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Getting the itch to upgrade. Looking for advice on where to go from K612, HE-X4...
K612 Pro is a decent headphone. Got one recently and I like it. I don't know about HE-X4. DT900 Pro X, 6XX are both very decent headphones. 6XX sounds great and is a classic for a reason. I'd add HD560S to that list as well. And however great they might be, I am not sure if they will truly be...- IAtaman
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Generic Power Chord vs expensive?
Depends on who you ask. In the physical world, there is no difference between a decent generic power cable and an expensive one that affects the sound quality of a decent audio electronic equipment. In the audiophile world, many people believe they can hear a difference. If you ask them... -
SMSL AO300 DAC & Power Amplifier Thread
Might be just single ended. In fact, like you, I think the lack of mentioned of a balanced output indicates it is not balanced. A few SMSL products have balanced jacks that provide the same power as the SE, provided for convenience I think this might be one of those. Interesting product still...- IAtaman
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- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)
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Is this an actual review or a marketing act by mcru? Isn't there a law that says you need to inform people if it is an ad, and not pretend it is an actual view? -
Great idea for headphone manufacturers - heated earpads
Doesn't that happen naturally?- IAtaman
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- Forum: Members' Lounge (General Discussion)
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ZMF Bokeh vs Audeze LCD-XC
Both of them are very efficient and would work with all decent DAPs. To reach 110db SPL, LCD-XC requires about 10mW and ZMF around 5mW. You may be worried maybe thinking that you might need higher voltage for ZMF because of its higher impedance, but 0.65V gets you to 110 dB so even apple dongle...- IAtaman
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Hugo TT 2 by Chord Electronics - The Official Thread
Did you connect it to the TV and, unaware of the changes you made, folks at home suddenly noticed the increase in SQ and rejoiced? I am asking because, If I recall correctly, that was what has happened with Dave. Or was it Hugo. Maybe it was Mojo actually. Anyway, does not matter. My point is...- IAtaman
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- Forum: High-end Audio Forum
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Chord Mojo 2 or others portable DAC/Amp for HD600
Mojo2's real key feature is the amount of power it can deliver. Its output power specs is 90mW at 300ohms. For reference 10mW gets HD600 to 110dB SPL. With that perspective in mind, I'd say it would be an overkill to get a Mojo2 for HD600. I would recommend Qudelix 5K if you want EQ / DSP...- IAtaman
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IEMS with Similar Sound to WH-1000XM3
https://rg.squig.link/?share=IEF_Comp_Target,Sony_WF-1000XM3,KZ_EDX_Ultra Here, KZ EDX Ultra has horribble tuning similar to that of XM3.- IAtaman
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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IEMS with Similar Sound to WH-1000XM3
XM3 is all bass and no treble. I would check KZ - I am sure they would have a similar bass monster. Or alternative you can get a decently tuned IEM and allow your brain to readjust to normal sound again?- IAtaman
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Is there a brand that makes affordable high quality xlr cables?
You can most certainly get away with buying a cheap one on Amazon. If you live in North America, I'd recommend https://hartaudiocables.com as well. They have very nice cables for fair prices (4-Pin XLR balanced cable is $58). I'd still recommend them if you live somewhere else but shipping costs...- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
I would not be surprised if it sounded like your speakers.- IAtaman
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Disappointed with Truthear Hexa - looking for alternatives under £200 (~$250)
Right. Well I still think there might be a seal issue and if you can find a way to solve that, e.g using suitable tips from other IEMs you own that you know seal well, or give SpinFit tips a try, I think your experience with Hexa might improve significantly.- IAtaman
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Sivga Luan - mini review- 7-4-2023
I am afraid we will have to agree to disagree. To me, the text you posted is just a bunch of random YT "reviewer" mambo-jumbo stitched together, offering no insight into the product nor a lot of actual meaning for that matter. and therefore is not a review. But you do you.- IAtaman
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Sivga Luan - mini review- 7-4-2023
This is not a review, it is an ad.- IAtaman
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iFi micro iDSD Signature and Beyerdynamic DT-1770 Pro
There is no hard rules as to what settings you need to use. Power mode settings are about gain, i.e. how much the amplifier should increase the voltage. Your headphone is 250ohm if I am not mistaken so normal should be ok. Set it to the lowest setting and play some music. Ff it gets loud enough...- IAtaman
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Disappointed with Truthear Hexa - looking for alternatives under £200 (~$250)
Hello! Very nicely written post! I think putting what exactly is the ask on the first line is a great practice :) I do not have a IEM recommendation for you but just wanted to bring your attention to ear tips and seal. I do hate piercing highs in in-ear headphones as well but I don't mind...- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
Is it really? As a person who is literate on the topic, I'd say its rather elementary. Cable in less noise. Cable out more noise. But maybe you could help us understand how is it complex to measure whether your product is reducing audible noise by 40db so we make better informed judgements when...- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
You are selling a product that is supposed to decrease noise, you have measurements to demonstrate that it does, but you decided not to share it with the public? That is an interesting marketing decision. Usually when companies have data to prove their claims about the capabilities of the...- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
Great! Do you have any measurements you can share?- IAtaman
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iFi audio Quasar - Power to the People!
Hello. Me again. :wave: Could you please explain the below picture a bit better please. I don't understand why the magnetic fields are bulging outwards and not symmetrical around the line cables? To the best of my knowledge, the magnectic fields created by a current is normally symmetrical...- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
Thank you for the response. This audible difference you mention, is it audible only to humans or can it also be detected and measured with measurement equipment?- IAtaman
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iFi audio SupaQuasar - Active power at its finest!
Interesting product. I have a question If I may please. If the noise in the mains supply is so low that you can "cancel" it with compact and lightweight solution that can be fit into a cable, why should I worry about it in the first place?- IAtaman
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IEM vs. Closed back (and good IEM recommendations as a complement to Hifiman Arya Stealth)
I am not sure what you mean by "break down of the sonic strengths and weaknesses of IEM or a closed-back headphone" or why you need one. I am sure you heard a closed back before, if not you can always go to an auido shop, listen to one and compare it to your Blessing2 and see if portability...- IAtaman
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IEM Planar upgrade from 7HZ timeless...Suggestions?
Yes, definitely, as I have admitted previously, that misunderstanding is 100% on my part. I do have a few planar IEMs. Some of them are good, some of them are not so much. Marketing material says otherwise of course but in my experience, there isn't anything particularly different about planar...- IAtaman
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors