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    Reply to review by 'Pharron' on item 'Campfire Audio CASCADE'

    Given my super short time with them at CanFest, I think described them perfectly. At first I wasn't overly impressed, but with time I could definitely see the appeal. I just think they're a bit over-priced. Hopefully that will level out soon. Thanks for the great review, and getting a set for us...
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    Audeze LCD-MX4

    Well said.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I'm looking forward to it!
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    Perfect! Thanks!
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    For those of you who have Lyr 2s, what are your thoughts on that amp? Is there anything better for around the $500 price point?
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I would suggest that if anyone is using a service like Spotify, that they use the download feature and grab all the files they may want to have available for offline access. That way they can have their Spotify tunes ready for a listen without needing the WiFi.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    @Mshenay I would just be borrowing the Sundara. You're correct, they are not quite in the same league as the MX4s. They're still really good though for the money.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    Yes! They sounds great through the little Vali. I also setup Audeze's Reveal plugin with Roon, and that really brings them to life.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I'll also be bringing: Schiit Vali 2 with a Gold Lion tube Schiit Modi Multibit DAC (Mimby) Audio-Technica M50x with velour ear pads Sennheiser HD558 Hifiman Sundara (maybe)
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I don't really have a good frame of reference. I had only heard the LCD-2. I think it has fairly thick sound though, and everything sounds very smooth, even off of a laptop. I've been impressed with it so far.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I haven't heard the 4, but it does sound like a slightly cleaner version of the 2. The bass and tone is very much inline with what I remember from LCD-2. Thankfully it doesn't squeeze my head like that thing did. It doesn't feel near as heavy. Remarkably though, it sounds like a true Audeze, and...
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    So, the MX4s came in, and they're the strangest Audeze headphones I've tried. They're really apart from the rest of the LCD line.
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    Audeze Deckard - class A amp, USB DAC

    Is the Deckard discontinued, or just sold out everywhere? I can't find one anywhere.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I'm really looking forward to playing with the Loki. I tried to order one, but it's back-ordered until the 22nd. Has anyone else had a chance to try it?
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    Thanks! I would love to hear the mjornir. I've not heard any of the high-end Schiit products.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    So, I just found out I won an Audeze contest for the new MX4!!! Which is beyond amazing! That said, I'll be bringing it to CANFEST!
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    Unfortunately it will just be me. I’ve sold some gear recently so I’m not sure if I have anything interesting. I could bring some mid-fi stuff though.
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

    I'm definitely going to attend. I'm looking forward to meeting everyone, and hearing some great gear! Thanks for putting this together!
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    Carolina CanFest 6. 17FEB2018. 10-1500. Concord, NC. CFD Station 7

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    Hifiman Sundara (HE400i upgraded, around $500)

    I've been listening to the 400i and 560 back to back today, and they are quite similar. I would say that the 560 is much more refined. It has that smooth HiFi sound, where the 400i can get harsh in places. The 560 is definitely harder to driver properly too. Bass gets lower, much lower on the...
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    Comment by 'Pharron' in item 'HiFiMAN HE-400i'

    The HD700s, to my ears, have a much wider soundstage, and when it comes to imaging, there's no comparison. The 700s win easily. The 700s can be harsh though at times, and somewhat analytical, so I would consider how sensitive you are to high frequencies before you buy them. The 400i is an...
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    Monoprice Monolith M1060 and M560 Planar Headphones

    The M1060 sounds great, but I think there's still something special about the HD650. It doesn't dig near as deep with the bass, but it has incredible vocal rendering abilities. That, and it's warm sound make it more special than the M1060. You can hear the difference all those years of...
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    Monoprice Monolith M1060 and M560 Planar Headphones

    I would totally agree. They certainly are not perfect, but I found them well worth their price right out of the box. Their sound can be rough around the edges at times, but you definitely get the wall-of-sound effect, which to me is worth $300. The 5k ringing didn't really show up on my pair...
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    Is it really worth getting the he-560 over the he-400i?

    I recently picked up the 560s after the price dropped to $499. They're exceptionally smooth, and the bass does indeed hit low into the sub-bass frequencies. I think they're a great value at $499. That said, the bass doesn't have near as much impact as I was expecting. Even though they can...
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    Review by 'Pharron' on item 'Sennheiser HD 700 Headphone'

    The HD700 has been on the market for some time now, so most of its strengths and weaknesses have long since been covered. To my ears, this is one of the strangest headphones out there, and so I’ll try to explain why this product is so polarizing. First off, Sennheiser is a giant in the world...
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