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    ETA Ada Headphone Review: Don't Worry, Be Happy

    I wonder if harmonic distortion will be able to "explain" part of the subjective bass punch. I mean, in the way that the slam of the HD650s seems...
    Post by: JellyRhino, Mar 1, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    Merv's Sneak Previews

    Is the bass cleaner than the HD6XXs variants? How smooth is the treble?
    Post by: JellyRhino, Feb 16, 2024 in forum: Tales from the Bully Pulpit
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    Amp and DAC needed?

    Nothing of that sort is really needed. It just helps getting the best of the headphones you own or plan to own, if they scale with a better amp...
    Post by: JellyRhino, Jan 6, 2024 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Moondrop Para - very not bad!

    Verum One is rated 8 ohms by the manufacturer, but the sensitivity is 96dB/mW.
    Post by: JellyRhino, Nov 8, 2023 in forum: Headphones
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    Schiit Midgard Review, Impressions, Measurements, Science

    Since Marv reports a difference in headstage between Halo or not (SE out), maybe the error correction has a measurable effect on crosstalk? If so,...
    Post by: JellyRhino, Oct 29, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Midgard Review, Impressions, Measurements, Science

    Maybe less physically damped headphones... Grados?
    Post by: JellyRhino, Oct 27, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Here's the DAC chart, which is cool for synergy because there's a warm-bright scale :...

    Here's the DAC chart, which is cool for synergy because there's a warm-bright scale :...
    Profile Post Comment by JellyRhino, Oct 13, 2023
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I use a Bifrost 2 OG balanced in and out with the HD8XX (EQed). I don't use feedback because it's less dynamic. Push-pull exhibits a dryer timbre...
    Post by: JellyRhino, Oct 2, 2023 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units