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    @HotRatSalad you can buy a 3F from Nitsch Sound.

    @HotRatSalad you can buy a 3F from Nitsch Sound.
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Dec 1, 2024
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    I've been talking about this on my profile post but I figured I'd put the info here in case it's useful for someone else: The left driver on my...
    Post by: lagadu, Nov 18, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    @zonto Portugal/Denmark. In this case I was contacted by a Portuguese dealer. I've opened them...

    @zonto Portugal/Denmark. In this case I was contacted by a Portuguese dealer. I've opened them up and couldn't find the failure so I'll be sending...
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Nov 18, 2024
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    1600€ for replacing the two drivers. I'll open the enclosure and take a look, if I spot nothing...

    1600€ for replacing the two drivers. I'll open the enclosure and take a look, if I spot nothing I'll probably take it as it's still less than I...
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Nov 18, 2024
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    @ChaChaRealSmooth well, I'm not the first owner but it was originally bought in 2016 so while...

    @ChaChaRealSmooth well, I'm not the first owner but it was originally bought in 2016 so while it's well past warranty, it's not a long time by any...
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Nov 17, 2024
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    @Ti_Leo I haven't investigated enough. First I contacted Focal and hopefully I'll get a quote on...

    @Ti_Leo I haven't investigated enough. First I contacted Focal and hopefully I'll get a quote on repairing. Depending on whether I think it's...
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Nov 16, 2024
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    Welp, it finally happened: dead driver on my wonderful OG Utopia :(

    Welp, it finally happened: dead driver on my wonderful OG Utopia :(
    Status Update by lagadu, Nov 16, 2024
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    @Cryptowolf Thank you! I was looking for something that while staying neutral and mid centric...

    @Cryptowolf Thank you! I was looking for something that while staying neutral and mid centric would be slammy and fast as well as with a high...
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Aug 28, 2024
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    Has anyone put ears to the empire ears odin? I've been given a strong recommendation for them.

    Has anyone put ears to the empire ears odin? I've been given a strong recommendation for them.
    Status Update by lagadu, Aug 28, 2024
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    Hah I can hear the output transformers on my Starlett sing the input music. Transducers are for...

    Hah I can hear the output transformers on my Starlett sing the input music. Transducers are for losers!
    Status Update by lagadu, Aug 9, 2024
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    Focal Celestee

    I had the same problem with my Radiance and the fix was very simple: remove the pads, open the driver enclosure and force the spring a little in...
    Post by: lagadu, Apr 30, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Ferrum OOR / HYPSOS Headamp Review: Girl You Know It's True

    To add a few of my impressions of the Oor: While I don't have enough confidence to say that it sucks with dynamics but excels with orthos in...
    Post by: lagadu, Dec 29, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    @joch thanks for making it worse!

    @joch thanks for making it worse!
    Profile Post Comment by lagadu, Dec 27, 2023
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    God dammit I love my Starlett and really, really don't need a Supernaut. Why must Mr. North...

    God dammit I love my Starlett and really, really don't need a Supernaut. Why must Mr. North tempt me so? :(
    Status Update by lagadu, Dec 27, 2023
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    Audeze LCD-R: Can We Use Ordinary Headamps? Music for the Masses

    I suspect it had something to do with that plus the LCD-5 being around the corner. According to audeze the R and the 5 use the same "parallel...
    Post by: lagadu, Dec 20, 2023 in forum: Audio Science