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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Lyr 3 and Modi 3 arrived today. Very happy with the pair so far. Very clear upgrade for the DT880s from the magni 2 + modi 1 (no surprise), and am...
    Post by: RJ58, Feb 12, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    I have only ever run them out of the magni 2U, so don't really have much for comparison. I like...

    I have only ever run them out of the magni 2U, so don't really have much for comparison. I like the Fostex out the the magni (not too bright like...
    Profile Post Comment by RJ58, Jan 25, 2019
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    Headphones/IEMs: EE Legend X, Fostex TH-X00, Beyer DT-880 (600 ohm) Amp: Magni 2U DAC: Modi 1

    Headphones/IEMs: EE Legend X, Fostex TH-X00, Beyer DT-880 (600 ohm) Amp: Magni 2U DAC: Modi 1
    Status Update by RJ58, Jan 25, 2019
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Ended up ordering both the Lyr 3 and Modi 3. Will be a while before I make a big dac upgrade, so the potential for a marginal-noticeable increase...
    Post by: RJ58, Jan 25, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Appreciating the replies! Lyr 3 as a base amp is sounding like a solid option. Regarding the (twice!) recommended modi 3 option for a DAC pairing,...
    Post by: RJ58, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Lyr 3 Discussion Thread

    Hi there, so I am (finally) looking into upgrading my desktop amp/dac section (currently an original modi and a magni 2 uber). My current...
    Post by: RJ58, Jan 22, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Jotunheim impressions

    Any impressions of how Jotunheim compares to the Magni 2U? Also, what would be a more meaningful upgrade from a setup consisting of a Magni 2U...
    Post by: RJ58, Sep 9, 2016 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    UPDATE: I was fortunate enough to have my headphones returned to me by someone who bought them on ebay. If anybody else ever finds themselves in...
    Post by: RJ58, Feb 24, 2016 in forum: Headphones
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    Fostex X Massdrop TH-X00

    Hey all, I recently had my TH-X00's stolen (serial #0997), so if any of you are in the southwestern Ontario area (particularly around the GTA) and...
    Post by: RJ58, Feb 7, 2016 in forum: Headphones