Barndoor
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Might want to hold off until Monday when the Aliexpress sale starts.
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r31ya
Headphoneus Supremus
Pretty sure RikudoGoku have cable tier list complete with its price and resistance test result, you could search for that.
Dobrescu George
Reviewer: AudiophileHeaven
In the age of communication, I bring you my review of a new Bluetooth necklace to drive your IEMs and Earphones, the IKKO ARC ITB05! I also compare it with 3 listening alternatives, so you can explore more about what would best suit your needs
https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2...-bluetooth-necklace-cable-cyber-musician.html
https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2...-bluetooth-necklace-cable-cyber-musician.html
kmmbd
500+ Head-Fier
Trying the TRI TK-2, courtesy of a review tour kindly arranged by @WendyLi. Some first impressions to follow:
Build: Chunky, hefty, solid as a brick apart from the glass part which is fragile as is the norm. I have a few qualms about some of the design decisions. I think the TRI logo is too large, and that the particular shade of gold used on the knob and jacks is a tad too cheerful. Also the chrome finish that I received is an absolute fingerprint-magnet. (However it seems the silver version is out of stock and replaced by matte-black one instead which seems a lot more robust to fingerprints).
A note about the volume knob: I like it a lot. It has a good amount of tension and doesn't feel scratchy or hollow. Well done TRI.
Ergonomics: Due to the heavy weight and substantial size the TK-2 is not very pocket-friendly. One-handed use is also problematic (see the picture). However it works really well if you just listen to music with your phone or laptop on the side as you are getting some work done.
Sound: The amp section of the TK-2 is interesting. It operates in class A/B mode until you reach a specific volume level (probably 60%) and then it switches into class-A mode. For high impedance loads it also operates in class-A mode and overall the sound is very engaging and natural. I didn't hear any edginess in the treble or the upper-mids weren't overemphasized as they can be on some budget DAPs. Output power was also good for high impedance loads, though didn't fare too well with low-impedance/low-sensitivity planars (I tried the HE-6se V2 brieftly, and it wasn't driven well).
I will do further critical listening before the full review but so far the TK-2 can compete favorably with the likes of iFi HipDAC 2, Xduoo XD-05, and the Fiio Q5.
Build: Chunky, hefty, solid as a brick apart from the glass part which is fragile as is the norm. I have a few qualms about some of the design decisions. I think the TRI logo is too large, and that the particular shade of gold used on the knob and jacks is a tad too cheerful. Also the chrome finish that I received is an absolute fingerprint-magnet. (However it seems the silver version is out of stock and replaced by matte-black one instead which seems a lot more robust to fingerprints).
A note about the volume knob: I like it a lot. It has a good amount of tension and doesn't feel scratchy or hollow. Well done TRI.
Ergonomics: Due to the heavy weight and substantial size the TK-2 is not very pocket-friendly. One-handed use is also problematic (see the picture). However it works really well if you just listen to music with your phone or laptop on the side as you are getting some work done.
Sound: The amp section of the TK-2 is interesting. It operates in class A/B mode until you reach a specific volume level (probably 60%) and then it switches into class-A mode. For high impedance loads it also operates in class-A mode and overall the sound is very engaging and natural. I didn't hear any edginess in the treble or the upper-mids weren't overemphasized as they can be on some budget DAPs. Output power was also good for high impedance loads, though didn't fare too well with low-impedance/low-sensitivity planars (I tried the HE-6se V2 brieftly, and it wasn't driven well).
I will do further critical listening before the full review but so far the TK-2 can compete favorably with the likes of iFi HipDAC 2, Xduoo XD-05, and the Fiio Q5.
FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
That thing is HUGE!!! And here I thought my Opus #3 was a brick...this thing takes that to the next level lol
Some new things in CHIFIland:
1) New Fiio Speaker thingy:
https://www.facebook.com/chung.james.92/posts/4962634557177907
2) Astrotec new flagship - called the phoenix6
https://www.facebook.com/astrotecaudio/posts/2209882662509728
Some more info on the new Astrotec flagship, Phoenix6:
https://astrotecglobal.com/products/phoenix6
https://www.facebook.com/astrotecaudio/posts/2212808478883813
Well, it is packed with Sonions and store graph (if trustable) looks quite nice. But...... $1.6K USD
5 ohm impedance may also make it quite fussy with source pairing, based on the rule of 8ths.
FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
I hit em up for the price in private, and when I got the answer, i politely said thank you and walked away. Flagships don't have to be $1,000+. They can be your first. Your best. Your best PTP ratio. It's the product you lead with. If your lower priced fare isn't selling that great, going with a bonzo priced "flagship" isn't going to light up the coffers.Some more info on the new Astrotec flagship, Phoenix6:
https://astrotecglobal.com/products/phoenix6
https://www.facebook.com/astrotecaudio/posts/2212808478883813
Well, it is packed with Sonions and store graph (if trustable) looks quite nice. But...... $1.6K USD
5 ohm impedance may also make it quite fussy with source pairing, based on the rule of 8ths.
The new Hidizs MM2:
https://cqtek.squig.link/?share=Hidi...izs_MM2_Treble
I think we will have to keep a close eye on the price of this new model. With the bass filter the sound is very big. It seems a bit soft in the high end, but the bass speed and punchiness, as well as the balance and presence of the mids is excellent. The feel of the music is very immersive, with a great airy stage feel. The level of detail is advanced.
It is also true that I'm testing them with the new Earmen Colibri
The filter system is not the fastest in the world, but it is safe and the change between the bass filter and the other two is larger.
https://cqtek.squig.link/?share=Hidi...izs_MM2_Treble
I think we will have to keep a close eye on the price of this new model. With the bass filter the sound is very big. It seems a bit soft in the high end, but the bass speed and punchiness, as well as the balance and presence of the mids is excellent. The feel of the music is very immersive, with a great airy stage feel. The level of detail is advanced.
It is also true that I'm testing them with the new Earmen Colibri
The filter system is not the fastest in the world, but it is safe and the change between the bass filter and the other two is larger.
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LaughMoreDaily
Headphoneus Supremus
You forgot QKZ.
You forgot GKYou forgot QKZ.
New KZ sub brand? Do all drivers work now?
Where'd you see this? How much are they?New KZ sub brand? Do all drivers work now?
FreeWheelinAudioLuv2
Headphoneus Supremus
If they are cheap and sound good, i'll buy all three. Especially the dual DD.New KZ sub brand? Do all drivers work now?
There is no graph on higher priced model tho... Maybe i will buy the first one cause i like the graphhttps://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005003991368422.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000014.17.2c4c3e1bXNSnEm&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller&scm=1007.40050.274735.0&scm_id=1007.40050.274735.0&scm-url=1007.40050.274735.0&pvid=e7045047-d725-45b7-9f2d-a5327fc2c8ba&_t=gps-idcDetailBottomMoreOtherSeller,scm-url:1007.40050.274735.0,pvid:e7045047-d725-45b7-9f2d-a5327fc2c8ba,tpp_buckets:668#2846#8113#1998&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000027664082818%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%2230050%22%7D&pdp_pi=-1%3B74.44%3B-1%3B-1%40salePrice%3BBRL%3Brecommend-recommend
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