M3NTAL
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M3NTAL

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@rhythmdevils - have you had a chance to hear the Shuoer S15? I reach for them often. I think you'd enjoy playing around with them. Feb 9, 2024

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    1. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      I have a LH Vi DAC (SS) that developed a ton of noise (long ago) on every output. Anyone know a repair person? I haven't used it in years.
      1. Lyander
        Lyander
        I'm amazed that there are actually existing specimens out in the wild. Hope you get that sorted.
        Feb 9, 2023
      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        It's like 1 of 25 or less I think. @zerodeefex had/has one too. I think something went on the analog side. It powers up fine.
        Feb 9, 2023
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      3. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        @Ksaurav402 - if they are released at CanJam, I might have to purchase them. Sennheiser fanboy unfortunately.
        Jan 31, 2023
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      4. Ksaurav402
        Ksaurav402
        available for preorder in Amazon with launch date as 21st Feb
        Jan 31, 2023
      5. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I guess that aligns with your theory. CanJam is the 28th I believe. I'm hoping the treble region isn't too bad. The 660S was too bright for me.
        Jan 31, 2023
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    3. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Piety makes a better preamp than IEMagni. Deeper and more holographic. No image blobs between my X-Omni's
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      2. caute
        caute
        I’m really dense, how would one evaluate the Piety as a preamp?
        Dec 5, 2022
      3. caute
        caute
        Dec 5, 2022
      4. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        You'll need to put your source RCA's into the "In" on the Piety and then connect a set of RCA's from the "Out" of the Piety to the "In" on the LAuX. I'm using mine as a preamp into a stereo setup though, with an amplifier that has preamp in's.
        Dec 6, 2022
    4. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Anyone else get a password reset notification from Head-Fi ?
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      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        Well, now it logged in as standard. Hmm.
        Aug 31, 2022
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      4. Thad E Ginathom
        Thad E Ginathom
        Quite happy for my h-f account to be inoperable. I don't operab it anyway.
        Sep 1, 2022
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    5. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Just noticed - IEMagni is on closeout. Just hooked mine up as a preamp in my 2.1 work setup. Versatile!
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      2. YMO
        YMO
        I got a feeling that's not the end of -10db switch.
        Nov 4, 2021
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      3. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        They should have made the Magni 3+ the iemagni. It's' such a better amp than the heresy. Maybe it's not quiet enough though or something.
        Nov 5, 2021
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      2. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        Holy crap that impulse response at 29min is incredible
        Oct 26, 2021
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      3. Cspirou
        Cspirou
        i wonder if this scales up and you can make a huge panel of them
        Oct 26, 2021
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      M3NTAL
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      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        Maybe Marv will make an appearance in one of these videos now that he has a nice microphone :D
        Sep 15, 2021
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      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Haha just to be clear I was poking fun at the (probably not fake but yet-to-be-confirmed) recent Audeze redesigns with the rounded edges and sliders that go through the bands. Not a fan. Genuinely didn't catch that in the vid though, good eye!
        Sep 15, 2021
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        M3NTAL
        Sep 15, 2021
    9. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Hopefully I don't upset any Abyss owners here from my post on HF. Apologies in advance.
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      2. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        WTF I don’t ever look at head-fi. Post it here.
        Sep 3, 2021
      3. Lyander
        Lyander
        Link would be appreciated if not too much trouble, but yes a copy/paste would be best perhaps (I don't really go on HF either)
        Sep 3, 2021
      4. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        Sep 3, 2021
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    10. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Anyone thinking of going to SoCal Can Jam? I might volunteer - not sure.
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      2. penguins
        penguins
        Maybe this should be in the meetups subforum? I'd bet it's a lot more than 1 or 2 SBAF members...
        Jun 29, 2021
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    11. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Pad Roll Suggestions? - LFF Paradox - (Tighten / Reduce Mid-Bass thicc-ness)
      1. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BKSW8GF

