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Wish mimir had an AKM chip…ESS is “glassy” in timbre and down on micro details despite its clarity (when compared) Jun 20, 2025

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    1. crenca
      crenca
      Wish mimir had an AKM chip…ESS is “glassy” in timbre and down on micro details despite its clarity (when compared)
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      3. crenca
        crenca
        Not sure the number, it's a post fire one but I've owned pre-fire ones as well, all in daps
        Jun 21, 2025
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      4. crenca
        crenca
        Also, I’ve experimented by sending HQ player up sampled 8x PCM to it using its NOS mode, but in the end it only scales so much and the built-in burrito filter is just easier to use
        Jun 21, 2025
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      5. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Some of those AKM dacs are way to velvety and smoothed over sounding though. Before schiit got it's hands on ESS stuff I probably would have liked akm better, but schiit made akm better as well so..
        Jun 21, 2025
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    2. crenca
      crenca
      SW51 is just overwhelmed by ZMF Atrium. Sort of works at lower volumes…what’s the most extended and detailed tooby for this amp?
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      2. SofaSamuraiX
        SofaSamuraiX
        So it's a matter of synergy rather than the amp not being something for the headphones?!
        May 25, 2025
      3. crenca
        crenca
        Hum...I would lean to an "the amp not being for the Atrium" answer. I don't think it has enough oomph. However if I'm going to use it in a bedroom system as I'm thinking about, whether I ever listen to the Atrium through it or not, I still think I want the most extended/detailed tubes...hope that makes sense.
        May 25, 2025
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      4. Qildail
        Qildail
        I have a matched pair of Tungsram EF184 in my SW51 and I'd say it's "above average" for Atrium. I still prefer Folkvangr though, but that's a beast in an entirely different category.
        May 28, 2025
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    3. crenca
      crenca
      New pope from Chicago says he is "spiritual but not religious"
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        Also will the pope allow golden showers
        May 9, 2025
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      3. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        I can't wait for season 2 of The Young Pope!!
        May 9, 2025
        YMO and crenca like this.
      4. Lunk_Wray
    4. crenca
      1. Case, Johnny the Nose and Jinxy245 like this.
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      3. Johnny the Nose
        Johnny the Nose
        My recent purchases / interactions with sellers from China have felt like / devolved to Craigslist-like-deals where both parties are totally paranoid the other party is either out to screw or kill
        May 8, 2025
        Qildail and crenca like this.
      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        The one in the picture-link to the video is the Kristi Noem model, which you can easily put out of action by taking its handbag.
        May 8, 2025
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      5. SofaSamuraiX
        SofaSamuraiX
        Oh snap.
        May 8, 2025
    5. crenca
      crenca
      Thinking about looking for a used hardwood Verite despite my dissatisfaction with the closed Verite in the past…
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      2. RestoredSparda
        RestoredSparda
        Out of all my headphones the VC takes the most brain burn in to come to grasp with. But it's always worth it.
        Apr 4, 2025
      3. joch
        joch
        I enjoy the VO, more so than the VC which I also find needs time to acclimate. I didn’t enjoy the VO initially until I swapped pads.
        Apr 4, 2025
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      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        coming from my (apparently!?) Zebrawood VCs to now Blackwood, the Zebrawood has less W-shape, and more mid-focus. Blackwood seems to feature speed, initial attack, and bite. Perhaps more of the W-shape, but neither are anywhere close to "dissatisfying" to me. To triangulate, Auteur classic is more eufonic, richer with looser bass.
        Apr 6, 2025
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    6. crenca
      crenca
      Spent real time with HD6XX vs. JAR650 last couple of nights from my newish DNA Supernaut...
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      3. crenca
        crenca
        I should add that with the Starlett the JAR650 did not distinguish itself as much over stock, synergies and all that.
        Mar 24, 2025
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      4. yotacowboy
        yotacowboy
        easy way to tell the version (ish) of your JAR mod is to look at the 3d printed rear mass loading of the frame/capsule. Straight extruded mass loading = V1/A; sculpted/rounded mass loading and snipped out reinforcing ribs in the frame = V2/B.
        Mar 24, 2025
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    7. crenca
      crenca
      Best deal/place to purchase AirPods? My teenage daughter lost her BF's pair so I have to replace...
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      2. joch
        joch
        Mar 19, 2025
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      3. dasman66
        dasman66
        then why isn't your teenage daughter replacing them?
        Mar 19, 2025
        YMO and crenca like this.
      4. crenca
        crenca
        Good question - when I was her age I had a job, had purchased my own ( very used ) car, etc. She however is an honor student and competitive athlete (averages 3 hours in the pool a day) sooo...different expectations
        Mar 19, 2025
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    8. crenca
      crenca
      The "is bad upsampling..." thread got me thinking: if a major would buty out HQplayer and incorporate it into a hardware dac...
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      2. roderickvd
        roderickvd
        This is why HQPlayer Embedded exists. No idea which vendor has taken up on it.
        Feb 22, 2025
      3. wbass
        wbass
        There's at least one direct comparison of the MScaler and HQP on the net. HQP won out for being more flexible. Sorry, I should've said the Wandla Goldensound Edition uses filters created by Signalyst. It doesn't have HQP onboard, obviously, as that would be a much more complex product.
        Feb 22, 2025
      4. Cellist88
        Cellist88
        As @wbass said…there are two hqp filters embedded in the Dac itself
        Feb 22, 2025
    9. crenca
      crenca
      Supernaut is in...clean as whistle with volume pushed to 10. Will be selling Starlett soon...
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      2. Gazny
        Gazny
        Congratulations, that unit is always stunning.
        Feb 9, 2025
    10. crenca
      crenca
      Not checked in here or even listened to music much - lots of interesting new releases to listen on my vacation this week...
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        You know where I am.
        Sep 27, 2024
    11. crenca
      crenca
      Spent some time with Olivia Newton-John last couple of days, and really noticed her almost K.D. Lang ability to hit notes...
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      2. crenca
        crenca
        The pre Auto-Tune days reveal the differences in talent much better than today's almost always pitch perfect pop.
        Aug 2, 2024
        mediumroast, joch, Cryptowolf and 3 others like this.
      3. HotRatSalad
        HotRatSalad
        Or the actual existence of talent
        Aug 2, 2024
      4. joch
        joch
        Talent is not required. Everything can be packaged and marketed these days.
        Aug 2, 2024
    12. crenca
      crenca
      Almost forgot: What audio related is worthy on this Amazon Prime Day? You folks picking anything up?
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      2. AlPastor
        AlPastor
        The $93 IE200 seems interesting.
        Jul 17, 2024
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      3. wbass
        wbass
        Sort of poking around for a dedicated HQPlayer Mac Mini or equivalent PC. Nothing really jumping out as a screaming deal though.
        Jul 17, 2024
      4. RestoredSparda
        RestoredSparda
        Got some Airpod Pro 2 for $169
        Jul 17, 2024
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    13. crenca
      crenca
      Caught covid at a swim meet this past week, 3rd time for covid, second time catching it at a swim meet...
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      3. JK47
        JK47
        What sub variant are we dealing with these days?
        Jul 17, 2024
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      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        *Sub* variant... swimming... LOL. Hope you recover quick though @crenca .
        Jul 17, 2024
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      5. crenca
        crenca
        I don’t pay attention anymore to the variants, and it’s been at least a year sine my last vaccination. Maybe I will get rhe jab this fall…maybe…
        Jul 18, 2024
    14. crenca
      crenca
      An IEM with 5 ohm resistance (qualified with "+- 1 ohm"!) for $6k...I think maybe there is something I'm not getting about this market :)
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      3. crenca
        crenca
        @Lyander its the "PMG Audio Apx SE" , @Hrodulf yea the advertisement I was sent lists the cables/connectors at "0.1 ohm", because it must be relevant, @Biodegraded , 11 drivers - 2 planer, 8 BA, 1 DD
        Jul 9, 2024
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      4. Lyander
        Lyander
        I scarcely understand IEMs, and this reinforces why I have no desire to expand my comprehension any further lmao
        Jul 9, 2024
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      5. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        I already feel mildly uncomfortable with a 10th of that in my ears. Luckily they're small and stealthy.
