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Feb 10, 2024 at 5:33 PM Post #81,121 of 91,358
Maybe try DC Elite for walking plus your mobile phone?
A bit heavy too, for walk I prefer DC06 pro, another fantastic Ibasso ❤️
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Feb 10, 2024 at 5:54 PM Post #81,122 of 91,358
Doggo gets extra walk because I'm enjoying the dx320max. Carrying it around is not as bad as I thought but tomorrow I'll use a hoodie with a big front pocket so it's not uncomfortable on one leg. I will start shopping for hoodies with something like a kangaroo pouch


You just need the right jeans. :smile:

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Feb 10, 2024 at 6:12 PM Post #81,123 of 91,358
Or Noble Fokus Prestige :)

Not related to this, but I’m still experimenting with some new eartips. The Coreir are great for short nozzle IEMs. Put them on the Singularity and works like a charm. Also using them on Trifecta. A shame they are so darn expensive!
Pentaconn saw a gap in the market with short nozzled IEMs. VE10 is in that club, thank goodness for Coreir tips to keep the monitors in my ears, with a great seal, and providing very nice sound augmentation throughout the FR.
 
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Feb 10, 2024 at 7:36 PM Post #81,124 of 91,358
I spent most of the day completing my review for the wonderful Perpetua - I got off to a bit of a rocky start but ultimately grown to love this set. Review is HERE

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Feb 10, 2024 at 7:46 PM Post #81,125 of 91,358
Maybe try DC Elite for walking plus your mobile phone?

I sold my Mojo because the wire to my phone can be a hassle but the usb connection on that is really just bad too.

Unless those items sound as good or better than the dx320max, then I wont bother haha. I have a smaller Fiio M15 if I give up walking with the max.
 
Feb 10, 2024 at 8:22 PM Post #81,126 of 91,358
Calyx released an USB DAC/AMP device last year (or in 2022🤔). Calyx M owner in here, so curiosity was a bit too strong to resist not trying the K at some point.

Shipping service and communication through Calyx via FB was satisfying. Not Musikteck-level of things, but good enough anyway. Product came within 2 weeks and very-well packaged.

Got my K yesterday and here is my early impressions after 10 hours playing time:

- Calyx was not lying about the DNA of this little pinky 3.5mm HO-only device sounding like her big mommy released 10 years ago (Calyx M).
- Remains cold as ice, even after 20 hours of uninterrupted playing time.
- 3.5mm HO only, but 4.4mm is possible with a quality adapter (i.e. ddhifi DJ44C).
- Analog and warmish sounding signature with great detail retrieval. It’s a Calyx🎵.
- Plug and play, no driver has to be installed.
- Better suited for IEMs or easy-to-drive full-sized headphones.
- Paradoxically pairs very well with warmish, laid-back sets🤯.
- It’s pink, but hey, that’s modern time, so we have to love it.
- Outstanding built quality.
- 141grams 👹
- Have your powerbank ready… the K is in love with your smartphone’s battery.

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That being said, I go back in my hole listening to some mainstream house classics with my trusty Final E5000🔥

 
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Feb 10, 2024 at 9:11 PM Post #81,127 of 91,358
Feb 10, 2024 at 9:13 PM Post #81,128 of 91,358
Another set of IEMs that I procured for the sake of a review.

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The Fir guys are masters of:
- Aesthetics
- Build Quality
- Bass technology
- Overall adventurous tunings

In fact, I always find that how FiR IEMs do bass, with texture, tactility, and realism of impact, is perhaps unmatched with the exception of the Campfire Trifecta (a triumphant outlier).
 
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Feb 10, 2024 at 9:32 PM Post #81,129 of 91,358
Doggo gets extra walk because I'm enjoying the dx320max. Carrying it around is not as bad as I thought but tomorrow I'll use a hoodie with a big front pocket so it's not uncomfortable on one leg. I will start shopping for hoodies with something like a kangaroo pouch


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Reminds me of my new favourite pairing for taking my own fluff out for a walk
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This was something I absolutely did not expect, but because Noble included a 2.5mm adapter with the cable that came with Spartacus I figured why not give it a try. Have to say, with this IEM anyway, there’s surprisingly little in it between the nearly 4-year old SR25 OG and my shiny new R8 II.

Chalk one up to Noble for making an all-BA+BCD very easy to drive well with moderate source gear.
 
Feb 10, 2024 at 10:30 PM Post #81,130 of 91,358
After a Saturday building our new grill, I wanted to relax, but the cat had other ideas...
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Feb 10, 2024 at 10:47 PM Post #81,131 of 91,358
After a Saturday building our new grill, I wanted to relax, but the cat had other ideas...
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Interesting. That photo rendered in "HDR" style for me with increased "reference" brightness on my Macbook's display. Most don't. :upside_down: Also that's a cute feline! The "monocle" whisker is perfect.
 
Feb 10, 2024 at 10:58 PM Post #81,132 of 91,358
Interesting. That photo rendered in "HDR" style for me with increased "reference" brightness on my Macbook's display. Most don't. :upside_down: Also that's a cute feline! The "monocle" whisker is perfect.
Taken with a new Samsung so it might be more than I know.
 
Feb 11, 2024 at 12:23 AM Post #81,133 of 91,358
As they say, better later than never, to share Erik's (@Wyville) latest review of Campfire Audio 2023 editions of Andromeda 'Emerald Sea' and Solaris 'Stellar Horizon'. With a lot of similarities in unboxing and accessories, it made sense to have a combined review, including the individual sound analysis and comparisons to their 2020 versions as well as side-by-side comparison to help those who might be trying to decide between these Campfire audio jewels from last year. Enjoy the read!

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Feb 11, 2024 at 12:39 AM Post #81,134 of 91,358
Taken with a new Samsung so it might be more than I know.

Galaxy S24? Asking cause I got a call from a local Verizon store today, asking me if I want to stop by and replace my S22 with S24, don't even have to pay anything. Back in the days every new model was a big deal, but now it doesn't feel like that anymore. I skipped S23, so curious if S24 is a noticeable step up?
 
Feb 11, 2024 at 12:43 AM Post #81,135 of 91,358
Galaxy S24? Asking cause I got a call from a local Verizon store today, asking me if I want to stop by and replace my S22 with S24, don't even have to pay anything. Back in the days every new model was a big deal, but now it doesn't feel like that anymore. I skipped S23, so curious if S24 is a noticeable step up?
No, no big step up...maybe with the camera, but I was coming from S20 so for me, more of an upgrade. For you, probably not worth it yet.
 

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