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    Focal Clear Mg Measurements, Analysis, Review

    I owned the HD6XX and OG Clear, and it is similar to your description. The HD6XX has a slightly warmer vocal compared to the OG Clear. If the MG...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Focal Clear Mg Measurements, Analysis, Review

    I personally thinks it is a good move to slightly tune the signature. As there are some people getting tube amps to get a slightly warm signature...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Mar 28, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    Many thanks to purr1n for providing really good advice for the amp selection for the Utopia. After trying out a lot of DACs, AMPs, and cables, it...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Mar 27, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    My thoughts on Utopia pairing with Uber high end DAC and AMPs. Utopia and Bartok w/ AMP, vs Utopia Bartok Luxman P750u The AMP with the Bartok...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Oct 17, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    In terms of tonality, Vocals on the Mjolnir 2 is slightly warmer (Amperex tubes). Vocals are closer on the Mj2. Bass slam is similar but Mj2 have...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Sep 23, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    https://imgur.com/TgylWXt P750u with the Utopia really opens up the stage compared to the Mjolnir 2. It is like sitting at the 4-6 row in the...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Sep 23, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    Thank you for all of your inputs with the amp selection for the Utopia. I would like to ask, is the up front presentation type of sound exist...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Sep 18, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    I remember I once said I really liked my Mj2 Gungnir Multibit stack that I have been using for more than 4 years, a few post ago. Now I realized I was wrong....
    Post by: smileraidcall, Sep 17, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    The Mighty Utopia: Focal Utopia Revisited

    I am loving the my setup of Focal Utopia with Schiit Mjolnir 2 and Gungnir Multibit A1. With a custom XLR cable So I can enjoy the stack full balanced. I use...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Aug 30, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    Thank you for the useful information. I actually really like the current combo of Mjolnir 2 + Gungnir Multibit because pairing with headphones like Utopia....
    Post by: smileraidcall, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Schiit Bifrost 2

    I am currently using a Gungnir Multibit Analog v1 (without Unison USB). I was planning to upgrade to unison USB but the Unison board plus...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Aug 29, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Massdrop x THX AAA 789

    I am currently using Mjolnir 2 and THX-789. Both feeding from Gungnir Multibit using XLR cable. I actually do enjoy the 789 as it is a good...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Jul 29, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Massdrop x THX AAA 789

    Saw purr1n said that the THXAAA789 is in the same league with the Schiit Jotunheim and they sounded really close to each other. I am currently...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Nov 13, 2018 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Campfire Audio Andromeda Review: Holy Cow, This is a Dream, Awesomesauce!

    Got the iFi ieMatch. Such a great little device. I can plugin my Andro into the Mjolnir 2 single end / balanced with no hiss. Very little change...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Aug 21, 2017 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Campfire Audio Andromeda Review: Holy Cow, This is a Dream, Awesomesauce!

    I can see why the Andromeda is a pair that so many people love and hate. There is literally a dozen of used Andromeda that is still under warranty...
    Post by: smileraidcall, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear