[Iron_Dreamer]

I was going to try it, but I never could find it during the times that listening to it was on my mind

 

[rhythmdevils]

I'm always impressed with Frank Cooter's builds, and I've got a lot of respect for his process, he is clearly an artist. They are gorgeous from the outside, and the 3 amps I've heard of Frank's all sounded outstanding. The "super big one" that he brought to the last Norcal meet was without a doubt the best headphone amp I have ever heard. Honestly, from HD650 to K1000 to HP1000 to L3000, it not only beat everything else I've heard, but seemed to do so with every headphone we threw at it

I didn't get a chance to photograph your rig Frank, but let me know if you want some images of them, and maybe we can arrange something

 

[mikeymad]

x2 on the Frank amps

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

If anyone who listened to the JH13's at the meet would like the info for JHA's recommended audiologist in the bay area, just send me a PM.

 

[Voltron]

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Originally Posted by blessingx /img/forum/go_quote.gif Did anyone test the JH13 universals or their customs with the TTVJ portable DAC/amp, by chance? I was pretty impressed with the device, but only tried full-sized.

I still have the TTVJ amp and will get JP to try it out with his.

 

[robm321]

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Originally Posted by Iron_Dreamer /img/forum/go_quote.gif If anyone who listened to the JH13's at the meet would like the info for JHA's recommended audiologist in the bay area, just send me a PM.

And if you don't mind copy me as well. I will be getting these before too long

 

[shellylh]

Great impressions! Every time I hear about the JH13's makes me wish that I had tried them at CanJam when I had the chance! At least my wallet will be happy for a while.

 

[jp11801]

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Originally Posted by shellylh /img/forum/go_quote.gif Great impressions! Every time I hear about the JH13's makes me wish that I had tried them at CanJam when I had the chance! At least my wallet will be happy for a while.

Or just until you attend either CanJam @ RMAF or Can Jam Chicago! Once Jerry puts the demo JH13s in your ears resistance is futile

 

[velogreg]

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Originally Posted by jp11801 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or just until you attend either CanJam @ RMAF or Can Jam Chicago! Once Jerry puts the demo JH13s in your ears resistance is futile

Oh so true. I was floored by the level of improvement the JH13 demos made over my UE Tripple Fis, really stunning.

Thanks JP for coordinating a super meet just following a hugely successful National Meet and proceeding the October RMAF-CanJam Meet.

My nickname for you now on will be the Bill Graham of headphoneness.

Now, what ever happened to the great Alpha Dac/Amarra four/Metric Halo cage match smack down? I have read posts around and about where all the owners are very satisfied with their purchase, but we need a head to head shootout to help me determine my next purchase. Any impressions?

 

[shellylh]

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Originally Posted by jp11801 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Or just until you attend either CanJam @ RMAF or Can Jam Chicago! Once Jerry puts the demo JH13s in your ears resistance is futile

I will start a Jerry Harvey piggy bank now as I will definitely be at CanJam in Chicago. I wonder if I can get a discount since I have the same last name as Jerry.

 

[Voltron]

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Originally Posted by velogreg /img/forum/go_quote.gif Now, what ever happened to the great Alpha Dac/Amarra four/Metric Halo cage match smack down? I have read posts around and about where all the owners are very satisfied with their purchase, but we need a head to head shootout to help me determine my next purchase. Any impressions?

As usual, I didn't have enough time, quiet and patience to sit and give even the Alpha DAC vs. Amarra 4 a thorough test, but what I heard confirmed that I like the Amarra 4 as much as or more than the Alpha DAC. I may be able to borrow the Alpha for a home test, which could include some speaker listening as well, so this may yet happen. As of now, I am not wishing that I could add the Alpha on top of the Amarra 4.

Mikeymad gave the thumbs up to the Amarra 4 after he did his comparison. Not sure where others came out, but he left me a note to that effect!

As for the Metric Halo and Sonic 302, we will have to work something out with JP and ironbut to make that happen. They were in the cool room while I sweated it out in the hot room. Oh well, best laid plans and all that.

 

[Icarium]

Just heard from Craig.. the BAs are all complete and packaging materials are obtained. He might be able to send Min and mine up with Min Sunday next week...

We should hold a little get together to celebrate. A source shootout plus BA inauguration?

 

[mikeymad]

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Originally Posted by Voltron /img/forum/go_quote.gif Mikeymad gave the thumbs up to the Amarra 4 after he did his comparison. Not sure where others came out, but he left me a note to that effect!

Yeah during the short session that I was suppose to be listening to the WES only, I could not resist toggling back and forth and giving the DAC's a try. It was pretty clear going back and forth, Amarra - more detail, better soundstage... WES/O2's were a good to resolve the differences.

Cheers,

 

[Iron_Dreamer]

I did a brief comparison of the Amarra and Alpha DACs, using the GES and 4070's. The Alpha struck me as being a touch warmer and more diffuse sounding. Not a monumental difference, but I was preferring the Amarra during my short stint.

 

[ironbut]

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Originally Posted by Voltron /img/forum/go_quote.gif As for the Metric Halo and Sonic 302, we will have to work something out with JP and ironbut to make that happen. They were in the cool room while I sweated it out in the hot room. Oh well, best laid plans and all that.

My Metric Halo ULN-2 and the Sonic Studio 302 are both made by the same company. The hardware difference is just the label on the front. So really, the only differences in sound would just be from unit to unit parts/synergy (in other words, luck of the draw). Powering the unit, output cable (analog), and firewire configuration will have more effect than anything else.
I keep meaning to get inside and see if I can improve the analog in/out but it doesn't seem to be able to get off the back burner (although it's a lot closer than the bass traps that I've been meaning to build for over a year now!).

The Amarra is 24/192 capable and the 302 and ULN-2 (24/96) will take a back seat to it in ultimate fidelity. I'm not positive of all the analog improvements that's been made but they are numerous. The ULN-8 (hardware part of the Amarra) has found a home in many high end studios already and there's nothing better than using the same unit for end user listening that was used to produce the sessions in the first place.