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  1. ckhirnigs
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    Meze elite

    I’ve been using the Yggdrasil A2/MJ3 combo with my Elite for a few months now and really like it. I posted here a while back before I had the Yggdrasil or...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Apr 14, 2024 in forum: Headphones
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    ZMF Bokeh Review: Just Can't Get Enough

    Will this new pad interface work with any ZMF headphones? If it gives the ears a little more room, I’d like to try these with my Atrium Closed and...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Apr 10, 2024 in forum: Headphones
  3. ckhirnigs
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    Probably jumping the gun, but I’d definitely like to get in line to hear the Aegis!

    Probably jumping the gun, but I’d definitely like to get in line to hear the Aegis!
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Apr 8, 2024
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    As another data point, my first run MJ3 was sent in for an issue with the high gain switch late last year. They didn’t replace any of the blue...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Apr 8, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Make sure to try the different pad options. Caldera Suedes dial back the bass quite a bit and...

    Make sure to try the different pad options. Caldera Suedes dial back the bass quite a bit and make for a more balanced presentation. The stock...
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Mar 22, 2024
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    Free Anywhere: Fir Audio VxV

    I'll take them if they haven't been claimed! Edit: Understand that Friends/Pyrates get the first shot at these.
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 26, 2024 in forum: Closed (Archived) Sales
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I had a similar issue with my gain switch. I sent the amp back in and they re-soldered something to fix it. It took a while, but I got the amp...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 19, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    This is entirely possible. It might be an illusion that the mids are being boosted. I will say the bass quality is still great with the SW51+ even...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 16, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I still have my iHA-6, though I can’t say it has gotten much use since the MJ3 arrived. My MJ3 did have to go back to Schiit for a small repair,...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I personally don’t find any of the switches to make a big difference. They all provide a subtle change in sound that sometimes takes a while to...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    @THeProfessor Have you had the chance to try the MJ3 balanced in/balanced out? I’m pretty sure this is the optimal way to use this particular amp....
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Feb 15, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
  12. ckhirnigs
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    The Atrium Open comes stock with mesh installed. The Atrium Closed comes stock with no mesh....

    The Atrium Open comes stock with mesh installed. The Atrium Closed comes stock with no mesh. Only reason to add mesh to the AC is if you want to...
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Feb 13, 2024
  13. ckhirnigs
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    The AC comes stock with no mesh installed. It’s definitely not too bright in my opinion, so I...

    The AC comes stock with no mesh installed. It’s definitely not too bright in my opinion, so I don’t see any reason to add any mesh.
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Feb 12, 2024
  14. ckhirnigs
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    Vocals are a bit recessed on the MJ3 vs the SW51 high-Z out. Finding I prefer the SW51+...

    Vocals are a bit recessed on the MJ3 vs the SW51 high-Z out. Finding I prefer the SW51+ presentation at the moment.
    Profile Post Comment by ckhirnigs, Feb 12, 2024
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    Hot take: Atrium Closed sounds better on the SW51+ high-Z out than the MJ3 XLR out. *Both fed...

    Hot take: Atrium Closed sounds better on the SW51+ high-Z out than the MJ3 XLR out. *Both fed from Yggdrasil A2.
    Status Update by ckhirnigs, Feb 12, 2024
  16. ckhirnigs
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    Plugged in my old Mod House Argon MK2 into MJ3 tonight out of curiosity. These things sound...

    Plugged in my old Mod House Argon MK2 into MJ3 tonight out of curiosity. These things sound great! Didn’t know they could scale like this.
    Status Update by ckhirnigs, Feb 10, 2024
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    Bay Area Meet Jan 27, 2024

    Did anyone get a chance to hear the new Wells Audio V8 OTL amp? I’ve considered getting an OTL amp for my ZMF dynamics, but I don’t want to spend...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Jan 31, 2024 in forum: The Meeting Place
  18. ckhirnigs
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    NITSCH Sound Pietus Maximus Optimus Prime Review - The Touch

    Not to get too off topic, but what differences in the highs are you noticing between Push Pull and SE on the MJ3. I’ve pretty much settled on...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Jan 21, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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    ZMF Atrium Closed Impressions, Analysis, and Measurement

    I’ve spent some more time with my AC and have tried all the different pads with them at this point. I only used the stock Lambskin Caldera Thins...
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Jan 13, 2024 in forum: Headphone Measurements
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    Schiit Mjolnir 3 Impressions

    I do as well. I haven’t noticed any issues.
    Post by: ckhirnigs, Jan 3, 2024 in forum: Headphone Amplifiers and Combo (DAC/Amp) Units
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