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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    After doing a lot of reading on this site and others, I have ordered a Jotunheim 2 with the ESS dac card so I can compare the dac with the Modi...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Feb 10, 2022 in forum: Headphones
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    Hifiman HE-6SE

    Just ordered the HE6SE v2 and now I need an amp to go with them! Will be ordering Focus pads soon. Can anyone help with amp choices? Currently...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Headphones
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    The Deals Thread

    brand new Hifiman HE6SE v2 for $549.00 USD from adorama...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Leaderboard, Overboard, and Deals
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    Drop x Sennheiser HD8XX (final tuning)

    Given the new characteristics of the 8xx will it pair well with a schiit jot 1 (in balanced)?
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 8, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Thanks, it looks far easier than building a PC (and working in small space optimised mini ITX builds) so I'm going to order a card :).
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    That might be the way to go. How easy is it to install? or what are the steps to install it? I live in Australia so sending my Jotuinheim to...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 7, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Yeah, I would agree with the headphone change for faster attack, but at the moment I don't see any reason to...my next headphones will probably be...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 6, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Sound wise, I'm pretty happy with them, I mean something with faster attack that can hit the low notes would be nice but not necessary, I'd...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 5, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    Thanks for that, unfortunately where I live in Australia has no local dealers/shops for me to go and listen. Any other USB DAC/balanced amp...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 1, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim 2

    I would like to simplify my setup, would a jot 2 with the true multibit DAC add-on be an upgrade from a eitr to modi multibit to jot 1 to balanced...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Sep 1, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Test the new Sonarworks for mobile

    Any way to have this work using Bluetooth and not a headphone jack? EDIT: I just restarted the app and it worked over Bluetooth :)
    Post by: gamerstudent, Mar 16, 2018 in forum: Product Announcements
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I'm looking for a set of wireless over the ear headphones to use on the train and in the office. I don't need active sound cancellation, although...
    Post by: gamerstudent, Mar 13, 2018 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Massdrop x Noble X

    Ah nice. I normally wear the small sony tips, I might try S and MS (each pair is $15 AUD shipped from japan). I have a dislike for the comply foam...
    Post by: gamerstudent, May 13, 2017 in forum: IEM Measurements
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    Massdrop x Noble X

    I've put the rockets to hell and back...still going strong :) If they do fail in the next few years I have the Australian Consumer law to back me...
    Post by: gamerstudent, May 12, 2017 in forum: IEM Measurements
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    Massdrop x Noble X

    So I've owned these IEMS since the first drop and I've spent enough time with them to give this review. This review I will be comparing directly...
    Post by: gamerstudent, May 12, 2017 in forum: IEM Measurements