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Random question, does anyone remember what is the model number of this dac/amp?
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Random question, does anyone remember what is the model number of this dac/amp?
Looks like a NuPrime DAC-10?
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Yes that is the one, I was stuck at prime, but it kept on returning some other dac.
Some Eletech Baroque Tip Tips
For the vast majority of tips out there, going with small for each ear yields me the best results. But for Baroques, it was different.
Tip #1 of 2: Size-Up
Unlike most tips I’ve tried, Eletech’s Baroque tips are both thinner and softer by a considerable margin. They are far more compliant than I initially assumed, and undergo significant deformation on insertion. The net result is that I got a far better seal by moving up to a larger size than I would typically use.
I found this out by trying some medium Baroques recently, whereas for any other tip I’d just blind buy a bunch of small tips and leave it at that. But experimenting with a medium sized tip for my left ear gave me that satisfying pop-on-removal.
Tip #2 of 2: Vary Sizes
As many of you know, human ears are not symmetrical, and that’s why it’s not uncommon for experienced IEM wearers to wear differently sized tips. But with Baroques, you’ll definitely want to experiment with sizing -- especially with Eletech’s recent introduction of “in-between” sizes (MS, ML, XL) to complement their original sizes (S, M, L).
In my case, my left ear’s canal entrance is slightly larger than that of my right ear. Since that’s not a very big difference, I simply blind bought small tips for both ears, for years on end. Again, having recently experimented with sizing above, I found that going with medium small for my right ear gave me the same satisfying pop-on-removal, as medium tips did for my left ear.
TL;DR: For Baroque tips, consider moving up one half-size (or one full size) for each ear.
For the vast majority of tips out there, going with small for each ear yields me the best results. But for Baroques, it was different.
Tip #1 of 2: Size-Up
Unlike most tips I’ve tried, Eletech’s Baroque tips are both thinner and softer by a considerable margin. They are far more compliant than I initially assumed, and undergo significant deformation on insertion. The net result is that I got a far better seal by moving up to a larger size than I would typically use.
I found this out by trying some medium Baroques recently, whereas for any other tip I’d just blind buy a bunch of small tips and leave it at that. But experimenting with a medium sized tip for my left ear gave me that satisfying pop-on-removal.
Tip #2 of 2: Vary Sizes
As many of you know, human ears are not symmetrical, and that’s why it’s not uncommon for experienced IEM wearers to wear differently sized tips. But with Baroques, you’ll definitely want to experiment with sizing -- especially with Eletech’s recent introduction of “in-between” sizes (MS, ML, XL) to complement their original sizes (S, M, L).
In my case, my left ear’s canal entrance is slightly larger than that of my right ear. Since that’s not a very big difference, I simply blind bought small tips for both ears, for years on end. Again, having recently experimented with sizing above, I found that going with medium small for my right ear gave me the same satisfying pop-on-removal, as medium tips did for my left ear.
TL;DR: For Baroque tips, consider moving up one half-size (or one full size) for each ear.
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I always forget to experiment with sizing each ear differently. I knew there was a reason why I buy the various size packs and now I remember.
o0genesis0o
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I have given up on the irrational fear that someone borrow my IEM and realise that my ears are asymmetric to embrace the fact that two ears use different ear tips size
so much more comfortable.
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I have given up on the irrational fear that someone my borrow my IEM and realise that my ears are asymmetric to embrace the fact that two ears use different ear tips size
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As I mentioned before, only had these titanium beauties for a few days on loan from Musicteck to test it. Here is my detailed write-up of Melodic Artification Alter Ego DD/4BA/4EST open-back IEMs. Enjoy the read!
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Which of the Brise cables is that? The stock cable on Mest Mk3 looks very nice, but it's more reckles than my teenage sons. So I'm tempted to start cable rolling.The MEST series keeps getting better! The Mk3 is a solid all-rounder under 2k.
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Thanks. I take it you're happy with the combination
Truth is, despite the stock cable being so stiff, I'm reluctant to change, because of how nice the combo looks. I only listen at home, so not a big issue, but still. Brise cables match everything aesthetically and they sound so good.
I cable roll EVERYTHING to a Brise cable these days. Just love what they do to the sound of any IEM.Thanks. I take it you're happy with the combination
Truth is, despite the stock cable being so stiff, I'm reluctant to change, because of how nice the combo looks. I only listen at home, so not a big issue, but still. Brise cables match everything aesthetically and they sound so good.
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