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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    I will try to remember that and see if it makes a difference. Cheers.
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    The white noise issue when using it with the Macbook through usb is becoming a real problem for me. What used to be something I got once or twice a month has become an every day problem since I sent it to be checked. They didn't reproduce the problem, they told me, and upgraded the usb firmware...
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    Feedback by 'ishmaelk' on listing 'Schiit Midgard - 240V - Like new - Black'

    Great transaction. Fast dispatch, amp as new and reasonable price. Thanks!
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    Nobody doubts there are better, much better and incredibly better amps out there. Also the opposite. But the ridiculous hyperbola from someone claiming to use "quality equipment" with a bunch of meh headphones... You could go to any thread of people discussing any gear and say "I've compared X...
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    It's interesting to see these hyperbolic comparisons (the Black Cube making it sound like an inexpensive FM stereo radio... come on 🤣) always coming from new head-fiers with just a few posts. It must be a heck of an amp, then. Enjoy it!
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    I tried adding my Lyr3 as a preamp, but the aspect I like the most about the THX887, which is depth, gets lost. I know there's a lot of love for Schiit amps, and I get it. But with Magni, Asgard 3, Jotunheim 2 and Lyr3, at least, they have never struck me as having much depth in the soundstage.
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    What other headphone amps do you have?
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    I use mine often with the HD6XX, through balanced, and it is a terrific pairing. I own a Clear OG, not the MG, and it is also great. I can't believe I settled for one of the cheapest amps I've had in the last few years.
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    I thought actually the sound through my Clear OGs was thicker through balanced, but it is very headphone dependent. I've never felt this amp was fatiguing at all. I actually consider it smooth. My impression of the THX887 is quite different from other users'. I like the depth, the smoothness...
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    Hi! I read a lot about it being dry and sterile, like you say. But I don't know if it's a matter of synergy or what (I use it with Aeon 2 Closed, Clear OG, HD6XX, LCD-XC 2021...), but that's far from my impression. It never sounds harsh with any headphones, unlike my past Soloist 3XP or...
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    Chord Mojo 2 Thread ___ [product released January 31, 2022 -- starting on page 95 of thread]

    I realized some time ago that with the Aeon 2 Closed (with perforated pads), the Mojo 2 offered better dynamics than my other amps (Lyr 3, Vali 2+ and Monolith THX 789). It has way less power than the other amps, but the dynamics, man... There is a huge improvement when using only the Mojo 2. I...
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    Monoprice Monolith THX 887 - Impressions Thread

    Hi, everyone. New owner of the THX-887. I bought it new with a big discount because I wanted to have a solid state headamp with balanced connections. Something that didn't run too hot, too. I have owned it for a couple of months and I am very impressed. I come from a Cayin IHA-6 (which I had...
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    Lake People G111 - Headphone Amp

    Great! Let us know how it went!
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    Apple AirPods Pro And NEW AirPods Pro 2nd Gen (from 23 Sep 2022) - Impressions

    Hi, everyone. Has anyone experienced a much lower battery life than advertised? The case goes down overnight like 40% to charge the earbuds that were at 60% of battery left, for example. I've never been able to use them for longer than 15 hours (obviously, using the case). The 6 hours claim...
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    Comment by 'ishmaelk' on listing 'Xduoo TA-20 new in bux shipping to Europe only'

    So it comes with no warranty, doesn't it?
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