        Jul 9, 2024
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    15. crenca
      crenca
      Alright, I'm just going to say it: ZMF pad system sucks. I can't believe I have not ripped one yet putting it on/off...
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      3. Phantaminum
        Phantaminum
        It's a slight pain on the normal ZMF but I've gotten used to it. The Bokeh though; you'll need to use a surgical bot to put on those pads if you somehow take one off. I don't have the dexterity and my wife was throwing expletives had me laughing while she tried to put them on. I got a, "Don't you dare take them off!" after she was successful.
        Jun 11, 2024
        ckhirnigs and crenca like this.
      4. ckhirnigs
        ckhirnigs
        Like anything, you get better with practice. I don’t have issues rolling ZMF pads anymore, though it was nerve-wracking at first.

        Another thing to remember is ZMF sonically matches each pair of pads, so it’s best to keep purchased pad sets together versus just putting any two pads of the same variety together. Before the ZMF pouches were released, I just kept my various pad sets in labeled zip lock bags.
        Jun 11, 2024
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      5. Josh83
        Josh83
        The ZMF system makes quick-switching harder, but the plastic peg-type systems cause me anxiety. I worry about snapping them.
        Jun 14, 2024
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    17. crenca
      crenca
      Auteur vs Universe pads for Atrium open - what do you say?
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      2. jnak00
        jnak00
        I’ve been using Caldera ultra perforated in lambskin. They’ve been on for about six months, so I can’t even remember how they’re different, but I never took them off so must like them. I also liked Auteur and Universe, don’t like BE2.
        Jun 3, 2024
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      3. RestoredSparda
        RestoredSparda
        Auteur x10000
        Jun 4, 2024
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      4. rott
        rott
        I find Zach/ZMF's recommended pads for each headphone match my taste, so Universe for me.
        Jun 4, 2024
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    18. crenca
      crenca
      Plugged in the loaner Supernaut and I have a hum (similiar to mains but not exactlly) on the left channel, and I think some DC as well...
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        Guess like you can't nut tonight Sorry for your loss.
        May 28, 2024
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      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        I had the hum on one channel when I had it while using efficient headphones. However, I'm old school and tend not to care about stuff like that.
        May 28, 2024
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      4. crenca
        crenca
        Ok, I have another rectifier on order so we will see if that's the source in 2 days or so. I will just listen in the mean time ;)
        May 28, 2024
    19. crenca
      crenca
      Install HQPlayer Client on your tablet and see if you can make heads or tails of it...go ahead, I dare you
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        I have a life, I’m good
        May 12, 2024
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      3. Justin S
        Justin S
        I use a screen share to my workstation so I can change settings in HQplayer. It's easier. I have a minimalist Nordic mind, and I still don't get the client software :-)
        May 13, 2024
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      4. zottel
        zottel
        I’m using HQPlayer Client for exactly this use case. I don’t even remember putting in the IP, I guess it would take some time to configure it correctly again. :)
        But, once set up, it works, at least as long as you don’t restart HQPlayer (Embedded, in my case), you’ll have to restart the Client then, too. :o) (On an iPad, at least.)
        May 13, 2024
    20. crenca
      crenca
      The latest Lyr (Lyr+ I think it is called) does not get enough love
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      3. purr1n
        purr1n
        That's what I have been saying, but no one believes me.
        May 10, 2024
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      4. Mithrandir41
        Mithrandir41
        Agreed. The current Lyr is a killer sounding amp and very respectable preamp
        May 10, 2024
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      5. Wilewarer
        Wilewarer
        I hear Lyr3 as an amp that disciplines unruly headphones, which raises the question of why you want an unruly headphone in the first place. I wonder if people just don't see that as the most logical path to system synergy.
        May 10, 2024
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