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Looks 'bout right to me. I'm using Jtree and it's okay. I am contemplating to use the TKD stepped attenuator in my next build instead.
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Neil Young claims he was working on an audiophile iPod with Steve Jobs
RudeWolf replied to Wmcmanus's topic in Portable Audio
I wonder what's the ENOB for this device. 21 bits is considered to be extremely good for desktop DAC's. Dunno how much is lost by the amp stage. -
I think a used Paradox fits the bill here.
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Why not hunt for used golden era Class-AB integrateds? Sony ES series from TA-F7XXES and up are pretty good as far as AB designs go. I recently got a TA-F730ES and it's pretty good.
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SR-404LE - really "all that," over the SR-307 or ESP950's? $700 worth of it?
RudeWolf replied to s1rrah's topic in Headphones
I'm surprised the word "rubbery" didn't pop up anywhere in this thread. -
Dynamic amp? / 2nd to main Stax rig / small / $300-$600ish?
RudeWolf replied to s1rrah's topic in Home Source Components
If anything orthos are what I'd consider to be a counterpoint to the Stax sound. Many however do suffer from bad ergonomics and build quality. I'm using the Paradox, which is quite comfortable and not too heavy. I consider it to be a small upgrade from the HD600/650 (which are terrific headphones and trounce most Grados, not that it's especially hard). The GilLite should have no problem driving them because it likes high current workloads. -
I found the TP JTree to be a bit of a hassle to implement right. Heck, I'd rather take TDK instead. What I'm anxious to try are the PGA2320 chips.
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I still pooped a little.
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If possible, be sure to audition the Kef LS50's. They do some things very very right. That is if you're looking for standmounts.
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This is very good. Completely justified purchase, because erm... for journalist work!
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Finally got my X3. So far so good - the sound is pleasant with my Earsonics SM3v2. Will try line-out and digital-out when I get home.
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Dynamic amp? / 2nd to main Stax rig / small / $300-$600ish?
RudeWolf replied to s1rrah's topic in Home Source Components
I second the Gil-Lite recommendation, however the Lyr... It has a lot of power on tap, but not sure if you'll ever need it. Also the higher noise floor might be a concern. Headphone wise if slam is what you need try finding a Paradox modded T50RP. For me it trounced anything Grado could muster up. For amps I'd try these guys. Maybe even order a kit to play around. My two euro cents. -
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RudeWolf replied to Knuckledragger's topic in Off Topic
The runner-up doesn't qualify for a Darwin award as he didn't remove himself from the gene pool. Also - there is no zoo in Paderborn. -
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RudeWolf replied to Knuckledragger's topic in Off Topic
Yesterday I drank 700ml. It was good fun until I woke up. -
They'll just bump the prices so the HD6XX gets 900$ and the HD800 goes to 2k. Instant flagshipses!
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Having owned (and really liked) the Pico DAC I very much feel that there is only so far one can get with USB powered DACs. Try out Schiit's Bifrost with upgraded modules. I'll throw some more ideas in - Resonessence Labs Concero and Stello DA-100 (if you can find either of these used).
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Square headbands? Eewww...
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I just hope the FiiO X3 UI won't suck too hard. It's probably as high as I'd go portable wise. Ultimate fidelity will always be impaired by bone conducted noise.
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I wanted to get me a pair of Adam A5X's but then I got scared what I'll do if the amp itch comes.
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It looks good on the paper (provided they don't fuxxxor up the ES9018), but their discourse reeks of bullshit. Sure the DAC might sound great, but there are 5 others that do and don't take me for a sheep.
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It sure is great, but is it awesome? Still can't trump what Campfire Headphase did to me. It might the Matusalem Gran Reserva 15 talking tho. Or I might've grown out of IDM.
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Having had the Benchy mini grip for a few weeks all I can say is - why aren't all knives like this? Also the watch says "Style" on it so it can't be ugly as a mofo.
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You can always try swapping the output opamp to a better one. ClieOS says it bumps the performance a bit. I might try doing that when I get mine from Massdrop.
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I wouldn't put my chips on the X5. Not sure if FiiO knows how to do the PCM1792 right. As for Wolfie - they have used it in many products before. And the E18 which uses the Texan DAC is said to sound like ass.
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Might actually pull the trigger for one at Massdrop. Should be great with my Sm3v2.