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  2. JH Audio stuffs

    in Portable Audio

    Posted

    I listened to my JH13's out of an (inexpensive) dac/amp from my computer and was blown away by the improvement over my iphone. I'm wondering what's the current state of portable amp/dac combo's for ipod/iphone? Anyone have any recommendations?

    The TTVJ Slim amp/dac sounds great and is a nice option.

  4. slower forum

    in Off Topic

    Posted · Edited by adktitan

    Fuck Knucks, your taste in photography is excellent. I particularly love the H.R .in studio with baby, the long ass downward staircase and laughed my ass off at the truck/boat launch ramp …it does not go un-appreciated by myself…thanks again..

    edit: drinking and spelling...

  6. The NHL 2011 playoffs thread

    in Sports Talk

    Posted

    Yup. I'm on board with all comments made GPH and skullguise. The B's need to get much more traffic in front of Price and take the puck to the net. Perfect road game by the Habs, so hats off to them. I was a little pissed that B's fans started booing in game 1 of the playoffs though.

    Also, to add to boomana's Wings comment, I think everyone should watch Datsyuk every chance they get, he is an under-rated artist out there. I honestly think at times he is pure magic with his space creation and puck protection. Hats off to the Sabres as well, they scrambled a bit, but Miller earned his SO.

  8. The NHL 2011 playoffs thread

    in Sports Talk

    Posted

    I'll chime in here with my picks for the 1st round...

    Capitals vs Rangers - Washington in 5

    Flyers vs Sabres - Sabres in 6

    Bruins vs Habs - Bruins in 5

    Penguins vs Lightning - Lightning in 7

    Canucks vs Hawks - Vancouver in 5

    Sharks vs Kings - Sharks in 6

    Wings vs Coyotes - Coyotes in 7

    Ducks vs Predators -Ducks in 6

  11. What did you do today?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Went to Warrior Dash on Saturday. Had a real good time except for the drive home...

    I didn't know what this was, so I looked it up, must have been bad-ass fun...a few of my favorites from the site include:

    Urinating or defecating on or anywhere near the course is strictly prohibited.

    what should I bring:

    Guts

    Why do we get warrior helmets?

    They’re awesome.

  12. How high can the JH13 scale?

    in Headphones

    Posted

    Since I started this thread about scaling with the 13, it took a few different turns and directions. This is in part due to an itchy trigger finger, new budget constraints, and information overload. Anyway, I ultimately decided until I can save enough to spend 2K+ on a PWD (and matching donor program for the wife, which was a budget killer, but a partner keeper) I will have to wait to scale the mountain. I bought a used Pico dac to pair with the G-lite and I think I will be happy (for awhile). So, thanks everyone for the advice and conversation. See ya around. Cheers.

  14. How high can the JH13 scale?

    in Headphones

    Posted

    Jeez, if these little guys don't just sound spectacular out of everything, though. You really did yourself a disservice starting right at the top, Adkfthyitn. The correct path to audio nirvana begins when you start modding Koss KSC75s, not when you buy the best headphones ever and wonder what comes next. You're starting with the season finale, here.

    Yeah when I first started looking into headphones I asked some questions, did some research, etc and figured that no matter what happened after, the JH13 would sound good out of an iPhone/iPod and have the potential to sound even better and more amazing as I progressed up the component chain. I jumped on one of the deals they offered and that was that. So I sort of bought the 13 thinking long term and very multi-use. Its worked out well so far.

    Not to be a heretic, but were I you I'd also look into Pure Music. It's pretty nice.

    I'm using the pure music demo right now to see if I dig it, I'm not sure yet.

    Don't want to sound like a fanboy but I'd like to add the Neko D100 to that list. I also have the Gilmore Lite(with DPS) and it sounds gorgeous with it(for the few days that I've had it, 2nd hand dac). Definitely worth a shot, even though it's a bit more expensive than the other DACs.

    The Neko D100 definitely is on my look at hard list. Its nice to know it pairs well with the Gilmore lite. Thanks for that. Thanks also Larry for the advice, I would most likely be sticking to iMac or macbook as my main music server for the foreseeable future.

  15. How high can the JH13 scale?

    in Headphones

    Posted

    Well, I bought a Gilmore Lite with DPS today, instead of a source, :palm:. This is due to having an itchy trigger finger, not being able to settle on a DAC yet, and I got a good local deal. I figure I can find a nice DAC now to feed it and be happy for a while. I'm still looking at maybe a Duet or a used Northstar that is on audiogon right now, while the PWD is out at this time, due to it's price which is stemming from a new rule from the wife that whatever I spend on audio, she gets to match. This fucking rule hammers my budget.

  16. PS Audio PerfectWave DAC

    in Home Source Components

    Posted

    Here's how I feel about DACs. You listen to a bunch of them in your system if possible. Then one comes along and it just sounds right, regardless of MSRP. That's the one you stick with. My PWD just sounds right to me. I don't know anything about how much "air" or "timbre" or any of that shit it has, but I know that right now my rig sounds good with the PWD in it. The only thing I regret is how much I spent, but that's just part of the hobby.

    After the SQ criterion is fulfilled, I personally like features like multiple inputs, digital screens, beautiful beautiful lights, etc. The PWD satisfies that.

    But for the most part, I now think that a DAC should be set and forget.

    I'm not sure how any of this helps.

    I also like this thought process and was waiting for you to chime in eventually on this topic, especially considering I've seen you dac-off online.....

  18. PS Audio PerfectWave DAC

    in Home Source Components

    Posted

    The reason I'm asking is because in my information overload runs I've seen some interesting mixed feedback where some owners end up putting their units up on Audiogon and move on to "better things" while of course others continue to be very satisfied.

    Can't you substitute pretty much any DAC or Amp with the PWD in the sentence above and have the rest be true? What I mean is, it seems there are always some owners who are chasing the next upgrade or best sound and then some owners who remain content, regardless of what gear it is.

    So PWD owners: How are you doing these days? Are you all still happy with your units? If you had to do it over again, would you? Why or why not?

    I think this may be the more important question. I'm not trying to be being an asshole, just saying. Cheers.

  21. How high can the JH13 scale?

    in Headphones

    Posted · Edited by adktitan
    spelling...

    Thanks for the suggestions MASantos and the reassurance's boomana. boomana, which home source do you use with your 13's and the slim? It would seem a funny juxtaposition to pair the pico slim with a 'big gear' DAC like the PWD or some such thing. I'm still tossing ideas around and looking for a steal on a used Northstar to start my trip down the rabbit hole. I'm also looking the duet now for a source as I'm a mac guy. Thanks for the input all. Cheers.

  23. How high can the JH13 scale?

    in Headphones

    Posted

    They scale like a MF'er, I would not recommend most tube amps and yes I have heard it with the Sonnet(t).

    The PWD with an M3 would be my go to

    Thanks JP, that is very helpful, on many accounts. It's good to hear that they will scale like a motherfucker (I enjoy swearing, when able) and that I could build a nice home set-up around them and be very pleased and not waste money doing so. I guess I have my DAC's pretty much narrowed down, now to figure out the next part in the chain....cheers to all and thanks...

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