[HiFiChris]

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PaiAudio MR2 and DR1 reviews added, enjoy!
 

1. http://www.head-fi.org/products/3-14-mr2-ba-balanced-armature-headphones-with-two-units-of-moving-iron-new-style-earbud-stage-monitor-earphones/reviews/14767
2. http://www.head-fi.org/products/paiaudio-dr1-single-dynamic-iems-with-replaceable-mmcx-cables/reviews/14770
    
3. http://www.head-fi.org/t/781399/audio-pai-audio#post_11926956
   
    

 

[dabotsonline]

Cheapest fully-assembled DAC with 24-bit/192kHz optical input, LEDs or screen to show bit-depth and sample rate, and XLR output?

Does anyone know the cheapest DAC with 24-bit/192kHz optical input, LEDs or a screen to show the bit-depth and sample rate, and XLR output?

I have found the XiangSheng DAC-05A, based on the TI PCM1794, for 898 CNY / £90 GBP / $135 USD, excluding delivery and customs fees for the 4kg unit:

https://world.taobao.com/item/21373659126.htm

Strangely, it doesn't seem to be listed on the official Hefei XiangSheng Electronic Co.,Ltd websites, http://www.xshn.com and http://xshn.2.ibw.cc/en .

I also plan to contact them at xshn [at] xshn [dot] com and kt-88 [at] 126 [dot] com to see if the DAC-88A as sold by HIFI EXQUIS ( http://www.aliexpress.com/item/XiangSheng-DAC-88A-USB-SPDIF-Balanced-XLR-I-O-DAC-Double-PCM1794-Flagship-Level-Decoder-HIFI/32291833692.html ) is any different, as it appears to be identical.

I intend to use this in the UK with the Chromecast Audio's optical output, currently limited to 24-bit/192kHz as of the recent firmware update. It's a shame that APKs cannot be installed on the CCA as it would be nice to have Google Cast and AirPlay/DLNA Receiver (PRO) running simultaneously. This can be achieved on the Nexus Player but that and other Android TV devices don't support multi-room audio.

 

[Podster]

  Yes I ordered with cable included. Then I bought the silver upgrade cable for around 16$ as an extra.

THX Reylaw, I can just order the without cable and add the silver to save a couple Washington's

 

[BurntToast12]

Is KZ LP3 any good?

 

[Igor Eisberg]

Found something interesting on Taobao. There's a DIY brand called Sendiy and they have an interesting pair which looks just like Winintone RG-EB601.
Looks promising but slightly expensive.
 
Sendiy M2
http://tw.taobao.com/item/39166421008.htm

 
And another DIY brand called Gcdiy with a familiar design.
 
Gcdiy A2
http://tw.taobao.com/item/521393651875.htm

 
Also, did anybody try Coolpad C80? The cable looks exactly like Piston 3's cable.
http://taiwan.tmall.com/item/520925373497.htm

 

[DaveLT]

Firstly the piston 3 is black secondly the y junction isn't the mic/controls
Also the connector is beveled on the 3.

 

[Reylaw]

 
THX Reylaw, I can just order the without cable and add the silver to save a couple Washington's

No problem. The upgrade cable seems sturdy and reliable so you may not need a replacement for a long while. Do let us hear your impressions on them

 

[Igor Eisberg]

Firstly the piston 3 is black secondly the y junction isn't the mic/controls
Also the connector is beveled on the 3.

You're right. Still, looks interesting. It seems braided cables on budget earphones aren't that common.

 

[Hal Rockwell]

here is a first look/impressions of the dunu titan 3, with more comparisons with the well liked titan 1

Do you have an idea where can I get the silicone fins like the ones that come with Titan 3 separately? I'm eager to try them with my FiiO EX-1.

 

[DaveLT]

  You're right. Still, looks interesting. It seems braided cables on budget earphones aren't that common.

Certainly. But I picked up the hybrid last night and it was a tangled mess. :| Rubber is better at keeping cables from tangling after not looking at them even for a second rofl 
(After having broke 5-6 flat cable IEMs in 3 months average I am qualified to say they're best avoided)
It is Kevlar by the way. Kevlar can be mistaken to look like cotton so that's understandable.

 

[Igor Eisberg]

  Certainly. But I picked up the hybrid last night and it was a tangled mess. :| Rubber is better at keeping cables from tangling after not looking at them even for a second rofl 
(After having broke 5-6 flat cable IEMs in 3 months average I am qualified to say they're best avoided)
It is Kevlar by the way. Kevlar can be mistaken to look like cotton so that's understandable.

Oh flat cables are the worst, even in my reviews I'm dropping points because of flat cables. Yeah, they tangle less, but their durability is awful!
And I'm still in love with Zircon's cable, and Piston 3's cable of course. I also received the Xiaomi Hybrid yesterday, still unopened...
 
EDIT: Just opened them. Damn the Hybrids are crazy XD way better than Piston 3.

 

[stilleh]

 
Oh flat cables are the worst, even in my reviews I'm dropping points because of flat cables. Yeah, they tangle less, but their durability is awful!
And I'm still in love with Zircon's cable, and Piston 3's cable of course. I also received the Xiaomi Hybrid yesterday, still unopened...
 
EDIT: Just opened them. Damn the Hybrids are crazy XD way better than Piston 3.

 
So, I´m doing my buisness around work doing anything but working, browsing forums, flashing phones and whatnot... And all of a sudden I see this! 
 
I laughes out loud and had to post it here

 

[1clearhead]

Tingo FL800 are one of those "must have" IEM's......seriously!
 
Travelling to and from work these IEM's are brilliant to the point that it throws you into a 3D experience! The soundstage on these are epic! Better yet, they sound even better AMPED! The details are luscious! They benefit greatly from burn-in, so not to be judged out of the box.
 
I wonder how they compete with the HAVI B3 Pro 1, since they both benefit hugely from being amped. This IEM shouldn't be sounding this good at the price point I paid for them, an easy 65 RMB. That's around just 10.00 US dollars! I can hear breathing and other instruments that I wont' usually hear with my other IEM's while hearing music.....freaky at times, but true!
 
OK, no hype......I'll just call it my own personal "super buy" for me.

 
 
PS. ....buy them and amped them up! No regrets!

 

[Lifted Andreas]

Tingo FL800 are one of those "must have" IEM's......seriously!

Travelling to and from work these IEM's are brilliant to the point that it throws you into a 3D experience! The soundstage on these are epic! Better yet, they sound even better AMPED! The details are luscious! They benefit greatly from burn-in, so not to be judged out of the box.

I wonder how they compete with the HAVI B3 Pro 1, since they both benefit hugely from being amped. This IEM shouldn't be sounding this good at the price point I paid for them, an easy 65 RMB. That's around just 10.00 US dollars! I can hear breathing and other instruments that I wont' usually hear with my other IEM's while hearing music.....freaky at times, but true!

OK, no hype......I'll just call it my own personal "super buy" for me.


PS. ....buy them and amped them up! No regrets!

Hmm interesting.

The detail retrieval might do wonders for trance. How's the bass and sub bass?

Also what's the best place to buy them?

Tingo also make another IEM called the GX5, I wonder what those are like.

 

[Podster]

Hmm interesting.

The detail retrieval might do wonders for trance. How's the bass and sub bass?

Also what's the best place to buy them?

I've had great luck with AliExpress myself, YMMV
 
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-Original-Tingo-IE-FL800-HiFi-In-ear-Earphone-Earbud-Ear-Phone-Headset-Computer-Subwoofer-Custom/32516869432.html