Giulian was a pleasure to communicate and negotiate with. He was honest and prompt to not only wire money but also ship the item we have traded (AK SP3000). I look forward to doing business with him again in the future.

@Rockwell75 , I have more free time now so I would like to come back to the Canadian Tours :) :p However, I need to update my address as I have moved provinces (from BC to AB). Thank you!

Those were my entry to the audiophile hobby :) They will always have a place in my heart, when Ultimate Ears was an amazing IEM company.

Price Drop. Priced to sell.

I will rank what I have owned and remember: 1. Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC (Currently own) 2. Abyss Diana TC (Currently own) 3. Hifiman HE1000SE 4. Hifiman HE1000v2 5. Focal Utopia 6. Abyss Diana V1(very special to me) 7. Focal Clear 8. Hifiman Arya (OG) 9. Enigmacoustics Dharma D1000 10. Audeze...

What sort of filter are we talking about? How are you applying this?

A colleague of mine did the replacement for mine: They are available from Lordco. The spec is: 1/8” thick 15/16” diameter

The Shure KSE 1200 is an IEM/System that I am very passionate about because it's the only fully portable electrostatic system and its sound is very specific. The only way I can describe is balanced, highly resolving, and effortless. But, with any high resolving IEM, you need a high-end source to...

I completely agree on this and this is a very good example :)

SO, interesting question and I am glad someone noticed. The KSE 1500 is dependent on its built in DAC which is HORRIBLE. You can not bypass it. The KSE 1200 you can pair with any DAC/DAP because it's just an AMP, not an AMP/DAC combo as the 1500. Believe me, I have had both and they are not the...

Just for context, I tend to enjoy detail retrieval / resolution and overall balance. These are IEMS I have owned, not just listened which means I have spent a considerable amount of time listening and testing with different sets of gear. Thieaudio Monarch MkII Shure KSE 1200 (kind of 1st as...

Any suggestions in terms of Interconnect RCA Cables? I heard some Teddy pardon RCA to RCA and they were phenomenal. Came home connected my basic audio quest and it sounds crappy / shoutty. I am a cable believer now :) Also, the Superconductor cable for the 1266 is a must. Again, till today...

Here is the amazing post from John Grandberg (Project86) comparing different amps and where he highlights the 1266 pairing with XI Audio Formula S. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/review-niimbus-audio-us4-statement-amplifier-includes-large-high-end-amp-roundup.886668/

Hello, Selling my Unique Melody MEST MK I with a quick swap Dunu Cable System (3.5mm SE, 2.5mm Balanced, 4.4 mm Balanced). The unit is in near mint condition and also includes the original cable as well as two carrying cases. Standard shipping included Canada-wide. Open to trades but am...

Hello! For your consideration is my Diana TC. I really love these headphones and this is the second unit I have owned but, I have decided to move to an electrostatic system. The unit is mint, comes with a 2 year Standard Warranty from Abyss and includes additional bass ported pads ($300...

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Watercooler Tours - Lime Ears Canadian Tour- Anima, Aether R, Pneuma I am in possession of the tour kit handed over by @pablodtorres and will hand over to @Kevintj604 either this weekend or early next week. Thank you! John

Curious to hear your first impressions @pablodtorres

I am down for a Van-Can-Jam!

I Agree that the EXT are really good and I enjoyed some of its components very much :) Unfortunately, I love my bass in a very particular way and it is where they are not for me. I like more of a less splashy bass and more of a controlled/ balanced but still impactful tone. The mids and the...

IMO and to my ears, the 430 doesn't sound warm but I am listening to analytical headphones (Diana TC). So I may be biased :)

People spend too much time on specs and graphs. Pick up your gear and go listen to music and enjoy it, PLEASE. It’s much better than fighting over an abstract hobby.

I used to have the GSX Mini and listening to the 1266 TC on it vs the Simaudio Moon 430 HÁ, the 430 was night and day better. Sold the GSX and am very happy with the 430.

@Rockwell75 I believe @Kevintj604 will be interested in participating on the Fir Tour as well.

@nerone pleasure was mine! Happy that it found a great new home!