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    The Fiio FT1 might be a nice replacement.

    The Fiio FT1 might be a nice replacement.
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Nov 25, 2024
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    What about Vali 2+ + MJ1/Rag1?

    What about Vali 2+ + MJ1/Rag1?
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Oct 19, 2024
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    Fosi Audio ZA3 - Class D Done Right

    Its the high-frequency distortion that scares me tbh. [IMG] The new Fosi v3 mono isn't much better: [IMG] But your measurement at 8200 Hz...
    Post by: Tachikoma, Sep 19, 2024 in forum: Power Amps
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    Hmmm, budget DSHA-3F? opamp + Tamura transformers...

    Hmmm, budget DSHA-3F? opamp + Tamura transformers https://zenmarket.jp/auction.aspx?itemCode=e1150647627
    Status Update by Tachikoma, Sep 17, 2024
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    Stax SR-X1

    Nah that's just the dust cover. Going by the design I hope it sounds like a souped up SR-5.
    Post by: Tachikoma, Aug 1, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    These deserve more attention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDs-Xe_on48

    These deserve more attention https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDs-Xe_on48
    Status Update by Tachikoma, Jul 30, 2024
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    The best cheap wireless earbuds in 2021 | Review

    Creative Aurvana Ace, that XMEMs tweeter is legit.
    Post by: Tachikoma, Jun 19, 2024 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    It is a good way to make sure our leaders aren't over the age of 70.

    It is a good way to make sure our leaders aren't over the age of 70.
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, May 31, 2024
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    Soren Brix?

    Soren Brix?
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, May 19, 2024
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    Lynx e22 as an actual dac?

    Man, I remember when the EMU 0404 and 1212M were all people talked about (in my community), and Lynx cards were in the realm of the gods.
    Post by: Tachikoma, Apr 15, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    @Kernel Kurtz Hmm, my experience (15 minute auditions) with DAPs has been underwhelming so far,...

    @Kernel Kurtz Hmm, my experience (15 minute auditions) with DAPs has been underwhelming so far, to the point I'd rather just use my old iPad. Not...
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Mar 7, 2024
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    @Ksaurav402 I'm thinking on the lines of a transportable setup for relatively efficient over-ear...

    @Ksaurav402 I'm thinking on the lines of a transportable setup for relatively efficient over-ear headphones + IEMs. Anyway, just commenting on...
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Mar 7, 2024
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    Why are portable amp/dacs never compared to desktop amp/dacs? But I guess it would be funny if a...

    Why are portable amp/dacs never compared to desktop amp/dacs? But I guess it would be funny if a $1.5k portable is outperformed by a Magni
    Status Update by Tachikoma, Mar 7, 2024
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    What about 32 ohm headphones and IEMs though?

    What about 32 ohm headphones and IEMs though?
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Mar 7, 2024
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    Grado-rama: A Guide to Grados

    I have a pair, but can't be sure of the exact model (whether its the i or e). Someone ship me a pair of RS-1X to compare pls :D How much I like...
    Post by: Tachikoma, Jan 21, 2024 in forum: Headphones