[WoodyLuvr]

Anyway, done! I think I deserve them

You sure do!

They will indeed sound awesome off of my desktop amp. And hopefully they will sound okay off of my bluetooth receiver (BTRK3 balanced). Someday I hope to also get the Qudelix 5K which will hopefully push them nicely.

FYI - Last night I compared my new BTR5 with my buddy's older BTR3K with all my earbuds and I honestly could not differentiate between the two (disclaimer: I suffer minor hearing loss and tinnitus). With that said, I do believe your BTR3K will drive your incoming Smabat ST-10S Black-Gold 150Ω earbuds beautifully.

 

[sutosuto]

There will be AE winter sale coming in 3 days if you can wait for cheaper price.

 

[TnV26]

There will be AE winter sale coming in 3 days if you can wait for cheaper price.

Hmmm...seem like I need another earbuds recommendation

 

[wskl]

There will be AE winter sale coming in 3 days if you can wait for cheaper price.

You are absolutely correct, I just checked NiceHCK store and they have displayed their Winter sale prices.

ST-10s black/gold will be selling for $83, even cheaper with coupons.

Tagging @waynes world

 

[Toom]

Are there any hooks or equivalent that would work with the Fiio EM5?

 

[TnV26]

You are absolutely correct, I just checked NiceHCK store and they have displayed their Winter sale prices.

ST-10s black/gold will be selling for $83, even cheaper with coupons.

Tagging @waynes world

The discount banner didn't show up before I ordered it.

So, I was surprised that they manage to ship my order so fast after an hour of purchased. They don't want me to cancel the order

@waynes world hope you can manage to cancel and re-order after sell.

 

[baskingshark]

You are absolutely correct, I just checked NiceHCK store and they have displayed their Winter sale prices.

ST-10s black/gold will be selling for $83, even cheaper with coupons.



Tagging @waynes world

$83 USD before stacking coupons for the Black Gold is a superb price! Dang!
FWIW I saw it at $86 after a lot of coupon gymnastics at the 11/11 sale.

 

[baskingshark]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001942449372.html

Fengru Astraea
Looks like a Faaeal Datura Pro, but detachable!

 

[furyossa]

You sure do!

FYI - Last night I compared my new BTR5 with my buddy's older BTR3K with all my earbuds and I honestly could not differentiate between the two (disclaimer: I suffer minor hearing loss and tinnitus). With that said, I do believe your BTR3K will drive your incoming Smabat ST-10S Black-Gold 150Ω earbuds beautifully.

Is there any difference between BTR3K and BTR5 other than the appearance?

 

[RikudouGoku]

Is there any difference between BTR3K and BTR5 other than the appearance?

You can check this thread: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...-8-jul-20-qudelix-5k-impression-added.906655/

 

[furyossa]

It seems to me that these are "new arrivals" DAC/AMP ... or not
- DDHiFi TC44B (USB-C to 2.5mm/4.4mm) - unusual decision to use 2 balanced outputs without SE option
- iBasso DC04 (USB-C to 4.4mm)
- Hidizs H2 (BT 5.0 Rx)
- LOCONAQ A1 (USB-C TypeC to 3.5mm)
- HiBy FD1 (USB-C to 3.5mm/4.4mm

 

[furyossa]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001942449372.html

Fengru Astraea
Looks like a Faaeal Datura Pro, but detachable!

We already commented on this model the other day. About design: It's more something between Datura Pro and Datura X (discontinued model)
Datura X also have vent on the bottom (3 holes). Datura X steam is long and narrow and on Astraea we have MMCX sockets so there is no additional vent.
Datura Pro has better vent system as traditional 2 x 3 vent holes (on the side walls of the shell) and stem is additional vent

 

[waynes world]

You sure do!

FYI - Last night I compared my new BTR5 with my buddy's older BTR3K with all my earbuds and I honestly could not differentiate between the two (disclaimer: I suffer minor hearing loss and tinnitus). With that said, I do believe your BTR3K will drive your incoming Smabat ST-10S Black-Gold 150Ω earbuds beautifully.

Awesome! Thanks.

You are absolutely correct, I just checked NiceHCK store and they have displayed their Winter sale prices.

ST-10s black/gold will be selling for $83, even cheaper with coupons.



Tagging @waynes world

Thank you! They have great customer support, so I left them a message. But around the same time I was leaving the message, I got an email indicating that they've been shipped, so I doubt anything can be done. I'm good though, and I'm happy for others who get them for that great price!

 

[TnV26]

Fiio EM5. Outside your budget, but I can recommend them totally.

Thank you! They have great customer support, so I left them a message. But around the same time I was leaving the message, I got an email indicating that they've been shipped, so I doubt anything can be done. I'm good though, and I'm happy for others who get them for that great price!

I'm thinking that I may be buy another silver one for comparison if it has a really good deal.

By the way, I saw someone mentioned about the AliExpress seller increase the price before the sale period and here what I found.

What are their marketing strategy?
Maybe "Buy it NOW! before we increase the price on sale event"

 

[RikudouGoku]

I'm thinking that I may be buy another silver one for comparison if it has a really good deal.

By the way, I saw someone mentioned about the AliExpress seller increase the price before the sale period and here what I found.


What are their marketing strategy?
Maybe "Buy it NOW! before we increase the price on sale event"

Probably because during sales, coupons are available so it should still be cheaper than normal.

But this strategy is quite new I think, I dont remember this being used over a year ago...