[Derrick Swart]

The homeless person I pass on the way to our school provides better reviews than Amir

That is funny

 

[Paladin79]

Thanks All, appreciate the responses! I might see what I can find in EU over the next week - you never know I suppose. Otherwise some food for thought on my return!

PM me if you come across any Melz tubes. There are some styles and years worth much more than others. Caveat emptor.

 

[US Blues]

ASR is not very respected here but they are the first to review Kara and they like it. However, they show uneven channel SE distortion, and that was already an issue in their review of Freya S. Is this a fluke? A fluke that they seem to catch every time or a channel to channel parts variations?

Review here: https://www.audiosciencereview.com/...t-kara-preamp-and-headphone-amp-review.48048/

Also this review on this site: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/schiit-kara-impressions-thread.969604/#post-17740786

Are they measuring more distortion in the same channel both times? Maybe their test equipment, or methodology, is f'ed.

 

[rfernand]

It's the ranking based on said measurements that is questionable.

Focusing on measuring one point far past the listening area and extrapolating said measurement to the entire regime of the device to summarize its performance is a stretch. At the end of the day, people like what they like.

I will say I do dislike responses of the form “You’re wrong about X. Show me X.” you do, and then “Well, how many times does X happen? I’ve never heard of X. Is X really a thing? I don’t know. Besides who cares about X.” Happens a lot in there. That’s just arguing for arguing sake, and a waste of precious Internet electrons.

 

[Paladin79]

Are they measuring more distortion in the same channel both times? Maybe their test equipment, or methodology, is f'ed.

It’s easy enough to reverse the channels to check the equipment.

 

[golfbravobravo]

Tubes for Freya+
What's the general consensus for a "step up" tube from the default JJ tubes in the Freya+. Not looking to spend too much just interested in something that's different enough to hear the change. Maybe it's good or bad to my ears, but curious as to what changes I might see hear.

I am using and liking the PSvane 6SN7s. Just over $100 on Amazon......

 

[golfbravobravo]

Morning all, I've got my finger hovering over the Add To Cart button for a Kara as the first part of a new system. It's going to take a little while to get all the funds I need for an amp and speakers, but the preamp serves some immediate needs and also would bring headphone listening back into my main room. [Headphone amp moved upstairs to a listening nook.]

I am curious what kinds of headphones one might reasonably expect to be able to drive satisfactorily with the Kara? I have ZMF Vibro MkII's that I know will be fine, but what about harder to drive 'phones? What's a good theoretical limit for having enough juice to do a good job?

And lastly, is the Kara going to be too much for my Final Audio E5000 iems? They seem to love just as much power as my ZMFs but I don't want to hurt them!

I had a Kara here as part of the Schiitmeet a couple of weeks ago. I thought it impressive, tried it with various headphones and it drove all with plenty of ooomph. Recommended.

 

[Kapazza]

Happy iPhone Eve to you and yours...funny how after years of product launches, I've begun associating the Fall season with Apple phones more so than pumpkins or leaves.

It'll be nice to not have to worry about USB hubs anymore, the iPhone 15 (or perhaps 15 Pro/Pro Max only?) can push out "up to 4.5 watts to accessories via USB-C. In comparison, Lightning on previous iPhones would output significantly less, about 0.3 watts maximum."

 

[Plautus001]

Happy iPhone Eve to you and yours...funny how after years of product launches, I've begun associating the Fall season with Apple phones more so than pumpkins or leaves.

It'll be nice to not have to worry about USB hubs anymore, the iPhone 15 (or perhaps 15 Pro/Pro Max only?) can push out "up to 4.5 watts to accessories via USB-C. In comparison, Lightning on previous iPhones would output significantly less, about 0.3 watts maximum."

MePhone... err iPhone... otherwise known as "the phone that now has the features I had 2-4 years ago".

I can't wait until Apple invents the flip phone someday...

 

[33na3rd]

I agree that the market is small and that it is unlikely unless Jason gets bored.... But Syn basically happened because Jason got bored. I will continue to hope.

That said, I was searching for an external crossover just last week, anyone have any recommendations for current products?

This one is popular.
https://sublimeacoustic.com/products/k231-stereo-3-way-active-crossover

I have zero experience with this product, but considered it for awhile. I've since decided to continue running my mains full range, and augmenting the lows with the sub. It's an interesting enough product that I still have it bookmarked.

 

[adydula]

Anybody know what this is?

HINT:

 

[Godaisan]

I agree that the market is small and that it is unlikely unless Jason gets bored.... But Syn basically happened because Jason got bored. I will continue to hope.

That said, I was searching for an external crossover just last week, anyone have any recommendations for current products?

Diyaudio has a Nelson Pass designed kit if you are interested in DIY.

 

[Ripper2860]

Anybody know what this is?




HINT:

1st pic looks like a tablet cover with a pen.

The others look like something related to fibre-optic distribution.

 

[Paladin79]

Anybody know what this is?




HINT:

Uh huh something that requires a very gradual bend.

 

[Charente]

Anybody know what this is?




HINT:

Some kind of fibre-optic cable ?