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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I believe the hiss has to do with the pre-amp section, not the amplifier itself. One of the main reasons it's loud is most powered monitors are...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Apr 28, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    [IMG] I can't decide if I like a wider dispersion speaker or a narrower dispersion, small horn loaded driver. It seems like with either I end up...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Apr 27, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    Ascend Acoustics

    Been an Ascend fan forever. I've owned nearly all their speakers. CBM-170, 170SE, Sierra 1, Sierra 2, Sierra 1 NRT, Sierra 1 RAAL, Sierra RAAL...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Apr 27, 2019 in forum: Speakers
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    Speaker porn

    Wealthy older men do often take TRT, HGH, or other testosterone increasing treatments, so shrinkage is inevitable anyway for those with the money,...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jan 13, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Speaker porn

    I present to you, the most insane speakers I have ever seen. Tidal La Assoluta speakers. $500k/pair. These might have the highest quality...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jan 13, 2018 in forum: Speakers
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    Solid-State Power Amp Adventures

    What about Marantz MM7025?
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Sep 23, 2017 in forum: Power Amps
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    Parasound Halo A23 Stereo Amplifier Review

    Anyone compare the Parasound A23 with the Marantz MM7025?
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Sep 23, 2017 in forum: Power Amps
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    NuPrime STA-9 Power Amplifier Mini Review

    Does this mean you compared the Marantz MM7025 and the Nuprime STA-9 and determined the Marantz was much better? Is there anything in particular...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Sep 17, 2017 in forum: Power Amps
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    Focal Utopia Review (collective stream of consciousness)

    Except BOM for electrodynamic drivers isn't a linear function, it's more of step function since the overwhelming cost is the diaphragm material. A...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Focal Utopia Review (collective stream of consciousness)

    Don't need to speculate that far, the limiting factor of the price of Utopia is the price of Materon Truextent beryllium foil. If we look at...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Sep 7, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    How to verify second hand IE800?

    The serial test is the best way. Otherwise check by comparing photos.
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Aug 19, 2017 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Focal Utopia Review (collective stream of consciousness)

    The HD800, even modded with the superdupont, still has a glaring weakness in that it's quite a sibilant headphone among flagships (with female...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Aug 18, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Z Reviews Bitching Thread

    He's probably talking about his Patreon account. In addition, he should be earning some income through youtube ad buys, and I'm sure he has direct...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jul 31, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    HiFiMAN HE1000 v2 + HEX v2 release soon?

    Aren't HEKv2 and Susvara quite similar? Fast transients with long decay of harmonics, light mid-bass, deep sub bass, wide staging. Seems like you...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jul 27, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    HiFiMan SUSVARA "Review" and Measurements

    I think high end headphones tend to be a bit shakier value compared to speakers if you have a general idea of marginal manufacturing cost. The...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jul 19, 2017 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Nearfields for audiophile listening?

    I'd love to see the Paradigm Persona B's get reviewed & measured soon by a major publication. A 7" beryllium midrange driver is bonkers, paired...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jun 24, 2017 in forum: Speakers
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    New LCD-4 vs Utopia shootout from Innerfidelity.

    Bigger earpads :)
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jun 19, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    DAP discussion thread

    It does seem to have some problems playing certain songs though, I'm not sure why. I have a DP-X1 and a Fiio X7 too, and have tried multiple micro...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, Jun 9, 2017 in forum: IEMs and Portable Gear
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    Headphones for the Cranially Endowed

    Big ears can be an issue too. For example Focal earpads pinch the edges of my ears which hurt after a while, which resulted in me using the...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, May 31, 2017 in forum: Headphones
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    Kef LS50 competitors that fit on a desk

    Dynaudios are a great choice. They don't have the treble extension of metal drivers but are forgiving of virtually any recording and have any...
    Post by: pippenainteasy, May 20, 2017 in forum: Speakers
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