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    DAP discussion thread

    @Bill-P would you mind sharing your thoughts with the NW-A105? I'd be really interested in your insight as you've used both the ZX300 and the...
    Post by: 8man, Apr 6, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    DAP discussion thread

    Thanks for the insight, Claud! I'd wager the R6P is probably not for me, I've been reading around for a bit...man, it seems like there is a much...
    Post by: 8man, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    DAP discussion thread

    @Claud Could you talk about their timbre a bit? Do they have like an in-house tonality, i.e. are they bright, treble-ish etc? I assume you would...
    Post by: 8man, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    DAP discussion thread

    How do the more affordable Hiby models compare to the older Sony daps? I don't know much about this newer Cirrus-Logic chip, but I'm not a fan of...
    Post by: 8man, Apr 5, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Huh...seems like I've learned something new. Didn't really consider this up until now for sure, sounds pretty interesting actually. Makes sense as...
    Post by: 8man, Dec 19, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Nice, I'll definitely have to bookmark this. It's not as expensive as I'd imagined it to be and the sleeves look pretty good. Cheers
    Post by: 8man, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    Spot on! Even after a short while with them I still get pleasantly surprised by how fun they are, seems good tuning is just good tuning above any...
    Post by: 8man, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Tbh, I've been planning to get a balanced cable for the 650s for so long that I'd completely forgotten about them. I have no clue where I would...
    Post by: 8man, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    Anyone else who just can absolutely not get a proper fit with Noble X's? I got a pair of MD Nobles based on the recommendations here and a...
    Post by: 8man, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    I wonder what kind of setup would make a Jot sound compressed, just as a useful bit of info. In fact I find it kinda' surprising cause my...
    Post by: 8man, Dec 18, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    DAP discussion thread

    Has anyone gotten their hands on the new FiiO M5? I know it may not be high end stuff, but I've been following the thread on it, it seems like a...
    Post by: 8man, Aug 24, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    Cool, thanks again! Actually, your review of the Noble X sounded like I'd dig them so I'll look for a pair to go with the bt unit. It's really...
    Post by: 8man, May 6, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    Holy...really comprehensive review, thank you! "Headphone sockets on each side" Wow. This is probably the first time I ever see something like...
    Post by: 8man, May 6, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    @shotgunshane sorry, I forgot: may I ask of your impressions on the ES100 vs the Fiio btr? The ES100 is really tempting, but it's apparently made...
    Post by: 8man, May 6, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    shotgunshane’s IEM (custom and universal) recommendations, favorites and classics

    Makes sense, I didn't consider you can actually clip it onto any pocket, especially if it's lightweight. Man, I miss having a headphone jack on my...
    Post by: 8man, Apr 30, 2019 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear