[DMinor]

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I am in love with the 5.5G Wolfson DAC tell me more about the Kemet caps

 
The Kemet film caps have improved the sound stage, 3D imaging and extensions of the lowers & bass. This direct-out mod itself purifies the sound and renders more details. But during that process the caps make a big difference from my experience.
 
Modding the 5.5g's has brought me the fun and rewarding experience.
 
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Yeaah! another leckerton user!

 
I also have and still own a RX MK2, but the Leckerton is clearly the winner in my opinion.

 

[HeroicPenguin]

 
Not a great photo, but my current rig: iMod (with internal caps) > Fiio LOD (want to replace with a low-profile one for convinence) > Pico Slim > FitEar F111 with Whiplash TWcu cable. ALO Rx MKI looking on.
 
Should have a TTVJ Slim coming in soon to check out. Still interested in the Vorzuge Pure and RSA Shadow. Would be willing to do a temporary trade with people in the US if they have those amps. Let me know if you'd be interested since I really would like to hear those amps!

 

[rudi0504]

My week end set up with Fostex TH 900

Source : IPhone 4 S
Dac : Cyberlabs Class - dB new version 2.00 Vrms
Amp : Wagnus Epsilon S
Headphone : Fostex TH 900
Cable : Moon Audio Silver Dragon V1 mini USB to Lod
Wagnus mini to mini

SQ : Audiophile desktop SQ

 

[muzic4life]

I love that wagnus amp...looks simple...but serious stuff..right?

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

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This is my portable setup: ak100 stock (fw1.33) + xduoo xp1 + venturecraft v7mg1l mini to mini interconnect + ath esw11ltd.
Mainly used only at night.

This is a beautiful setup. I always wonder what esw11ltd sound like with AK100

 

[AnakChan]

I love that wagnus amp...looks simple...but serious stuff..right?

Quite serious stuff but they're huge :-

Mass Kobo 385 (which itself is large) seems small by comparison

 

[CosmicHolyGhost]

are those japanese  amp end game "portable" amps?
 

 

[muzic4life]

@Sean
How's the Kobo amp sound? It will be available soon in my local Jaben. I might wanna try it...looks like Wagnus & Kobo are the japanese top brand.

 

[rudi0504]

Quite serious stuff but they're huge :-

Mass Kobo 385 (which itself is large) seems small by comparison

Hi Sean

How is the SQ comparison between Mass Kobo 385 vs Wagnus Epsilon S ?

Kobo 385 cost more than Wagnus Epsilon S , am I right Sean.

I love the SQ from my Wagnus

I love that wagnus amp...looks simple...but serious stuff..right?

Yes you are right
Looks so simple like cheap amp , but if heard the SQ you can feel this high end SQ
Every source you pair with Wagnus sound so good .

 

[rudi0504]

are those japanese  amp end game "portable" amps?

 

Not end game , for portable amp are never ending story

 

[kimvictor]

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Not end game , for portable amp are never ending story

Lol. Never ending story... that's audio life.
 
Anyways, I love seeing your rig rudi. Makes me want to buy the TH900. Your setup looks so nice.

 

[muzic4life]

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Looks so simple like cheap amp , but if heard the SQ you can feel this high end SQ
Every source you pair with Wagnus sound so good .

 
I love the design too actually, not cheaply looks and yet it exudes an aura of $1000+ 

......i think !

 

[rudi0504]

This is my portable setup: ak100 stock (fw1.33) + xduoo xp1 + venturecraft v7mg1l mini to mini interconnect + ath esw11ltd.
Mainly used only at night.

Very nice set up
Your Venture Craft mini to mini is like mine , I scary to bend
I haven't heard xduoo xp1, how is the SQ ?

 

[rudi0504]

Lol. Never ending story... that's audio life.

Anyways, I love seeing your rig rudi. Makes me want to buy the TH900. Your setup looks so nice.

Thank you kimvictor
Fostex TH 900 is the best close headphone to date .
You won't regret to buy Fostex TH 900 .
Very easy to drive .
If you give better set up , your Fostex TH 900 shine more follow your set up .

 

[AnakChan]

These are more "boutique" Japanese amps. At least in Japan, they're order-only & may take some time before they're delivered.

Rudi, RRP-wise, the Wagnus is about $200 more than the Mass Kobo 385. Sound-wise, the Wagnus has the more fuller "big hall" sound in comparison to the 385, however the 385 is no slouch either. I've not done comparisons to the mainstream ALOs, JDS Labs, Leckertons, etc. though. So can't comment on how these amps would compare against those.