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    OFFICIAL: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX

    Finally got it, it's just as good for the 6xx as it for for the LCDs. And it's no wonder I burned my first one out so fast, most orgasmic tube...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 16, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Audeze LCD2C Great Expectations

    The main reason I've sold both Audeze's I've had is because I'm scared of running out of that warranty, it's way too much money for something with...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 15, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    OFFICIAL: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX

    I got the 'elite velour' earpads, they're way more comfortable than the stock pads which are really stiff imo. Has an increased bass presence. Not...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 14, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    OFFICIAL: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX

    I ordered a replacement Sylvania 6sn7 tube for my Ember, it opened up the soundstage even more on the LCDs so I think they might do the same for...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 8, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    OFFICIAL: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX

    I should rephrase this to "existent upper mids" because I swear they don't even exist in the LCDs in comparison. If only I could fuse all the...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 3, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    OFFICIAL: Massdrop Sennheiser HD6XX

    I've had it for a few days, although not much time spent comparing so more initial impressions; done with a Modi Multibit + Jotunheim single ended:...
    Post by: alchemist007, Dec 1, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Final D8000 new planar headphones

    ^ Comments like that really make me wonder whether a lot of these $4k+ products are just to make rich people feel better. Just got my HD6xx and if...
    Post by: alchemist007, Nov 27, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Audeze LCD2C Great Expectations

    It sure was to me, but no way at double the price, which is why I went to the used market.
    Post by: alchemist007, Oct 25, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Audeze LCD2C Great Expectations

    I had the prefazor LCD-2 for a while, and since have moved onto the 3F. Th prefazor was definitely lush but in the end the details of the 3F won...
    Post by: alchemist007, Oct 16, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Thinking about getting active monitors, was wondering if there's any that I could use the Jot and my my surround speakers with. Just not sure how...
    Post by: alchemist007, Apr 21, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Well, up to here is what is relevant to me personally. I think I might just have to hear both side by side.
    Post by: alchemist007, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Earlier parts of this thread mentioned a 'lack of depth' in the Jotunheim and I thought I was beginning to understand what that meant when...
    Post by: alchemist007, Mar 2, 2017 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Modi Multibit: Multibit for the masses.

    Yeah I'm thinking I'm gonna be needing some of my USB ports later on so this just seemed like a really obvious step, especially if it's relatively...
    Post by: alchemist007, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Modi Multibit: Multibit for the masses.

    Since it was only a few dollars, I decided to order one of these:...
    Post by: alchemist007, Feb 27, 2017 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Intedasting... (HiFiMan content within)

    Part 1-2, though the guy deleted his threads for whatever reason. They were charging him $200 for a replacement headband for the HE-6 but $50 for...
    Post by: alchemist007, Jan 4, 2017 in forum: Random Thoughts