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    Soren Brix?

    Soren Brix?
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, May 19, 2024 at 7:45 PM
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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
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    Extreme audio

    No, I'm sure someone will find a way. I remember reading a head-fi classifieds ad about a guy who spent his way into insolvency.
    Post by: Tachikoma, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    ASR Member Takes Offense At Real Science; Also Cries

    *Quantify/characterize weather.
    Post by: Tachikoma, Jan 9, 2024 in forum: How to Win Friends and Influence People
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    "wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy" - why are people so nice? There are lots of people I wish...

    "wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy" - why are people so nice? There are lots of people I wish would die by pooping their guts out.
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Jan 9, 2024
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread - Part 2

    https://www.soltanusacoustics.com/soltanus-acoustics-euridiche-electrostatic-headphones/ How could I forget:...
    Post by: Tachikoma, Nov 30, 2023 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Driver size is max aperture?

    Driver size is max aperture?
    Profile Post Comment by Tachikoma, Nov 29, 2023
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    Kid got cancer but hes better now

    Can only imagine how tough that was, and congrats on getting through!
    Post by: Tachikoma, Oct 27, 2023 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    The SBAF Headphone Compendium

    Smooth inner surfaces aside, the Hifiman replicas completely ignore how airflow is controlled in the R10. The ring "diffuser" around the shell is...
    Post by: Tachikoma, Oct 23, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    The SBAF Headphone Compendium

    Man, you really should get that ES-R10 back.Just screwing in the shells a little deeper would have fixed the shrilness and brought back da bass -...
    Post by: Tachikoma, Oct 23, 2023 in forum: General Audio Discussion