On paper, that's hardly ever happening if you keep your methodology consistent.
I've definitely been guilty of that in the past, which is why I sheepishly recognise it when I read it. Nowadays I go to great lengths to make sure I provide as much context as possible, even though I'm aware many readers won't share my preferences, music taste or listening volume.I’m sure I’ve been guilty of that myself in the past. My definition of neutral and/or natural has changed massively over time, for example. But, yeah, the full bass, clear mids, smooth highs three-pronged attack is the absolute worst of them all.
since you are a cable maker , how come you haven't paired it with something 1960s like ?
Will let DJ answer on that specific pairing question, but I will say that the Khanyayo graphene SPC is an awesome cable. In terms of sonics and ergonomics. Very refined, natural, slightly laid back. Quite a different sound to the 1960's (especially 4W) that can be a little more forward on both extremes. Good example is something like the Noir, where the SPC worked a treat, and the 60s 4W was a little too much of a good thing.
Some years ago there was a brilliant speaker designer named Richard Shahinian, who also had encyclopedic knowlsdge of classical music. he was a 'larger than l;ife' figure, and demo'd at CES year after year. He has since ppassed away, and his son Vasken is now running the 'family' company . I am glad to know/have known the Shahinians, both the speakers and the humans. I bring this up, because Richard used to snail mail a printed newsletter, and in one specific issue, he lamented that he could not really describe the sound of his speakers, 'as all the words had already been used up by others'.Back before I started writing myself, that last bit you said was one of my hugest pet peeves when reading reviews. I personally think a review fails when the IEM becomes interchangeable; when you can swap it out for any other, because of how vaguely it’s been described.
I’m sure I’ve been guilty of that myself in the past. My definition of neutral and/or natural has changed massively over time, for example. But, yeah, the full bass, clear mids, smooth highs three-pronged attack is the absolute worst of them all.
Nic is currently working for Effect Audio, which is why it says Member of the Trade.@ranfan, thanks for the like. Sorry it was a cryptic message, I was trying to catch WyWy before he cleared out his desk and left the office. Anyways, farewell and good luck @Wyville.
@ranfan , Vin Deezel
/r/HolUp, let me get this straight so this Nic is now a Member of the Trade here?
I got a new SilverFi cable that WyWy knew about years ago, but I guess I just missed him by a few days:
Forgive quality of photo, it was during development.
I also found a new Apple UI with a mini-LED screen for my pocket-able transportable digital source (left one):
Hey buddy, even with the new name I can guess who's behind it.@ranfan, thanks for the like. Sorry it was a cryptic message, I was trying to catch WyWy before he cleared out his desk and left the office. Anyways, farewell and good luck @Wyville.
@ranfan , Vin Deezel
/r/HolUp, let me get this straight so this Nic is now a Member of the Trade here?
I got a new SilverFi cable that WyWy knew about years ago, but I guess I just missed him by a few days:
Forgive quality of photo, it was during development.
I also found a new Apple UI with a mini-LED screen for my pocket-able transportable digital source (left one):
How have you been? I am still lurking around a little bit, although mostly just replying to PMs.
Nice project! Way beyond my own skills though.I've been working on a FPGA transportable and desktop digital source as a "COVID project". Mainly clock-rolling. I plan to upgrade to weapons/satellite - grade clocks next year as audiophile clocks are just soso. Any London homesickness or you fully adjusted? Reverse culture shock?
Anyways, one final audio talk. I don't plan to stick around either. Maybe for a week. Maybe back next summer. As you know I H8 DAPs and OEM cables. I also H8 Android and iOS for audio. There just convenient. I'm just old school since I was one of the first 25 to purchase the very first CIEM on this site years ago so I'm pretty stubborn and picky on SQ. Thanks for your tolerance on my audio quirkeness and confidentiality over the years.
I subscribe to the Model View Controller when it comes to audio:
I believe things like screens which emit RFI should be kept far away from audio components, etc. There should be separation which is impossible with AIO units.
These days, I exclusively use a low latency realtime kernel Arch Linux OS with Summit-Fi audio software. It can probably run 8-10TB of storage without a sweat, but 1TB is the current bottleneck these days.
This has allowed me to get my transportable to a pro audio level on the Hugo2 since Chord DACs scale with source. Source is almost as important as the DAC. I also combine this with clocks. With clocks, I get soundstage expansion, precise imaging, PrAT, musicality, layering of bass and air out of the Hugo2. I get extremely tight transparent layered audiophile pro bass which is not possibile without a low latency realtime rig. So extremely happy how things worked out for this "COVID" project. It's like having a pro studio on the go. This direct streamer can probably compete with $7500 desktop commercial streamers.
As you can see below (photo) on the Jitter / Clock line of Premium DAPs, they all use clocks. To me, clocks are like a composer/conducter and the DAC is the orchestra. Without clocks, the orchestra is all over the place. So this setup is sort of like a hybrid DAP in a way.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hi-res-daps-comparison-chart-2021.958619/
I'm hoping to cut the size by 40% once new tech is released next year. Another very important detail is the power source. I'm using a good size juicy battery from the same battery manufacturer as Tesla. These are not normal batteries. These batteries allow Teslas quick accelaration and uphill climbing ability with dynamic power. So these batteries have low ESR (impedance) which allow quick fast dynamic power that is needed to extend for dynamic music. One of these small batteries is better than any LPS out there. I'm also running directly from the battery with solid core silver wiring. No battery holders or other bottlenecks.
I'm hoping to replicate and figure out a way to run a low latency realtime kernel with the upcoming Mojo2 or with USB DAC dongles as that is the trend, but that is a project for another time.
It's pocketable with loose shorts, but I'm hoping to slim down some more. About the size of a GoPro.
For the IR Remote, Up_Click = Next Track, Up_Hold = Main1 Playlist, Down_Click = Previous Track, Down_Hold = Main2 Playlist, A/V_Click = Play/Pause, A/V_Hold = Random playlist, Power = PWR. It's amazing to feel actual buttons instead of pressing a screen.
Hotspot is also setup for iPhone App remote control via iPeng.
A masterpiece of review! I especially enjoy the detailed coverage of R2R and other technical background info. You apparently know the dap and the tech much better than I do!!!
Completely agree! +1
Thank you, wonderful review! Will slowly digest this and ruminate
