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Dec 6, 2024 at 7:47 AM Post #99,228 of 101,723
You wont find a DAP to match THAT level of desktop performance, you just wont.
Happy to be an outlier here, but I actually prefer my SP3000Cu (especially with Cayin C9) to my Hugo TT2/MScaler. I find it more musical and enjoyable
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 8:24 AM Post #99,229 of 101,723
Failed to rolling cable Macbeth with verus lavender
But I wonder who said it
Here or the facebook group
Yeah it’s hard to find a synergistic cable for the Macbeth. I think currently it is the EA Beyond (Overall really good with it) or maybe the Ambition (yet to test) which is supposed to be the perfect pairing.
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 9:20 AM Post #99,230 of 101,723
Yeah it’s hard to find a synergistic cable for the Macbeth. I think currently it is the EA Beyond (Overall really good with it) or maybe the Ambition (yet to test) which is supposed to be the perfect pairing.
Anyone have an impression on Macbeth stock cable vs having to roll it? Thanks
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 9:46 AM Post #99,231 of 101,723
Of the cables that I've tried with Macbeth, here are my favorites in order of preference:
  1. Ambition
  2. Sonnet of Adam
  3. Raphael
  4. stock
I pretty much stopped once I got to Ambition as I love the sound of that pairing, and don't feel the need to change anything further.

EDIT: Here's something from @EnigmaFotos:

 
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Dec 6, 2024 at 10:25 AM Post #99,232 of 101,723
I love this hobby. Especially when it's accompanied by a great beer. Nostalgia Audio Camelot+iBasso DX180+Eletech Baroque and new album from Fellowship ❤️
 

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Dec 6, 2024 at 3:04 PM Post #99,234 of 101,723
I've been very happy where I'm in my IEM/DAP journey and as a result I've been very selective on what else I want to add to my collection. I've been eyeing is the thieaudio valhalla.

I can't say I like the look, as the looks to be rough, and the gap between the face plate and main body is too visible. I wish they polish that Titanium body, as it would look so much better.

IMG_45124.jpg


Theiaudio has been one of those brands that each release they are getting better and better, and their price to performance to my ears is justified.
Anyone on here heard this? I see no mention of it on here.
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 3:07 PM Post #99,235 of 101,723
Hi everyone,

Just FYI, in case anyone here may be inetersted: sister thread Watercooler HE has its end-of year poll kicked of, voting on best released desktop products released in 2024 (headphones, amp, DAC, streamer, AIO, and music released).

Anyone who may be interested to join is most welcome.

Have a great weekend!

:beerchug:


The Watercooler HE Year-End Poll:
BEST OF 2024 ‼️
Hi everyone,

I hope you're all having a wonderful start to your weekends!

It is time for our next Watercooler Headphone Edition Poll.

As the year ends.. it is time to pick the Watercooler community’s “Best of 2024”. This poll focuses on new products released this past year.

What is YOURProduct of the Year" for each category?

Please enter your replies here: CLICK HERE

PLEASE NOTE: This poll focuses entirely on new products released this past year.
Please don't choose your all-time favorites, but your favorite new products released in 2024.


I will collect all answers over the coming days and share back your polls results here in the thread!

:beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:

Eyal
 
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Dec 6, 2024 at 3:34 PM Post #99,236 of 101,723
I've been very happy where I'm in my IEM/DAP journey and as a result I've been very selective on what else I want to add to my collection. I've been eyeing is the thieaudio valhalla.

I can't say I like the look, as the looks to be rough, and the gap between the face plate and main body is too visible. I wish they polish that Titanium body, as it would look so much better.

IMG_45124.jpg


Theiaudio has been one of those brands that each release they are getting better and better, and their price to performance to my ears is justified.
Anyone on here heard this? I see no mention of it on here.
hasn’t released yet
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 3:45 PM Post #99,237 of 101,723
hasn’t released yet
Kinda on the same position. For about the past year I’ve mostly relied on a few IEMs and 2 DAPs. Most of what I’ve tried has been great but not punched through my go to. I’m gonna keep my powder dry for a bit and explore some other audio gear as I’m pretty darn pleased with my DAPs and IEMs
 
Dec 6, 2024 at 4:14 PM Post #99,240 of 101,723
Has anyone tried the Spiral Dot Pro ear tips and are they any different from the other Spiral Dot ear tips? :pray::robot:
You are better off getting the Eletech Baroque. They are of similar design philosophy, but Baroque allows me much better seal.

Spiral dot pro and spiral dot have similar silicon case, I find pro less stiff.
 

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