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  1. purr1n replied to the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread.

    Get cheap source < $300. I would recommend iFi ZEN DAC, Schiit Modi/Modius, or laid-back or warmer DACs that will best approximate your...

    Oct 20, 2020 at 12:30 PM

  2. purr1n replied to the thread Verum Audio - Exciting high performance DIY planar.

    Pros and cons. Slight attention with RCA attenuators to get more usable volume pot range is generally OK. Attenuation here will lower...

    Oct 20, 2020 at 12:05 PM

  3. purr1n posted a new thread.

    Loaner: Sennheiser HD560S

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    Forum: Loaner Programs

    Oct 20, 2020 at 10:28 AM

  4. purr1n attached a file to the thread Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!.

    Sennheiser HD560S Impedance (and electrical phase) YEL = Free Air Impedance GRN = On Head Impedance [ATTACH]

    upload_2020-10-20_10-18-52.png Oct 20, 2020 at 10:19 AM

  5. purr1n liked rlow's post in the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread.

    Look at iFi Audio. Their DACs are all generally good, and the more you spend the better they get. I really liked the iDSD Micro Black...

    Oct 20, 2020 at 10:10 AM

  6. purr1n replied to the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread.

    I forgot about this: https://www.superbestaudiofriends.org/index.php?threads/drop-x-ifi-zen-dac-signature-review-and-measurements.9608/...

    Oct 20, 2020 at 10:09 AM

  7. purr1n replied to the thread The All Purpose Advice Thread.

    The low-end DACMagic was warm and cloudy. Don't know if they've updated those DACs since I have last heard years ago. I think of the...

    Oct 20, 2020 at 9:29 AM

  8. purr1n liked crenca's comment on purr1n's profile post

    Amen to that. Fuck Trump and his criticism. Not enough to make me vote for Biden, but really...

    Oct 19, 2020 at 3:09 PM

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    Oct 19, 2020 at 2:08 PM

  10. purr1n replied to the thread Loaner: Gaudio Nair and Clariden.

    Got them.

    Oct 19, 2020 at 12:21 PM

  11. purr1n attached a file to the thread Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!.

    Sennheiser HD560S Burst Attack and Decay Envelope [ATTACH] Decay is actually decent. However 4.8kHz attack is super rounded and takes a...

    B1696 HD560 burst.jpg Oct 19, 2020 at 12:01 PM

  12. purr1n attached a file to the thread Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!.

    Sennheiser HD560S CSDs L and R [ATTACH] [ATTACH] It's not horribad like HD700. Little bit of 4-5kHz ringing which adds some edge....

    FPC HD560 L.jpg FPC HD560 R.jpg Oct 19, 2020 at 11:39 AM

  13. purr1n attached a file to the thread Sennheiser HD560S Review: The New Standard - NOT!.

    Full L and R set of measurements next. Sennheiser HD560S Frequency Response Flat coupler (no ear) w/ compensation [ATTACH] Sennheiser...

    upload_2020-10-19_11-27-27.png HD560 R HD.jpg Oct 19, 2020 at 11:32 AM

  14. purr1n replied to the thread Help with R2R DAC Choice for Tube Amplifier(s), in Combination with the Verite Closed.

    Holo isn't that warm. R2R sure, but more modern sound than vintage sound. Otherwise Soekris for more neutral R2R sound. No idea on Aqua....

    Oct 19, 2020 at 9:34 AM

  15. purr1n commented on YMO's profile post.

    It's fine.

    Oct 19, 2020 at 9:32 AM
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