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RAAL 1995 headphones, Magna and Immanis
According to 6moons: "With Jotunheim R and VM-1a no more, it in fact seems that for direct-drive options only the solid-state SAEQ HSA-1c remains which Alex feels isn't yet refined enough for his 1995 lot." Would be interesting to hear more from Alex about which amplifiers he recommends.- adornoWest
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Feedback by 'adornoWest' on listing 'Zen Stream'
Great buyer - would happily do business with again- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Thanks for sharing. I am having the same problem. How annoying.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Thank you Mitch and Litlgi74 for the answer.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I am confused. How can the SR1a / b have such drastically different FR, according to Mitch's graphs, above 3K? The diferences between the SR1 a/b (different grill, a little silver wire) seem too mild to produce such a dramatically difference? What am I missing?- adornoWest
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For Sale Zen Stream
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I have used this Zen Stream for one year. I recently purchased speakers with a streamer built in and no longer need this Zen Stream, which has otherwise worked great. I have been very satisfied with it. Price: $279 + $25 shipping. Paypal fees included in price. Sold as is. Comes with original...- adornoWest
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Feedback by 'adornoWest' on listing 'RME ADI-2 DAC FS'
Excellent buyer. He decided quickly on the purchase, paid promptly, and was straightforward and transparent throughout. Highly recommended.- adornoWest
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For Sale RME ADI-2 DAC FS
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I've used the DAC for perhaps 20 hours of music. I've used the amp for perhaps 2 hours. I purchased the RME new in Nov 2022 (it uses the ESS ES9028Q2M chip). I am selling it because I recently purchased active speakers and no longer need a DAC. $825 includes shipping and Paypal fees. Sold as is.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I agree. My point wasn't that he disliked it--obviously quite the opposite--but that the improvements he reports vs the Jot R are (as I read him) noticeable but subtle/incremental. You can also find other reports from people on there who didn't see a huge difference between the HSA-1b and the...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I am curious too what other amps people prefer. I tried the HSA-1b, but found the differences rather subtle, and not worth (for me) the extra $4,000. I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way: I've seen a number of people say the same on forum posts, and my impression from Torq's review...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Looks like Schiit is no longer making Jot R's... They have them on closeout ($300). I guess the TI killed the market for Jot R's? Unfortunately, that makes the entry level for owning a Raal product higher for those without other amps (maybe a small minority of purchasers?) since you now have to...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Is it? I am not sure after reading the forum comments! I will listen to their breathing and enjoy it! I just loved the way he sharply inhaled in that movement; I just wish his exhales had a little more mucus. I appreciate your comment, however. And no, its not the SR1a's fault. And you are...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Thanks for the suggestions Catharus. I love all sorts of things about the SR1a, including their resolution--except on those recordings where the details are distractions from the music. Last night was an interesting experience. I heard a pianist live who is a noisy breather on recordings with...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I get that. In general, I find it much less distracting in vocal than solo instrumental. I also consider it somewhat artificial. I mean, of course breathing isn't artificial, but I rarely am distracted by it (or even hear it at all) in the concert hall, even when I am sitting close. In that...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Hearing performers breathe? What is pleasing or music enhancing about that? If you mean the resolution in general, I totally agree. But the breathing I find just distracting for solo piano, violin, etc.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I really love my SR1a's, but I find them almost too resolving on solo classical music. Very often, I can quite clearly hear the instrumentalist breathing. With prior headphones, it was just occasional recordings that annoyed me with breathing. Now I hear it quite frequently, and it can be very...- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Which is? I am curious too.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Thanks for the info. Would love to see more reviews and detailed comparisons of the VM-1a. There's not much info out there on it.- adornoWest
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RAAL-requisite CA-1a Circum-Aural Ribbon Headphone is here! @HeadAmp
Thanks for the info. How do you like the combo?- adornoWest
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RAAL-requisite CA-1a Circum-Aural Ribbon Headphone is here! @HeadAmp
It was a Sony DAP, I think. The ambient noise was problematic for all headphones, but only with the CA-1a/WA33 did I have trouble getting enough volume.- adornoWest
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RAAL-requisite CA-1a Circum-Aural Ribbon Headphone is here! @HeadAmp
At CanJam SoCal, The Source AV table had the CA-1a with the WA33. On certain tracks, I had the volume maxed out and still wasn't getting enough. Has anyone else had this problem with this or similar combos?- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
Gravity's Rainbow Stand, available at a bookstore near you- adornoWest
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CanJam Chicago 2022 Impressions Thread (June 18-19, 2022)
Thanks for focusing on SQ and comfort rather than appearance and for keeping the prices manageable. I love my SR1a's. They are, among other virtues, extremely comfortable even with glasses on.- adornoWest
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Raal Ribbon Headphones - SRH1A
I have questions for Danny, Aleksandar, or anyone else: I listen primarily to classical music, from solo piano to opera. Currently using the SR1a + JotR. 1. Will the SR1 still be superior to the CA for most classical music? (Organ music aside). 2. What would the VM-1a add to the presentation...- adornoWest
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RAAL-requisite SR1a Clipping Issues
I listen to a lot of classical music running iTunes -> Bifrost 2 -> JotR -> SR1a and it rarely if ever clips. I can hear the clipping on your recording above, but when when I play the Manze Eroica (or the Ozawa Emperor) via iTunes, it does not clip. Have you asked Danny?- adornoWest
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