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    Pioneer SE-Monitor5 - A new $1000 headphone

    I guess I should finally follow-up like I said I would. Long story short, I ended up selling them recently (the replacement pair). They're...
    Post by: JWahl, Mar 13, 2019 in forum: Headphones
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    Pioneer SE-Monitor5 - A new $1000 headphone

    I'm hoping the deeply discounted ones aren't just known defective ones from the factory. I recently sent mine back for RMA exchange because it...
    Post by: JWahl, Jan 7, 2019 in forum: Headphones
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    Chord Qutest impressions

    I haven't posted in awhile, but since there's few impressions on here, I'll add a few of my observations. Background: For a while I was using my...
    Post by: JWahl, Jun 4, 2018 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    ifi-audio pro iCAN - any thoughts?

    Awesome review, Torq. You weren't kidding about long and in depth. I need to take notes for my future posts. Very helpful, though. I'm...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 21, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    If you're on the loaner anyways, I'd wait and compare the two directly. The Sangaku is nice in it's own way, but more of a sidegrade IMO and it...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 14, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    Thanks for the tip, gbeast. Here are the internal shots, as promised. [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 13, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    Thankfully, @JoshMorr did provide his impressions using the Gungnir Multibit with Mutec 1.2 converter on the first page. We both also seemed to share the...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 12, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    I'll go ahead and add a few criticisms for clarification. My review was admittedly rushed due to being "obligated" to do a review. I apologize...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 12, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    Noted. I was hesitant to repost it here because I realize it's not the best review. I just know there isn't much in the way of impressions out...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 11, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    Repost of my review from the TTVJ loaner program, if anyone is interested. Introduction: The Sangaku is the first Apex Hifi product I have had...
    Post by: JWahl, Dec 11, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Focal Elear and Utopia

    I own the Elear now after selling some other stuff off. The 4Khz dip is noticeable and sometimes bothersome, but it's not a deal breaker for me....
    Post by: JWahl, Nov 18, 2016 in forum: Headphones
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    What he said. That's basically where I got the info myself.

    What he said. That's basically where I got the info myself.
    Profile Post Comment by JWahl, Nov 18, 2016
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    Apex HiFi Sangaku Hybrid Amp

    I recently got added to the loaner list, so I'll be able to share my impressions in a few weeks. I'll be evaluating with modded HD-650 and the...
    Post by: JWahl, Nov 15, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    How is Chord Dave?

    Just to clarify my previous comment, and expound on Marv's question. First, I am not an engineer (yet) but am returning to school for E.E. in...
    Post by: JWahl, Nov 10, 2016 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    How is Chord Dave?

    "FPGA" dac is a bit of a misnomer for this category of DACs. Technically speaking, the Chord DACs, even down to the Mojo, are discrete DACs. I...
    Post by: JWahl, Nov 8, 2016 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers