MonochromeFashionLawyer
100+ Head-Fier
For dongle DAC users, what silicone bands are you using to keep the dongle wrapped around your phone?
Not yet, but I know amps have higher impact on SQ.Have you try the c9ii? The experience is euphoric. It has multiple modes. Highly recommend for you to try it out.
I use a magnetic holder, not an elastic band, as I hate having it cover part of the screen.For dongle DAC users, what silicone bands are you using to keep the dongle wrapped around your phone?
Shout out? Oh my. I am flattered. Have you considered spray painting your HE1000SE gold? Does not go with the rest.
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I have the same setup, and it works way better than an elastic band. You can get them on Aliexpress.I use a magnetic holder, not an elastic band, as I hate having it cover part of the screen.
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Canjam Barcelona! Cmon, we've hosted olympics and the MWCWorking on it!![]()
LMAO never considered it but now I amShout out? Oh my. I am flattered. Have you considered spray painting your HE1000SE gold? Does not go with the rest.
Not exactly regrets, but I am sad to part with my Creator / Anni23, because my use case is strictly portable (I don't really do a lot of listening at home with IEMs), and N30LE is just too much of a brick to carry around despite how good sounding it is.What is the one or two IEMs you regret selling? For me, it’s probably Anni ‘23. Maybe Trifecta close second.
Well... you've upgraded your DAC, but what amp are you using?I finally hit the wall in this rabbit hole, not sure if it is just my own ears. For no reason, I have the itch of upgrading my Schiit multibit modi 2 DAC, and after some research, I ended up with RME ADI-2 DAC FS with AKM chip.
Just received the ADI-2 this evening and I eagerly started the A/B testing with both headphones and IEMs. As I was afraid before, I cannot hear any difference!
Since I have no intention to continue the full size headphone rabbit hole, my desktop setup will be used to improve my IEM experience. Now I can safely say that I am out of this DAC upgrading rabbit hole. Good news for my wallet.
Now I am seriously thinking about selling all the desktop gears and headphones and focusing only on IEMs and DAPs.
They have SP3000M coming that should be a lot more portable.Not exactly regrets, but I am sad to part with my Creator / Anni23, because my use case is strictly portable (I don't really do a lot of listening at home with IEMs), and N30LE is just too much of a brick to carry around despite how good sounding it is.
I am downsizing and probably moving to a lighter DAP (SP3000T is just thin enough....) and choosing IEMs that are easier to drive, preferably with a dongle should I decide to leave my DAP behind when travelling (planning to go to South America so I want to be as light as possible for the Andes). VE10 comes to mind, but I just can't forget the Macbeth demo last month, so I am still thinking about what to get.
I thought about that, but hybrid/tube mode on copper 3KT is just too good to pass over, especially for its price.They have SP3000M coming that should be a lot more portable.
This trend for tacky external/shell design on IEMs is the worst one in a long time.Crossposting from the discovery thread!!
Nostalgia Audio from Hong Kong has recently come up with the all-new Durandal. According to the medieval European folklore, Durandal is an enchanted blade with incredible power and magical properties. Sir Hruodland(or Roland) was the chief of Paladin of Charlemagne and Durandal was his sword. According to some local folklore, Durandal still exists preserved somewhere in France.
Nostalgia has designed the pair with seven driver hybrid setup housing 1 dynamic driver, a dual-membrane bone conduction driver(works as a dual driver), and four BA drivers. The pair boasts exciting looks and precisely crafted design. The Nostalgia Durandal is sent to me on a loaner basis as I am a big fan of Camelot by the brand and have specially requested to audition this one. I just received it, and will come up with impressions soon, you guys enjoy the images till then.
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So much for downsizing. Well at least the 3KT is actually quite portable, and Macbeth sounds surprisingly decent on a dongle on 1/4 volume.
I thought about that, but hybrid/tube mode on copper 3KT is just too good to pass over, especially for its price.