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    @fraggler Hardly audible (unless I put my ears super closely to the driver) when connected...

    @fraggler Hardly audible (unless I put my ears super closely to the driver) when connected through usb-c. Note any active or passive speakers I...
    Profile Post Comment by Vtory, Jun 5, 2025
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    Low end extension... check Top end extension... check Neutral balance... check Cohesive...

    Low end extension... check Top end extension... check Neutral balance... check Cohesive tonality... check Wide and deep sound staging.... check...
    Profile Post Comment by Vtory, Jun 5, 2025
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    Adam D3Vs were legit. Wow.. they do so many things high-fidelity-ish despite too cute form...

    Adam D3Vs were legit. Wow.. they do so many things high-fidelity-ish despite too cute form factors and compromised placements.
    Status Update by Vtory, Jun 5, 2025
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    ...and independently (re)visiting several Stax new/old products atm. It's funny I still find...

    ...and independently (re)visiting several Stax new/old products atm. It's funny I still find something irreplaceable in their sound in 2025
    Status Update by Vtory, Apr 19, 2025
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    For reference, I take my own curated sets of L-like cushions found on Ali over Grado's, whose...

    For reference, I take my own curated sets of L-like cushions found on Ali over Grado's, whose tonality is closer to authentic F-pads than L but...
    Profile Post Comment by Vtory, Apr 19, 2025
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    Had to repurpose RS2x in the office yesterday (on mbp w/o amp). I still can't understand why...

    Had to repurpose RS2x in the office yesterday (on mbp w/o amp). I still can't understand why they sometimes sound (incredibly) hi-fi-ish..
    Status Update by Vtory, Apr 19, 2025
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    Always love witnessing people went too far in this hobby lol. Congrats, Crin!...

    Always love witnessing people went too far in this hobby lol. Congrats, Crin! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--RZs4oPc6Y
    Status Update by Vtory, Mar 14, 2025
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    Golden Schlong Awards 2024 - Nominations

    ETA O2: L ZMF Caldera Closed: E Apos/Audio-Technical ATH-R70x: V Schiit Modius, Magnius: L, V
    Post by: Vtory, Dec 26, 2024 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    TOPPING Centaurus (collaborative product with HOLO AUDIO)

    Completely agree with this. What a bad corporate decision! I'm still skeptical about whether this "miscommunication" was truly unintentional or...
    Post by: Vtory, Dec 11, 2024 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    My 3rd semester was finally over! Can confirm full-time working + 2 grad courses per semester do...

    My 3rd semester was finally over! Can confirm full-time working + 2 grad courses per semester do harm hobby hours. lol
    Status Update by Vtory, Dec 9, 2024
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    Literally Downfall (2024).

    Literally Downfall (2024).
    Profile Post Comment by Vtory, Dec 3, 2024
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    Loaner: Apos x Audio-Technica ATH-R70x Refine Headphone

    Never seen it when I received the package..
    Post by: Vtory, Dec 3, 2024 in forum: Closed Loaners
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    Ballentine's Finest surprised me. How can this cheap blended scotch taste this good?? Lacks...

    Ballentine's Finest surprised me. How can this cheap blended scotch taste this good?? Lacks complexity, but totally drinkable and enjoyable!
    Status Update by Vtory, Dec 1, 2024
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    This pretty much resonate with mine meeting "US" biscuits for the first time.....

    This pretty much resonate with mine meeting "US" biscuits for the first time.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4kTC_yn2FY
    Status Update by Vtory, Nov 25, 2024
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    ZMF Caldera Closed Review

    Good catch. I was indeed a bit confused! Like you said, on the web page, it seems top-wide perforation (TWP) suede is recommended to use with CC....
    Post by: Vtory, Nov 23, 2024 in forum: Headphones