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  1. RiflemanFirst
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    One of these days I'll be getting a bigger, badder amp. Probably the Jotunheim, but too early to say for sure... Lots of stuff on my plate now...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    I was trying different things today with the TH-X00 EBs and found that they are actually sensitive enough to hear the noise floor in high gain on...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 14, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    A Tidal surprise

    I have been using Rhapsody (recently renamed to Napster) for years. I began using Tidal HiFi in February when I started getting into better...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 13, 2017 in forum: Computer Audiophile: Software, Configs, Tools
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    Got my TH-X00 EBs in today and I'm very happy. If there is any sloppiness in the low end, I can't tell. For me, these are a great balance of bass...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 12, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Sennheiser HD650 Love (Appreciation Thread)

    I've had my HD650s for just over a month now. They are my second open back headphone purchase after the HD598s. I can honestly say that I enjoy...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    New Schiit Vali 2 Discussion Thread

    Has anyone here tried a LISST "tube" in the Vali 2? I've read elsewhere that they are technically compatible but not officially supported.
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HD 280 PRO - Thoughts?

    I have some Fostex/Massdrop TH-X00 EBs on the way and they should be here on Thursday. I'm looking forward to hearing the differences since the HD...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 11, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    HD 280 PRO - Thoughts?

    I've owned my HD 280 PROs for several years now and I guess you could say they were the first set of cans to truly get me interested in over ear...
    Thread by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 10, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Headphones
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    New Schiit Vali 2 Discussion Thread

    Seems to mirror exactly what I found when comparing the stock 6BZ7 to the Gold Lion E88CC. Interesting to read that the EH 6922 brought out more...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 10, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    New Schiit Vali 2 Discussion Thread

    Hello all, Perhaps my Google-Fu is weak or I missed something entirely while searching SBAF, but has anyone else tried the Genalex Gold Lion...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 10, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    Good to know. I'm definitely looking forward to hearing the TH-X00s. Should be a nice upgrade from my HD 280 PROs in terms of sound, maybe not...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 9, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    Thanks for the input. I plan on getting a higher powered solid state amp eventually, whether that be a Jot or something else. Probably won't be...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 9, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Thanks for sharing. I'll take my remaining tube questions to the Vali 2 thread so this thread can remain on topic!
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 9, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    Thinking about getting the Ebony TH-X00s soon. Has anyone tried the TH-X00s on a Vali 2 amp?
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Thanks for the replies! The last thing I want is noticeably harsh treble or sibilance. This is one thing that seems to hold me back from just...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    I currently have a Modi Multibit & Vali 2 stack for my desktop and have truly enjoyed it for the past two months with all of my current headphones. The...
    Post by: RiflemanFirst, Apr 8, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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