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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
This is not a simple question as I think you just found out. In 2 channel this has been bandied about for decades. There are also many dependencies that affect the answer which is why I feel his comment to you is a bit misleading. Anyway, assuming you are not already too board with the many...- Frankie D
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Well, if they do carry the thing, not too sure that is to be trusted either. 😎 As always get many points of data and overtime understand the reviewer’s taste.- Frankie D
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RAAL 1995 headphones, Magna and Immanis
Not sure where this came from, but while I do like the Caldera, it is not better than the Susvara IMHO.- Frankie D
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The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
Wasn’t thinking like that. Agreed.- Frankie D
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The JPS Labs: Abyss AB-1266 Impressions Thread
I think you may have misunderstood @Tchoupitoulas. You are essentially agreeing with him as he called the Sus and 1266 complimentary.- Frankie D
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Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread
I will add that I tested the 3000T at CanJam with my Traillii and was not wowed by it. I felt my N8 BB in solidstate mode was superior. There were others who did like it though.- Frankie D
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ZMF Atrium Closed
I wasn’t happy with the ending and other parts of Dune 2. They left key parts of the story out for some reason. For instance, his sister was already born and a few years old before the final battle. Also the tech from his family was never shown as taught to the Fremen. Anyway, still pretty...- Frankie D
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Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread
@goldwerger had the 3000T for an audition and also has a Traillii. Can you please provide some insight as to what you thought of the 3000T and also what you thought of the combo with the Traillii ( good and or bad ). Tks.- Frankie D
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ZMF Atrium Closed
Some additional pics of this one please. It looks great!- Frankie D
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Oriolus Traillii Electrostatic Hybrid IEM discussion thread
It is noticeable, but still comfortable for me. To use all day? Not so sure.- Frankie D
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Vintage OG and Present Day TOTL Impressions
Maybe. Personally I am wowed by them which is why they are my favorite HP. Obviously not perfect and I eventually would like an Immanis ( I have heard it ) among others….- Frankie D
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RAAL 1995 headphones, Magna and Immanis
Thank you for this most informative review.- Frankie D
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Zähl HM1 - Reference Headphone Amplifier
Unfortunately I do not have an HPA-4 to test that for you. If you can get to the SoCal CanJam you can probably hear both for yourself. Obviously bring your HP if choice.- Frankie D
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Zähl HM1 - Reference Headphone Amplifier
There are differences in amplifiers though typically not as great as some make them out to be. Obviously if you like a caramel colored tube sound, that will be very different from a more neutral amp which can be tube or solid state. I usually hear the biggest difference in the bass, but there...- Frankie D
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
I would like to hear more about this. I went to the Lundahl Transformer website and I do not see a “Lundahl Box” for sale. Just transformers.- Frankie D
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Happy to see the Atrium Closed did so well. I loved it at CanJam!- Frankie D
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
Many ear canals are not exactly round. So an elliptical shape can solve some issues for certain IEMs and certain ears. They are a good set to have in your arsenal should the need ever arise.- Frankie D
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Eyal, amazing work. Will you have a link to this on the first page of the thread? I did not know my favorite IEM, the Traillii, has now morphed into a HP with its one vote!- Frankie D
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
This was a really interesting analysis. I do agree, Laufey is not jazz in its truest sense. I never feel that she is improvising, but rather playing a straight arrangement. I am amazed at her popularity. She is performing what I call Standards: classics and show tunes. And I love many of...- Frankie D
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The Watercooler -- Impressions, philosophical discussion and general banter. Index on first page. All welcome.
I realize you said you tried all the tips made. But have you tried the AzlaSednaEarFitLight Short tips? These are made to not go deep in your ear canal. If not, try them out and use different sizes. Another option not mentioned often is the ADV Eartune Fidelity U tips. These are not round...- Frankie D
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MASS-Kobo Model 465 Is In The House!
Cross Post from WC HP thread. I thought I would place this here as well since the testing was done with the Mass-Kobo 465. Tks Puritan 1512 Power Conditioner Update I first began using a power conditioner when I heard what they can do for my 2-channel system and flat screen. There I use an...- Frankie D
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THE WATERCOOLER HEADPHONE EDITION – Headphones, Amps, DACs, and desktop/home audio related – a freewheeling discussion of gear, impressions, music, and musings.
Puritan 1512 Power Conditioner Update I first began using a power conditioner when I heard what they can do for my 2-channel system and flat screen. There I use an Audience aR12 and it noticeably improved the bass and level of detail heard. On my flat screen the colors and overall picture...- Frankie D
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Riviera AIC-10 headphones & speakers amplifier
I found this in the web. Maybe try calling them on Tuesday to verify. I am not familiar with this company.- Frankie D
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Holo Audio Bliss
I just did a quick test. I turned the display off. Now if I press the menu button the display will come on for roughly 10 seconds and then go off again. I used Allison Krauss’s “Forget About It” and “Restless” by Bob James. On OG Empyrean, Solitaire P and Susvara I cannot tell any...- Frankie D
- Post #3,307
- Forum: Headphone Amps (full-size)