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  1. Hands

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    I know I said this in the measurement thread, but I'd love to hear these and measure myself, if you don't mind.
     
    Hands, Oct 14, 2015
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    Looks nice, I saw you post these and, I believe a Dac (or was it an amp?), on Reddit. Your work looks nice man.
     
    keanex, Oct 14, 2015
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    purr1n, Oct 14, 2015
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    Looks totally awesome! Your level of dedication appears to be second to none. Wish you could get a reliable measurement rig of your own to make sure the sound is just as shocking as the craftsmanship. Would love to be able to listen if there is a chance.
     
    Audio Zenith, Oct 14, 2015
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    The sound, specially the mids, are IMO first rate.
     
    ultrabike, Oct 14, 2015
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    Stunning! I just posted something related to this in the morning. I would love to get a listen if it's doing a round in Georgia (US)?
     
    mickeyvortex, Oct 14, 2015
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    I think they'll be making the rounds. I think Hands and Tyll are in line next in whatever order that falls. After that, I may snag them back for a bit before creating a loaner program.

    I've got drivers and material for another pair or 3, so I'll probably do the machining and make at least another. That way I can have one to listen to :sail:
     
    feilb, Oct 14, 2015
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    Yeah, I designed a PCM1704 based DAC. I posted over there. Maybe at some point I'll put another thread up with it inside. I've been devising some updates for it, but hardly have time at the moment.
     
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    Wow! These are just lovely. A bit grainy, and a bit distorted in the bass, but damned good otherwise. I've posted my results here.
     
    Tyll Hertsens, Nov 18, 2015
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    Awesome!
     
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    Beautiful!
     
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    And you tuned and matched these by ear. The driver matching is excellent! It's scary to think what you will be able to do with a measurement system and higher end drivers. @feilb is a rare kind of headphones artisan.
     
    kapanak, Nov 18, 2015
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    Really beautiful work-
     
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