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    Merv's Politically Incorrect Audio Blog

    Hi Merv Have you heard the Stax SR-Ω, if so how does it compares to the HE90?
    Post by: Mach3, Nov 17, 2020 in forum: SBAF Blogs
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    Koss ESP950

    The 950 scales really well with better amp. Currently running them off a Stax SRM-600 Limited
    Post by: Mach3, Aug 24, 2019 in forum: Headphones
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    Audeze LCD2C Great Expectations

    Wow that's actually a pretty good deal. Pretty much targeting against the schiit jotunheim for less with a DAC.
    Post by: Mach3, Jan 28, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Koss A250 modding help

    My ESP-950 with angled Vesper ear pads is absolutely sublime at the moment, running off my heavily modded SRM-252S. The sound I would describe it...
    Post by: Mach3, Jan 18, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Koss A250 modding help

    Curious as to how this would sound compared to my ESP-950. To bad A250 are so hard to find these days.
    Post by: Mach3, Jan 5, 2018 in forum: Headphones
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    Koss ESP950

    Just an update to my renew found love of the ESP-950 and how awesome they are after completing this project. It's been a while since I wanted to...
    Post by: Mach3, Nov 30, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    AKG K872

    Guess you can always mod the socket to the mini XLR 4pin to make them balance. Even the lemo socket in the k812 can be changed to 4 pin for balance
    Post by: Mach3, Nov 30, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    WTB: Dual 3-pin XLR male to 4-pin XLR female

    I can build one for you for pretty much the cost of parts. Only problem is where are you from?
    Post by: Mach3, Nov 28, 2017 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    FS: HD800S Cable XLR

    You ship to AUstralia?
    Post by: Mach3, Aug 14, 2017 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    AMB M3

    That's one drop dead build Argopo
    Post by: Mach3, Aug 13, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Koss ESP950

    I should have mention I did purchase thicker pad for them. Due to the reason you raised with the clamping force. Don't get me wrong I love my...
    Post by: Mach3, Aug 13, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Koss ESP950

    Got mine last year for $500. I don't think anything new or used can match it in terms of price performance at any level as a kit. Such a totally...
    Post by: Mach3, Aug 13, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Audio Technica Woodies

    I'm probably the only person with this assertion but I find the w5000 problem can be resolved by a simple ear pad mod (stock they are too thin)....
    Post by: Mach3, May 16, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    AMB M3

    What is it about the M3 that you prefer over the B22?
    Post by: Mach3, Apr 12, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Koss ESP950

    Extremely under rated for a 20 year old headphone. Sometime I feel certain tech has gone backward after acquiring this headphone at the same...
    Post by: Mach3, Apr 4, 2017 in forum: Headphones