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  1. Firegon
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    Impressions of HEDD headphones for your head thread

    I've managed to listen to HEDDs about a month ago and to be honest - to me they were good, but I expected more. Used SuSy Dynahi tweaked for HE-6,...
    Post by: Firegon, Sep 9, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Hifiman HE-R10 Closed-back Headphones

    I must say, I really thought it was some kind of a meme photoshopped image. It may look like one, it may sound like one, but apparently hifiman...
    Post by: Firegon, Aug 9, 2020 in forum: Headphones
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    Rockna Wavedream DAC: Awesomesauce

    I know that the single ended signature wavedream doesn't have XLRs. What about the single ended non signature one? I'm asking, because I've seen...
    Post by: Firegon, Jul 23, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Bryston BHA-1 Amplifier Impressions and stuff

    I'd prefer not to. It's a bit too polarizing due to the price tag and I haven't heard nearly enough high end stuff to be able to evaluate it...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Bryston BHA-1 Amplifier Impressions and stuff

    It's a good amp, so obviously You've got less distortion and grain in the upper region, making it cleaner and thus "smoother" in a way. Or less...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  6. Firegon
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    Bryston BHA-1 Amplifier Impressions and stuff

    I used to own BHA-1 for half a year or so. Great amp and I absolutely agree - it synergized with HD800 suprisingly well, even if on paper it...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 18, 2020 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus Reviews

    @purr1n Now that's some interrogation. Not sure if I'm even supposed to answer, but just for the sake of consistency I'll try. All but one of...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 4, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus Reviews

    We shall see what @ChaChaRealSmooth says, then we'll get a better picture. Sure, honesty is always the most important ( especially in our hobby...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus Reviews

    That's a surprising one. Especially the part about layering and imaging. I've only used Morpheus with headphones ( and only for a few days ), but...
    Post by: Firegon, Jun 2, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Sonnet Digital Audio's Morpheus Reviews

    For all the Morpheus users out there - did You find the preamp(volume control) mode to be significantly worse in terms of sound quality? I've had...
    Post by: Firegon, May 28, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    STAX SR-009S - need setup advice

    The cheapest, truly capable option is the old, standard KGSS. They are not that common these days, but if You wait, You can pick one up for...
    Post by: Firegon, May 25, 2020 in forum: Advice Threads
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    Life after Yggdrasil: Watering the Ash

    "Life after Yggdrasil" huh? First time i saw that topic, I thought the title was rather excessive and overly dramatic, but alas ... here I am....
    Post by: Firegon, May 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Topping DACs?

    Huh, I must say I haven't heard many of the cheaper chinese DACs, but I didn't think they would be that ... ekhm polarizing. The only topping...
    Post by: Firegon, May 12, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Gustard DAC-X26 impressions and discussions

    I suppose that's the usual worry with brands like Gustard ... or hifiman. Let's be real - it's very likely that they'll release a better 4499 DAC...
    Post by: Firegon, Feb 3, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    I can agree, to some extent. Obviously reaching the level of speakers is impossible, unless we're talking about aformentioned K1000 or SR1a (...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    Sorry if I've crossed You @joeexp , but I stand by my statement. R2R 7HE is chinese DAC as far as I know. I'm an owner of Yggdrasil Analog 2 and...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
  17. Firegon
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    Yggdrasil Refined - New Schiit Yggdrasil Analog 2 (Yggdrasil A2) Sound Impressions

    I've never found Yggdrasil to be v-shaped. In fact, it has slightly less bass presence than any other DAC I've had in a while, although the treble...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 23, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    Thank You kind Sir! One more question, if I may: Would You say that the Morpheus is thin sounding? Or in the "very analytical" domain? That's how...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 18, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I must say, I know nothing about USB implementations, especially the drivers. But recently I've heard just how big the impact can be. Two or...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 17, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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    SBAF DAC Talk II

    I'm also (impatiently) waiting for some Morpheus impressions. DPD decided to play baseball with my Yggy2, so I need to find a replacement...
    Post by: Firegon, Jan 11, 2020 in forum: Digital: DACs, USB converters, decrapifiers
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