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    Verum 2 Review and Measurements

    Initial Impressions of Verum 2 I’ve had the V2 for a week. I quite like Verum OG, so I have gotten two pairs. Compared with Verum OG, V2 retains...
    Post by: TomNC, Mar 16, 2025 in forum: Headphones
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    Golden Schlong Awards 2024 - Nominations

    I have a Qutest and quite like it. Besides its technical strength and small form factor, I appreciate that its four filters (a combination of full...
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 30, 2024 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Golden Schlong Awards 2024 - Nominations

    Apos-AT R70X Refined headphones for V/E (very enjoyable). I would recommend these, but it probably makes little sense because they are a limited...
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 26, 2024 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Loaner: ZMF Caldera Closed

    Please count me in. Hillsborough, NJ. Thanks for the opportunity.
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 3, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Capitol Audio Fest '24 Nov 8 - 10 - Rockville MD

    @Tchoupitoulas Great impressions, as you always do. It is surprising to read your impression that the Sus OG sounds better than X9000 in...
    Post by: TomNC, Nov 12, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
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    Apos x Audio Technica ATH-R70x Refine Headphone Review

    I fully agree with @purr1n that this is a great product--nice saturated but non-fatiguing tonality, open sound (impressive soundstage width), plus...
    Post by: TomNC, Sep 16, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I was about to say something similar. It is good that those caps are easily accessible for a visual inspection without having to open anything. I...
    Post by: TomNC, Apr 25, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    Just a thought: if this was a car, wouldn't this situation warrant a sort of recall? I have a first run unit too. There is a slightly but...
    Post by: TomNC, Apr 22, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    My MJ3 (the first batch) also has low level background hum with sensitive low resistance headphones (Grado, Sony R10, both single ended). It is...
    Post by: TomNC, Feb 26, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Grado GS3000X Review and Measurements: Don't You (Forget About Me)

    IME, Grado headphones remain ones the closest to Sony R10 in terms of speed, immediacy, and sweet tonality. Hope the X versions tame the fatiguing...
    Post by: TomNC, Feb 12, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I have to acknowledge that I under-rated how well MJ3 drives HD650 headphones. I've just had an exceptionally satisfying listening session with...
    Post by: TomNC, Feb 7, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    If you are wondering whether you can enjoy the superior musicality of MJ3 through electrostatic headphones, my answer is a positive yes. I like...
    Post by: TomNC, Jan 28, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Verum 2 Review and Measurements

    @Garuspik Please make an announcement here when you are launching the crowdfunding for Verum 2. I am one of the early customers in crowdfunding...
    Post by: TomNC, Jan 25, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Oh Sh#7! Eddie Current Studio B

    I can recommend Omega single driver speakers. They are relatively affordable especially for used and easy to drive. They have the strengths of...
    Post by: TomNC, Dec 27, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Yggdrasil GS

    Thanks for friends' input! Schiit says the only reused part is Analog 1 card. Besides the AD5791 DAC chips, is the output stage (opamp or a...
    Post by: TomNC, Nov 22, 2023 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers