FS: ALO Rx Mk. III, HD600, Pono player

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  1. Huxleigh

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    If I hadn't just bought an Andro, I'd be all over that Spartan. :confused:
     
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    I'll trade you the Spartan for the Andro. ;)
     
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    Paradox finally sold to @beemerphile, who is getting a great headphone! Everything else still available at the moment!
     
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    Been hunting a set for a long time. Glad for the opportunity. thx
     
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    The Spartans have been sold to the one and only @Huxleigh, and I'm glad they're staying in the community!
     
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    Can you recommend the Pono for its sound quality?

    I use full-size headphones. The K181DJ so the headphone out is not an issue.
     
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    Yes, I think the Pono sounds excellent for its price point. I'm only replacing it because I got the ZX2. I've had the Pono since the original Kickstarter and of all the DAPs I've heard since it's come out, the ZX2 was the only one I felt was worthy of replacing it.

    I feel like the Pono is better with full size headphones than IEMs because it has a higher OI, plus you get a lot of power if you run it balanced. And I do recommend running it balanced if you can. It kicks the SQ up.
     
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    I need to sleep on this one.
     
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    Be aware that it uses two headphone jacks to run balanced, not a standard balanced connector. Some manufacturers offer Pono compatible cables. I noticed Zach is offering them with ZMF purchases.
     
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    HD6X0 + balanced cables + Pono + well mastered files = a wonderful listening experience, imo.

    16-44.1 files are fine.

    I can put the Pono in my pocket and be free to move about the house while still having wired headphones and the GUI handy.

    Low cost for the pleasure I have gotten out of this setup.

    (And this one is black. Not a fan of the yellow myself.)
     
  12. Merrick

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    Yes, the one I'm selling is black as well.

    I did not find the Pono to have enough power to do justice to the HD6x0, even balanced, but lots of people do use them together and love it.
     
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    Bump and also adding the Vegas because I need to shift my funds back towards my speaker rig.
     
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    *Sniff* *Sniff* Is that a Vega I smell?? ...ygpm....
     
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    Tempted by the Vegas but I'm trying to not buy things unheard anymore. Want.
     
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    Damn Merrick....I guess you like you like the Andros more than the vega :) kkk
     
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    Well, there are two things going on here.

    One is that the Andromeda's presentation is more in line with my tastes for long term listening. It's very much like speakers. I think headphones are always a compromise compared to well set up speakers, so to have a pair that emulates well done speakers makes the Andros a keeper.

    The other consideration was simply financial. I'm considering big boy DACs to put into my speaker rig and the Vegas fetch a higher price.

    Anyway, the Vegas are sold, but I still have several items for sale. Anyone who has been wondering what to do with the iPhone 7 or future iPhones should strongly consider the Sine with Cypher Cable. I think it's an excellent portable solution.
     
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    Sine is gone, should I clean up this thread at this point?
     
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    I think it would be best if you started a new thread for whatever is left now. I'm moving this to the archive.
     
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