        These are a bit smaller than the Brainwavz pads; you'll need to cut a slit in the skirt from edge to seam to get them over the baffle. They're a more supple pleather than the Brainwavz, maybe also softer foam, and are a bit less bassy. Smallish openings, not good for big ears.
        Nov 30, 2020
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      2. rhythmdevils
        rhythmdevils
        What pads are on them now? He used 3 different pads over time AFAIK.
        Dec 29, 2020
      3. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I believe they are the HM5 angled pads currently. I have old Mr. Speakers pads, but I have no clue what any of them are at this point. The paradox has some good traits hindered by some closed-back type struggles.
        Dec 30, 2020
    12. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      For some reason, in my dreams, I really wanted to buy a HD660. I already own the HD6X0 that I prefer. Shut up brain!
      1. Vtory
        Vtory
        You should follow your instinct. lol
        Sep 17, 2020
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      2. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        HA HA HA! Heck-No. I think I prefer the HD58X over the HD660 out of the "New Kids on the Block"
        Sep 17, 2020
      3. Deep Funk
        Deep Funk
        You are a bass-head, admit it. Find a "good" DT1350 and you will be amazed.
        Sep 17, 2020
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    13. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Can't find a thread for LFF Paradox - What pads are everyone using? I'm using what came on them and I think also the Code 6
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      2. E_Schaaf
        E_Schaaf
        Angled Brainwavz are the same exact dimensions as the LFF pads that come on the Code-X / Code-6 / etc. He just stretches them to fit the plastic rings and then tapes them down. Not my favorite on the HE6 personally but it does help to tone down the treble and bring a bit of presence to the mids.
        Sep 15, 2020
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      3. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I think that is what is currently on mine. There is no Left/Right pad. The seam is at the top on one pad and the seam is on the bottom on the other pad. Good to know for spares. I never tried any of my Mr. Speakers pads, but I did love my Mad Dog / Alpha dog for what it was.
        Sep 15, 2020
      4. Biodegraded
        Biodegraded
        Sep 15, 2020
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      M3NTAL
      I just saw the "Recommend this page" FB link below. Is there a SBAF social or hashtag or anything like that? I use #headfi
    15. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Dear Focal, please make a massdrop style Clear/Utopia (Cost / Look) with an Organic or Composite cone. Start with pulp and then get silly.
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      3. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        People always mention the "sound stage" of the Utopia - it has always reminded me of being a kid and taking my bookshelf speakers and laying directly between them and messing with the toe angles.
        Sep 8, 2020
      4. zonto
        zonto
        Sep 8, 2020
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        zonto
        Sep 8, 2020
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    16. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Drop finally has replacement 2-Pin cables available. A touch more than I wanted to spend, but hope support is good if I have any issues
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      3. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I use their cable with the adapters with my Andromeda Gold. I believe Mee is the collab partner on those. I know it isn't "fancy", but it does the job just fine.
        Jan 3, 2020
      4. shotgunshane
        shotgunshane
        If it’s the cables I beta tested a while back, the premium cable is very supple and pliable. It was good stuff.
        Jan 3, 2020
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      5. M3NTAL
        M3NTAL
        I ordered one of the simple black cables for my Plus + (gym use) and the copper cable to see if it works with my LCD-i4. Hopefully the heatshrink can be molded or removed.
        Jan 3, 2020
    17. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Shout-Out to @Peter78 for sending me his stock MassDrop + cable (no charge)! Positive karma coming your way!
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    18. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      How long are HD800 pads supposed to last? I feel like they rot out even when I'm not wearing them.
      1. Mr.Sneis
        Mr.Sneis
        It's because you're doing it wrong. You have to sell and rebuy the headphones so often the pads don't have time to rot.
        Jun 15, 2019
      2. numbercube
        numbercube
        6 years for me when they turned into crumbs. Layed in the box most of the time...
        Jun 15, 2019
    19. M3NTAL
      M3NTAL
      Are there any members here that can check and see if @Ray is OK? I haven't been able to get in touch with him via SBAF or his E-Mail.
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      3. Riotvan
        Riotvan
        Rip :(
        Mar 7, 2019
      4. 9suns
        9suns
        Sorry to hear about this, my most sincere condolences, RIP.
        Mar 7, 2019
      5. YMO
        YMO
        Now this sucks.....
        Mar 8, 2019
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    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Arizona
    Gear List:
    Ear Monitors:
    Apple - (AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2)
    Audeze - (LCD-i4)
    Campfire Audio - (Andromeda SE: Gold, Andromeda CK: Black Friday Edition, Black Star)
    Drop + JVC - (HA-FWX1)
    JH Audio - (JH13 FP)
    LetShuoer - (S15)
    MassDrop - (Noble X, Planamic, Plus+)
    Moondrop - (Blessing2)
    Sennheiser - (IE600 IE900)
    Sony - (Linkbuds)
    Ucotech - (RE-2)
    Ultimate Ears - (Capitol Reference Monitors)


    Headphones:
    Audeze - (LCD-R, LCD-2.1)
    Austrian Audio - (The Composer)
    Enigmatic Audio - (Paradox)
    ETA - (Genesis-G, Mini-S, 0²)
    FiiO - (FT3)
    Focal - (Clear)
    Koss - (ESP/950, KSC35, Porta Pro)
    Sennheiser - (HD 600, HD 650, HD 660S2)
    Symphones - (Full Metal Magnum V4, 3D Print Magnum V7, Magnum V9)

    Amplifiers:
    AMB - (Mini³)
    Bottlehead - (Smack WOT)
    Cavalli Audio - (eXStatA Hybrid)
    ECP x Beezar - (Torpedo III Maxed)
    Eric McChanson - (Mini Gold UltimatE, WhispEr)
    Headamp - (Pico Amp, DAC, Pico Power)
    NITSCH x Schiit - (Magni Piety)
    PS Audio - (GCHA Cullen Modified)
    Schiit Audio - (IEMagni+, Jotunheim-A, Mjolnir 3, Vali 2+)
    SWA - (Krell KSA-5 Klone)
    Tanget/Morsel - (PPAv2)

    Sources:
    AMB - (γ2)
    EarStudio - (ES100 MK2)
    Light Harmonics - (Geek Out 450, GO2Pro ∞, Vi DAC ∞ - Repair Help Needed)
    MHDT - (Havana Modified)
    PS Audio - (DLIII Cullen Stage IV)
    Pi2 Design - (Pi2AES)
    Qudelix - (5K, T71)
    Schiit Audio - (Eitr, Freya N)
    Shanling - (M0, M0 Pro)
    Sonic Frontiers - (SFD-1 MkII Modified)
    Previous Headphones:
    AKG - (K501, K701, K340, K7XX)
    Audeze - (LCD-2.1, LCD-2C)
    Audio Technica - (ATH-W1000)
    Beyerdynamic - (DT-770, DT-880)
    Denon - (AH-D2000, AH-D5000 Lawton)
    Grado - (SR-60, HF-2)
    HiFiMan - (HE-560)
    Sennheiser - (HD 595, HD 58X Jubilee, HD 800 SDR)
    Sony - (MDR-MA900, MDR-SA5000, PFR-V1)
    Stax - (SR-007)
    Ultrasone - (PL-750, PL-2500)