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    Hifiman Edition XS

    There's this one from Custom Cans in case no one has seen it. I'm still rocking my HD-600 pad but considering this one more for a secure/tighter...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Nov 10, 2023 in forum: Headphones
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    Hifiman Edition XS

    Sounds like you have great synergy with your Schiit gear. I like my XS's a lot, and they sound really nice out of my Shanling M6 Pro 21 straight...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Headphones
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    DAP discussion thread

    Hi AudioFile12377--Quick question regarding formatting of micro sd cards. I went ahead and took the plunge and purchased an RS2 and am wondering...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Mar 25, 2023 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    DAP discussion thread

    Thanks so much, nice to know those 3 work together!
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Mar 23, 2023 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    DAP discussion thread

    Thanks for your post. I've been considering the RS2 and your post moves me closer to a purchase. I already own an NX7 and your description of its...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Mar 23, 2023 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Recommend one album

    David Crosby-Here If You Listen
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Jun 8, 2022 in forum: Music and Recordings
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    Custom Cans HD600/HD650 mod: measurements and impressions

    CNC Weight Rolling in my future?...better have a healthy supply of vinyl spiders!
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, May 22, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Custom Cans HD600/HD650 mod: measurements and impressions

    Both the new colors look great. Wow, but that nickel plated is stunning and I can imagine it would really enhance the coolness factor of the 6XX!...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, May 22, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Custom Cans HD600/HD650 mod: measurements and impressions

    I recently installed the Custom Cans mod on my 2018 Massdrop 6XX's and I also, after going through the different foams, ended up really like the...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, May 13, 2022 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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    Timeless 7hz Ortho iem - Finally a Good Ortho iem!

    Nice take and I agree. As a person that only owns two IEMs--The Timeless and Fiio F9 Pro I can't really speak with any authority as I'm way more...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Shanling M6 Pro DAP Impressions

    Any issues with the new firmware, so far?
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Sep 14, 2021 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    HiFiMan HE400se Measurements and Review

    Interesting findings. I've had a set of HE-X4 for a couple months. They replaced a set of 4-XXs that had developed an issue with the right...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    HiFiMan HE400se Measurements and Review

    "...the headphone will eat current." Now that you mention it...I'd just received my Drop HE-X4 (cousin to the 400SE w/ a claimed impedance of...
    Post by: Bob Smith8901, May 26, 2021 in forum: Headphones