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  1. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    @JayC @zottel You're absolutely awesome :-) I am waiting on @Huhnkopf who kindly agreed to help...

    @JayC @zottel You're absolutely awesome :-) I am waiting on @Huhnkopf who kindly agreed to help but will reach out to you in case it doesn't work...
    Profile Post Comment by Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Mar 17, 2023
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    At least the first payment (after registering an account via VPN) must be done by a local...

    At least the first payment (after registering an account via VPN) must be done by a local debit/credit card, otherwise no luck. I already have an...
    Profile Post Comment by Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Mar 16, 2023
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    Anyone from Germany willing to purchase some DE-only tracks from Qobuz for me? I cover all costs...

    Anyone from Germany willing to purchase some DE-only tracks from Qobuz for me? I cover all costs plus some extra of course! Please PM me :)
    Status Update by Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Mar 16, 2023
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC (stock) NOTE: It might seem a little odd at first to include any of the Abyss headphones here, as they've never exactly been...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Jun 18, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    As long as DCA is still using real leather, these are the ones indeed.
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Jun 11, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    Audeze LCD-5 (stock) NOTE: Despite the well-known downsides in both sound and comfort, I've always been a fan of Audeze LCD headphone series. I...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Jun 11, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    Inspired by the "Weighting" section of the Resolve's Headphone Ranking List, here is how my preferences are generally aligned from most to least...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Feb 27, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
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    NOS vs OS: An Audiophile Culture War?

    In simple terms, this is the typical dilemma I've had regarding NOS vs OS on 44.1/48kHz material: NOS: A bit too soft and dark (non-airy) up top...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Feb 27, 2022 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    To be honest, I've been pleasantly surprised that it does NOT sound as overdamped or dynamically dead as I expected given the reputation DCA has....
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Feb 26, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
  10. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    DCA Stealth (stock) NOTE: Despite no actual need for a closed-back headphone, I've been coming back and reading on Stealth repeatedly during the...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Feb 26, 2022 in forum: Audio Science
  11. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    DCA Stealth review coming soon to the "In Quest Of Neutral Headphones" thread!...

    DCA Stealth review coming soon to the "In Quest Of Neutral Headphones" thread! https://tinyurl.com/2p97ukdu
    Status Update by Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Feb 23, 2022
  12. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    Price/performance sweetspot for solid state headphone amps?

    Based on the expansive Susvara review from SoundNews.net with many headphone and speaker amps included, I have recently given Burson Soloist 3XP a...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Dec 28, 2021 in forum: Advice Threads
  13. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    HiFiMan SUSVARA "Review" and Measurements

    FYI - As of late, I found that this mod is working best with denser pads while not being quite as compatible with stock Harmony pads or other less...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Dec 18, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
  14. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    HiFiMan SUSVARA "Review" and Measurements

    Given additional pad rolling in recent months, I have revised the Susvara review significantly. My favourite ear pads on them are now ZMF Auteur...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Dec 16, 2021 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    Given additional pad rolling in recent months, I have revised the Susvara review significantly. My favourite ear pads on them are now ZMF Auteur...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Dec 16, 2021 in forum: Audio Science
  16. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    In Quest Of Neutral Headphones [Reviews / Measurements]

    For those interested, I have posted a FR comparison between the stock Harmony and ZMF Eikon Hybrid pads in the Susvara's review post above.
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Dec 7, 2021 in forum: Audio Science
  17. Magnetostatic_Tubephile
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    From on-ears testing (e.g. Fostex TH-7), I found my custom over-ear comp curve to work just...

    From on-ears testing (e.g. Fostex TH-7), I found my custom over-ear comp curve to work just fine. You might need to apply artificial side pressure...
    Profile Post Comment by Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Oct 26, 2021
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    Audeze LCD-5 Speculation

    Well, to extend on my previous post, e.g. HE-6 has no such issues in bass even with their hard and stiff stock velour pads without memory foam. I...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Audeze LCD-5 Speculation

    I've seen that kind of low to sub bass response recently with Audeze LCD models. It might be related to the fact that they use the "felt spacers"...
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Oct 16, 2021 in forum: Headphones
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    Liquid Gold X Balanced Headphone Amplifier from Monoprice by Alex Cavalli

    Maybe @loadexfa should just transition to tube amps if not already?
    Post by: Magnetostatic_Tubephile, Oct 8, 2021 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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