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  1. itsikhefez
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    Upcoming EL84 amps

    I've been working on an EL84 (6BQ5) project lately and wanted to share where I'm at and gather some feedback from the community. This started...
    Thread by: itsikhefez, Apr 8, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    AMB Gamma 2 DAC (or how NWAVGUY fooled us all)

    I love AMB projects. I've built multiple Sigma's, Gamma2 (board only), alpha10 preamp (used in my main system), CK2III ... Ti Kan provides the...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Dec 22, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous

    @Mindbender thanks for the kind words! I'll share the components I've used, but want to point out that there is a lot of flexibility here. Parts...
    Post by: itsikhefez, May 28, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous

    The streamer I built previously, mentioned here: Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous has been working well, but I...
    Post by: itsikhefez, May 28, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous

    I'm not using AirPlay so this may not be relevant, but in the past I've used RuneAudio and Volumio and they both had horrible delays with...
    Post by: itsikhefez, May 20, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  6. itsikhefez
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    Benchmark AHB2 Impressions (vs. Vidar)

    Apologies for the resurrect here (putting the info here in case it could help someone thinking about the AHB2). I didn't read everything...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Apr 13, 2020 in forum: Power Amps
  7. itsikhefez
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    Neurochrome HP-2 All-DIY Low-Distortion Headphone Amp

    I recently completed the HP-2 and to me it is one of the best (if not the best) amplifier I've used, regardless of price. I've owned many very...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Mar 5, 2020 in forum: DIY
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Maybe IEM's is the answer? I have etymotic HF-5 for years that I use for riding the bus and running....
    Post by: itsikhefez, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
  9. itsikhefez
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Willing to spend up to $600... I'd probably also sell the DT1770 to fund part of that. Both the HD650/660S I enjoy home cost significantly less...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    I need suggestions for a closed back headphone for work... I have Beyer Dynamic DT-1770 Pro with either HRT microStreamer or Grace m900 dac/amp...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Feb 11, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
  11. itsikhefez
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    HIFIMAN Headphone Compendium

    I saw atleast 2 on the auction site. Given the price and the other info I mentioned, would you say HE5SE @ $200 or HE6SE @ $700?
    Post by: itsikhefez, Dec 3, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    HIFIMAN Headphone Compendium

    Has anyone had a chance to review/compare the HE5-SE ? I have never heard any HIFIMAN headphones (or planars in general) and want to try one out....
    Post by: itsikhefez, Dec 3, 2019 in forum: Headphone Measurements
  13. itsikhefez
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    Best Amps For the Sennheiser HD800 - 2017 Edition

    I finished my Tubelab SE-II 45 amp recently with ElectraPrint OPT's and it is breath-taking. Most amazing sound I've ever heard from HD650, its...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Oct 2, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  14. itsikhefez
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    Best Amps For the Sennheiser HD800 - 2017 Edition

    Do you think SET amps are generally good with the HD800? I've had the HD800 with the BH Mainline and was not impressed with the sound. That led to...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Jul 20, 2019 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    DG300b Build Thread

    Sorry for slight OT but relevant to this post- I'm trying to spec custom OPT's with Electra-print for a 45 based headphone amp but encountered...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Jun 9, 2019 in forum: DIY
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    Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous

    Besides some software tweaks, this is mostly done. Pretty happy with how it came out, except the cost! [IMG] [IMG] [IMG]
    Post by: itsikhefez, May 29, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  17. itsikhefez
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    Building a Raspberry Pi-based streamer - a guide for the nervous

    I've tried RuneAudio in the past and was very disappointed with the latency and responsiveness of the UI. I'm setting up a secondary system and...
    Post by: itsikhefez, May 20, 2019 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  18. itsikhefez
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    How much do you spend on audio gear (or other hobbies)?

    When I finished undergraduate studies I didn't really care to save up and spent on basically anything I wanted (wasn't audio at the time). Now...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Mar 25, 2019 in forum: Random Thoughts
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    The All Purpose Advice Thread

    Looking for a good closed back for office use (I work in an open floorplan). To give an idea of my preferences, at home I have the HD650 and...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Feb 9, 2019 in forum: Advice Threads
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    The HD800 EQ-ing Thread

    I've been trying to do this myself with the HD800S. I tried 2 different VST wrappers.. one crashes foobar and not much success with the second...
    Post by: itsikhefez, Jan 3, 2019 in forum: Modifications and Tweaks
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