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    IEM general discussion thread

    Some thoughts on the Apple AirPods Pro: I spent a few hours with the AirPods Pro, and the sound didn’t wow me, but it didn’t disappoint me...
    Post by: EagleWings, Apr 4, 2020 at 1:12 PM in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    Ooh, when the forces meet..
    Post by: EagleWings, Apr 1, 2020 at 11:59 AM in forum: Speakers
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    Dynamics killed by a power conditioner?

    Dynamics killed by a power conditioner?
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 31, 2020 at 12:53 PM
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I have a couple of AKM chip based devices. I was told by a friend that Slow and Super Slow filters are the least digital sounding filters. And...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus

    A couple of members own one. Some impressions can be found here:...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 25, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    System Synergy - Special Sound

    Kinda had a similar revelation recently, after I replaced the Hugo 2 with a Cayin N8 for DAC duties in my desktop chain. The need for a...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 24, 2020 in forum: General Audio Discussion
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    The problem though is, you would burn through them quicker than you think. Where I live, all...

    The problem though is, you would burn through them quicker than you think. Where I live, all liquor stores are closed for the next 4 weeks. All I...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 24, 2020
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Given the current economic climate, try not spending at all, particularly if you are planning on buying blind. Replacing the Gungnir A2, which...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 19, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    I’ve been trying to get my hands on a Solaris and no luck so far. IMO, Leg X is not a worthy...

    I’ve been trying to get my hands on a Solaris and no luck so far. IMO, Leg X is not a worthy competitor in that circle.
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 15, 2020
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    Do speaker amps have similar effects on the sound as headphone ones?

    Blanket statements/generalizations are often questioned, when it is presented without any additional info, especially when you are a new-comer, as...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 15, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    DAP talk (formerly best DAPs 2015)

    For use in the car, I’d recommend the Sandisk Music player or a Sony A15/A25, if he could find one. No button based DAP I’ve come across can beat...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 14, 2020 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Do speaker amps have similar effects on the sound as headphone ones?

    Is this based on your own exhaustive experience or, just your sentiment? If you have indeed tried multiple amps, please do share your findings and...
    Post by: EagleWings, Mar 12, 2020 in forum: Speakers
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    I can imagine. I was once helping a friend EQ his speakers and, we tried to mimic the BK curve...

    I can imagine. I was once helping a friend EQ his speakers and, we tried to mimic the BK curve and we liked the result. So I am inclined to think...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 8, 2020
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    On SW for HPs, BK worsens the sub-bass extension for Dynamics and it makes Planars take a dark tone.

    On SW for HPs, BK worsens the sub-bass extension for Dynamics and it makes Planars take a dark tone.
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 7, 2020
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    I do not have any other reference points for the BK curve and I have only used SW for HPs. For...

    I do not have any other reference points for the BK curve and I have only used SW for HPs. For HPs, as SW already applies it’s own compensation to...
    Profile Post Comment by EagleWings, Mar 7, 2020