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    Truthear Pure Reviews, Impressions and Discussion

    I have not heard his first model, Meta; It was a limited run. Daybreak will be a full production model, available at multiple retailers. It...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Jul 13, 2025 at 7:36 AM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Truthear Pure Reviews, Impressions and Discussion

    Well, I won’t have to, since Shenzhen Audio provided me with this sample for free; although I did pay a significant % of retails cost in orange...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Jul 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Truthear Pure Reviews, Impressions and Discussion

    Truthear Pure MSRP: $89.99 The unit reviewed here was provided by Shenzhen Audio...
    Thread by: shotgunshane, Jul 10, 2025 at 3:27 PM, 4 replies, in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Wiim Pro Measurements - the horror, the horror + crazed fanboi

    Personally, I think you could have a lot to offer here at SBAF, in the way of measurements and troubleshooting, etc; someone with your knowledge...
    Post by: shotgunshane, Jul 7, 2025 in forum: Source Measurements
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    UPS is charging 3.3x the custom duties as brokerage charges.

    UPS is charging 3.3x the custom duties as brokerage charges.
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jul 7, 2025
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    Received a bill for a tariff on a review product.

    Received a bill for a tariff on a review product.
    Status Update by shotgunshane, Jul 7, 2025
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    Apple dongle and a Bluetooth dac/amp.

    Apple dongle and a Bluetooth dac/amp.
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jul 5, 2025
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    Fat is Phat https://youtu.be/ZEkUeh1awZ0?si=5u2f2j8uTHLbLziH

    Fat is Phat https://youtu.be/ZEkUeh1awZ0?si=5u2f2j8uTHLbLziH
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 27, 2025
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    https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/21/ios-26-adding-two-new-wi-fi-features/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLJQxhle...

    https://www.macrumors.com/2025/06/21/ios-26-adding-two-new-wi-fi-features/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLJQxhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHngNN6rRjKQ5o69DT-SjVcxrONTYvQxV7p5...
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 26, 2025
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    Looks like Apple is adding Wi-Fi Aware framework to iOS 26, making alternatives to AirPlay on...

    Looks like Apple is adding Wi-Fi Aware framework to iOS 26, making alternatives to AirPlay on Apple devices possible.
    Status Update by shotgunshane, Jun 26, 2025
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    Pure reminds me a good bit of my APP2.

    Pure reminds me a good bit of my APP2.
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 26, 2025
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    Kato is definitely a good bit brighter, where Aria 2 treble is closer to Pure levels, with just...

    Kato is definitely a good bit brighter, where Aria 2 treble is closer to Pure levels, with just a bit more emphasis. In this short comparison (1...
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 26, 2025
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    Pure bass is quicker than Kato and Aria 2, due to less overall bass presence. Pure upper...

    Pure bass is quicker than Kato and Aria 2, due to less overall bass presence. Pure upper midrange is lower in amplitude, so vocals are noticeably...
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 26, 2025
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    It’s a completely different cable. Super Reviews thinks it may be same as Blessing 3.

    It’s a completely different cable. Super Reviews thinks it may be same as Blessing 3.
    Profile Post Comment by shotgunshane, Jun 25, 2025