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    Sorry for the delay in responding. Life has been very busy recently with start of a new...

    Sorry for the delay in responding. Life has been very busy recently with start of a new semester/moving, etc. I will write up a post for the...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, Aug 22, 2020
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    With 3F.

    With 3F.
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, Aug 19, 2020
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    Grado Hemp qualifies for the worst headphone I have heard in my life and the most regrettable...

    Grado Hemp qualifies for the worst headphone I have heard in my life and the most regrettable purchase as well. Avoid.
    Status Update by Artasia, Aug 19, 2020
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    Can you say more? What headphone from the Grado lineup does it most resemble? Is it a successor...

    Can you say more? What headphone from the Grado lineup does it most resemble? Is it a successor to the RS2e? I have long suspected Grado would...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, Jul 17, 2020
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    Sonic Frontiers SFD-1mk2 Vintage DAC for $750 That Stomps Most Modern DACs

    Sorry I missed this. The SFD-1 does not have this standby feature: the tubes are completely unlit upon turning the switch off without unplugging...
    Post by: Artasia, Jul 13, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    In addition to BHA-1, HeadAmp GS-X mini (not GS-X mkii), which is in a similar price range. Top notch solid state with a hint of warmth. There are...
    Post by: Artasia, Jun 24, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    It's being taken care of. But as is implied in your comments, context matters. Yes, the seller...

    It's being taken care of. But as is implied in your comments, context matters. Yes, the seller registered the entire package for insurance. The...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, Jun 21, 2020
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    If an item is sent to me and is damaged, is it fair to expect the seller to pay for return...

    If an item is sent to me and is damaged, is it fair to expect the seller to pay for return shipping for repair/replacement?
    Status Update by Artasia, Jun 21, 2020
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    Looking forward to mine.

    Looking forward to mine.
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, Jun 20, 2020
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    The attributes you are targeting ("more attack, squarer leading edges, and a bit more slam") put the Matrix X-Sabre Pro right in the center of...
    Post by: Artasia, Jun 10, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    As for comfort and stability on head, Clear has more clamp than my Auteur. They also fit on the...

    As for comfort and stability on head, Clear has more clamp than my Auteur. They also fit on the head more snuggly than Utopia, as others have...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, May 1, 2020
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    @AdvanTech My inclination for the OP is to aim to at least try both the Auteur and one Focal...

    @AdvanTech My inclination for the OP is to aim to at least try both the Auteur and one Focal with the 3F at some point. Those are known to be...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, May 1, 2020
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    @ChaChaRealSmooth @tommytakis I may have found something that was holding the Auteur back for...

    @ChaChaRealSmooth @tommytakis I may have found something that was holding the Auteur back for me, and it is not pads. I will do so more...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, May 1, 2020
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    @ChaChaRealSmooth and @tommytakis Can I ask which pads you preferred on the Auteur with the 3F?...

    @ChaChaRealSmooth and @tommytakis Can I ask which pads you preferred on the Auteur with the 3F? It is possible I do not own the right pads.
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, May 1, 2020
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    If it is between Clear or Borealis, I cannot say, since I have only heard Clear on ZDS and never...

    If it is between Clear or Borealis, I cannot say, since I have only heard Clear on ZDS and never Borealis. I will say that I felt I would have...
    Profile Post Comment by Artasia, May 1, 2020