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    RME ADI-2 DAC

    I have been wanting the RME ADI-2 for years. I got a great new job that pays very well and decided to finally get it. Glad I waited as long as I...
    Post by: svperstar, Jan 12, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Which headphone/amp/DAC got you into this nonsense?

    I used to bring my 595s and PAV2 to work with me, the PAV2 worked well but the volume pot scratched when you turned it. Eventually I sold my...
    Post by: svperstar, Jan 10, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Which headphone/amp/DAC got you into this nonsense?

    I picked up a pair of Sennheiser 457s at CompUSA(remember them?) in 2003 because I recognized the name Sennheiser from some article about "crazy...
    Post by: svperstar, Jan 10, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    Massdrop x Koss ESP95X Electrostatic Headphone Stream of Consciousness Review and Measurements

    Funny same happened to me tonight. Been listening to my Arya on personal computer and my HD580s on my work from home PC for months. Got out my...
    Post by: svperstar, Jan 16, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HiFiMAN Arya measurements and impressions

    If you enjoy that then I recommend getting the Koss electrostats off of drop.com. It has light bass but makes for a very unique and ghostly...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 17, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HiFiMAN Arya measurements and impressions

    So the SMSL P200 got in today. Wow. It gets a LOT loader the the Gilmore Lite mk2 even on low gain. With high gain and the knob maxed you would...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 8, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HiFiMAN Arya measurements and impressions

    Anyone have any song recommendations that show the layering on Arya?
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HiFiMAN Arya measurements and impressions

    I've had my Arya for 24 hours now. Not enough time for a full review but enough for some impressions. I wish I still had my old Sony SA5000s from...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    I'm listening loud and clear. I am using Musicbee with WASAPI exclusive mode. I also tested VLC. In quiet ambient tracks I can easily turn the...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    This was my point. Most others give power @32 - 300 ohms Headamp does not. Headamp markets itself as a "wire with gain" and I assume the reason...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    It says Max 1.5 but it doesn't say under what loads or anything else. Pretty vague:...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    Thing is tho how can you be sure of anything when it comes to the power output of the mk2 when on Headamps site it says almost nothing:...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    They do look nice together. Mk2 is kinda dusty lol [IMG]
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    Sensitivity is 90 db according to Hifiman: [IMG] I'm on my work laptop working from home. I am going Topping D10 -> Gilmore Lite mk2 -> Hifiman...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    HeadAmp Gilmore Lite mk2 Headphone Amp (on Massdrop)

    Got my Hifiman Arya in last night. The only amps I have on hand is the Gilmore Lite mk2 and an Asgard 2 buried in my closet. headamp is vague on...
    Post by: svperstar, Aug 7, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units