to replace earpads on Sennheiser HE60?
I received a set of replacement earpads for my HE60 from Sennheiser today. What I can not seem to figure out is how to get the new ones on there. The old ones did pull right off, but simply pushing on the new ones does not seem to work for me. Is there tricks for this? Thank you for reponses!- rickles
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Hello all!
Long time lurking here! Looking forward to interacting with a good comunity!- rickles
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HE60 --> Stax Adapter?
Long time lurker!! Bought a set of baby orpheus last week. Would like to use them with my Stax amplifier but would like to not cut the cable. Doing some search--fu it looks like HE60 --> Stax adapters are sort of hard to find. Does anyone make them anymore?- rickles
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