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What is the cheapest option to get the dap which is compact (PAW 6000 is my reference point) with good battery life and sound and roon capable? The last I liked in this region was Ibasso dx240. It should cost under 1k. Thanks in advance. Merry Christmas Coolers
jwilliamhurst
Headphoneus Supremus
What a great post commemorating the thread! Thank you @bigbeans
As we celebrate Watercooler milestone, I will commemorate it with a brief year in review.
The year started with a trip to Japan and attending a fellow Headfi'ers wedding. This is a touching memory I'll never forget, and boy the Japanese know how to party! Making connections with the expat friends and the local Japanese was a lot of fun, towards the end we were doing impromptu karaoke with anyone we could drag to our table. I blame the sakeWhat a blast!
This followed with the Mecca of every headfi enthusiast, a pilgrimage to e-earphone in Akihabara. It is simply overwhelming, with a multitude of floors of gear at your disposal. At the end of my time at e-earphone I was exhausted and had a minor headache. I managed to demo the Sony Just Ear iem, this is wonderfully tuned. It sounds like Sony squeezed the 1ZM2 sound signature into an IEM, simply amazing. Throughout the auditions, I grew to appreciate the JVC Victor house sound. @Scuba Devils is definitely onto something!
After Japan, I attended a tribute concert of Rolling Stones. This was a lot of fun and re invigorated my love of old school rock, my JH Jolenes were more than eager to take up the task or reliving this era.
Fast forward to CanJam SoCal, where I connected with great Headfier's and demo'd some incredible gear. Some of which I am lucky enough to own today. One particularly stood out, the MassKobo 465 amplifier. The very best amplifier I've used in my life. I can't wait to re demo it at CanJam NYC.
Some weeks later, I steeled myself to offload some gear to make way for a set which I initially scoffed at due to the price. The Amber Pearl Combo. This package is the real deal, providing sonic experiences which immerse me completely in many recordings. A perfect blend of technicalities and emotion for my tastes. I can't wait to get my N30 AP back from Cayin so I can experience it again.
Of course, I must follow this up with a sumptuous gastronomic experience for all the foodies here. This one is dedicated to @aaf evo
I would like to conclude with a lovely Christmas tree installation when walking into a meeting last week. May the holidays bring you happiness and good health. With Page 5000 of Watercooler, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Congrats 
Now I want In-N-Out!!
HAPPY 5000 COOLER FRIENDS!!
As we celebrate Watercooler milestone, I will commemorate it with a brief year in review.
The year started with a trip to Japan and attending a fellow Headfi'ers wedding. This is a touching memory I'll never forget, and boy the Japanese know how to party! Making connections with the expat friends and the local Japanese was a lot of fun, towards the end we were doing impromptu karaoke with anyone we could drag to our table. I blame the sake
This followed with the Mecca of every headfi enthusiast, a pilgrimage to e-earphone in Akihabara. It is simply overwhelming, with a multitude of floors of gear at your disposal. At the end of my time at e-earphone I was exhausted and had a minor headache
After Japan, I attended a tribute concert of Rolling Stones. This was a lot of fun and re invigorated my love of old school rock, my JH Jolenes were more than eager to take up the task or reliving this era.
Fast forward to CanJam SoCal, where I connected with great Headfier's and demo'd some incredible gear. Some of which I am lucky enough to own today. One particularly stood out, the MassKobo 465 amplifier. The very best amplifier I've used in my life. I can't wait to re demo it at CanJam NYC.
Some weeks later, I steeled myself to offload some gear to make way for a set which I initially scoffed at due to the price. The Amber Pearl Combo. This package is the real deal, providing sonic experiences which immerse me completely in many recordings. A perfect blend of technicalities and emotion for my tastes. I can't wait to get my N30 AP back from Cayin so I can experience it again.
Of course, I must follow this up with a sumptuous gastronomic experience for all the foodies here. This one is dedicated to @aaf evo
I would like to conclude with a lovely Christmas tree installation when walking into a meeting last week. May the holidays bring you happiness and good health
Epic and classy, just like the man behind the Heinz label. Thank-you for this wonderful post and commemoration.
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Congrats to all who are part of this cool group.
I see that after your brief “Storm is all I need” phase you’ve rejoined the “OK, one more IEM then” crew.Canpur incoming …
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jwilliamhurst
Headphoneus Supremus
Looking forward to comparisons to Storm!Canpur incoming …
Current top 3
Glad they’re in the 5K page
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No cayin N7? I'm pretty sure that's what I voted for but maybe I forgot to
Kaboom 
75k congrats 
75k congrats 
It's 1 a.m. in Warsaw, my wife asks what are you doing, you won't get up tomorrow morning to visit your parents for Christmas Eve. After my answer that I'm waiting for 5,000 pages, she said I'm a freak. I hope to spend another 5,000. Congratulations 
No cayin N7? I'm pretty sure that's what I voted for but maybe I forgot to
It had 12 mentions and was in my draft of the above results...not sure what happened. Perhaps it slipped off a margin or something. I will correct it thanks for bringing it up.
It's 1 a.m. in Warsaw, my wife asks what are you doing, you won't get up tomorrow morning to visit your parents for Christmas Eve. After my answer that I'm waiting for 5,000 pages, she said I'm a freak. I hope to spend another 5,000. Congratulations
LMAO this made me laugh and smile.
Anni...Not sure I’d consider this over the top, but I hung some IEMs on my Christmas tree so I guess it counts?
Happy Holidays everyone!
A man's coming over to pick you up and pair thee with the 1ZM2.
